Product ID:E-175, 1,2-DICHLOROETHANE
MSDS Date:06/27/1989
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-003-3048
MSDS Number: BPKJM

FISHER SCIENTIFIC

1 REAGENT LANE
FAIR LAWN, NJ 07410-2802
US

Emergency Phone: 201-796-7100;800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)

Info Phone: 201-796-7100

Cage: 1B464

FISHER SCIENTIFIC CO. CHEMICAL MFG DIV

FAIRLAWN, NJ 07410-2802 US

Telephone: 201-796-7100

Cage: 1B464

1,2-DICHLOROETHANE; (ETHYLENE DICHLORIDE) (SARA III)

CAS: 107-06-2

RTECS: KI0525000

Fraction By Weight: 100%

OSHA PEL 50 PPM/C,100PPM

ACGIH TLV: 10 PPM; 9293

EPA Report Quantity: 100 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 100 LBS

ONLY IF FLOW CAN BE STOPPED. USE FLOODING AMTS OF

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CNTNRS W/FLOODING AMTS OF WATER, APPLY FROM AS FAR A

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WATER MAY BE INEFFECTIVE EXCEPT AS A BLANKET.

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IGNITION AND FLASH BACK.

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EDEMA & NECROSIS. MAY BE ABSORBED THRU SKIN

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DISCOMFORT, LACRIMATION, HYPEREMIA OF CONJUNCTIVA &

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MOUTH, THROAT & STOMACH. SYSTEMIC TOXICITY, INCLDG

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ADVERSE

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CAN PRDCE DRY, SCALY, FISSURED

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CAUSE SYSTEMIC EFFECTS AS DETAILED IN CHRONIC

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(APPROX 15-20 MIN). GET MD IMMED.

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IF VOMIT OCCURS, KEEP HEAD LOWER THAN HIPS TO

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HAZARD AREA! KEEP UNNECESSARY PEOPLE AWAY;

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ACID, POTASSIUM AND SODIUM.

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LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50:(ORAL,RAT)670 MG/KG.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES IARC:YES OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:IRRITANT-INHAL,SKIN,EYE. TOX BY INHAL
& INGEST, SLIGHTLY TOX BY DERMAL ABSORP. CNS DEPRESSANT;
HEPATOTOXIN, NEPHROTOXIN. POISONING MAY ALSO AFFECT CVS SYS, RESP
SYS & ADRENAL GLANDS. USE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES MAY ENHANCE TOX
EFTS. MAY CROSS PLACENTA & BE EXCRETED IN HUMAN MILK.
ACUTE:INHAL:IRRIT OF (EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:1,2-DICHLOROETHANE:GROUP 2B (IARC),
GROUP 2 (NTP).
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ:MUC MEMB OF UPPER RESP TRACT, HDCH,
NAUSEA, VOMIT, DIARRHEA & INTESTINAL CRAMPS. CNS EFTS INCLDG
LIGHTHEAD, WEAK, STUPOR, DISEQUILIBRIUM, TREMBLING, ANXIETY, DROWS,
DELIRIUM, PARTIAL PARALYSI S, COLLAPSE & COMA. CYANOSIS, FALL OF
BLOOD PRESS, RESP DFCLTYS, PULM EDEMA, BRONCH. SKIN:MAY CAUSE
IRRIT, MOD (ING 6)
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

First Aid:INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR IMMED. IF BRTHG STOPPED, GIVE ARTF
RESP. KEEP WARM & AT REST. TREAT SYMPTOMATICALLY & SUPPORTIVELY.
GET MD IMMED. SKIN:REMOVE CONTAMD CLTHG & SHOES IMMED. WASH
AFFECTED AREA W/SOAP/MILD DETERGENT & LG AMTS OF WATER UNTIL NO
EVID OF CHEM REMAINS. GET MD IMMED. EYE:WASH IMMED W/LG AMTS OF
WATER/NORM SALINE, OCCSNLY LIFTING LIDS UNTIL NO EVID OF CHEM
REMAINS (ING 12)

