1, 2-Dichloroethane

Hazard statements (CLP)

H225, H302, H315, H320, H332, H336, H350

Code

Statements

H225

Highly Flammable liquid and vapour

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Flammable Liquids: GHS Category 2 Acute Toxicity, Inhalation: GHS Category 3 Acute Toxicity, Oral: GHS Category 4 Skin Irritation: GHS Category 2 Eye Irritation: GHS Category 2A Carcinogenicity GHS Category 1B Specific Target Organ Toxicity, single exposure: GHS Category 3, Respiratory System Chronic Aquatic Toxicity: GHS Category 4

Signal word

DANGER!

Hazard statements

H225 – Highly flammable liquid and vapor. H302 – Harmful if swallowed. H315 – Causes skin irritation. H320 – Causes eye irritation. H332 – Harmful if inhaled. H336 – May cause drowsiness and dizziness H350 – May cause cancer.

Precautionary statements

P210 – Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. – No smoking. P243 – Take precautionary measure against static discharge. P280 – Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P301+P310 – IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P303+P361+P353 – IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. P304+P312 – IF INHALED: Call POISON CENTER or doctor/physician 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. P403+P233 – Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P501 – Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant. Emergency Overview Causes irritation to eyes, skin, and respiratory tract. May be harmful if swallowed. May cause central nervous system depression. Suspected cancer hazard. May cause liver damage. Highly flammable liquid and vapor. Possible static electrical hazard. Target Organs: Central nervous system, liver, respiratory system, eyes, and skin.

HMIS® ratings

Health – 2* Flammability – 3 Physical Hazard – 0 PPE – User supplied NOTE: HMIS ratings use a numbering scale that ranges from 0 - 4 to indicate the degree of hazard. A value of zero means the chemical presents no hazard while a value of four indicates a high hazard. These ratings are based on the inherent properties of this chemical under expected conditions of normal use and are not intended to be used in emergency situations. PPE is determined by the user based on their needs and conditions. .