Material Safety Data Sheet
Flammable Liquid MIxture: 1,1 Dichloroethane / 1,1,2 Trichloroethane / 1,1,2,2
Tetrachloroethane / 1,2 Dichloroethane / 2 Chloroethanol / Acetaldehyde / Benzene
/ Carbon Tetrachloride / Chloroform / Cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene / Ethyl Chloride /
Ethylene / Methyl Chloride / Methylene Chloride / Tetrachloroethylene / Trans-1,2-
Dichloroethylene / Trichloroethylene / Vinyl Chloride
Section 1. Chemical product and company identification
: Flammable Liquid MIxture: 1,1 Dichloroethane / 1,1,2 Trichloroethane / 1,1,2,2
Product Name
Tetrachloroethane / 1,2 Dichloroethane / 2 Chloroethanol / Acetaldehyde / Benzene /
Carbon Tetrachloride / Chloroform / Cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene / Ethyl Chloride / Ethylene /
Methyl Chloride / Methylene Chloride / Tetrachloroethylene / Trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene /
Trichloroethylene / Vinyl Chloride
: AIRGAS INC., on behalf of its subsidiaries
Supplier
259 North Radnor-Chester Road
Suite 100
Radnor, PA 19087-5283
1-610-687-5253
: 007578
MSDS#
Date of : 10/1/2007.
Preparation/Revision
: 1-866-734-3438
In case of emergency
Section 2. Hazards identification
: Liquid.
Physical state
: Danger!
Emergency overview
MAY BE FATAL IF INHALED.
CANCER HAZARD
CONTAINS MATERIAL WHICH CAN CAUSE CANCER
HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED.
CAUSES RESPIRATORY TRACT, EYE AND SKIN IRRITATION.
FLAMMABLE LIQUID AND VAPOR.
VAPOR MAY CAUSE FLASH FIRE.
CONTAINS MATERIAL WHICH MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE FOLLOWING
ORGANS: KIDNEYS, LIVER, HEART, CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM, SKIN, CENTRAL
NERVOUS SYSTEM, EYE, LENS OR CORNEA, MUSCLE TISSUE.
CONTENTS UNDER PRESSURE.
Do not ingest. Avoid contact with skin and clothing. Do not breathe vapor or mist. Keep
away from heat, sparks and flame. Keep container closed. Use only with adequate
ventilation. Wash thoroughly after handling. Risk of cancer depends on duration and
level of exposure.
: Dermal contact. Eye contact.
Routes of entry
Potential acute health effects
Irritating to eyes.
Eyes :
Irritating to skin.
Skin :
Very toxic by inhalation. Irritating to respiratory system.
Inhalation :
Toxic if swallowed.
:
Ingestion
CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS Classified + (Proven.) by NIOSH [1,2-dichloroethane].
:
Potential chronic health :
Classified 2B (Possible for human.) by IARC [1,2-dichloroethane]. Classified 2
effects
(Reasonably Anticipated To Be Human Carcinogens.) by NTP, 2 (Suspected for human.)
by European Union [1,2-dichloroethane]. Classified A4 (Not classifiable for human or
animal.) by ACGIH [1,2-dichloroethane]. Classified A4 (Not classifiable for human or
animal.) by ACGIH, 3 (Not classifiable for human.) by IARC [ethylene]. Classified +
(Proven.) by NIOSH [trichloroethylene]. Classified A2 (Suspected for human.) by
ACGIH, 2A (Probable for human.) by IARC, 2 (Reasonably Anticipated To Be Human
Carcinogens.) by NTP, 2 (Suspected for human.) by European Union [trichloroethylene].
Classified + (Proven.) by NIOSH [tetrachloroethylene]. Classified A3 (Proven for animal.)
by ACGIH, 3 (Possible for human.) by European Union [tetrachloroethylene]. Classified
Flammable Liquid MIxture: 1,1 Dichloroethane / 1,1,2 Trichloroethane / 1,1,2,2 Tetrachloroethane / 1,2
Dichloroethane / 2 Chloroethanol / Acetaldehyde / Benzene / Carbon Tetrachloride / Chloroform / Cis-1,2-
Dichloroethylene / Ethyl Chloride / Ethylene / Methyl Chloride / Methylene Chloride / Tetrachloroethylene / Trans-
1,2-Dichloroethylene / Trichloroethylene / Vinyl Chloride
2A (Probable for human.) by IARC, 2 (Reasonably Anticipated To Be Human
Carcinogens.) by NTP [tetrachloroethylene]. Classified + (Proven.) by OSHA+ (Proven.)
by NIOSH [methylene chloride]. Classified A3 (Proven for animal.) by ACGIH, 2B
(Possible for human.) by IARC, 3 (Possible for human.) by European Union [methylene
chloride]. Classified 2 (Reasonably Anticipated To Be Human Carcinogens.) by NTP
[methylene chloride]. Classified + (Proven.) by NIOSH [chloromethane]. Classified 3
(Possible for human.) by European Union [chloromethane]. Classified A4 (Not
classifiable for human or animal.) by ACGIH, 3 (Not classifiable for human.) by IARC
[chloromethane]. Classified A1 (Confirmed for human.) by ACGIH, 1 (Proven for
human.) by IARC, 1 (Known To Be Human Carcinogens.) by NTP, + (Proven.) by OSHA,
+ (Proven.) by NIOSH, 1 (Proven for human.) by European Union [vinyl chloride].
Classified + (Proven.) by NIOSH [chloroethane]. Classified A3 (Proven for animal.) by
ACGIH, 3 (Possible for human.) by European Union [chloroethane]. Classified 3 (Not
classifiable for human.) by IARC [chloroethane]. Classified + (Proven.) by NIOSH
[trichloromethane]. Classified A3 (Proven for animal.) by ACGIH, 2B (Possible for
human.) by IARC, 3 (Possible for human.) by European Union [trichloromethane].
Classified 2 (Reasonably Anticipated To Be Human Carcinogens.) by NTP
[trichloromethane]. Classified + (Proven.) by NIOSH [carbon tetrachloride]. Classified 2B
(Possible for human.) by IARC, 3 (Possible for human.) by European Union [carbon
tetrachloride]. Classified A2 (Suspected for human.) by ACGIH, 2 (Reasonably
Anticipated To Be Human Carcinogens.) by NTP [carbon tetrachloride]. Classified A1
(Confirmed for human.) by ACGIH, 1 (Proven for human.) by IARC, 1 (Known To Be
Human Carcinogens.) by NTP, + (Proven.) by OSHA, + (Proven.) by NIOSH, 1 (Proven
for human.) by European Union [benzene]. Classified A3 (Proven for animal.) by
ACGIH, 2B (Possible for human.) by IARC, 3 (Possible for human.) by European Union
[acetaldehyde]. Classified 2 (Reasonably Anticipated To Be Human Carcinogens.) by
NTP [acetaldehyde]. Classified A4 (Not classifiable for human or animal.) by ACGIH
[2-chloroethanol]. Classified + (Proven.) by NIOSH [1,1,2,2-tetrachloroethane]. Classified
A3 (Proven for animal.) by ACGIH [1,1,2,2-tetrachloroethane]. Classified 3 (Not
classifiable for human.) by IARC [1,1,2,2-tetrachloroethane]. Classified + (Proven.) by
NIOSH [1,1,2-trichloroethane]. Classified A4 (Not classifiable for human or animal.) by
ACGIH, 3 (Not classifiable for human.) by IARC [1,1,2-trichloroethane]. Classified A4
(Not classifiable for human or animal.) by ACGIH [1,1-dichloroethane].
MUTAGENIC EFFECTS Classified 3 by European Union [trichloroethylene].
:
TERATOGENIC EFFECTS Not available.
:
: Repeated exposure to a highly toxic material may produce general deterioration of health
Medical conditions
aggravated by overexposure by an accumulation in one or many human organs.
