| 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 | Asemanrinne 13, 08500 Lohja | +358/(19)32.921 | +358/(19)383.676 |
| CRC Industries France | 6, avenue du marais, B.P. 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 | Kryptongatan 14, 431 53 Mölndal | 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) |
| SECTION 2: Hazards identification |
| 2.1. Classification of the substance or mixture |
| Classification according to 67/548/EEC or 1999/45/EC: |
| Health: |
R40: Limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect. |
| Environment: |
not classified |
| Other hazards : |
not classified |
| Contains: |
| dichloromethane; methylene chloride |
| Warning symbol(s) : |
Xn : HARMFUL |
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| Risk-phrase(s) : |
R40: Limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect. |
| Safety-phrase(s) : |
S2: Keep out of the reach of children. |
| | S23: Do not breathe gas/fumes/vapour/spray (appropriate wording to be specified by the manufacturer). |
| | S24/25: Avoid contact with skin and eyes. |
| | S36/37: Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves. |
| | S46: If swallowed, seek medical advice immediately and show this container or label. |
| SECTION 3: Composition/information on ingredients |
| Hazardous ingredient | CAS-nr. | EC-nr | w/w % | symbol | R-phrases* | Notes |
| dichloromethane; methylene chloride | 75-09-2 | 200-838-9 | 60-100 | Xn | 40 | |
| 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 | 60-100 | Skin Irrit. 2, Eye Irrit. 2, Carc. 2, STOT SE 3, STOT RE 2 | H315,H319,H351,H335,H336,H373 | |
| (* 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 medical attention if irritation persists |
| 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 |
| | Rinse mouth with water (do not swallow) |
| | Obtain immediate medical attention |
| 4.2. Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed |
| Inhalation : |
Mildly irritant |
| | 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 : |
Mildly irritating to skin |
| | Symptoms : redness and pain |
| Eye contact : |
Mildly irritating to eyes |
| | Symptoms : redness and pain |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| In case of fire, do not breathe fumes |
| SECTION 6: Accidental release measures |
| 6.1. Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures |
| Shut off all ignition sources |
| Ensure adequate ventilation |
| 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 |
| It is advisable to take precautions to avoid contact with skin and eyes when handling the product. |
| 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 | | |
| National established exposure limits, United Kingdom |
| dichloromethane; methylene chloride | 75-09-2 | TWA | 100 ppm |
| | STEL | 300 ppm |
| Control procedures : |
Ensure adequate ventilation |
|
Keep away from heat and sources of ignition |
| Personal protection : |
Take precautions to avoid contact with skin and eyes when handling the product. |
|
Ensure adequate ventilation |
| inhalation : |
In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory equipment. |
|
Air purifying respirator equiped with organic gas/vapor cartridge (type A or AX) |
| hands and skin : |
Wear suitable protective gloves against chemicals |
| eyes : |
Wear safety goggles. |
| SECTION 9: Physical and chemical properties |
| 9.1. Information on basic physical and chemical properties |
| Apperance : 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). |
| SECTION 10: Stability and reactivity |
| No hazardous reactions known if used for its intended purpose |
| 10.3. Possibility of hazardous reactions |
| No hazardous reactions known if used for its intended purpose |
| 10.4. Conditions to avoid |
| Risk of explosion if heated under confinement. |
| 10.5. Incompatible materials |
| Strong oxidising agent |
| acids |
| alkaline earth metals |
| 10.6. Hazardous decomposition products |
| 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 |
| Inhalation : |
Mildly irritant |
| | 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 : |
May cause irritation. |
| Eye contact : |
May cause irritation. |
| SECTION 12: Ecological information |
| 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 |
| 12.6. Other adverse effects |
| 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. Transport in bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL73/78 and the IBC Code |
| 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. |
| EU-directive 99/45/EC
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| Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008
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| Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 (REACH)
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| 15.2. Chemical safety assessment |
| SECTION 16: Other information |
| *Explanation risk-phrases: |
R40: Limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect. |
| *Explanation hazard statements: |
H315 : Causes skin irritation. |
| | H319 : Causes serious eye irritation. |
| | H335 : May cause respiratory irritation. |
| | H336 : May cause drowsiness or dizziness. |
| | H351 : Suspected of causing cancer . |
| | H373 : May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure . |
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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