Dichloromethane

Hazard statements (CLP)

H303+H313, H315, H319, H335, H336, H351, H373

Code

Statements

H303+H313

May be harmful if swallowed or in contact with skin

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS Classification Emergency Overview Target Organs Liver, pancreas, Blood, Central nervous system, Heart, Kidney

WHMIS Classification

D2A Very Toxic Material Causing Other Toxic Effects Chronic toxicity D2B Toxic Material Causing Other Toxic Effects Carcinogen Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure Moderate skin irritant Moderate respiratory irritant Moderate eye irritant

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Acute toxicity, Oral (Category 5) Acute toxicity, Dermal (Category 5) Skin corrosion/irritation (Category 2) Serious eye damage/eye irritation (Category 2A) Carcinogenicity (Category 2) Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure (Category 3), Respiratory system, Central nervous system Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure, Oral (Category 2), Liver, Blood Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure, Inhalation (Category 2), Central nervous system

Signal word

Warning

Hazard statements

H303 + H313 May be harmful if swallowed or in contact with skin. 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 organs (Liver, Blood) through prolonged or repeated exposure if swallowed. H373 May cause damage to organs (Central nervous system) through prolonged or repeated exposure if inhaled.

Precautionary statements

P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P260 Do not breathe dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapours/ spray. 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. 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. P312 Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell. P332 + P313 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/ attention. P337 + P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/ attention. P403 + P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P405 Store locked up. P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.

Health hazards

2 * Flammability: 0

Physical hazards

0

Potential health effects

Inhalation May be harmful if inhaled. Causes respiratory tract irritation. Vapours may cause drowsiness and dizziness. Skin May be harmful if absorbed through skin. Causes skin irritation. Eyes Causes eye irritation. Ingestion May be harmful if swallowed.