1,2-Dichloroethane

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Manufacturer Information


Name

SIGMA-ALDRICH CHEMICAL (Merck Co Inc)


Address

3050 Spruce Street
St. Louis , 63103


Phone

800-325-5832


Effective Date

2019-06-14


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NFPA

2

3

0

HMIS

Health

2

Flammability

3

Physical Hazard

0

Personal Protection


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Danger


Hazard Statements

  • Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
  • Harmful if swallowed.
  • Causes skin irritation.
  • Causes serious eye irritation.
  • Toxic if inhaled.
  • May cause respiratory irritation.
  • May cause cancer.

Precautionary Statements

  • Obtain special instruction before use.
  • Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.
  • 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.
  • Avoid breathing 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.
  • Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection.
  • IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth.
  • 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: Get medical advice/ attention.
  • If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/ attention.
  • If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/ attention.
  • Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.
  • In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish.
  • Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
  • Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.
  • Store locked up.
  • Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.

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