Dichloromethane, AR grade

Hazard statements (CLP)

H315, H319, H336, H351, H370, H372

Code

Statements

H315

Causes skin irritation

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Physical State

Appearance/Odor

Liquid Colorless sweet Emergency Overview Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. Suspected of causing cancer. Causes damage to organs. May cause drowsiness and dizziness. Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2A Carcinogenicity Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity - (single exposure) Category 1 Category 3 Specific target organ toxicity - (repeated exposure) Category 1

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H315 - Causes skin irritation H319 - Causes serious eye irritation H351 - Suspected of causing cancer H370 - Causes damage to organs H336 - May cause drowsiness or dizziness H372 - Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure

Prevention

P260 - Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray P264 - Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area P201 - Obtain special instructions before use P202 - Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood P280 - Wear eye protection/ face protection

Response

P302 + P352 - IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing P308 + P313 - IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention P332 + P313 - If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention P362 + P364 - Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse

Storage

P403 + P233 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed

Disposal

P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant

Other physicochemical hazards

None identified.

Health hazards

Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. Suspected of causing cancer. Causes damage to organs. May cause drowsiness or dizziness. Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.

Environmental hazards

Contains no substances known to be hazardous to the environment or not degradable in waste water treatment plants. Will likely be mobile in the environment due to its volatility. The product contains volatile organic compounds (VOC) which will evaporate easily from all surfaces. Causes formation of carbon monoxide in the blood. Carbon monoxide may cause adverse effects on the cardiovascular system and the central nervous system Toxic to terrestrial vertebrates. Contains a known or suspected endocrine disruptor. Contains a substance on the National Authorities Endocrine Disruptor Lists.