| SECTION 1: Identification of the substance/mixture and of the company/undertaking |
| 1.2. Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against |
| 1.3. Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet |
| CRC Industries Europe bvba |
| Touwslagerstraat 1 |
| 9240 Zele |
| Belgium |
| Tel.: +32(0)52/45.60.11 |
| Fax.: +32(0)52/45.00.34 |
| E-mail : hse@crcind.com |
| Subsidiaries | | Tel | Fax |
| CRC Industries Finland Oy | Laurinkatu 57 A 23 B, 08100 Lohja | +358/(19)32.921 | |
| CRC Industries France | 6, avenue du marais, C.S. 90028, 95102 Argenteuil Cedex | 01.34.11.20.00 | 01.34.11.09.96 |
| CRC Industries Deutschland GmbH | Südring 9, D-76473 Iffezheim | (07229) 303 0 | (07229)30 32 66 |
| CRC INDUSTRIES IBERIA S.L.U. | GREMIO DEL CUERO-PARC.96, POLIGONO INDUSTR. DE HONTORIA, 40195 SEGOVIA | 0034/921.427.546 | 0034/921.436.270 |
| CRC Industries Sweden | Laxfiskevägen 16, 433 38 Partille | 0046/31 706 84 80 | 0046/31 27 39 91 |
| 1.4. Emergency telephone number |
| CRC Industries Europe, Belgium: Tel.: +32(0)52/45.60.11 (office hours: 9-17h pm CET) |
| SECTION 2: Hazards identification |
| 2.1. Classification of the substance or mixture |
| Classification according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 |
| Classification is based on test data. |
| Health: |
Carcinogenicity, category 2 |
| | Suspected of causing cancer . |
| | Skin irritation, category 2 |
| | Causes skin irritation. |
| | Eye irritation, category 2 |
| | Causes serious eye irritation. |
| | Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure, category 3 |
| | May cause drowsiness or dizziness. |
| Classification based on calculation method. |
| Environment: |
Not classified |
| Classification based on calculation method. |
| Other hazards : |
Not classified |
| Labelling according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 |
| Product identifier: |
Contains: |
| | dichloromethane; methylene chloride |
| Hazard pictogram(s): |
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| Hazard statement(s): |
H351 : Suspected of causing cancer . |
| | H315 : Causes skin irritation. |
| | H319 : Causes serious eye irritation. |
| | H336 : May cause drowsiness or dizziness. |
| Precautionary statement(s): |
P102 : Keep out of reach of children. |
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P201 : Obtain special instructions before use. |
| | P260 : Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. |
| | P271 : Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. |
| | P280 : Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. |
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P305/351/338 : IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. |
| | P308/313 : IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. |
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P501-2 : Dispose of contents/container to an authorised waste collection point. |
| The product does not contain any PBT or vPvB substances.
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| SECTION 3: Composition/information on ingredients |
| Hazardous ingredient | Registration number | CAS-nr. | EC-nr | w/w % | Hazard Class and Category | Hazard statement | Notes |
| dichloromethane; methylene chloride | 01-2119480404-41 | 75-09-2 | 200-838-9 | 75-100 | Carc. 2, Skin Irrit. 2, Eye Irrit. 2, STOT SE 3 | H351,H315,H319,H336 | |
| (* Explanation phrases : see chapter 16) |
| SECTION 4: First aid measures |
| 4.1. Description of first aid measures |
| Contact with eyes : |
If substance has got into eyes, immediately wash out with water for at least 15 minutes |
| | Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. |
| | Seek immediate medical attention |
| | Eyewash bottles should be available |
| Contact with skin : |
Remove contaminated clothing immediately and drench affected skin with plenty of water. Then wash with soap and water |
| | Seek medical attention if irritation persists |
| Inhalation : |
Fresh air, keep warm and at rest. |
| | Apply artificial respiration only if patient is not breathing |
| | Obtain immediate medical attention |
| Ingestion : |
If swallowed do not induce vomiting because of risk of aspiration into the lungs. If aspiration is suspected obtain immediate medical attention |
| | Rinse mouth with water (do not swallow) |
| 4.2. Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed |
| Inhalation : |
May cause respiratory irritation. |
| | Excessive inhalation of solvent vapours may give rise to nausea, headaches and dizziness |
| | Symptoms : sore throat, cough, shortness of breath, severe breathing difficulties, headache |
| Ingestion : |
After vomiting of swallowed product aspiration into lungs is likely. Solvents may induce chemical pneumonia. |
| | Symptoms : sore throat, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting |
