Dichloromethane - 44 - 1203 - SDS20912
Dichloromethane - 44 - 1203 - SDS20912
Dichloromethane - 44 - 1203 - SDS20912
EC number 200-838-9
1.2. Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
Identified uses Laboratory reagent. Organic solvent Intermediate
Uses advised against Paint Strippers at concentrations >0.1% by weight. Cosmetic ingredient.
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Precautionary statements P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.
P261 Avoid breathing vapour/ spray.
P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection.
P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove
contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
P312 Call a POISON CENTRE/doctor if you feel unwell.
3.1. Substances
Product name DICHLOROMETHANE LRG
EC number 200-838-9
Inhalation Remove affected person from source of contamination. Move affected person to fresh air and
keep warm and at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Maintain an open airway.
Loosen tight clothing such as collar, tie or belt. When breathing is difficult, properly trained
personnel may assist affected person by administering oxygen. Place unconscious person on
their side in the recovery position and ensure breathing can take place. In case of severe
exposure or if any discomfort continues get medical attention.
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Ingestion Rinse mouth thoroughly with water. Remove any dentures. Stop if the affected person feels
sick as vomiting may be dangerous. Do not induce vomiting unless under the direction of
medical personnel. If vomiting occurs, the head should be kept low so that vomit does not
enter the lungs. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Move affected
person to fresh air and keep warm and at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Place
unconscious person on their side in the recovery position and ensure breathing can take
place. Maintain an open airway. Loosen tight clothing such as collar, tie or belt. Get medical
attention immediately.
Skin contact Remove contaminated clothing. Remove contamination with soap and water or recognised
skin cleansing agent. Get medical attention.
Eye contact Rinse immediately with plenty of water. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do.
Continue rinsing. Continue to rinse for at least 10 minutes. Get medical attention.
Protection of first aiders First aid personnel should wear appropriate protective equipment during any rescue. If it is
suspected that volatile contaminants are still present around the affected person, first aid
personnel should wear an appropriate respirator or self-contained breathing apparatus. Wash
contaminated clothing thoroughly with water before removing it from the affected person, or
wear gloves. It may be dangerous for first aid personnel to carry out mouth-to-mouth
resuscitation.
4.2. Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
General information See Section 11 for additional information on health hazards. The severity of the symptoms
described will vary dependent on the concentration and the length of exposure.
Inhalation Vapours may cause drowsiness and dizziness. Headache. Vapours/aerosol spray may irritate
the respiratory system. Prolonged or repeated exposure may cause the following adverse
effects: Nausea, vomiting. Narcotic effect. Suspected of causing cancer.
Ingestion May cause irritation. Nausea, vomiting. Ingestion of large amounts may cause
unconsciousness.
Skin contact May cause irritation. Redness. Prolonged or repeated exposure may cause the following
adverse effects: Dryness and/or cracking.
4.3. Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
Notes for the doctor Treat symptomatically.
Unsuitable extinguishing Do not use water jet as an extinguisher, as this will spread the fire.
media
Hazardous combustion Thermal decomposition or combustion products may include the following substances: Toxic
products gases or vapours. Oxides of carbon. Chlorine. Phosgene (COCl2). Hydrogen chloride (HCl).
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Protective actions during Avoid breathing fire gases or vapours. Evacuate area. Keep upwind to avoid inhalation of
firefighting gases, vapours, fumes and smoke. Ventilate closed spaces before entering them. Cool
containers exposed to heat with water spray and remove them from the fire area if it can be
done without risk. Cool containers exposed to flames with water until well after the fire is out.
If a leak or spill has not ignited, use water spray to disperse vapours and protect men stopping
the leak. Control run-off water by containing and keeping it out of sewers and watercourses. If
risk of water pollution occurs, notify appropriate authorities.
Special protective equipment Wear positive-pressure self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) and appropriate protective
for firefighters clothing. Firefighter's clothing conforming to European standard EN469 (including helmets,
protective boots and gloves) will provide a basic level of protection for chemical incidents.
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Usage precautions Read and follow manufacturer's recommendations. Wear protective clothing as described in
Section 8 of this safety data sheet. Keep away from food, drink and animal feeding stuffs.
Handle all packages and containers carefully to minimise spills. Keep container tightly sealed
when not in use. Avoid the formation of mists. Suspected of causing cancer. Do not handle
until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Do not handle broken packages
without protective equipment. Do not reuse empty containers.
