General Information
Version
5
Revision date
2025-12-18
Product name
cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene
Product Synonyms
cis-Acetylene dichloride
CAS No.
156-59-2
Emergency telephone
001-800-227-6701, +32 14 57 52 11, 001-201-796-7100, +32 14 57 52 99, 001-800-424-9300, 001-703-527-3887
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Company Information
company name
Fisher Scientific Company
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H225, H302, H315, H319, H332, H335
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H225
Highly Flammable liquid and vapour
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
(29 CFR 1910.1200) Classification
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
Highly flammable liquid and vapor Harmful if swallowed Harmful if inhaled Causes serious eye irritation Causes skin irritation May cause respiratory irritation
Prevention
Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking Keep container tightly closed Ground and bond container and receiving equipment Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product Take action to prevent static discharges
Response
Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell Inhalation IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell Skin IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water Take off contaminated clothing If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention Eyes 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/attention Ingestion Rinse mouth IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell Fire Explosion risk Fight fire with normal precautions from a reasonable distance Evacuate area
Storage
Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool Store in a closed container Store locked up
Disposal
Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant
2.3 Other hazards
None identified
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Category 2 Acute oral toxicity Category 4 Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Vapors Category 4 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Category 3 Target Organs - Respiratory system. Label Elements Signal Word
