Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
75-09-2
Name of the chemical
Methylene chloride
Concentration
>99.5
General Information
Version
4
Revision date
2025-12-28
Product name
Methylene Chloride
Product Synonyms
Dichloromethane; DCM
CAS No.
75-09-2
1.2.2. Uses advised against
This chemical/product is not and cannot be distributed in commerce (as defined in TSCA
Manufacturer Name
10) Industrial and commercial use as a solvent that becomes part of a
Emergency telephone
001-800-227-6701, +32 14 57 52 11, 001-201-796-7100, +32 14 57 52 99, 001-800-424-9300, 001-703-527-3887
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Company Information
company name
Thermo Fisher Scientific Chemicals, Inc
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H315, H319, H336, H350, H373
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H315
Causes skin irritation
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
(29 CFR 1910.1200) Classification
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
Causes skin irritation Causes serious eye irritation May cause drowsiness or dizziness May cause cancer May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
Prevention
Obtain special instructions before use Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling Wear eye/face protection Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
Response
IF exposed or concerned: Get medical attention/advice Inhalation IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing Skin IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention Take off contaminated clothing Eyes IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention
Storage
Store locked up Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed
Disposal
Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant
Other hazards
Contains a known or suspected endocrine disruptor. WARNING. Cancer - https://www.p65warnings.ca.gov/.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
This chemical is considered hazardous according to [US] OSHA (29 CFR 1910.1200, 2024) Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2 Carcinogenicity Category 1B Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Category 3 Target Organs - Central nervous system (CNS). Specific target organ toxicity - (repeated exposure) Category 2 Target Organs - Liver, Kidney, Blood.
