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Section 1. Product and Company Identification |
Product Name | 1,2-Dichloroethane, GR | Product Code | DX0800 |
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Synonym | ETHYLENE CHLORIDE |
Material Uses | Analytical reagent.
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Chemical Family | Chlorinated hydrocarbon. |
Section 2. Composition and Information on Ingredients |
Component | CAS # | % by Weight |
Ethylene Dichloride | 107-06-2 | 100 |
Section 3. Hazards Identification |
Physical State and Appearance | Liquid. (Colorless.) |
Emergency Overview | WARNING!
FLAMMABLE LIQUID AND VAPOR. VAPOR MAY CAUSE FLASH FIRE. POSSIBLE CANCER HAZARD. MAY CAUSE CANCER BASED ON ANIMAL DATA. HARMFUL IF INHALED OR SWALLOWED. CAUSES SEVERE EYE IRRITATION. CAUSES DAMAGE TO THE FOLLOWING ORGANS: KIDNEYS, LIVER, SKIN, CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM, EYE, LENS OR CORNEA. MAY CAUSE SKIN IRRITATION. |
WARNING: This product contains a chemical(s) known to the State of California to cause cancer. |
Routes of Entry | Absorbed through skin. Dermal contact. Eye contact. Inhalation. Ingestion. |
Potential Acute Health Effects |
Eyes | Extremely hazardous in case of eye contact (irritant). Inflammation of the eye is characterized by redness, watering, and itching. |
Skin | May be hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant). Skin inflammation is characterized by itching, scaling, reddening, or, occasionally, blistering. |
Inhalation | Hazardous in case of inhalation. |
Ingestion | Hazardous in case of ingestion. |
Potential Chronic Health Effects |
Carcinogenic Effects | Classified + (Proven.) by NIOSH. Classified 2B (Possible for human.) by IARC. |
Additional information See Toxicological Information (section 11) |
Medical Conditions Aggravated by Overexposure: | Repeated exposure to a highly toxic material may produce general deterioration of health by an accumulation in one or many human organs. |
Section 4. First Aid Measures |
Eye Contact | Check for and remove any contact lenses. In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Cold water may be used. Get medical attention immediately. |
Skin Contact | In case of contact, immediately flush skin with plenty of water. Cover the irritated skin with an emollient. Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash clothing before reuse. Thoroughly clean shoes before reuse. Get medical attention. |
Inhalation | If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical attention immediately. |
Ingestion | If swallowed, do not induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or waistband. Get medical attention immediately. |
Section 5. Fire Fighting Measures |
Flammability of the Product | Product will burn. |
Auto-ignition Temperature | 412.82°C (775.1°F) |
Flash Points | Open cup: 15.9°C (60.6°F). |
Flammable Limits | Not available. |
Products of Combustion | These products are carbon oxides (CO, CO2), halogenated compounds. |
Fire Hazards in Presence of Various Substances | Highly flammable in presence of open flames, sparks and static discharge, of shocks, of heat, of oxidizing materials. |
Explosion Hazards in Presence of Various Substances | Risks of explosion of the product in presence of static discharge:
Highly flammable in presence of open flames, sparks and static discharge. Highly explosive in presence of open flames, sparks and static discharge. Risks of explosion of the product in presence of mechanical impact: Highly flammable in presence of shocks. Highly explosive in presence of shocks. |
Fire Fighting Media
and Instructions |
SMALL FIRE: Use DRY chemical powder.
LARGE FIRE: Use alcohol foam, water spray or fog. Cool containing vessels with water jet in order to prevent pressure build-up, autoignition or explosion. |
Protective Clothing (Fire) | Be sure to use an approved/certified respirator or equivalent. |
Special Remarks on Fire Hazards | Vapor may travel considerable distance to source of ignition and flash back. |
Special Remarks on Explosion Hazards | Not available. |
Section 6. Accidental Release Measures |
Small Spill and Leak | Absorb with an inert material and put the spilled material in an appropriate waste disposal. |
Large Spill and Leak | Keep away from heat. Keep away from sources of ignition. Stop leak if without risk. Absorb with DRY earth, sand or other non-combustible material. Do not get water inside container. Do not touch spilled material. Use water spray to reduce vapors. Prevent entry into sewers, basements or confined areas; dike if needed. Call for assistance on disposal. Be careful that the product is not present at a concentration level above TLV. Check TLV on the MSDS and with local authorities. |
Spill Kit Information | The following EMD Chemicals Inc. SpillSolv ® absorbent is recommended for this product: SX1330 Solvent Treatment Kit |
Section 7. Handling and Storage |
Handling | Keep away from heat, sparks and flame. Keep container closed. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Do not breathe gas/fumes/ vapor/spray. |
Storage | Keep container in a cool, well-ventilated area. |
Section 8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection |
Engineering Controls | Provide exhaust ventilation or other engineering controls to keep the airborne concentrations of vapors below their respective occupational exposure limits. Ensure that eyewash stations and safety showers are proximal to the work-station location. |
Personal Protection |
Eyes | Splash goggles. |
Body | Lab coat. |
Respiratory | Vapor respirator. Be sure to use an approved/certified respirator or equivalent. Wear appropriate respirator when ventilation is inadequate. |
Hands | Gloves. |
Feet | Not applicable. |
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Personal Protection in Case of a Large Spill | Splash goggles. Full suit. Vapor respirator. Boots. Gloves. A self-contained breathing apparatus should be used to avoid inhalation of the product. Suggested protective clothing might not be sufficient; consult a specialist BEFORE handling this product. |
Product Name | Exposure Limits |
Ethylene Dichloride | BAUA (Germany, 1997).
