Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
75-09-2
Name of the chemical
Methylene chloride
Concentration
99.9%
General Information
Revision date
2015-10-12
Product name
METHYLENE CHLORIDE, TECHNICAL
CAS No.
75-09-2
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Industrial solvent. Dow does NOT approve this product for direct sales to the general public
Emergency telephone
800-424-9300
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Company Information
company name
THE DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
SDSQuestion@dow.com
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H319, H335, H336, H351, H373
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H319
Causes serious eye irritation
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
(29 CFR 1910.1200) Hazard classification
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Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation. May cause drowsiness or dizziness. Suspected of causing cancer. May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.
Prevention
Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Do not breathe dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapours/ spray. Wash skin thoroughly after handling. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection.
Response
IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician if you feel unwell. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/ attention. If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/ attention. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/ attention. Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.
Storage
Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store locked up.
Disposal
Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.
2.3 Other hazards
Toxic fumes may be released in fire situations.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
This material is hazardous under the criteria of the Federal OSHA Hazard Communication Standard 29CFR 1910.1200. Skin irritation - Category 2 Eye irritation - Category 2A Carcinogenicity - Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure - Category 3 Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure - Category 2
