Human: passes through the placenta, excreted in maternal milk.

 

Potential Acute Health Effects:

Very hazardous in case of eye contact (irritant), of ingestion, of inhalation. Hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant, permeator)

　

 

CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS:

• Classified + (Proven.) by OSHA.

• Classified 2B (Possible for human.) by IARC.

 

The substance is toxic to lungs, the nervous system, liver, mucous membranes, central nervous system (CNS). Repeated or prolonged exposure to the substance can produce target organs damage.

 

May be combustible at high temperature.

 

Keep locked up.. Keep away from heat. Keep away from sources of ignition. Empty containers pose a fire risk, Do not ingest. Do not breathe gas/ fumes/ vapor/spray If ingested, seek medical advice immediately and show the container or the label. Avoid contact with skin and eyes.

 

The products of degradation are more toxic.

 

Personal Protection:

Splash goggles. Lab coat. Vapor respirator. Be sure to use an approved/certified respirator or equivalent. Gloves.

 

DOT Classification: CLASS 6.1: Poisonous material.

 

Federal and State Regulations:

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

California prop. 65: This product contains the following ingredients for which the State of California has found to cause cancer

Pennsylvania RTK: Methylene chloride

Massachusetts RTK: Methylene chloride

TSCA 8(b) inventory: Methylene chloride

SARA 313 toxic chemical notification and release reporting: Methylene chloride

CERCLA: Hazardous substances.: Methylene chloride

 

Other Regulations:

OSHA: Hazardous by definition of Hazard Communication Standard

 

Other Classifications:

WHMIS (Canada):

CLASS D-1B: Material causing immediate and serious toxic effects (TOXIC).

CLASS D-2A: Material causing other toxic effects (VERY TOXIC).

 

DSCL (EEC):

R22- Harmful if swallowed.

R38- Irritating to skin.

R41- Risk of serious damage to eyes.

R45- May cause cancer.

　

　

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