See toxicological Information (section 11)
Section 3. Composition, Information on Ingredients
United States
Exposure limits
1,2-dichloroethane 107-06-2 97 - 99 ACGIH TLV (United States, 1/2007).
TWA: 10 ppm 8 hour(s).
NIOSH REL (United States, 12/2001).
STEL: 2 ppm 15 minute(s).
TWA: 1 ppm 10 hour(s).
OSHA PEL Z2 (United States, 11/2006).
AMP: 200 ppm 5 minute(s).
CEIL: 100 ppm
TWA: 50 ppm 8 hour(s).
ACGIH TLV (United States, 1/2007).
TWA: 40 mg/m 3 8 hour(s).
NIOSH REL (United States, 12/2001).
STEL: 8 mg/m 3 15 minute(s).
TWA: 4 mg/m 3 10 hour(s).
ethylene 74-85-1 0.0001 - 1 ACGIH TLV (United States, 1/2007).
TWA: 200 ppm 8 hour(s).
trichloroethylene 79-01-6 0.0001 - 0.1 ACGIH TLV (United States, 1/2007).
STEL: 25 ppm 15 minute(s).
TWA: 10 ppm 8 hour(s).
Flammable Liquid MIxture: 1,1 Dichloroethane / 1,1,2 Trichloroethane / 1,1,2,2 Tetrachloroethane / 1,2
Dichloroethane / 2 Chloroethanol / Acetaldehyde / Benzene / Carbon Tetrachloride / Chloroform / Cis-1,2-
Dichloroethylene / Ethyl Chloride / Ethylene / Methyl Chloride / Methylene Chloride / Tetrachloroethylene / Trans-
1,2-Dichloroethylene / Trichloroethylene / Vinyl Chloride
OSHA PEL Z2 (United States, 11/2006).
AMP: 300 ppm 5 minute(s).
CEIL: 200 ppm
TWA: 100 ppm 8 hour(s).
trans-dichloroethylene 156-60-5 0.0001 - 0.1 ACGIH TLV (United States, 1/2007).
TWA: 200 ppm 8 hour(s).
TWA: 793 mg/m 3 8 hour(s).
tetrachloroethylene 127-18-4 0.0001 - 0.1 ACGIH TLV (United States, 1/2007).
STEL: 100 ppm 15 minute(s).
TWA: 25 ppm 8 hour(s).
OSHA PEL Z2 (United States, 11/2006).
AMP: 300 ppm 5 minute(s).
CEIL: 200 ppm
TWA: 100 ppm 8 hour(s).
ACGIH TLV (United States, 1/2007).
STEL: 685 mg/m 3 15 minute(s).
TWA: 170 mg/m 3 8 hour(s).
methylene chloride 75-09-2 0.0001 - 0.1 ACGIH TLV (United States, 1/2007).
TWA: 50 ppm 8 hour(s).
OSHA PEL Z2 (United States, 11/2006).
STEL: 125 ppm 15 minute(s).
TWA: 25 ppm 8 hour(s).
ACGIH TLV (United States, 1/2007).
TWA: 174 mg/m 3 8 hour(s).
chloromethane 74-87-3 0.0001 - 0.1 ACGIH TLV (United States, 1/2007). Skin
STEL: 100 ppm 15 minute(s).
TWA: 50 ppm 8 hour(s).
OSHA PEL Z2 (United States, 11/2006).
AMP: 300 ppm 5 minute(s).
CEIL: 200 ppm
TWA: 100 ppm 8 hour(s).
ACGIH TLV (United States, 1/2007). Skin
STEL: 207 mg/m 3 15 minute(s).
TWA: 103 mg/m 3 8 hour(s).
vinyl chloride 75-01-4 0.0001 - 0.1 ACGIH TLV (United States, 1/2007).
TWA: 1 ppm 8 hour(s).
OSHA PEL (United States, 11/2006).
STEL: 5 ppm 15 minute(s).
TWA: 1 ppm 8 hour(s).
chloroethane 75-00-3 0.0001 - 0.1 ACGIH TLV (United States, 1/2007). Skin
TWA: 100 ppm 8 hour(s).
OSHA PEL (United States, 11/2006).
TWA: 1000 ppm 8 hour(s).
ACGIH TLV (United States, 1/2007). Skin
TWA: 264 mg/m 3 8 hour(s).
OSHA PEL (United States, 11/2006).
TWA: 2600 mg/m 3 8 hour(s).
cis-dichloroethylene 156-59-2 0.0001 - 0.1 ACGIH TLV (United States, 1/2007).
TWA: 200 ppm 8 hour(s).
TWA: 793 mg/m 3 8 hour(s).
trichloromethane 67-66-3 0.0001 - 0.1 ACGIH TLV (United States, 1/2007).
TWA: 10 ppm 8 hour(s).
NIOSH REL (United States, 12/2001).
STEL: 2 ppm 60 minute(s).
OSHA PEL (United States, 11/2006).
CEIL: 50 ppm
ACGIH TLV (United States, 1/2007).
TWA: 49 mg/m 3 8 hour(s).
NIOSH REL (United States, 12/2001).
STEL: 9.78 mg/m 3 60 minute(s).
OSHA PEL (United States, 11/2006).
CEIL: 240 mg/m 3
Flammable Liquid MIxture: 1,1 Dichloroethane / 1,1,2 Trichloroethane / 1,1,2,2 Tetrachloroethane / 1,2
Dichloroethane / 2 Chloroethanol / Acetaldehyde / Benzene / Carbon Tetrachloride / Chloroform / Cis-1,2-
Dichloroethylene / Ethyl Chloride / Ethylene / Methyl Chloride / Methylene Chloride / Tetrachloroethylene / Trans-
1,2-Dichloroethylene / Trichloroethylene / Vinyl Chloride
carbon tetrachloride 56-23-5 0.0001 - 0.1 ACGIH TLV (United States, 1/2007). Skin
STEL: 10 ppm 15 minute(s).
TWA: 5 ppm 8 hour(s).
NIOSH REL (United States, 12/2001).
STEL: 2 ppm 60 minute(s).
OSHA PEL Z2 (United States, 11/2006).
AMP: 200 ppm 5 minute(s).
CEIL: 25 ppm
TWA: 10 ppm 8 hour(s).
ACGIH TLV (United States, 1/2007). Skin
STEL: 63 mg/m 3 15 minute(s).
TWA: 31 mg/m 3 8 hour(s).
NIOSH REL (United States, 12/2001).
STEL: 12.6 mg/m 3 60 minute(s).
benzene 71-43-2 0.00005 - 0.1 ACGIH TLV (United States, 1/2007). Skin
STEL: 2.5 ppm 15 minute(s).
TWA: 0.5 ppm 8 hour(s).
NIOSH REL (United States, 12/2001).
STEL: 1 ppm 15 minute(s).
TWA: 0.1 ppm 10 hour(s).
OSHA PEL (United States, 11/2006).
STEL: 5 ppm 15 minute(s).
TWA: 1 ppm 8 hour(s).
OSHA PEL Z2 (United States, 11/2006).
AMP: 50 ppm 10 minute(s).
CEIL: 25 ppm
TWA: 10 ppm 8 hour(s).
ACGIH TLV (United States, 1/2007). Skin
STEL: 8 mg/m 3 15 minute(s).
TWA: 1.6 mg/m 3 8 hour(s).
acetaldehyde 75-07-0 0.0001 - 0.1 ACGIH TLV (United States, 1/2007).
CEIL: 25 ppm
OSHA PEL (United States, 11/2006).
TWA: 200 ppm 8 hour(s).
ACGIH TLV (United States, 1/2007).
CEIL: 45 mg/m 3
OSHA PEL (United States, 11/2006).
TWA: 360 mg/m 3 8 hour(s).
