Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
75-09-2
Name of the chemical
Methylene chloride
Concentration
>=60-<=100
EC/CAS
75-21-8
Name of the chemical
Ethylene oxide
Concentration
>=0.1-<0.3
General Information
Version
8.6
Revision date
2025-07-30
Product name
Ethylene oxide solution
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
For R&D use only. Not for pharmaceutical, household or other uses
Emergency telephone
+61 2 9037 2994
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Company Information
company name
Merck Life Science Pty Ltd
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
customersupport.anz@merckgroup.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H315, H319, H336, H340, H350
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H315
Causes skin irritation
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
GHS Classification Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2A Germ cell mutagenicity Category 1B Carcinogenicity Category 1B Specific target organ tox- icity - single exposure Category 3 (Central nervous system)
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H315 Causes skin irritation. H319 Causes serious eye irritation. H336 May cause drowsiness or dizziness. H340 May cause genetic defects. H350 May cause cancer.
Prevention
P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P261 Avoid breathing mist or vapours. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection.
Response
P302 + P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water. P304 + P340 + P312 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor if you feel unwell. P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P308 + P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/ attention. P332 + P313 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical ad- vice/ attention. P337 + P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical ad- P362 + P364 Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.
Storage
P403 + P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P405 Store locked up.
Disposal
P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.
Other hazards which do not result in classification
None known.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Skin corrosion/irritation : Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye : Category 2A irritation Germ cell mutagenicity : Category 1B Carcinogenicity : Category 1B Specific target organ tox- : Category 3 (Central nervous system) icity - single exposure
