General Information
Revision date
2015-03-27
Product name
1,2-DICHLOROETHANE
Product Synonyms
Ethylene dichloride; EDC
CAS No.
00107-06-2
Emergency telephone
CHEMTREC 800-424-9300 (Outside USA 703-527-3887
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
INTEGRA Chemical Company
GHS Information
Signal word
DANGER
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
OSHA OSHA Classification:
Hazard statements
Acute Toxicity - Oral 4 Harmful if swallowed. Acute Toxicity - Inhalation 3 Toxic if inhaled. Skin Corrosion/Irritation 2 Causes skin irritation. Eye Damage/Irritation 2A Causes serious eye irritation. Carcinogenicity 1B May cause cancer. Specific Target Organ Toxicity (single exposure) 3 May cause respiratory irritation. Flammable Liquids 2 Highly flammable liquid and vapor.
Signal word
DANGER
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. Avoid breathing fume, gas, mist, vapors, spray. Wash thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, eye protection, face protection.
Response
If swallowed: Call a poison center, doctor if you feel unwell. If on skin (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water, shower. If inhaled: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Call a poison center, doctor Specific treatment (see first aid section on this label) Rinse mouth. If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice, attention. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice, attention. Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.
Storage
Store in a well ventilated place. Keep cool. Keep container tightly closed. Store locked up.
Disposal
Dispose of contents, container in accordance with all governmental regulations.
2.3 Other hazards
No information available