Spitzenbegrenzung: 80 mg/m3 Spitzenbegrenzung: 20 ppm TWA: 20 mg/m3 8 hour(s). TWA: 5 ppm 8 hour(s). DK-Arbejdstylsinet (Denmark, 1996). Skin GV: 4 mg/m3 8 hour(s). GV: 1 ppm 8 hour(s). INRS (France, 1996). VME: 40 mg/m3 8 hour(s). VME: 10 ppm 8 hour(s). National Authority for Occupational Safety/Health (Ireland, 1999). Skin STEL: 40 mg/m3 15 minute(s). STEL: 10 ppm 15 minute(s). OEL: 20 mg/m3 8 hour(s). OEL: 5 ppm 8 hour(s). Arbeidsinspectie (Netherlands, 1999). TGG 8 uur: 7 mg/m3 8 hour(s). TGG 8 uur: 1.5 ppm 8 hour(s). N-Arbeidstylsinet (Norway, 1996). Skin AN: 4 mg/m3 8 hour(s). AN: 1 ppm 8 hour(s). EH40-MEL (United Kingdom (UK), 1997). Skin TWA: 21 mg/m3 8 hour(s). TWA: 5 ppm 8 hour(s). ACGIH (United States, 1996). TWA: 40 mg/m3 8 hour(s). TWA: 10 ppm 8 hour(s). NIOSH REL (United States, 1994). STEL: 8 mg/m3 15 minute(s). STEL: 2 ppm 15 minute(s). TWA: 4 mg/m3 10 hour(s). TWA: 1 ppm 10 hour(s). OSHA Final Rule (United States, 1989). STEL: 8 mg/m3 15 minute(s). STEL: 2 ppm 15 minute(s). TWA: 4 mg/m3 8 hour(s). TWA: 1 ppm 8 hour(s). OSHA Transitional Rule (United States, 1993). AMP: 200 ppm 5 minute(s). CEIL: 100 ppm TWA: 50 ppm 8 hour(s). |
Section 9. Physical and Chemical Properties |
Odor | Chloroform. |
Color | Colorless. |
Physical State and Appearance | Liquid. (Colorless.) |
Molecular Weight | 98.96 g/mole |
Molecular Formula | C2-H4-Cl2 |
pH | Not available. |
Boiling/Condensation Point | 83.6°C (182.5°F) |
Melting/Freezing Point | -35.35°C (-31.6°F) |
Critical Temperature | 287.9°C (550.2°F) |
Specific Gravity | 1.2569 (Water = 1) |
Vapor Pressure | Not available. |
Vapor Density | 3.42 (Air = 1) |
Odor Threshold | 100 ppm |
Evaporation Rate | 5.05 compared to (n-BUTYL ACETATE=1) |
LogKow | Not available. |
Solubility | Very slightly soluble in water. |
Section 10. Stability and Reactivity |
Stability and Reactivity | The product is stable. |
Conditions of Instability | Not available. |
Incompatibility with Various Substances | Highly reactive with oxidizing agents. |
Rem/Incompatibility | Not available. |
Hazardous Decomposition Products | These products are halogenated compounds. |
Hazardous Polymerization | Will not occur. |
Section 11. Toxicological Information |
RTECS Number: |
1,2-Dichloroethane | KI0525000 |
Toxicity | Acute oral toxicity (LD50): 413 mg/kg [Mouse].
