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Danger

EFFECTIVE DATE

2019-06-14

PICTOGRAMS

HMIS

HEALTH

2

FLAMMABILITY

3

PHYSICAL HAZARD

0

PERSONAL PROTECTION

NFPA

2

3

0

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1,2-Dichloroethane

Danger 2019-06-14

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.

Manufacturer information

Name

SIGMA-ALDRICH CHEMICAL (Merck Co Inc)

Phone

800-325-5832

Address

3050 Spruce Street
St. Louis , 63103

PICTOGRAMS

HMIS

HEALTH

2

FLAMMABILITY

3

PHYSICAL HAZARD

0

PERSONAL PROTECTION

NFPA

2

3

0

School of Science, Technology, and Health
Local data

SKU #

*This local data is shared by all revisions