2-chloroethanol 107-07-3 0.0001 - 0.1 ACGIH TLV (United States, 1/2007). Skin
CEIL: 1 ppm
NIOSH REL (United States, 12/2001). Skin
CEIL: 1 ppm
OSHA PEL (United States, 11/2006). Skin
TWA: 5 ppm 8 hour(s).
ACGIH TLV (United States, 1/2007). Skin
CEIL: 3.3 mg/m 3
NIOSH REL (United States, 12/2001). Skin
CEIL: 3 mg/m 3
OSHA PEL (United States, 11/2006). Skin
TWA: 16 mg/m 3 8 hour(s).
1,1,2,2-tetrachloroethane 79-34-5 0.0001 - 0.1 ACGIH TLV (United States, 1/2007). Skin
TWA: 1 ppm 8 hour(s).
NIOSH REL (United States, 12/2001). Skin
TWA: 1 ppm 10 hour(s).
OSHA PEL (United States, 11/2006). Skin
TWA: 5 ppm 8 hour(s).
NIOSH REL (United States, 12/2001). Skin
TWA: 7 mg/m 3 10 hour(s).
OSHA PEL (United States, 11/2006). Skin
TWA: 35 mg/m 3 8 hour(s).
1,1,2-trichloroethane 79-00-5 0.0001 - 0.1 ACGIH TLV (United States, 1/2007). Skin
TWA: 10 ppm 8 hour(s).
Flammable Liquid MIxture: 1,1 Dichloroethane / 1,1,2 Trichloroethane / 1,1,2,2 Tetrachloroethane / 1,2
Dichloroethane / 2 Chloroethanol / Acetaldehyde / Benzene / Carbon Tetrachloride / Chloroform / Cis-1,2-
Dichloroethylene / Ethyl Chloride / Ethylene / Methyl Chloride / Methylene Chloride / Tetrachloroethylene / Trans-
1,2-Dichloroethylene / Trichloroethylene / Vinyl Chloride
NIOSH REL (United States, 12/2001). Skin
TWA: 10 ppm 10 hour(s).
OSHA PEL (United States, 11/2006). Skin
TWA: 10 ppm 8 hour(s).
ACGIH TLV (United States, 1/2007). Skin
TWA: 55 mg/m 3 8 hour(s).
NIOSH REL (United States, 12/2001). Skin
TWA: 45 mg/m 3 10 hour(s).
OSHA PEL (United States, 11/2006). Skin
TWA: 45 mg/m 3 8 hour(s).
1,1-dichloroethane 75-34-3 0.0001 - 0.1 ACGIH TLV (United States, 1/2007).
TWA: 100 ppm 8 hour(s).
NIOSH REL (United States, 12/2001).
TWA: 100 ppm 10 hour(s).
OSHA PEL (United States, 11/2006).
TWA: 100 ppm 8 hour(s).
ACGIH TLV (United States, 1/2007).
TWA: 405 mg/m 3 8 hour(s).
NIOSH REL (United States, 12/2001).
TWA: 400 mg/m 3 10 hour(s).
OSHA PEL (United States, 11/2006).
TWA: 400 mg/m 3 8 hour(s).
Section 4. First aid measures
: In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes.
Eye contact
Get medical attention immediately.
: In case of contact, immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes
Skin contact
while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash clothing before reuse.
Thoroughly clean shoes before reuse. Get medical attention immediately.
: If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is
Inhalation
difficult, give oxygen. Get medical attention immediately.
: Do NOT induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel. Never give
Ingestion
anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical attention immediately.
Section 5. Fire fighting measures
Flammable.
Flammability of the product :
The lowest known value is 412.77癈 (775癋) (1,2-dichloroethane).
Auto-ignition temperature :
The lowest known value is Open cup: 15.85癈 (60.5癋). (1,2-dichloroethane)
Flash point :
The greatest known range is Lower: 6.2% Upper: 15.9% (1,2-dichloroethane)
Flammable limits :
These products are carbon oxides (CO, CO 2), halogenated compounds, hydrogen
Products of combustion :
chloride.
Fire hazards in presence of : Flammable in presence of oxidizing materials.
Slightly flammable to flammable in presence of open flames, sparks and static
various substances
discharge, of heat.
: In case of fire, use water spray (fog), foam, dry chemicals, or CO 2.
Fire fighting media and
instructions
Flammable liquid and vapor. Vapor may cause flash fire. Vapors may accumulate in
low or confined areas, travel considerable distance to source of ignition and flash back.
Runoff to sewer may create fire or explosion hazard.
: Fire fighters should wear appropriate protective equipment and self-contained breathing
Special protective
apparatus (SCBA) with a full facepiece operated in positive pressure mode.
equipment for fire-fighters
Flammable Liquid MIxture: 1,1 Dichloroethane / 1,1,2 Trichloroethane / 1,1,2,2 Tetrachloroethane / 1,2
Dichloroethane / 2 Chloroethanol / Acetaldehyde / Benzene / Carbon Tetrachloride / Chloroform / Cis-1,2-
Dichloroethylene / Ethyl Chloride / Ethylene / Methyl Chloride / Methylene Chloride / Tetrachloroethylene / Trans-
1,2-Dichloroethylene / Trichloroethylene / Vinyl Chloride
Section 6. Accidental release measures
: Immediately contact emergency personnel. Eliminate all ignition sources. Keep
Personal precautions
unnecessary personnel away. Use suitable protective equipment (Section 8). Do not
touch or walk through spilled material.
Environmental precautions : Avoid dispersal of spilled material and runoff and contact with soil, waterways, drains
and sewers.
: If emergency personnel are unavailable, contain spilled material. For small spills add
Methods for cleaning up
absorbent (soil may be used in the absence of other suitable materials) and use a non-
sparking or explosion proof means to transfer material to a sealed, appropriate container
for disposal. For large spills dike spilled material or otherwise contain material to ensure
runoff does not reach a waterway. Place spilled material in an appropriate container for
disposal.
Section 7. Handling and storage
: Do not ingest. Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Keep container closed. Use
Handling
only with adequate ventilation. Do not breathe vapor or mist. Keep away from heat,
sparks and flame. To avoid fire or explosion, dissipate static electricity during transfer by
grounding and bonding containers and equipment before transferring material. Use
explosion-proof electrical (ventilating, lighting and material handling) equipment. Wash
thoroughly after handling.
Extremely hazardous liquid and vapor under pressure.
: Store in a segregated and approved area. Keep container in a cool, well-ventilated area.
Storage
Keep container tightly closed and sealed until ready for use. Avoid all possible sources
of ignition (spark or flame).
Section 8. Exposure Controls, Personal Protection
: Provide exhaust ventilation or other engineering controls to keep the airborne
Engineering controls
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
: Safety eyewear complying with an approved standard should be used when a risk
Eyes
assessment indicates this is necessary to avoid exposure to liquid splashes, mists or
dusts.
: Personal protective equipment for the body should be selected based on the task being
Skin
performed and the risks involved and should be approved by a specialist before handling
this product.
: Use a properly fitted, air-purifying or air-fed respirator complying with an approved
Respiratory
standard if a risk assessment indicates this is necessary.Respirator selection must be
based on known or anticipated exposure levels, the hazards of the product and the safe
working limits of the selected respirator.
: Chemical-resistant, impervious gloves or gauntlets complying with an approved standard
Hands
should be worn at all times when handling chemical products if a risk assessment
indicates this is necessary.
Personal protection in case : Splash goggles. Full suit. Vapor respirator. Boots. Gloves. A self-contained breathing
apparatus should be used to avoid inhalation of the product. Suggested protective
of a large spill
clothing might not be sufficient; consult a specialist BEFORE handling this product.
Product name Exposure limits
United States
1,2-dichloroethane ACGIH TLV (United States, 1/2007).
TWA: 10 ppm 8 hour(s).
