Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
General Information
Version
1.1
Revision date
2023-10-30
Product name
Dimethyl carbonate (DMC)
CAS No.
616-38-6
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Chemical intermediate used for synthesis of polycarbonates
supplier name
SHELL EASTERN CHEMICALS (S) A REGISTERED BUSINESS OF SHELL EASTERN
Emergency telephone
+65 6384 8269, +65 6384 8454, +86-532-83889090
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
SHELL EASTERN CHEMICALS (S)
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
sccmsds@shell.com, sccmsds@shell.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H225
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H225
Highly Flammable liquid and vapour
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
GHS Classification Emergency Overview Appearance liquid Colour colourless Odour Ethereal GHS Classification Flammable liquids Category 2 GHS label elements Hazard pictograms
Signal word
Danger Hazard statements
Physical hazards
H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapour
Health hazards
Not classified as a health hazard under GHS criteria Inhalation: Slightly irritating to respiratory system. Skin Eyes Ingestion May be harmful if swallowed
Environmental hazards
Not classified as an environmental hazard under GHS criteria
Prevention
P210 Keep away from heat/ sparks/ open flames/ hot surfaces. No smoking. P243 Take action to prevent static discharges. P241 Use explosion-proof electrical equipment. P242 Use non-sparking tools.
Response
No precautionary phrases.
Storage
P403 Store in a well-ventilated place.
Disposal
P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.
Other hazards which do not result in classification
Vapours are heavier than air. Vapours may travel across the ground and reach remote ignition sources causing a flashback fire danger.Electrostatic charges may be generated during pumping. Electrostatic discharge may cause fire.
Other physicochemical hazards
Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Flammable liquids
