Trichloroethylene

Hazard statements (CLP)

H301, H315, H319, H336, H341, H350, H412

Code

Statements

H301

Toxic if swallowed

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Hazard statements

This product is classified as: Hazardous according to the criteria of SWA Australia. Dangerous according to Australian Dangerous Goods (ADG) Code, IATA and IMDG/IMSBC criteria. H301: Toxic if swallowed. H315: Causes skin irritation. H319: Causes serious eye irritation. H336: May cause drowsiness or dizziness. H341: Suspected of causing genetic defects. H350: May cause cancer. H412: Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

SUSMP Classification

S6

ADG classification

Class 6.1 Toxic substances

UN Number

1710, TRICHLOROETHYLENE

Signal word

DANGER

Prevention

P102: Keep out of reach of children. P201: Obtain special instructions before use. P202: Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P262: Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. P264: Wash contacted areas thoroughly after handling. P270: Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P273: Avoid release to the environment. P280: Wear protective gloves, protective clothing and eye or face protection.

Response

P362: Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. P301+P310 IF SWALLOWED Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor P301+P330+P331 IF SWALLOWED Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting P302+P352 IF ON SKIN Wash with plenty of soap and water 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 P332+P313 If skin irritation occurs Get medical advice P337+P313 If eye irritation persists Get medical advice P370+P378: In case of fire, note the following. Water fog or fine spray is the preferred medium for large fires. Try to contain spills, minimise spillage entering drains or water courses.

Storage

P405: Store locked up. P402+P404: Store in a dry place. Store in a closed container. P403+P235: Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.

Disposal

P501: If product can not be recycled, consider controlled incineration, or contact a specialist waste disposal company (see Section 13 of this SDS). Emergency Overview Physical Description & colour: Clear, colourless liquid. Odour: Sweetish odour; irritating at high concentrations.

Health hazards

toxic if swallowed, may cause cancer, suspected of causing genetic defects, may cause drowsiness or dizziness, irritating to skin, serious eye irritation.