| Skin contact : |
Irritating to skin |
| | Prolonged skin contact will result in defatting of the skin, leading to irritation, and in some cases, dermatitis |
| | Symptoms : redness and pain |
| Eye contact : |
Irritating to eyes |
| | Symptoms : redness and pain, impaired vision |
| 4.3. Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed |
| General Advice : |
If you feel unwell, seek medical advice (show the label where possible |
| | If symptoms persist always call a doctor |
| SECTION 5: Firefighting measures |
| water, foam, carbon dioxide or dry agent |
| 5.2. Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture |
| Risk of explosion if heated under confinement |
| In use, may form flammable/explosive vapour-air mixture |
| In case of fire, do not breathe fumes. HCl and traces of chlorine may be formed when subjected to heat or combustion. |
| 5.3. Advice for firefighters |
| Keep container(s) exposed to fire cool, by spraying with water |
| Substance evolves toxic fumes, wear self-contained breathing apparatus |
| SECTION 6: Accidental release measures |
| 6.1. Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures |
| Shut off all ignition sources |
| Ensure adequate ventilation |
| Wear suitable respiratory protection. |
| Wear suitable protective clothing including eye/face protection. |
| 6.2. Environmental precautions |
| Do not allow to enter public sewers and watercourses |
| 6.3. Methods and material for containment and cleaning up |
| Absorb spillage in suitable inert material |
| 6.4. Reference to other sections |
| For further information see section 8 |
| SECTION 7: Handling and storage |
| 7.1. Precautions for safe handling |
| Keep away from heat and sources of ignition |
| Do not breathe aerosols or vapours. |
| Ensure adequate ventilation |
| Avoid contact with skin and eyes. |
| Wash thoroughly after use |
| Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. |
| 7.2. Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities |
| Keep container tightly closed, in a cool, well ventilated place. |
| Keep out of reach of children. |
| SECTION 8: Exposure controls/personal protection |
| Hazardous ingredient | CAS-nr. | method | | |
| EU established exposure limits: |
| dichloromethane; methylene chloride | 75-09-2 | TWA | 100 ppm |
| | STEL | 200 ppm |
| National established exposure limits, United Kingdom |
| dichloromethane; methylene chloride | 75-09-2 | TWA | 100 ppm |
| | STEL | 300 ppm |
| Control procedures : |
Ensure adequate ventilation |
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Keep away from heat and sources of ignition |
| Personal protection : |
In all cases handle and use the product in accordance with good industrial hygiene practices. |
| | Take precautions to avoid contact with skin and eyes when handling the product. |
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Ensure adequate ventilation |
| inhalation : |
In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory equipment. |
| recommended respiratory protection: |
Air purifying respirator equiped with organic gas/vapor cartridge (type AX) |
| hands and skin : |
When handling the product wear chemical-resistant gloves (standard EN 374). |
| | The breakthrough time of the glove should be longer than the total duration of product use. If work lasts longer than the breakthrough time, gloves should be changed part-way through. |
| | Depending on amount and duration of use and the risk of contact with the product the gloves manufacturer can assist you in the selection of the right glove material and breakthrough time. |
| Recommended gloves: |
(polyvinylalcohol) |
| eyes : |
Wear face mask giving complete face protection |
| SECTION 9: Physical and chemical properties |
| 9.1. Information on basic physical and chemical properties |
| Appearance : physical state : |
Liquid. |
| colour : |
Colourless to yellow. |
| odour : |
Characteristic odor. |
| Boiling point/range : |
Not available. |
| Evaporation rate : |
Not available. |
| Explosion limits : upper limit : |
Not available. |
| lower limit : |
Not available. |
| Vapour pressure : |
Not available. |
| Relative density : |
1.292 g/cm3 (@ 20°C). |
| Solubility in water : |
Insoluble in water |
| Viscosity : |
< 7 mPa.s (@ 40°C). |
| VOC = volatile organic compounds |
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| SECTION 10: Stability and reactivity |
| 10.3. Possibility of hazardous reactions |
| No hazardous reactions known if used for its intended purpose |
| 10.4. Conditions to avoid |
| 10.5. Incompatible materials |
| Strong oxidising agent |
| Do not mix with bases. |
| alkaline earth metals |
| 10.6. Hazardous decomposition products |
| CO,CO2 |
| traces of chlorine and phosgene |
| In case of fire, do not breathe fumes. HCl and traces of chlorine may be formed when subjected to heat or combustion. |
