Methylene Chloride

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

2.3 Other hazards

Carcinogen, Target organ effect, Irritant Target Organs: Liver, Pancreas, Blood, Central nervous system, Heart, Kidney

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Acute toxicity, Oral Category 5 Acute toxicity, Dermal Category 5 Skin irritation Category 2 Eye irritation Category 2A Carcinogenicity Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity-single exposure (respiratory system, central nervous Category 3 system) Specific target organ toxicity-repeated exposure (oral, liver, blood) Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity-repeated exposure (inhalation, central nervous system) Category 2

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.

Precautionary statements

P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. P281 Use personal protective equipment as required. P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do so. Continue rinsing.

Potential health effects

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

HMIS® ratings

Health 2 Health 2 Flammability 1 Fire 1 Reactivity 0 Reactivity 0 Specific hazard Not Available Personal H