Dichloromethane

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GHS07 GHS08
Health risk rating 4
Safety risk rating 1
Environmental risk rating 1

Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists

EC/CAS

200-838-9/75-09-2

Name of the chemical

Methylene chloride

Concentration

90-100%

General Information

Revision date

2017-09-27

Product name

Dichloromethane

CAS No.

75-09-2

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Company Information

Company name

Sigma-Aldrich

GHS Information

Signal word

Warning

Hazard Codes

Hazard statements (CLP)

H315, H319, H335, H336, H351, H373

Hazard statements

Code

Statements

H315

Causes skin irritation

Section 2

OSHA HCS Classification

Skin irritation (Category 2), H315 Eye irritation (Category 2A), H319 Carcinogenicity (Category 2), H351 Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure (Category 3), Respiratory system, Central nervous system, H335, H336 Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure, Oral (Category 2), Liver, Blood, H373 Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure, Inhalation (Category 2), Central nervous system, H373 For the full text of the H-Statements mentioned in this Section, see Section 16.

Signal word

Warning

Hazard statements

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 if inhaled.

Precautionary statements

P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P260 Do not breathe dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapours/ spray. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection. P302 + P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. P304 + P340 + P312 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell. P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P308 + P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/ attention. P332 + P313 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/ attention. P337 + P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/ attention. P362 Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. P403 + P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P405 Store locked up. P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.

2.3 Other hazards

none

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