METHYLENE CHLORIDE

Hazard statements (CLP)

H315, H319, H335, H336, H351, H373

Code

Statements

H315

Causes skin irritation

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 [CLP]]

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Directive 67/548/EEC & Directive 1999/45/EC EU Category 3 Carcinogen , Xn : Harmful R36/37/38 Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. R40 Limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect. R67 Vapours may cause drowsiness and dizziness. Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 (CLP) Carc. 2, Skin Irrit. 2 , Eye Irrit. 2 , STOT SE 3 , STOT RE 2

Hazard statements

H315: Causes skin irritation. H319: Causes serious eye irritation. H335: May cause respiratory irritation. H336: May cause drowsiness or dizziness. H351: Suspected of causing cancer. H373: May cause damage to liver / blood through prolonged or repeated exposure.

Signal word

WARNING

Precautionary statements

P260: Do not breathe mist/vapours/spray. P262: Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. P271: Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P304 + P340 IF INHALED Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position 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. Additional label requirements None

2.3 Other hazards

Continued or high exposures by inhalation will cause anaesthetic effects. This may result in a loss of consciousness and could prove fatal. Methylene chloride is converted to carbon monoxide in the body, which reduces the oxygen carrying capacity of the blood. Due to the risk of explosion DO NOT weld, cut or burn drums or other vessels which contain or have contained methylene chloride.