Advice on general Wash promptly if skin becomes contaminated. Take off contaminated clothing. Wash
occupational hygiene contaminated clothing before reuse. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
Wash at the end of each work shift and before eating, smoking and using the toilet. Change
work clothing daily before leaving workplace.
Usage description Use product under conditions described in this datasheet. Avoid exposure of operators and
others who may be affected by its use. Avoid overuse of the product which would create
waste and potential spillages. Always use recommended personal protective equipment. Only
use the product for its intended use in a safe manner, do not use for other purposes.
Protective equipment
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Appropriate engineering Provide adequate ventilation. Personal, workplace environment or biological monitoring may
controls be required to determine the effectiveness of the ventilation or other control measures and/or
the necessity to use respiratory protective equipment. Use process enclosures, local exhaust
ventilation or other engineering controls as the primary means to minimise worker exposure.
Personal protective equipment should only be used if worker exposure cannot be controlled
adequately by the engineering control measures. Ensure control measures are regularly
inspected and maintained. Ensure operatives are trained to minimise exposure.
Eye/face protection Eyewear complying with an approved standard should be worn if a risk assessment indicates
eye contact is possible. Personal protective equipment for eye and face protection should
comply with European Standard EN166. Wear tight-fitting, chemical splash goggles or face
shield. If inhalation hazards exist, a full-face respirator may be required instead.
Hand protection Chemical-resistant, impervious gloves complying with an approved standard should be worn if
a risk assessment indicates skin contact is possible. To protect hands from chemicals, gloves
should comply with European Standard EN374. Considering the data specified by the glove
manufacturer, check during use that the gloves are retaining their protective properties and
change them as soon as any deterioration is detected. Frequent changes are recommended.
It is recommended that gloves are made of the following material: Viton rubber (fluoro rubber).
Butyl rubber. Thickness: > 0.4 mm The selected gloves should have a breakthrough time of at
least 8 hours. The breakthrough time for any glove material may be different for different glove
manufacturers. Glove thickness is not necessarily a good measure of glove resistance as the
permeation rate will depend on the exact glove composition. The most suitable glove should
be chosen in consultation with the glove supplier/manufacturer, who can provide information
about the breakthrough time of the glove material.
Other skin and body Appropriate footwear and additional protective clothing complying with an approved standard
protection should be worn if a risk assessment indicates skin contamination is possible. Wear suitable
coveralls to prevent exposure to the skin.
Hygiene measures Provide eyewash station and safety shower. Contaminated work clothing should not be
allowed out of the workplace. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. Clean equipment
and the work area every day. Good personal hygiene procedures should be implemented.
Wash at the end of each work shift and before eating, smoking and using the toilet. When
using do not eat, drink or smoke. Preventive industrial medical examinations should be carried
out. Warn cleaning personnel of any hazardous properties of the product.
Respiratory protection Respiratory protection complying with an approved standard should be worn if a risk
assessment indicates inhalation of contaminants is possible. Ensure all respiratory protective
equipment is suitable for its intended use and is ‘CE’-marked. Check that the respirator fits
tightly and the filter is changed regularly. Gas and combination filter cartridges should comply
with European Standard EN14387. Full face mask respirators with replaceable filter cartridges
should comply with European Standard EN136. Half mask and quarter mask respirators with
replaceable filter cartridges should comply with European Standard EN140. Wear a respirator
fitted with the following cartridge: Gas filter, type AX.
Environmental exposure Keep container tightly sealed when not in use. Emissions from ventilation or work process
controls equipment should be checked to ensure they comply with the requirements of environmental
protection legislation. In some cases, fume scrubbers, filters or engineering modifications to
the process equipment will be necessary to reduce emissions to acceptable levels. Store in a
demarcated bunded area to prevent release to drains and/or watercourses.
Colour Colourless.
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Odour Characteristic.
Upper/lower flammability or Lower flammable/explosive limit: 12 Upper flammable/explosive limit: 19 Due to the conditions
explosive limits required to achieve flammability, the substance is classified as non-flammable.
Oxidising properties Does not meet the criteria for classification as oxidising.
10.1. Reactivity
Reactivity The following materials may react with the product: Strong acids. Strong alkalis. Strong
oxidising agents.
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Hazardous decomposition Does not decompose when used and stored as recommended.
products
Skin corrosion/irritation
Skin corrosion/irritation Based on available data the classification criteria are not met.