NIOSH REL (United States, 12/2001).
STEL: 2 ppm 15 minute(s).
TWA: 1 ppm 10 hour(s).
OSHA PEL Z2 (United States, 11/2006).
AMP: 200 ppm 5 minute(s).
CEIL: 100 ppm
TWA: 50 ppm 8 hour(s).
Flammable Liquid MIxture: 1,1 Dichloroethane / 1,1,2 Trichloroethane / 1,1,2,2 Tetrachloroethane / 1,2
Dichloroethane / 2 Chloroethanol / Acetaldehyde / Benzene / Carbon Tetrachloride / Chloroform / Cis-1,2-
Dichloroethylene / Ethyl Chloride / Ethylene / Methyl Chloride / Methylene Chloride / Tetrachloroethylene / Trans-
1,2-Dichloroethylene / Trichloroethylene / Vinyl Chloride
ACGIH TLV (United States, 1/2007).
TWA: 40 mg/m 3 8 hour(s).
NIOSH REL (United States, 12/2001).
STEL: 8 mg/m 3 15 minute(s).
TWA: 4 mg/m 3 10 hour(s).
ethylene ACGIH TLV (United States, 1/2007).
TWA: 200 ppm 8 hour(s).
trichloroethylene ACGIH TLV (United States, 1/2007).
STEL: 25 ppm 15 minute(s).
TWA: 10 ppm 8 hour(s).
OSHA PEL Z2 (United States, 11/2006).
AMP: 300 ppm 5 minute(s).
CEIL: 200 ppm
TWA: 100 ppm 8 hour(s).
trans-dichloroethylene ACGIH TLV (United States, 1/2007).
TWA: 200 ppm 8 hour(s).
TWA: 793 mg/m 3 8 hour(s).
tetrachloroethylene ACGIH TLV (United States, 1/2007).
STEL: 100 ppm 15 minute(s).
TWA: 25 ppm 8 hour(s).
OSHA PEL Z2 (United States, 11/2006).
AMP: 300 ppm 5 minute(s).
CEIL: 200 ppm
TWA: 100 ppm 8 hour(s).
ACGIH TLV (United States, 1/2007).
STEL: 685 mg/m 3 15 minute(s).
TWA: 170 mg/m 3 8 hour(s).
methylene chloride ACGIH TLV (United States, 1/2007).
TWA: 50 ppm 8 hour(s).
OSHA PEL Z2 (United States, 11/2006).
STEL: 125 ppm 15 minute(s).
TWA: 25 ppm 8 hour(s).
ACGIH TLV (United States, 1/2007).
TWA: 174 mg/m 3 8 hour(s).
chloromethane ACGIH TLV (United States, 1/2007). Skin
STEL: 100 ppm 15 minute(s).
TWA: 50 ppm 8 hour(s).
OSHA PEL Z2 (United States, 11/2006).
AMP: 300 ppm 5 minute(s).
CEIL: 200 ppm
TWA: 100 ppm 8 hour(s).
ACGIH TLV (United States, 1/2007). Skin
STEL: 207 mg/m 3 15 minute(s).
TWA: 103 mg/m 3 8 hour(s).
vinyl chloride ACGIH TLV (United States, 1/2007).
TWA: 1 ppm 8 hour(s).
OSHA PEL (United States, 11/2006).
STEL: 5 ppm 15 minute(s).
TWA: 1 ppm 8 hour(s).
chloroethane ACGIH TLV (United States, 1/2007). Skin
TWA: 100 ppm 8 hour(s).
OSHA PEL (United States, 11/2006).
TWA: 1000 ppm 8 hour(s).
ACGIH TLV (United States, 1/2007). Skin
TWA: 264 mg/m 3 8 hour(s).
OSHA PEL (United States, 11/2006).
TWA: 2600 mg/m 3 8 hour(s).
cis-dichloroethylene ACGIH TLV (United States, 1/2007).
TWA: 200 ppm 8 hour(s).
TWA: 793 mg/m 3 8 hour(s).
trichloromethane ACGIH TLV (United States, 1/2007).
TWA: 10 ppm 8 hour(s).
Flammable Liquid MIxture: 1,1 Dichloroethane / 1,1,2 Trichloroethane / 1,1,2,2 Tetrachloroethane / 1,2
Dichloroethane / 2 Chloroethanol / Acetaldehyde / Benzene / Carbon Tetrachloride / Chloroform / Cis-1,2-
Dichloroethylene / Ethyl Chloride / Ethylene / Methyl Chloride / Methylene Chloride / Tetrachloroethylene / Trans-
1,2-Dichloroethylene / Trichloroethylene / Vinyl Chloride
NIOSH REL (United States, 12/2001).
STEL: 2 ppm 60 minute(s).
OSHA PEL (United States, 11/2006).
CEIL: 50 ppm
ACGIH TLV (United States, 1/2007).
TWA: 49 mg/m 3 8 hour(s).
NIOSH REL (United States, 12/2001).
STEL: 9.78 mg/m 3 60 minute(s).
OSHA PEL (United States, 11/2006).
CEIL: 240 mg/m 3
carbon tetrachloride ACGIH TLV (United States, 1/2007). Skin
STEL: 10 ppm 15 minute(s).
TWA: 5 ppm 8 hour(s).
NIOSH REL (United States, 12/2001).
STEL: 2 ppm 60 minute(s).
OSHA PEL Z2 (United States, 11/2006).
AMP: 200 ppm 5 minute(s).
CEIL: 25 ppm
TWA: 10 ppm 8 hour(s).
ACGIH TLV (United States, 1/2007). Skin
STEL: 63 mg/m 3 15 minute(s).
TWA: 31 mg/m 3 8 hour(s).
NIOSH REL (United States, 12/2001).
STEL: 12.6 mg/m 3 60 minute(s).
benzene ACGIH TLV (United States, 1/2007). Skin
STEL: 2.5 ppm 15 minute(s).
TWA: 0.5 ppm 8 hour(s).
NIOSH REL (United States, 12/2001).
STEL: 1 ppm 15 minute(s).
TWA: 0.1 ppm 10 hour(s).
OSHA PEL (United States, 11/2006).
STEL: 5 ppm 15 minute(s).
TWA: 1 ppm 8 hour(s).
OSHA PEL Z2 (United States, 11/2006).
AMP: 50 ppm 10 minute(s).
CEIL: 25 ppm
TWA: 10 ppm 8 hour(s).
ACGIH TLV (United States, 1/2007). Skin
STEL: 8 mg/m 3 15 minute(s).
TWA: 1.6 mg/m 3 8 hour(s).
acetaldehyde ACGIH TLV (United States, 1/2007).
CEIL: 25 ppm
OSHA PEL (United States, 11/2006).
TWA: 200 ppm 8 hour(s).
ACGIH TLV (United States, 1/2007).
CEIL: 45 mg/m 3
OSHA PEL (United States, 11/2006).
TWA: 360 mg/m 3 8 hour(s).
2-chloroethanol ACGIH TLV (United States, 1/2007). Skin
CEIL: 1 ppm
NIOSH REL (United States, 12/2001). Skin
CEIL: 1 ppm
OSHA PEL (United States, 11/2006). Skin
TWA: 5 ppm 8 hour(s).
ACGIH TLV (United States, 1/2007). Skin
CEIL: 3.3 mg/m 3
NIOSH REL (United States, 12/2001). Skin
CEIL: 3 mg/m 3
OSHA PEL (United States, 11/2006). Skin
TWA: 16 mg/m 3 8 hour(s).
1,1,2,2-tetrachloroethane ACGIH TLV (United States, 1/2007). Skin
TWA: 1 ppm 8 hour(s).
