90/10/1 Dichloromethane - Methanol - Ammonium Hydroxide Solution (v/v/v) (471)

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Emergency Overview Form : liquid, clear Color : colourless Odor : mild sweet

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Flammable liquids, Category 2 Skin irritation, Category 2 Eye irritation, Category 2A Carcinogenicity, Category 2 Reproductive toxicity, Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure, Category 1, Eyes, Nervous system, Systemic toxicity

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Highly flammable liquid and vapour. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. Suspected of causing cancer. Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child. Causes damage to organs.

Prevention

Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking. Keep container tightly closed. Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. Use explosion-proof electrical/ ventilating/ lighting/ equipment. Use only non-sparking tools. Take precautionary measures against static discharge. Do not breathe dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapours/ spray. Wash skin thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Wear protective gloves/ eye protection/ face protection.

Response

IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/ Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. IF exposed: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician. If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/ attention. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/ attention. Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam for extinction.

Storage

Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. Store locked up.

Disposal

Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant. Carcinogenicity NTP: Dichloromethane 75-09-2 Reasonably Anticipated to be a Human Carcinogen. IARC: Dichloromethane 75-09-2 Group 2B: Possibly carcinogenic to humans ACGIH: Dichloromethane 75-09-2 A3: Confirmed animal carcinogen