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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
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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