Detritylation

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

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

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Skin corrosion, Category 1A or mixture Serious eye damage, Category 1 Carcinogenicity, Category 2 Reproductive toxicity, Category 2

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Suspected of causing cancer. Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child.

Prevention

Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Wash skin thoroughly after handling. Wear protective gloves/ eye protection/ face protection.

Response

IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/ Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower. IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.

Storage

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 Dichloroacetic acid 79-43-6 Group 2B: Possibly carcinogenic to humans OSHA: Dichloromethane 75-09-2 ACGIH: Dichloromethane 75-09-2 A3: Confirmed animal carcinogen Dichloroacetic acid 79-43-6 A3: Confirmed animal carcinogen