Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
75-09-2
Name of the chemical
Methylene chloride
Concentration
N/A
General Information
Version
4
Revision date
2025-03-30
Product name
Oxalyl chloride, 2M solution in dichloromethane
Product Synonyms
Ethanedioyl dichloride
Emergency telephone
+(60)-327884561
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Thermo Fisher Scientific Fisher Scientific (M) Sdn Bhd
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
Enquiry.my@thermofisher.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H260, H302, H302+H332, H314, H318, H332, H336, H351
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H260
In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Classification of the substance or mixture Substances/mixtures which, in contact with water, emit flammable gases Category 1 (H260) Acute oral toxicity Category 4 (H302) Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Vapors Category 4 (H332) Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1 B (H314) Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 (H318) Carcinogenicity Category 2 (H351) Specific target organ toxicity - (single exposure) Category 3 (H336)
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H260 - In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously H314 - Causes severe skin burns and eye damage H336 - May cause drowsiness or dizziness H351 - Suspected of causing cancer H302 + H332 - Harmful if swallowed or if inhaled
Prevention
P201 - Obtain special instructions before use P202 - Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood P231 + P232 - Handle and store contents under inert gas. Protect from moisture P264 - Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling P270 - Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection P284 - Wear respiratory protection
Response
P303 + P361 + P353 - IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing P310 - Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor P330 - Rinse mouth P331 - Do NOT induce vomiting P302 + P335 + P334 - IF ON SKIN: Brush off loose particles from skin. Immerse in cool water P363 - Wash contaminated clothing before reuse P370 + P378 - In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish
Storage
P402 + P404 - Store in a dry place. Store in a closed container P405 - Store locked up
Disposal
P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant
2.3 Other hazards
EUH014 - Reacts violently with water EUH029 - Contact with water liberates toxic gas EUH071 - Corrosive to the respiratory tract Lachrymator (substance which increases the flow of tears) Toxic to terrestrial vertebrates Contains a known or suspected endocrine disruptor Contains a substance on the National Authorities Endocrine Disruptor Lists
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Substances/mixtures which, in contact with water, emit flammable gases Category 1 (H260) Acute oral toxicity Category 4 (H302) Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Vapors Category 4 (H332) Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1 B (H314) Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 (H318) Carcinogenicity Category 2 (H351) Specific target organ toxicity - (single exposure) Category 3 (H336)