1,2-Dichloroethane

Physical hazards

Flammable liquids Category 2

Health hazards

Acute toxicity (Oral) Category 4 Acute toxicity (Dermal) Category 5 Acute toxicity (Inhalation) Category 3 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2B Germ cell mutagenicity Category 2 Carcinogenicity Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity Liver Kidney Central nervous system Adrenal gland - Single exposure [Category 1] Specific target organ toxicity Narcotic effects - Single exposure [Category 3] Specific target organ toxicity Liver Thyroid gland Nervous system - Repeated exposure [Category 1] Specific target organ toxicity Kidney - Repeated exposure [Category 2]

Aspiration hazard

Category 1

Environmental hazards

Acute aquatic hazard Category 3

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Highly flammable liquid and vapour Harmful if swallowed May be harmful in contact with skin Toxic if inhaled Causes skin irritation Causes eye irritation Suspected of causing genetic defects Suspected of causing cancer Causes damage to organs : Liver Kidney Central nervous system Adrenal gland Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure : Liver Thyroid gland Nervous system May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure : Kidney May cause drowsiness or dizziness May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways Harmful to aquatic life

Prevention

Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames and hot surfaces. -No smoking. Keep container tightly closed. Ground and bond container and receiving equipment. Use explosion-proof electrical, ventilating and lighting equipment. Use only non-sparking tools. Take precautionary measures against static discharge. Do not breathe mist, vapors or spray. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Avoid release to the environment. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Wash hands and face thoroughly after handling. Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, face protection.

Response

IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor. Do NOT induce vomiting. Rinse mouth. IF ON SKIN Wash with plenty of water. If skin irritation occurs Get medical advice or attention. Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER or doctor. 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 or attention. If exposed or concerned: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor.

Storage

Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store locked up.

Disposal

Dispose of contents and container in accordance with local, regional, national regulations.