Flash Point Method:CC
Flash Point:56.0F,13.3C
Lower Limits:6.2%
Upper Limits:16%
Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL, CARBON DIOXIDE, HALON, WATER SPRAY OR
STANDARD FOAM. LARGER FIRES USE WATER SPRAY, FOG OR STANDARD FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD SCBA & FULL PROT EQUIP
. MOVE CNTNR FROM FIRE AREA IF POSS. COOL FIRE-EXPSD CNTNRS W/WATER
FROM SIDE UNTIL WELL AFTER (SUPP DATA)
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:DANGEROUS FIRE HAZ WHEN EXPSD TO
HEAT,FLAME/OXIDIZERS. VAP-AIR MIXT EXPLO >FLASH POINT. VAPS HVR
THAN AIR & MAY TRAVEL CONSIDERABLE DISTANCE TO SOURCE OF(ING 5)

Spill Release Procedures:SHUT OFF IGNIT SOURCES. STOP LEAK IF CAN BE
DONE W/OUT RISK. USE WATER SPRAY TO REDUCE VAPS. SMALL:TAKE UP
W/SAND/OTHER ABSORB MATL & PLACE INTO CNTNRS FOR LATER DISP.
LG:DIKE FAR AHEAD OF SPILL FOR L ATER DISP. NO SMOKING,
FLAMES/FLARES IN(ING 14)
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:PROT AGAINST PHYS DMG. OUTSIDE STOR
PREFERABLE. INSIDE STOR IN STD FLAMM LIQ STOR ROOM/CABINET.
SEPARATE FROM OXIDIZING MATLS.
Other Precautions:STORE AWAY FROM INCOMPATIBLE SUBSTANCES. VAPS MAY BE
EXPLOSIVE & POISONOUS. DO NOT ALLOW UNNECESSARY PERSONNEL. DO NOT
OVERHEAT CNTNRS; CNTNRS MAY VIOLENTLY RUPTURE & TRAVEL CONSIDERABLE
DISTANCE IN H EAT OF FIRE.

Respiratory Protection:SPECIFIC RESPIRATOR SELECTED MUST:BE BASED ON
CONTAMINATION LEVELS FOUND IN WORKPLACE; NOT EXCEED WORKING LIMITS
OF RESPIRATOR & BE NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD. FOR MORE SPECIFIC INFORMATION
CONTACT NEHC .
Ventilation:PROVIDE LOCAL EXHAUST/PROCESS ENCLOSURE VENT TO MEET
PUBLISHED EXPOSURE LIMITS. VENT EQUIPMENT MUST BE EXPLOSION-PROOF.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES .
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:APPROPRIATE IMPERVIOUS CLOTHING AND
EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT SKIN CONTACT.
Work Hygienic Practices:CONTACT LENSES SHOULD NOT BE WORN.
Supplemental Safety and Health
EVAP RATE:1.3 (CARBON TETRACHLORIDE=1). FIRE FIGHT PROC:FIRE OUT. STAY
AWAY FROM STOR TANK ENDS. FOR MASSIVE FIRE IN STOR AREA, USE
UNMANNED HOSE HOLDER/MONITOR NOZZ, ELSE W/DRAW & LET FIRE BURN.
W/DR AW IMMED IN CASE OF RISING SOUND FROM VENTING SAFETY
DEVICE/ANY DISCOLORATION OF STOR TANK DUE TO FIRE. EXTING (ING 2)

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:183F,84C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:-32F,-36C
Vapor Pres:87 @ 25C
Vapor Density:3.35
Spec Gravity:1.256
Evaporation Rate & Reference:SUPP DATA
Solubility in Water:0.8%
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR, COLORLESS, OILY LIQUID W/PLEASANT
CHLOROFORM-LIKE ODOR AND SWEET TASTE.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
METALS, OXIDIZERS, PLASTICS;AL,AMMONIA,CAUSTIC,DIMETHYLAMINO
PROPYLAMINE,DINITROGEN TETROXIDE,MAGNESIUM,NITRIC(ING 15)
Stability Condition to Avoid:CONTACT W/HEAT, SPARKS, FLAMES OR OTHER
SOURCES OF IGNITION.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:THERMAL DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS MAY
INCLUDE HIGHLY TOXIC FUMES OF PHOSGENE, TOXIC & CORROSIVE FUMES OF
CHLORIDES & CO*X.

Waste Disposal Methods:OBSERVE ALL FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS
WHEN DISPOSING OF THIS SUBSTANCE. FOR ASSISTANCE, CONTACT DISTRICT
DIRECTOR OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY.

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