Flash Point:55 F (13 C) (CC)
Autoignition Temp:775 F (413 C)
Lower Limits:6.2%
Upper Limits:16%
Extinguishing Media:regular dry chemical, carbon dioxide, water,
regular foam Large fires: Use regular foam or flood with fine water
spray.
Fire Fighting Procedures:Move container from fire area if it can be
done without risk. Cool containers with water spray until well
after the fire is out. Stay away from the ends of tanks. For fires
in cargo or storage area: Cool containers with water from unmanned
hose holder or monitor nozzles until well after fire is out. If
this is impossible then take the following precautions: Keep
unnecessary people away, isolate hazard area and deny entry. Let
the fire burn. Withdraw immediately in case of rising sound from
venting safety device or any discoloration of tanks due to fire.
For tank, rail car or tank truck: Evacuation radius: 800 meters
(1/2 mile). Do not attempt to extinguish fire unless flow of
material can be stopped first. Flood with fine water spray. Do not
scatter spilled material with high-pressure water streams. Cool
containers with water spray until well after the fire is out. Apply
water from a protected location or from a safe distance. Avoid
inhalation of material ocombustion by-products. Stay upwind and
keep out of low areas. Water may be ineffective.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:Severe fire hazard. Vapor/air mixtures
are explosive above flash point. The vapor is heavier than air.
Vapors or gases may ignite at distant ignition sources and flash
back.

Neutralizing Agent:

Handling and Storage Precautions:Store and handle in accordance with
all current regulations and standards. Protect from physical
damage. Store outside or in a detached building. Store with
flammable liquids. Keep separated from incompatible substances.
Keep separated from incompatible substances.
Other Precautions:

Respiratory Protection:The following respirators and maximum use
concentrations are drawn from NIOSH and/or OSHA. At any detectable
concentration - Any self-contained breathing apparatus that has a
full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other
positive-pressure mode. Any supplied-air respirator with full
facepiece and operated in a pressure-demand or other
positive-pressure mode in combination with a separate escape
supply. Escape - Any air-purifying respirator with a full facepiece
and an organic vapor canister. Any appropriate escape-type,
self-contained breathing apparatus. For Unknown Concentrations or
Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health - Any supplied-air
respirator with full facepiece and operated in a pressure-demand or
other positive-pressure mode in combination with a separate escape
supply. Any self-contained breathing apparatus with a full
facepiece.
Ventilation:Provide local exhaust or process enclosure ventilation
system. Ventilation equipment should be explosion-resistant if
explosive concentrations of material are present. Ensure compliance
with applicable exposure limits.
Protective Gloves:Wear appropriate chemical resistant gloves.
Eye Protection:Wear splash resistant safety goggles. Provide an
emergency eye wash fountain and quick drench shower in the
immediate work area.
Other Protective Equipment:Wear appropriate chemical resistant
clothing.
Supplemental Safety and Health
ETHYLENE DICHLORIDE: ETHYLENE DICHLORIDE (1,2-DICHLOROETHANE): 50 ppm
OSHA TWA 100 ppm OSHA ceiling 200 ppm OSHA peak 5 minute(s)/3
hour(s) 1 ppm (4 mg/m3) OSHA TWA (vacated by 58 FR 35338, June 30,
1993) 2 ppm (8 mg/m3) OSHA STEL (vacated by 58 FR 35338, June 30,
1993) 10 ppm ACGIH TWA 1 ppm (4 mg/m3) NIOSH recommended TWA 10
hour(s) 2 ppm (8 mg/m3) NIOSH recommended STEL

Boiling Pt:183 F (84 C)
Melt/Freeze Pt:-31 F (-35 C)
Vapor Pres:87 mmHg @ 25 C
Vapor Density:3.35
Spec Gravity:1.256
pH:Not available
Evaporation Rate & