1,1-Dichloroethene (stabilized with MEHQ)

EU Classification

WHIMIS Acute toxicity - Oral Category 3 Acute toxicity - Inhalation (Vapours) Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2A Carcinogenicity Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity — repeated exposure Category 1 Chronic aquatic toxicity Category 2 Flammable liquids Category 1 WHIMIS Toxic if swallowed Fatal if inhaled Causes serious eye irritation Suspected of causing cancer Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects Extremely flammable liquid and vapour

2.2 Label elements

Danger

Prevention

Obtain special instructions before use Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, eye protection and face protection Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product Do not breathe dust, fume, gas, mist, vapors and spray Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area Wear respiratory protection Avoid release to the environment Ground and bond container and receiving equipment Use non-sparking tools Take action to prevent static discharges Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking Keep container tightly closed Keep cool

Response

IF exposed or concerned: 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 and attention Skin IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water [or shower] Inhalation IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing Immediately call a POISON CENTRE or doctor Ingestion IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor Rinse mouth Fire In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish Spill Collect spillage

Storage

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

Precautionary statements

Disposal Dispose of contents and container to an approved waste disposal plant

Further information

Toxic to aquatic life.