Acute dermal toxicity (LD50): 2800 mg/kg [Rabbit]. |
Chronic Effects on Humans | CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS: Classified + (Proven.) by NIOSH. Classified 2B (Possible for human.) by IARC. |
Acute Effects on Humans | Extremely hazardous in case of eye contact (irritant). Inflammation of the eye is characterized by redness, watering, and itching. May be hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant). Skin inflammation is characterized by itching, scaling, reddening, or, occasionally, blistering. Non-permeator by skin. Hazardous in case of inhalation. Hazardous in case of ingestion. |
Synergetic Products (Toxicologically) | Not available. |
Irritancy | Draize Test ( Rabbit):
Eyes: 500 mg/24h. Reaction: Mild. Skin: 500 mg/24h mild |
Sensitization | Not available. |
Carcinogenic Effects | Classified + (Proven.) by NIOSH. Classified 2B (Possible for human.) by IARC. |
Toxicity to Reproductive System | Tests on laboratory animals for reproductive effects are cited in Registry of Toxic Effects on Chemical Substances (RTECS). |
Teratogenic Effects | Not available. |
Mutagenic Effects | Tests on laboratory animals for mutagenic effects are cited in Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances (RTECS). |
Section 12. Ecological Information |
Ecotoxicity | Not available. |
BOD5 and COD | Not available. |
Toxicity of the Products of Biodegradation | The products of degradation are as toxic as the product itself. |
Section 13. Disposal Considerations |
EPA Waste Number | U077 D001 D028 |
Treatment | Specified Technology - Incineration or fuels blending to less than the TCLP standard. Contact your local permitted waste disposal site (TSD) for permissible treatment sites. Always contact a permitted waste disposal (TSD) to assure compliance with all current local, state, and Federal Regulations. |
Section 14. Transport Information |
DOT Classification | Proper Shipping Name: ETHYLENE DICHLORIDE
Hazard Class: 3 UN number: UN1184 Packing Group: II RQ: 100 lbs. (45.36 kg) |
TDG Classification | Not available. |
IMO/IMDG Classification | Proper Shipping Name: ETHYLENE DICHLORIDE
Hazard Class: 3 UN number: UN1184 Packing Group: II RQ: 100 |
ICAO/IATA Classification | Not available. |
Section 15. Regulatory Information |
U.S. Federal Regulations | TSCA 8(a) PAIR: Ethylene Dichloride
TSCA 8(b) inventory: Ethylene Dichloride TSCA 8(d) H and S data reporting: Ethylene Dichloride: 1987 |
SARA 302/304/311/312 extremely hazardous substances: No products were found.
SARA 302/304 emergency planning and notification: No products were found. SARA 302/304/311/312 hazardous chemicals: Ethylene Dichloride SARA 311/312 MSDS distribution - chemical inventory - hazard identification: Ethylene Dichloride: Fire Hazard, Immediate (Acute) Health Hazard, Delayed (Chronic) Health Hazard |
SARA 313 toxic chemical notification and release reporting: Ethylene Dichloride |
Clean Water Act (CWA) 307: Ethylene Dichloride |
Clean Water Act (CWA) 311: No products were found. |
Clean air act (CAA) 112 accidental release prevention: No products were found. |
Clean air act (CAA) 112 regulated flammable substances: No products were found. |
Clean air act (CAA) 112 regulated toxic substances: No products were found. |
WHMIS (Canada) | CLASS B-2: Flammable liquid with a flash point lower than 37.8°C (100°F).
Class D-1B: Material causing immediate and serious toxic effects (TOXIC). Class D-2A: Material causing other toxic effects (VERY TOXIC). Class D-2B: Material causing other toxic effects (TOXIC). |
CEPA DSL: Ethylene Dichloride |
This product has been classifed in accordance with the hazard criteria of the Controlled Product Regulations and the MSDS contains all required information. |
International Regulations |
EINECS | Ethylene Dichloride 203-458-1 |
DSCL (EEC) | R11- Highly flammable.
R22- Harmful if swallowed. R38- Irritating to skin. R41- Risk of serious damage to eyes. |
International Lists | Australia (NICNAS): Ethylene Dichloride
Japan (MITI): Ethylene Dichloride Japan (MOL): Ethylene Dichloride Korea (TCCL): Ethylene Dichloride Philippines (RA6969): Ethylene Dichloride |
China: No products were found. |
State Regulations | Pennsylvania RTK: Ethylene Dichloride: (special hazard, environmental hazard, generic environmental hazard)
Massachusetts RTK: Ethylene Dichloride New Jersey: Ethylene Dichloride |
California prop. 65: This product contains the following ingredients for which the State of California has found to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm, which would require a warning under the statute: Ethylene Dichloride
California prop. 65 (no significant risk level): Ethylene Dichloride California prop. 65: This product contains the following ingredients for which the State of California has found to cause cancer which would require a warning under the statute: Ethylene Dichloride |
Section 16. Other Information |
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Notice to Reader |
The statements contained herein are based upon technical data that EMD Chemicals Inc. believes to be reliable, are offered for information purposes only and as a guide to the appropriate precautionary and emergency handling of the material by a properly trained person having the necessary technical skills. Users should consider these data only as a supplement to other information gathered by them and must make independent determinations of suitability and completeness of information from all sources to assure proper use, storage and disposal of these materials and the safety and health of employees and customers and the protection of the environment. EMD CHEMICALS INC. MAKES NO REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR USE, WITH RESPECT TO THE INFORMATION HEREIN OR THE PRODUCT TO WHICH THE INFORMATION REFERS. |