1, 2-DICHLOROETHANE

Hazard statements (CLP)

H225, H302, H304, H315, H319, H331, H335, H350

Code

Statements

H225

Highly Flammable liquid and vapour

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 Classification of the substance or mixture

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapour. H302 Harmful if swallowed. H304 May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. H315 Causes skin irritation. H319 Causes serious eye irritation. H331 Toxic if inhaled. H335 May cause respiratory irritation. H350 May cause cancer.

Precautionary statements

P203 Obtain, read and follow all safety instructions before use. P210 Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. P261 P264 + P265 Avoid breathing vapours. Wash hands thoroughly after handling. Do not touch eyes. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P301 + P316 IF SWALLOWED: Get medical help immediately. P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse affected areas with water [or shower]. P304 + P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P331 Do NOT induce vomiting. P337 + P317 If eye irritation persists: Get medical help.

2.3 Other hazards

None

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Classification according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 Flammable liquids (Category 2), H225 Acute toxicity, Oral (Category 4), H302 Acute toxicity, Inhalation (Category 3), H331 Skin irritation (Category 2), H315 Eye irritation (Category 2), H319 Carcinogenicity (Category 1B), H350 Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure (Category 3), Respiratory system, H335 Aspiration hazard (Category 1), H304 For the full text of the H-Statements mentioned in this Section, see Section 16.