DICHLOROMETHANE LRG

Hazard statements (CLP)

H315, H319, H336, H351

Code

Statements

H315

Causes skin irritation

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Classification (EC 1272/2008) Classification of the substance or mixture Classification (EC 1272/2008)

Physical hazards

Not Classified

Health hazards

Skin Irrit. 2 - H315 Eye Irrit. 2 - H319 Carc. 2 - H351 STOT SE 3 - H336

Environmental hazards

Not Classified

2.2 Label elements

EC number 200-838-9

Signal word

Warning

Hazard statements

H315 Causes skin irritation. H319 Causes serious eye irritation. H351 Suspected of causing cancer. H336 May cause drowsiness or dizziness. P264 Wash contaminated skin thoroughly after handling. P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water. P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. P308+P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/ attention. P321 Specific treatment (see medical advice on this label). P332+P313 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/ attention. P337+P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/ attention. P362+P364 Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. P403+P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P405 Store locked up. P501 Dispose of contents/ container in accordance with national regulations.

Precautionary statements

P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P261 Avoid breathing vapour/ spray. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection. 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 CENTRE/doctor if you feel unwell.

Supplemental label elements

P201 Obtain special instructions before use.

Other hazards

This substance is not classified as PBT or vPvB according to current EU criteria. Dichloromethane can cause narcosis. Never use in poorly ventilated areas as it can produce large amounts of vapour (even at room temperature) that can cause serious and immediate health effects including loss of consciousness and death. Dichloromethane vapours are heavier than air and may collect in containers or low lying areas. Dichloromethane emits toxic and corrosive fumes of phosgene, carbon monoxide, and hydrogen chloride when heated to decomposition or involved in combustion. Due to the risk of explosion, do not weld, cut, or burn drums or other vessels which contain or have contained DCM.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Classification (EC 1272/2008) Physical hazards Not Classified Health hazards Skin Irrit. 2 - H315 Eye Irrit. 2 - H319 Carc. 2 - H351 STOT SE 3 - H336 Environmental hazards Not Classified