Dichloromethane; DCM

Hazard statements (CLP)

H315, H319, H336, H351

Code

Statements

H315

Causes skin irritation

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS Classification Classification of the substance or mixture GHS Classification - According to GB-CLP Regulations UK SI 2019/720 and UK SI 2020/1567

Physical hazards

Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met

Health hazards

Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 (H315) Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2 (H319) Carcinogenicity Category 2 (H351) Specific target organ toxicity - (single exposure) Category 3 (H336)

Environmental hazards

Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met Full text of Hazard Statements: see section 16

Signal word

Warning

Hazard statements

H315 - Causes skin irritation H319 - Causes serious eye irritation H336 - May cause drowsiness or dizziness H351 - Suspected of causing cancer The vapor has narcotic effect and in high concentrations induces unconsciousness which can be fatal

Precautionary statements

P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection P284 - Wear respiratory protection 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 P312 - Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell Additional EU labelling Restricted to industrial use and to approved professionals

2.3 Other hazards

Substance is not considered persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic (PBT) / very persistent and very bioaccumulative (vPvB) Causes formation of carbon monoxide in the blood. Carbon monoxide may cause adverse effects on the cardiovascular system and the central nervous system The vapor has narcotic effect and in high concentrations induces unconsciousness which can be fatal Do not use in areas without adequate ventilation. Vapors are heavier than air and can cause suffocation by reducing oxygen available for breathing Decomposes in a fire, giving off toxic fumes: phosgene and hydrochloric acid, Carbon monoxide Empty containers pose a potential fire and explosion hazard. Do not cut, puncture of weld containers This product does not contain any known or suspected endocrine disruptors

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

GHS Classification - According to GB-CLP Regulations UK SI 2019/720 and UK SI 2020/1567 Physical hazards Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met Health hazards Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 (H315) Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2 (H319) Carcinogenicity Category 2 (H351) Specific target organ toxicity - (single exposure) Category 3 (H336) Environmental hazards Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met Full text of Hazard Statements: see section 16