| SECTION 11: Toxicological information |
| 11.1. Information on toxicological effects |
| acute toxicity: |
based on available data the classification criteria are not met |
| skin corrosion/irritation: |
Causes skin irritation. |
| serious eye damage/irritation: |
Causes serious eye irritation. |
| respiratory or skin sensitisation: |
based on available data the classification criteria are not met |
| germ cell mutagenicity: |
based on available data the classification criteria are not met |
| carcinogenicity: |
Suspected of causing cancer . |
| toxicity for reproduction: |
based on available data the classification criteria are not met |
| STOT-single exposure: |
May cause drowsiness or dizziness. |
| STOT repeated exposure: |
based on available data the classification criteria are not met |
| aspiration hazard: |
based on available data the classification criteria are not met |
| Information on likely routes of exposure: |
| Inhalation : |
May cause irritation. |
| | Inhalation of solvent vapours may give rise to nausea, headaches and dizziness |
| Ingestion : |
After vomiting of swallowed product aspiration into lungs is likely. Solvents may induce chemical pneumonia. |
| Skin contact : |
Causes skin irritation. |
| | Prolonged skin contact will result in defatting of the skin, leading to irritation, and in some cases, dermatitis |
| Eye contact : |
Causes serious eye irritation. |
| Hazardous ingredient | CAS-nr. | method | | |
| dichloromethane; methylene chloride | 75-09-2 | LD50 oral rat | > 2000 mg/kg |
| | LD50 derm.rat | > 2000 mg/kg |
| SECTION 12: Ecological information |
| Hazardous ingredient | CAS-nr. | method | | |
| dichloromethane; methylene chloride | 75-09-2 | IC50 algae | > 662 mg/l |
| | LC50 fish | 193 mg/l |
| | EC50 daphnia | 27 mg/l |
| 12.2. Persistence and degradability |
| No experimental data available |
| 12.3. Bioaccumulative potential |
| No experimental data available |
| 12.5. Results of PBT and vPvB assessment |
| The product does not contain any PBT or vPvB substances.
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| 12.6. Endocrine disrupting properties |
| No experimental data available |
| SECTION 13: Disposal considerations |
| 13.1. Waste treatment methods |
| Product : |
This material and its container must be disposed of in a safe way. |
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Do not discharge into drains or the environment, dispose to an authorised waste collection point. |
| Contaminated packaging : |
Disposal should be in accordance with local, state or national legislation |
| SECTION 14: Transport information |
| 14.2. UN proper shipping name |
| Proper shipping name: |
DICHLOROMETHANE |
| 14.3. Transport hazard class(es) |
| ADR/RID - Classification code: |
> 450°C. |
| 14.5. Environmental hazards |
| ADR/RID - Environmentally hazardous: |
No |
| IMDG - Marine pollutant: |
No |
| IATA/ICAO - Environmentally hazardous: |
No |
| 14.6. Special precautions for user |
| ADR/RID - Tunnelcode: |
(E) |
| 14.7. Maritime transport in bulk according to IMO instruments |
| SECTION 15: Regulatory information |
| 15.1. Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture |
| The Safety Data Sheet is compiled according to the current European requirements. |
| Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 (REACH)
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| Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 (CLP)
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| 15.2. Chemical safety assessment |
| SECTION 16: Other information |
| *Explanation hazard statements: |
H315 : Causes skin irritation. |
| | H319 : Causes serious eye irritation. |
| | H336 : May cause drowsiness or dizziness. |
| | H351 : Suspected of causing cancer . |
| REVISIONS IN CHAPTRE : |
Classification according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 |
| | Labelling according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 |
| | 8.2. Exposure controls |
| acronyms and synonyms: |
TWA = time weight average |
| | STEL = short time exposure limit |
| | VOC = volatile organic compounds |
| | PBT = persistant bioaccumulative toxic |
| | vPvB = very persitant very bioaccumulative |
This product should be stored, handled and used in accordance with good industrial hygiene practices and in conformity with any legal regulation. The information contained herewith is based on the present state of our knowledge and is intended to describe our products from the point of view of safety requirements. It does not guarantee any specific properties. Apart from any fair dealing for purposes of study, research and review of health, safety and environmental risks,no part of these documents may be reproduced by any process without written permission from CRC. |
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