Dichloromethane

Hazard statements (CLP)

H315, H319, H336, H351

Code

Statements

H315

Causes skin irritation

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Physical State

Appearance/Odor

Liquid Colorless sweet Emergency Overview Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause drowsiness and dizziness. Suspected of causing cancer. Classification of the substance or mixture Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2 Carcinogenicity Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity - (single exposure) Category 3 Label Elements

Signal word

Warning Hazard Statements H315 - Causes skin irritation H319 - Causes serious eye irritation H336 - May cause drowsiness or dizziness H351 - Suspected of causing cancer

Prevention

P201 - Obtain special instructions before use P202 - Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood P260 - Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray P264 - Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area P280 - Wear eye protection/ face protection

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 P332 + P313 - If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention P302 + P352 - IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing P308 + P313 - IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention P362 + P364 - Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse

Storage

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

Disposal

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

Other physicochemical hazards

None identified.

Health hazards

Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause drowsiness or dizziness. Suspected of causing cancer.

Environmental hazards

Contains no substances known to be hazardous to the environment or not degradable in waste water treatment plants. Will likely be mobile in the environment due to its volatility. The product contains volatile organic compounds (VOC) which will evaporate easily from all surfaces. 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.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2 Carcinogenicity Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity - (single exposure)