Respiratory sensitisation
Respiratory sensitisation Based on available data the classification criteria are not met.
Skin sensitisation
Skin sensitisation Based on available data the classification criteria are not met.
Carcinogenicity
Carcinogenicity Suspected of causing cancer. LOAEC 2000 ppm, Inhalation, Mouse
Reproductive toxicity
Reproductive toxicity - fertility Based on available data the classification criteria are not met. Two-generation study - NOAEC
>=1500 ppm, Inhalation, Rat F1 14 weeks
Reproductive toxicity - Based on available data the classification criteria are not met. Developmental toxicity: -
development LOAEC: 1226 ppm, Inhalation, Rat
Aspiration hazard
Aspiration hazard Based on available data the classification criteria are not met.
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General information May cause cancer after repeated exposure. Risk of cancer depends on duration and level of
exposure. The severity of the symptoms described will vary dependent on the concentration
and the length of exposure.
Inhalation Overexposure to organic solvents may depress the central nervous system, causing dizziness
and intoxication and, at very high concentrations, unconsciousness and death. A single
exposure may cause the following adverse effects: Headache. Prolonged or repeated
exposure may cause the following adverse effects: Nausea, vomiting. Narcotic effect.
Unconsciousness. May cause cancer.
Ingestion May cause irritation. May cause drowsiness or dizziness. Nausea, vomiting.
Unconsciousness. Ingestion of large amounts may be fatal.
Skin contact May cause irritation. Prolonged contact may cause dryness of the skin.
Ecotoxicity Not regarded as dangerous for the environment. However, large or frequent spills may have
hazardous effects on the environment.
12.1. Toxicity
Toxicity Based on available data the classification criteria are not met.
Chronic toxicity - aquatic NOEC, 21 days: 6.2 - 13.03 mg/l, Daphnia magna
invertebrates
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Disposal methods Do not empty into drains. Dispose of surplus products and those that cannot be recycled via a
licensed waste disposal contractor. Waste, residues, empty containers, discarded work
clothes and contaminated cleaning materials should be collected in designated containers,
labelled with their contents. Incineration or landfill should only be considered when recycling is
not feasible.
General For limited quantity packaging/limited load information, consult the relevant modal
documentation using the data shown in this section.
14.1. UN number
UN No. (ADR/RID) 1593
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Transport labels
14.7. Transport in bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL and the IBC Code
Transport in bulk according to Not applicable.
Annex II of MARPOL 73/78
and the IBC Code
15.1. Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture
National regulations Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 (as amended).
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 (as amended).
EH40/2005 Workplace exposure limits.
UK REACH and UK CLP Regulations.
GB Mandatory Classification and Labelling List (GB MCL)
Inventories
EU - EINECS/ELINCS
None of the ingredients are listed or exempt.
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Abbreviations and acronyms ADR: European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by
used in the safety data sheet Road.
ADN: European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by
Inland Waterways.
RID: European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by
Rail.
IATA: International Air Transport Association.
ICAO: Technical Instructions for the Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air.
IMDG: International Maritime Dangerous Goods.
CAS: Chemical Abstracts Service.
ATE: Acute Toxicity Estimate.
LC₅₀: Lethal Concentration to 50 % of a test population.
LD₅₀: Lethal Dose to 50% of a test population (Median Lethal Dose).
EC₅₀: 50% of maximal Effective Concentration.
PBT: Persistent, Bioaccumulative and Toxic substance.
vPvB: Very Persistent and Very Bioaccumulative.
General information This datasheet is not intended to be a replacement for a full risk assessment, these should
always be carried out by competent persons.
Key literature references and Source: European Chemicals Agency, http://echa.europa.eu/ GB Mandatory Classification
sources for data and Labelling List (GB MCL)
Classification procedures Carc. 2 - H351: Taken from the GB Mandatory Classification and Labelling List
according to Regulation (EC)
1272/2008
Revision comments Revised classification. SDS review for hazard information after classification according to the
GB Mandatory Classification and Labelling List.
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This information relates only to the specific material designated and may not be valid for such material used in combination
with any other materials or in any process. Such information is, to the best of the company's knowledge and belief, accurate
and reliable as of the date indicated. However, no warranty, guarantee or representation is made to its accuracy, reliability or
completeness. It is the user's responsibility to satisfy himself as to the suitability of such information for his own particular use.
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