Flammable Liquid MIxture: 1,1 Dichloroethane / 1,1,2 Trichloroethane / 1,1,2,2 Tetrachloroethane / 1,2
Dichloroethane / 2 Chloroethanol / Acetaldehyde / Benzene / Carbon Tetrachloride / Chloroform / Cis-1,2-
Dichloroethylene / Ethyl Chloride / Ethylene / Methyl Chloride / Methylene Chloride / Tetrachloroethylene / Trans-
1,2-Dichloroethylene / Trichloroethylene / Vinyl Chloride
NIOSH REL (United States, 12/2001). Skin
TWA: 1 ppm 10 hour(s).
OSHA PEL (United States, 11/2006). Skin
TWA: 5 ppm 8 hour(s).
NIOSH REL (United States, 12/2001). Skin
TWA: 7 mg/m 3 10 hour(s).
OSHA PEL (United States, 11/2006). Skin
TWA: 35 mg/m 3 8 hour(s).
1,1,2-trichloroethane ACGIH TLV (United States, 1/2007). Skin
TWA: 10 ppm 8 hour(s).
NIOSH REL (United States, 12/2001). Skin
TWA: 10 ppm 10 hour(s).
OSHA PEL (United States, 11/2006). Skin
TWA: 10 ppm 8 hour(s).
ACGIH TLV (United States, 1/2007). Skin
TWA: 55 mg/m 3 8 hour(s).
NIOSH REL (United States, 12/2001). Skin
TWA: 45 mg/m 3 10 hour(s).
OSHA PEL (United States, 11/2006). Skin
TWA: 45 mg/m 3 8 hour(s).
1,1-dichloroethane ACGIH TLV (United States, 1/2007).
TWA: 100 ppm 8 hour(s).
NIOSH REL (United States, 12/2001).
TWA: 100 ppm 10 hour(s).
OSHA PEL (United States, 11/2006).
TWA: 100 ppm 8 hour(s).
ACGIH TLV (United States, 1/2007).
TWA: 405 mg/m 3 8 hour(s).
NIOSH REL (United States, 12/2001).
TWA: 400 mg/m 3 10 hour(s).
OSHA PEL (United States, 11/2006).
TWA: 400 mg/m 3 8 hour(s).
Section 9. Physical and chemical properties
Liquid.
Physical state :
The lowest known value is 83.6癈 (182.5癋) (1,2-dichloroethane).
Boiling/condensation point :
May start to solidify at -35.4癈 (-31.7癋) based on data for: 1,2-dichloroethane.
Melting/freezing point :
The lowest known value is 287.9癈 (550.2癋) (1,2-dichloroethane).
Critical temperature :
Weighted average: 1.24 (Water = 1)
Specific gravity :
The highest known value is 3.42 (Air = 1) (1,2-dichloroethane).
Vapor density :
5.05 (1,2-dichloroethane) compared to Butyl acetate.
Evaporation rate :
Section 10. Stability and reactivity
: The product is stable.
Stability and reactivity
Incompatibility with various : Extremely reactive or incompatible with oxidizing agents.
substances
Hazardous decomposition : These products are halogenated compounds, hydrogen chloride.
products
Section 11. Toxicological information
Ingredient name Test Result Route Species
Flammable Liquid MIxture: 1,1 Dichloroethane / 1,1,2 Trichloroethane / 1,1,2,2 Tetrachloroethane / 1,2
Dichloroethane / 2 Chloroethanol / Acetaldehyde / Benzene / Carbon Tetrachloride / Chloroform / Cis-1,2-
Dichloroethylene / Ethyl Chloride / Ethylene / Methyl Chloride / Methylene Chloride / Tetrachloroethylene / Trans-
1,2-Dichloroethylene / Trichloroethylene / Vinyl Chloride
1,2-dichloroethane LD50 500 mg/kg Oral Rat
LD50 860 mg/kg Oral Rabbit
LD50 413 mg/kg Oral Mouse
LD50 2800 mg/kg Dermal Rabbit
LDLo 286 mg/kg Oral human
LDLo 714 mg/kg Oral man
LC50 2646 ppm (1 Inhalation Rat
hour(s))
trichloroethylene LD50 4920 mg/kg Oral Rat
LD50 2400 mg/kg Oral Mouse
LD50 2402 mg/kg Oral Mouse
LDLo 7330 mg/kg Oral Rabbit
LDLo 5864 mg/kg Oral Cat.
LDLo 7000 mg/kg Oral human
trans-dichloroethylene LD50 1235 mg/kg Oral Rat
LD50 2122 mg/kg Oral Mouse
tetrachloroethylene LD50 2629 mg/kg Oral Rat
LD50 6400 mg/kg Oral Mouse
LD50 8100 mg/kg Oral Mouse
LC50 14255 ppm (1 Inhalation Rat
hour(s))
methylene chloride LD50 985 mg/kg Oral Rat
LD50 1600 mg/kg Oral Rat
LD50 2000 mg/kg Oral Rabbit
LDLo 1900 mg/kg Oral Rabbit
LDLo 357 mg/kg Oral human
chloromethane LD50 1800 mg/kg Oral Rat
LC50 5300 mg/m 3 (4 Inhalation Rat
hour(s))
LC50 2200 ppm (6 Inhalation Mouse
hour(s))
vinyl chloride LD50 500 mg/kg Oral Rat
LC50 5000 ppm (1 Inhalation Rat
hour(s))
trichloromethane LD50 695 mg/kg Oral Rat
LD50 1250 mg/kg Oral Rat
LD50 36 mg/kg Oral Mouse
LDLo 500 mg/kg Oral Rabbit
LDLo 2514 mg/kg Oral man
LC50 19470 ppm (1 Inhalation Rat
hour(s))
carbon tetrachloride LD50 2350 mg/kg Oral Rat
LD50 5760 mg/kg Oral Rabbit
LD50 5760 mg/kg Oral Guinea pig
LD50 5070 mg/kg Dermal Rat
LDLo 429 mg/kg Oral man
LC50 16000 ppm (1 Inhalation Rat
hour(s))
benzene LD50 930 mg/kg Oral Rat
LD50 1800 mg/kg Oral Rat
LD50 4700 mg/kg Oral Mouse
LD50 48 mg/kg Dermal Mouse
LDLo 50 mg/kg Oral man
LC50 10000 ppm (7 Inhalation Rat
hour(s))
acetaldehyde LD50 661 mg/kg Oral Rat
LD50 1930 mg/kg Oral Rat
LD50 900 mg/kg Oral Mouse
LD50 3540 mg/kg Dermal Rabbit
2-chloroethanol LD50 71 mg/kg Oral Rat
LD50 100 mg/kg Oral Rabbit
LD50 75 mg/kg Oral Guinea pig
Flammable Liquid MIxture: 1,1 Dichloroethane / 1,1,2 Trichloroethane / 1,1,2,2 Tetrachloroethane / 1,2
Dichloroethane / 2 Chloroethanol / Acetaldehyde / Benzene / Carbon Tetrachloride / Chloroform / Cis-1,2-
Dichloroethylene / Ethyl Chloride / Ethylene / Methyl Chloride / Methylene Chloride / Tetrachloroethylene / Trans-
1,2-Dichloroethylene / Trichloroethylene / Vinyl Chloride
LD50 67 mg/kg Dermal Rabbit
LD50 700 mg/kg Dermal Rabbit
LD50 293 mg/kg Dermal Rat
LDLo 330 mg/kg Oral man
LDLo 396 mg/kg Oral child
LDLo 800 mg/kg Oral woman
LDLo 70 mg/kg Dermal Guinea pig
LC50 290 mg/m 3 (1 Inhalation Rat
hour(s))
1,1,2,2-tetrachloroethane LD50 200 mg/kg Oral Rat
LDLo 300 mg/kg Oral Dog
1,1,2-trichloroethane LD50 836 mg/kg Oral Rat
LD50 378 mg/kg Oral Mouse
LDLo 500 mg/kg Oral Dog
LDLo 970 mg/kg Dermal Guinea pig
LC50 4051 ppm (1 Inhalation Rat
hour(s))
1,1-dichloroethane LD50 725 mg/kg Oral Rat
Chronic effects on humans : CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS Classified + (Proven.) by NIOSH [1,2-dichloroethane].
