Trichloroethylene

Health hazards

Acute toxicity (Oral) Unclassified Acute toxicity (Dermal) Unclassified Acute toxicity (Inhalation: Vapors) Category 4 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2A Respiratory sensitization Unclassified Germ cell mutagenicity Category 2 Carcinogenicity Category 1B Reproductive toxicity Category 1B Specific target organ toxicity/systemic toxicity - Single exposure Category 3 (Narcotic effects, respiratory tract irritation) Specific target organ toxicity/systemic toxicity - Repeated exposure Category 1 (Central nervous system)

Aspiration hazard

Category 2 Trichloroethylene 2/18

Environmental hazards

Hazardous to the aquatic environment, acute hazard Category 2 Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard Category 2

Hazard pictograms

Caution signal word Danger Harms and hazards information • Harmful if inhaled • Causes skin irritation • Causes serious eye irritation • Suspected of causing genetic defects • May cause cancer • May damage fertility or the unborn child • May cause respiratory irritation • May cause drowsiness or dizziness • Causes damage to central nervous system through prolonged or repeated exposure • Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Prevention

Obtain special instructions before use. • Do not handle until all safety instructions have been read and understood. • Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. • Wear protective gloves/eye protection/face protection. • Wash hands thoroughly after handling. • Do not breathe gas/vapors. • Avoid release to the environment.

Response

IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. • IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap. Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. • IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for 15 minutes or longer. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. • IF SWALLOWED: Do NOT induce vomiting. • Collect spillage. • Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell, if skin irritation occurs, if eye irritation persists, if exposed or concerned, or if swallowed.

Storage

Store in a closed container in a well-ventilated place.

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container based on related laws and regulations through appropriate processing by your company or commissioned processing by a waste processing company. Other harms and hazards not covered by the GHS classification categories • Trichloroethylene is noncombustible at room temperatures. However, under special conditions such as high temperatures or in high oxygen concentrations, it will ignite and will occasionally explode. Trichloroethylene 3/18 • The vapors have a strong narcotic effect, and may cause disorders in the liver and kidneys. Contact with the liquid will cause irritation of the eyes, and successive use will also result in skin irritation. • As a result of the acute toxicity, temporary problems and also permanent problems will be caused to the central nervous system. • In the situation where there is a fire, substances including toxic hydrogen chloride will be generated by thermal decomposition.