1,2-Dichloroethane [for Spectrophotometry]

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS Classification GHS classification of chemical product Flammable liquids : Category 2 Acute toxicity (Oral) : Category 4 Acute toxicity (Inhalation) : Category 3 Skin corrosion/irritation : Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye irritation : Category 2B Germ cell mutagenicity : Category 2 Carcinogenicity : Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity - : Category 1 (Liver, Kidney, Central nervous system, Adrenal gland) single exposure Specific target organ toxicity - : Category 3 (Narcotic effects) single exposure Specific target organ toxicity - : Category 1 (Liver, Thyroid, Central nervous system) repeated exposure Specific target organ toxicity - : Category 2 (Kidney) repeated exposure

Aspiration hazard

Category 1 Short-term (acute) aquatic hazard : Category 3

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Highly flammable liquid and vapor. Harmful if swallowed. May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. Causes skin and eye irritation. Toxic if inhaled. May cause drowsiness or dizziness. Suspected of causing genetic defects. Suspected of causing cancer. Causes damage to organs (Liver, Kidney, Central nervous system, Adrenal gland). Causes damage to organs (Liver, Thyroid, Central nervous system) through prolonged or repeated exposure. May cause damage to organs (Kidney) through prolonged or repeated exposure. Harmful to aquatic life.

Prevention

Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and under- stood. Keep away from heat/ sparks/ open flames/ hot surfaces. No smoking. Keep container tightly closed. Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. Use explosion-proof electrical/ ventilating/ lighting/ equipment. Use only non-sparking tools. Take precautionary measures against static discharge. Do not breathe dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapors/ spray. Wash skin thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Avoid release to the environment. Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face pro- tection.

Response

IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. 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: Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. Do NOT induce vomiting. If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/ attention. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/ attention. Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish.

Storage

Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. Store locked up.

Disposal

Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.

Other hazards which do not result in classification

None known.