:
Classified 2B (Possible for human.) by IARC [1,2-dichloroethane]. Classified 2
(Reasonably Anticipated To Be Human Carcinogens.) by NTP, 2 (Suspected for human.)
by European Union [1,2-dichloroethane]. Classified A4 (Not classifiable for human or
animal.) by ACGIH [1,2-dichloroethane]. Classified A4 (Not classifiable for human or
animal.) by ACGIH, 3 (Not classifiable for human.) by IARC [ethylene]. Classified +
(Proven.) by NIOSH [trichloroethylene]. Classified A2 (Suspected for human.) by
ACGIH, 2A (Probable for human.) by IARC, 2 (Reasonably Anticipated To Be Human
Carcinogens.) by NTP, 2 (Suspected for human.) by European Union [trichloroethylene].
Classified + (Proven.) by NIOSH [tetrachloroethylene]. Classified A3 (Proven for animal.)
by ACGIH, 3 (Possible for human.) by European Union [tetrachloroethylene]. Classified
2A (Probable for human.) by IARC, 2 (Reasonably Anticipated To Be Human
Carcinogens.) by NTP [tetrachloroethylene]. Classified + (Proven.) by OSHA+ (Proven.)
by NIOSH [methylene chloride]. Classified A3 (Proven for animal.) by ACGIH, 2B
(Possible for human.) by IARC, 3 (Possible for human.) by European Union [methylene
chloride]. Classified 2 (Reasonably Anticipated To Be Human Carcinogens.) by NTP
[methylene chloride]. Classified + (Proven.) by NIOSH [chloromethane]. Classified 3
(Possible for human.) by European Union [chloromethane]. Classified A4 (Not
classifiable for human or animal.) by ACGIH, 3 (Not classifiable for human.) by IARC
[chloromethane]. Classified A1 (Confirmed for human.) by ACGIH, 1 (Proven for
human.) by IARC, 1 (Known To Be Human Carcinogens.) by NTP, + (Proven.) by OSHA,
+ (Proven.) by NIOSH, 1 (Proven for human.) by European Union [vinyl chloride].
Classified + (Proven.) by NIOSH [chloroethane]. Classified A3 (Proven for animal.) by
ACGIH, 3 (Possible for human.) by European Union [chloroethane]. Classified 3 (Not
classifiable for human.) by IARC [chloroethane]. Classified + (Proven.) by NIOSH
[trichloromethane]. Classified A3 (Proven for animal.) by ACGIH, 2B (Possible for
human.) by IARC, 3 (Possible for human.) by European Union [trichloromethane].
Classified 2 (Reasonably Anticipated To Be Human Carcinogens.) by NTP
[trichloromethane]. Classified + (Proven.) by NIOSH [carbon tetrachloride]. Classified 2B
(Possible for human.) by IARC, 3 (Possible for human.) by European Union [carbon
tetrachloride]. Classified A2 (Suspected for human.) by ACGIH, 2 (Reasonably
Anticipated To Be Human Carcinogens.) by NTP [carbon tetrachloride]. Classified A1
(Confirmed for human.) by ACGIH, 1 (Proven for human.) by IARC, 1 (Known To Be
Human Carcinogens.) by NTP, + (Proven.) by OSHA, + (Proven.) by NIOSH, 1 (Proven
for human.) by European Union [benzene]. Classified A3 (Proven for animal.) by
ACGIH, 2B (Possible for human.) by IARC, 3 (Possible for human.) by European Union
[acetaldehyde]. Classified 2 (Reasonably Anticipated To Be Human Carcinogens.) by
NTP [acetaldehyde]. Classified A4 (Not classifiable for human or animal.) by ACGIH
[2-chloroethanol]. Classified + (Proven.) by NIOSH [1,1,2,2-tetrachloroethane]. Classified
A3 (Proven for animal.) by ACGIH [1,1,2,2-tetrachloroethane]. Classified 3 (Not
classifiable for human.) by IARC [1,1,2,2-tetrachloroethane]. Classified + (Proven.) by
NIOSH [1,1,2-trichloroethane]. Classified A4 (Not classifiable for human or animal.) by
ACGIH, 3 (Not classifiable for human.) by IARC [1,1,2-trichloroethane]. Classified A4
(Not classifiable for human or animal.) by ACGIH [1,1-dichloroethane].
Flammable Liquid MIxture: 1,1 Dichloroethane / 1,1,2 Trichloroethane / 1,1,2,2 Tetrachloroethane / 1,2
Dichloroethane / 2 Chloroethanol / Acetaldehyde / Benzene / Carbon Tetrachloride / Chloroform / Cis-1,2-
Dichloroethylene / Ethyl Chloride / Ethylene / Methyl Chloride / Methylene Chloride / Tetrachloroethylene / Trans-
1,2-Dichloroethylene / Trichloroethylene / Vinyl Chloride
MUTAGENIC EFFECTS Classified 3 by European Union [trichloroethylene].
:
Contains material which may cause damage to the following organs: kidneys, liver,
heart, cardiovascular system, skin, central nervous system (CNS), eye, lens or cornea,
muscle tissue.
: Hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant), of eye contact (irritant), of inhalation (lung
Other toxic effects on
irritant).
humans
Specific effects
: Contains material which can cause cancer. Risk of cancer depends on duration and
Carcinogenic effects
level of exposure.
