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EC/CAS
79-34-5
Name of the chemical
1,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethane
Concentration
60.0-100.0
General Information
Revision date
2004-02-21
Product name
460-S0413 SOLN Nalco 41-3, Form Liquid
CAS No.
79-34-5
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
REAGENT
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Company Information
company name
Nalco Company
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
**EMERGENCY OVERVIEW** CAUTION Irritating to eyes and skin. Do not get in eyes, on skin, on clothing. Avoid breathing vapor. Use with adequate ventilation. Do not take internally. In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of soap and water. Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection. Low Fire Hazard; liquids may burn upon heating to temperatures at or above the flash point. May evolve oxides of carbon (COx) under fire conditions.
Principle Routes of Exposure
Eye, Skin, Inhalation
Health hazards
ACUTE EYE CONTACT Can cause moderate to severe irritation. SKIN CONTACT Can cause moderate to severe irritation. May be absorbed through skin in harmful amounts. INGESTION Not a likely route of exposure. Can cause chemical pneumonia if aspirated into lungs following ingestion. INHALATION Repeated or prolonged exposure may irritate the respiratory tract. Product mist or vapors may cause headache, nausea, vomiting, drowsiness, stupor or unconsciousness. SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE Acute Excessive exposure may cause central nervous system effects, nausea, vomiting, anesthetic or narcotic effects. Chronic Frequent or prolonged contact with product may defat and dry the skin, leading to discomfort and dermatitis. AGGRAVATION OF EXISTING CONDITIONS Skin contact may aggravate an existing dermatitis condition.