Methylene Chloride

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS Classification OSHA REGULATORY STATUS: This material is considered hazardous by the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200). ********************************************************************************************************************************** EMERGENCY OVERVIEW: Color: Colorless Physical State: Liquid

Appearance/Odor

Clear Mildly sweet odor, Chloroform-like odor

Signal word

WARNING WARNING

Health hazards

MAY CAUSE DROWSINESS OR DIZZINESS. CAUSES SKIN IRRITATION. CAUSES EYE IRRITATION. MAY CAUSE RESPIRATORY IRRITATION. CAUSES DAMAGE TO CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM INCLUDING ELEVATED CARBOXYHEMOGLOBIN LEVELS. MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO BLOOD AND LIVER THROUGH PROLONGED OR REPEATED EXPOSURES. SUSPECTED OF CAUSING CANCER.

Precautionary statements

Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Do not breathe gas, fumes, vapor, mist, or spray. Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, eye, and face protection. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Wash thoroughly after handling. - Prevention Obtain special instructions before use Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood Do not breathe gas, fumes, vapor, mist, or spray Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, eye, and face protection Wash thoroughly after handling Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product - Response IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse Specific treatment (see First Aid information on product label and/or Section 4 of the SDS) IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell - Storage Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed Store locked up - Disposal Dispose of contents and container in accordance with applicable local, regional, national, and/or international regulations.

Additional information

Exposure in an enclosed or poorly-ventilated area may be very harmful Methylene chloride can be metabolized to carbon monoxide (CO), which is then very tightly bound to hemoglobin. This complex is called carboxyhemoglobin (COHb) and results in a reduction in the oxygen carrying capacity of the blood. This product may be absorbed through the skin, causing systemic effects. **********************************************************************************************************************************

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

GHS CONTACT HAZARD - SKIN Category 2 - Causes skin irritation GHS CONTACT HAZARD - EYE Category 2B - Causes eye irritation GHS: TARGET ORGAN Category 1 - Causes damage to cardiovascular system including elevated TOXICITY (SINGLE EXPOSURE): carboxyhemoglobin levels Category 3 - May cause drowsiness or dizziness Category 3 - May cause respiratory tract irritation GHS: TARGET ORGAN Category 2 - May cause damage to Blood, Liver through prolonged or repeated TOXICITY (REPEATED exposure EXPOSURE): GHS: CARCINOGENICITY: Category 2 - Suspected of causing cancer. UNKNOWN ACUTE TOXICITY: Not applicable. 100% of this product consists of ingredient(s) of known acute toxicity.

Hazard pictograms

Exclamation mark, Health hazard

Hazard statements

GHS - Health Hazard Statement(s) Causes skin irritation Causes eye irritation May cause drowsiness or dizziness May cause respiratory irritation Causes damage to cardiovascular system including elevated carboxyhemoglobin levels May cause damage to Blood, Liver through prolonged or repeated exposure Suspected of causing cancer

2.3 Other hazards

Exposure in an enclosed or poorly-ventilated area may be very harmful This material may be absorbed across the skin causing systemic effects See Section 11: TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION