Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
75-09-2
Name of the chemical
Methylene chloride
Concentration
N/A
General Information
Version
4
Revision date
2025-08-14
Product name
TCA Deblock
supplier name
Fisher Scientific UK
Emergency telephone
(800) 424-9300, 001-703-527-3887
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Fisher Scientific UK
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
begel.sdsdesk@thermofisher.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H315, H318, H335, H336, H351, H370, H372, H411
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H315
Causes skin irritation
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Physical State
Appearance/Odor
Liquid Colorless sweet Emergency Overview Causes serious eye damage. Causes skin irritation. Suspected of causing cancer. Causes damage to organs. May cause drowsiness and dizziness. Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. Classification of the substance or mixture Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Carcinogenicity Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity - (single exposure) Category 1 Category 3 Specific target organ toxicity - (repeated exposure) Category 1 Chronic aquatic toxicity Category 2 Label Elements Contains Dichloromethane & Trichloroacetic acid
Signal word
Danger Hazard Statements H318 - Causes serious eye damage H315 - Causes skin irritation H335 - May cause respiratory 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 H411 - Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Prevention
P201 - Obtain special instructions before use P202 - Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood P261 - Avoid breathing 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 P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/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 P310 - Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor 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
Corrosive. Causes eye burns. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye damage. Suspected of causing cancer. Causes damage to organs. May cause drowsiness or dizziness. Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.
Environmental hazards
Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. 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. Spillage unlikely to penetrate soil. The product is insoluble and sinks in water. Toxic to terrestrial vertebrates. Contains a substance on the National Authorities Endocrine Disruptor Lists. Contains a known or suspected endocrine disruptor.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Carcinogenicity Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity - (single exposure) Category 1 Category 3 Specific target organ toxicity - (repeated exposure) Category 1 Chronic aquatic toxicity Category 2