: No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Mutagenic effects
: No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Reproduction toxicity
Section 12. Ecological information
Ingredient name Species Period Result
1,2-dichloroethane Daphnia magna (EC50) 48 hour(s) 160 mg/l
Daphnia magna (EC50) 48 hour(s) 180 mg/l
Daphnia magna (EC50) 48 hour(s) 324 mg/l
Pimephales promelas (LC50) 96 hour(s) 116 mg/l
Pimephales promelas (LC50) 96 hour(s) 136 mg/l
Oncorhynchus mykiss (LC50) 96 hour(s) 225 mg/l
trichloroethylene Pimephales promelas (EC50) 48 hour(s) 22.7 mg/l
Pimephales promelas (LC50) 96 hour(s) 40.7 mg/l
Pimephales promelas (LC50) 96 hour(s) 44.1 mg/l
Lepomis macrochirus (LC50) 96 hour(s) 45 mg/l
Pimephales promelas (LC50) 96 hour(s) 45 mg/l
Pimephales promelas (LC50) 96 hour(s) 66.8 mg/l
tetrachloroethylene Daphnia magna (EC50) 48 hour(s) 7.5 mg/l
Daphnia magna (EC50) 48 hour(s) 8.5 mg/l
Pimephales promelas (EC50) 48 hour(s) 14.4 mg/l
Oncorhynchus mykiss (LC50) 96 hour(s) 4.82 mg/l
Oncorhynchus mykiss (LC50) 96 hour(s) 4.99 mg/l
Oncorhynchus mykiss (LC50) 96 hour(s) 5.78 mg/l
methylene chloride Pimephales promelas (EC50) 48 hour(s) 99 mg/l
Selenastrum capricornutum 48 hour(s) >500 mg/l
(EC50)
Daphnia magna (EC50) 48 hour(s) 1250 mg/l
Pimephales promelas (LC50) 96 hour(s) 193 mg/l
Lepomis macrochirus (LC50) 96 hour(s) 220 mg/l
Brachydanio rerio (LC50) 96 hour(s) 254 mg/l
chloromethane Lepomis macrochirus (LC50) 96 hour(s) 550 mg/l
trichloromethane Scenedesmus subspicatus 48 hour(s) 560 mg/l
(EC50)
Scenedesmus subspicatus 48 hour(s) 950 mg/l
(EC50)
Lepomis macrochirus (LC50) 96 hour(s) 13.3 mg/l
Oncorhynchus mykiss (LC50) 96 hour(s) 15.1 mg/l
Lepomis macrochirus (LC50) 96 hour(s) 16.2 mg/l
Oncorhynchus mykiss (LC50) 96 hour(s) 17.1 mg/l
carbon tetrachloride Brachydanio rerio (LC50) 96 hour(s) 24.3 mg/l
Lepomis macrochirus (LC50) 96 hour(s) 27 mg/l
Pimephales promelas (LC50) 96 hour(s) 41.4 mg/l
Pimephales promelas (LC50) 96 hour(s) 42.9 mg/l
Pimephales promelas (LC50) 96 hour(s) 43.3 mg/l
Lepomis macrochirus (LC50) 96 hour(s) 125 mg/l
benzene Daphnia magna (EC50) 48 hour(s) 9.23 mg/l
Daphnia magna (EC50) 48 hour(s) 10 mg/l
Daphnia magna (EC50) 48 hour(s) 11.73 mg/l
Oncorhynchus mykiss (LC50) 96 hour(s) 5.3 mg/l
Oncorhynchus mykiss (LC50) 96 hour(s) 5.9 mg/l
Flammable Liquid MIxture: 1,1 Dichloroethane / 1,1,2 Trichloroethane / 1,1,2,2 Tetrachloroethane / 1,2
Dichloroethane / 2 Chloroethanol / Acetaldehyde / Benzene / Carbon Tetrachloride / Chloroform / Cis-1,2-
Dichloroethylene / Ethyl Chloride / Ethylene / Methyl Chloride / Methylene Chloride / Tetrachloroethylene / Trans-
1,2-Dichloroethylene / Trichloroethylene / Vinyl Chloride
Oncorhynchus mykiss (LC50) 96 hour(s) 9.2 mg/l
acetaldehyde Daphnia magna (EC50) 48 hour(s) 4.7 mg/l
Daphnia magna (EC50) 48 hour(s) 7 mg/l
Daphnia magna (EC50) 48 hour(s) 48.25 mg/l
Lepomis macrochirus (LC50) 96 hour(s) 2.1 mg/l
Oncorhynchus mykiss (LC50) 96 hour(s) 2.2 mg/l
Pimephales promelas (LC50) 96 hour(s) 30.8 mg/l
2-chloroethanol Daphnia magna (EC50) 48 hour(s) 227 mg/l
Daphnia magna (EC50) 48 hour(s) 320 mg/l
Daphnia pulex (EC50) 48 hour(s) 340 mg/l
Lepomis macrochirus (LC50) 96 hour(s) 21.5 mg/l
Oryzias latipes (LC50) 96 hour(s) 30.1 mg/l
Lepomis macrochirus (LC50) 96 hour(s) 33.2 mg/l
1,1,2,2-tetrachloroethane Daphnia magna (EC50) 48 hour(s) 23 mg/l
Daphnia magna (EC50) 48 hour(s) 25 mg/l
Selenastrum capricornutum 48 hour(s) 73.4 mg/l
(EC50)
Pimephales promelas (LC50) 96 hour(s) 20.3 mg/l
Pimephales promelas (LC50) 96 hour(s) 20.4 mg/l
Lepomis macrochirus (LC50) 96 hour(s) 21 mg/l
1,1,2-trichloroethane Daphnia magna (EC50) 48 hour(s) 78 mg/l
Daphnia magna (EC50) 48 hour(s) 81 mg/l
Lepomis macrochirus (LC50) 96 hour(s) 40 mg/l
Pimephales promelas (LC50) 96 hour(s) 81.6 mg/l
: These products are carbon oxides (CO, CO 2) and water, halogenated compounds.
Products of degradation
Toxicity of the products of : The products of degradation are as toxic as the product itself.
biodegradation
Section 13. Disposal considerations
: The generation of waste should be avoided or minimized wherever possible. Avoid
Waste disposal
dispersal of spilled material and runoff and contact with soil, waterways, drains and
sewers. Disposal of this product, solutions and any by-products should at all times
comply with the requirements of environmental protection and waste disposal legislation
and any regional local authority requirements.
Consult your local or regional authorities.
Section 14. Transport information
Regulatory UN number Proper shipping Class Packing group Label Additional
information name information
DOT Classification UN3161 Liquefied gas, 2.1 - -
flammable, n.o.s. FLAMMABLE GAS
2
TDG Classification UN3161 Liquefied gas, 2.1 - Explosive
flammable, n.o.s. Limit and
Limited
2
Quantity
Index
0.125
ERAP Index
3000
Passenger
Carrying Ship
Index
Forbidden
Flammable Liquid MIxture: 1,1 Dichloroethane / 1,1,2 Trichloroethane / 1,1,2,2 Tetrachloroethane / 1,2
Dichloroethane / 2 Chloroethanol / Acetaldehyde / Benzene / Carbon Tetrachloride / Chloroform / Cis-1,2-
Dichloroethylene / Ethyl Chloride / Ethylene / Methyl Chloride / Methylene Chloride / Tetrachloroethylene / Trans-
1,2-Dichloroethylene / Trichloroethylene / Vinyl Chloride
Passenger
Carrying
Road or Rail
Index
Forbidden
UN3161 Liquefied gas, 2.1 - -
Mexico
flammable, n.o.s.
Classification FLAMMABLE GAS
2
Section 15. Regulatory information
United States
: Flammable liquid
HCS Classification
Highly toxic material
Irritating material
Carcinogen
Target organ effects
: TSCA 4(a) final test rules: 1,2-dichloroethane
U.S. Federal regulations
TSCA 8(a) PAIR: 1,2-dichloroethane; acetaldehyde; 1,1-dichloroethane
TSCA 8(b) inventory: 1,2-dichloroethane; vinyl chloride; trichloroethylene; trans-
dichloroethylene; tetrachloroethylene; methylene chloride; chloromethane; ethylene;
chloroethane; cis-dichloroethylene; trichloromethane; carbon tetrachloride; benzene;
acetaldehyde; 2-chloroethanol; 1,1,2,2-tetrachloroethane; 1,1,2-trichloroethane; 1,1-
dichloroethane
TSCA 8(d) H and S data reporting: acetaldehyde: 1991
TSCA 12(b) one time export: 1,2-dichloroethane
TSCA precursor chemical list: 2-chloroethanol
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: 1,2-dichloroethane; ethylene
SARA 311/312 MSDS distribution - chemical inventory - hazard identification: 1,2-
dichloroethane: Fire hazard, Immediate (Acute) Health Hazard, Delayed (Chronic) Health
Hazard; ethylene: Fire hazard, reactive, Sudden Release of Pressure, Delayed (Chronic)
Health Hazard
Clean Water Act (CWA) 307: 1,2-dichloroethane; vinyl chloride; trichloroethylene; trans-
dichloroethylene; tetrachloroethylene; methylene chloride; chloromethane; chloroethane;
cis-dichloroethylene; trichloromethane; carbon tetrachloride; benzene; 1,1,2,2-
tetrachloroethane; 1,1,2-trichloroethane; 1,1-dichloroethane
Clean Water Act (CWA) 311: trichloromethane; benzene; acetaldehyde
Clean air act (CAA) 112 accidental release prevention: vinyl chloride; chloromethane;
ethylene; chloroethane; trichloromethane; acetaldehyde
Clean air act (CAA) 112 regulated flammable substances: vinyl chloride; ethylene;
chloroethane; acetaldehyde
Clean air act (CAA) 112 regulated toxic substances: chloromethane; trichloromethane
SARA 313
Product name CAS number Concentration
Flammable Liquid MIxture: 1,1 Dichloroethane / 1,1,2 Trichloroethane / 1,1,2,2 Tetrachloroethane / 1,2
Dichloroethane / 2 Chloroethanol / Acetaldehyde / Benzene / Carbon Tetrachloride / Chloroform / Cis-1,2-
Dichloroethylene / Ethyl Chloride / Ethylene / Methyl Chloride / Methylene Chloride / Tetrachloroethylene / Trans-
1,2-Dichloroethylene / Trichloroethylene / Vinyl Chloride
: 1,2-dichloroethane 107-06-2 97 - 99
Form R - Reporting
ethylene 74-85-1 0.0001 - 1
requirements
vinyl chloride 75-01-4 0.0001 - 0.1
trichloroethylene 79-01-6 0.0001 - 0.1
tetrachloroethylene 127-18-4 0.0001 - 0.1
methylene chloride 75-09-2 0.0001 - 0.1
trichloromethane 67-66-3 0.0001 - 0.1
carbon tetrachloride 56-23-5 0.0001 - 0.1
benzene 71-43-2 0.00005 - 0.1
acetaldehyde 75-07-0 0.0001 - 0.1
: 1,2-dichloroethane 107-06-2 97 - 99
Supplier notification
ethylene 74-85-1 0.0001 - 1
vinyl chloride 75-01-4 0.0001 - 0.1
trichloroethylene 79-01-6 0.0001 - 0.1
tetrachloroethylene 127-18-4 0.0001 - 0.1
methylene chloride 75-09-2 0.0001 - 0.1
trichloromethane 67-66-3 0.0001 - 0.1
carbon tetrachloride 56-23-5 0.0001 - 0.1
benzene 71-43-2 0.00005 - 0.1
acetaldehyde 75-07-0 0.0001 - 0.1
SARA 313 notifications must not be detached from the MSDS and any copying and redistribution of the MSDS shall
include copying and redistribution of the notice attached to copies of the MSDS subsequently redistributed.
