Ethylene Dichloride

Formosa Plastics Corporation

Revision date : 2022-06-13

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GHS08 GHS07 GHS02
Health risk rating 5
Safety risk rating 3
Environmental risk rating 1

Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists

EC/CAS

107-06-2

Name of the chemical

1,2-Dichloroethane; ethylene dichloride

Concentration

100%

General Information

Version

5

Revision date

2022-06-13

Product name

Ethylene Dichloride

Product Synonyms

1,2-dichloroethane, EDC

CAS No.

107-06-2

1.2.1 Relevant identified uses

Various industrial uses Raw material for plastics

Emergency telephone

+1 (800) 424-9300, +1 (703) 527-3887

Icons in SDS

GHS02 GHS07 GHS08 M009 T016

Company Information

company name

Formosa Plastics Corporation

e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet

MSDS@fpcusa.com

GHS Information

Signal word

Danger

Hazard Codes

Hazard statements (CLP)

H225, H302, H315, H319, H335, H350

Hazard statements

Code

Statements

H225

Highly Flammable liquid and vapour

Section 2

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

NFPA Rating Classification of the Substance or Mixture Flammable Liquids 2 H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapor Acute Toxicity - Oral 4 H302 Harmful if swallowed Skin Irrititation 2 H315 Causes skin irritation Eye Irritation 2A H319 Causes serious eye irritation Carcinogenicity 1B H350 May cause cancer Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Single Exposure 3 H335 May cause respiratory irritation Hazard Pictograms d ~  d ~  d ~  GHS02 GHS07 GHS08 Signal Word: DANGER Hazard Statements H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapor H302 Harmful if swallowed Contd. on Page 2) NAE Contd. from Page 1) H315 Causes skin irritation H319 Causes serious eye irritation H350 May cause cancer H335 May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements

P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking. P240 Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P301+P330+P331 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower. 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. P315 Get immediate medical attention. P403+P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local regulations. · Additional Precautionary Statements for U.S.A. and Canada: P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P241 Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/equipment. P242 Use only non-sparking tools. P243 Take precautionary measures against static discharge. P260 Do not breathe vapors. P264 Wash thoroughly after handling P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P321 Specific treatment (see Section 4 of SDS). P361+P364 Immediately remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. P370+378 In case of fire Use for extinction CO2, sand, extinguishing powder P405 Store locked up. · NFPA Ratings (scale 0 - 4): Health = 2 3 Fire = 3 2 0 Reactivity = 0

Additional information

If you do not understand the hazards or safety precautions described in this data sheet, contact your supervisor or safety administrator before handling this product.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Flammable Liquids 2 H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapor. Acute Toxicity - Oral 4 H302 Harmful if swallowed. Skin Irrititation 2 H315 Causes skin irritation. Eye Irritation 2A H319 Causes serious eye irritation. Carcinogenicity 1B H350 May cause cancer. Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Single Exposure 3 H335 May cause respiratory irritation. · Hazard Pictograms: d ~  d ~  d ~  GHS02 GHS07 GHS08

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