Residual Solvents 1,1-Dichloroethylene Standard

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Flammable Liquid Category 1 Carcinogenicity Category 2 Acute Toxicity - Inhalation Dust / Mist Category 4 Label elements, including precautionary statements

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Hazard statements

Extremely flammable liquid and vapour Harmful if inhaled. Suspected of causing cancer.

Prevention

Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. – No smoking. Keep container tightly closed. Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilation and lighting equipment. Use only non-sparking tools. Take precautionary measures against static discharge. Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. Use personal protective equipment as required.

Response

IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. In case of fire: Use extinguishing media in section 5 for extinction.

Storage

Keep container tightly closed. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. Store locked up.

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container according to section 13 of the SDS.

2.3 Other hazards

Not applicable which do not result in classification