Dichloromethane; DCM

Hazard statements (CLP)

H315, H319, H336, H341, H350, H372

Code

Statements

H315

Causes skin irritation

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Classification of the substance or mixture

Physical hazards

Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met 2 1 0 N/A

Health hazards

Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2 Germ Cell Mutagenicity Category 2 Carcinogenicity Category 1B Specific target organ toxicity - (single exposure) Category 3 Specific target organ toxicity - (repeated exposure) Category 1

Environmental hazards

Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met ______________________________________________________________________________________________

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

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 H372 - Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure

Prevention

P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection P260 - Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray P264 - Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling P261 - Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area P201 - Obtain special instructions before use P202 - Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood P270 - Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product

Response

P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing P337 + P313 - If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention P302 + P352 - IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water P321 - Specific treatment (see supplemental first aid instructions on this label) P332 + P313 - If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention P362 + P364 - Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse P308 + P313 - IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing P312 - Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell P314 - Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell

Storage

P403 + P233 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed P405 - Store locked up

Disposal

P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant

2.3 Other hazards

Causes formation of carbon monoxide in the blood. Carbon monoxide may cause adverse effects on the cardiovascular system and the central nervous system The vapor has narcotic effect and in high concentrations induces unconsciousness which can be fatal Do not use in areas without adequate ventilation. Vapors are heavier than air and can cause suffocation by reducing oxygen available for breathing Decomposes in a fire, giving off toxic fumes: phosgene and hydrochloric acid, Carbon monoxide Empty containers pose a potential fire and explosion hazard. Do not cut, puncture of weld containers This product does not contain any known or suspected endocrine disruptors NFPA Health Flammability Instability

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Physical hazards Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met Health hazards Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2 Germ Cell Mutagenicity Category 2 Carcinogenicity Category 1B Specific target organ toxicity - (single exposure) Category 3 Specific target organ toxicity - (repeated exposure) Category 1 Environmental hazards Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met