: Pennsylvania RTK: 1,2-dichloroethane: (special hazard, environmental hazard, generic
State regulations
environmental hazard); vinyl chloride: (special hazard, environmental hazard, generic
environmental hazard); trichloroethylene: (environmental hazard, generic environmental
hazard); trans-dichloroethylene: (environmental hazard, generic environmental hazard);
tetrachloroethylene: (special hazard, environmental hazard, generic environmental
hazard); methylene chloride: (special hazard, environmental hazard, generic
environmental hazard); chloromethane: (environmental hazard, generic environmental
hazard); ethylene: (environmental hazard, generic environmental hazard); chloroethane:
(environmental hazard, generic environmental hazard); cis-dichloroethylene: (generic
environmental hazard); trichloromethane: (special hazard, environmental hazard, generic
environmental hazard); carbon tetrachloride: (special hazard, environmental hazard,
generic environmental hazard); benzene: (special hazard, environmental hazard, generic
environmental hazard); acetaldehyde: (environmental hazard, generic environmental
hazard); 2-chloroethanol: (environmental hazard, generic environmental hazard); 1,1,2,2-
tetrachloroethane: (environmental hazard, generic environmental hazard); 1,1,2-
trichloroethane: (environmental hazard, generic environmental hazard); 1,1-
dichloroethane: (environmental hazard, generic environmental hazard)
Massachusetts RTK: 1,2-dichloroethane; vinyl chloride; trichloroethylene; trans-
dichloroethylene; tetrachloroethylene; methylene chloride; chloromethane; ethylene;
chloroethane; cis-dichloroethylene; trichloromethane; carbon tetrachloride; benzene;
acetaldehyde; 2-chloroethanol; 1,1,2,2-tetrachloroethane; 1,1,2-trichloroethane; 1,1-
dichloroethane
New Jersey: 1,2-dichloroethane; vinyl chloride; trichloroethylene; trans-dichloroethylene;
tetrachloroethylene; methylene chloride; chloromethane; ethylene; chloroethane;
trichloromethane; carbon tetrachloride; benzene; acetaldehyde; 2-chloroethanol; 1,1,2,2-
tetrachloroethane; 1,1,2-trichloroethane; 1,1-dichloroethane
WARNING: This product contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause
cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Ingredient name Cancer Reproductive No significant risk Maximum
level acceptable dosage
level
1,2-dichloroethane Yes. No. Yes. No.
trichloroethylene Yes. No. 50 g/day (ingestion) No.
80 g/day (inhalation)
tetrachloroethylene Yes. No. Yes. No.
methylene chloride Yes. No. 200 g/day No.
(inhalation)
chloromethane No. Yes. No. No.
vinyl chloride Yes. No. Yes. No.
Flammable Liquid MIxture: 1,1 Dichloroethane / 1,1,2 Trichloroethane / 1,1,2,2 Tetrachloroethane / 1,2
Dichloroethane / 2 Chloroethanol / Acetaldehyde / Benzene / Carbon Tetrachloride / Chloroform / Cis-1,2-
Dichloroethylene / Ethyl Chloride / Ethylene / Methyl Chloride / Methylene Chloride / Tetrachloroethylene / Trans-
1,2-Dichloroethylene / Trichloroethylene / Vinyl Chloride
chloroethane Yes. No. Yes. No.
trichloromethane Yes. No. 20 g/day (ingestion) No.
40 g/day (inhalation)
carbon tetrachloride Yes. No. Yes. No.
benzene Yes. Yes. 6.4 g/day (ingestion) 24 g/day (ingestion)
13 g/day (inhalation) 49 g/day (inhalation)
acetaldehyde Yes. No. 90 g/day (inhalation) No.
1,1,2,2-tetrachloroethane Yes. No. Yes. No.
1,1,2-trichloroethane Yes. No. Yes. No.
1,1-dichloroethane Yes. No. Yes. No.
Canada
: Class B-1: Flammable gas.
WHMIS (Canada)
Class D-1A: Material causing immediate and serious toxic effects (VERY TOXIC).
Class D-2A: Material causing other toxic effects (VERY TOXIC).
Class D-2B: Material causing other toxic effects (TOXIC).
CEPA DSL: 1,2-dichloroethane; vinyl chloride; trichloroethylene; trans-dichloroethylene;
tetrachloroethylene; methylene chloride; chloromethane; ethylene; chloroethane;
trichloromethane; carbon tetrachloride; benzene; acetaldehyde; 2-chloroethanol; 1,1,2,2-
tetrachloroethane; 1,1,2-trichloroethane; 1,1-dichloroethane
CEPA NDSL: cis-dichloroethylene
Section 16. Other information
: MAY BE FATAL IF INHALED.
Label Requirements
CANCER HAZARD
CONTAINS MATERIAL WHICH CAN CAUSE CANCER
HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED.
CAUSES RESPIRATORY TRACT, EYE AND SKIN IRRITATION.
FLAMMABLE LIQUID AND VAPOR.
VAPOR MAY CAUSE FLASH FIRE.
CONTAINS MATERIAL WHICH MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE FOLLOWING
ORGANS: KIDNEYS, LIVER, HEART, CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM, SKIN, CENTRAL
NERVOUS SYSTEM, EYE, LENS OR CORNEA, MUSCLE TISSUE.
CONTENTS UNDER PRESSURE.
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Hazardous Material : Health
Information System (U.S.A.) 3
Fire hazard
0
Reactivity
C
Personal protection
National Fire Protection :
Flammability
3
Association (U.S.A.)
3 0
Health Instability
Special
Notice to reader
To the best of our knowledge, the information contained herein is accurate. However, neither the above named
supplier nor any of its subsidiaries assumes any liability whatsoever for the accuracy or completeness of the
information contained herein.
Final determination of suitability of any material is the sole responsibility of the user. All materials may present
unknown hazards and should be used with caution. Although certain hazards are described herein, we cannot
guarantee that these are the only hazards that exist.
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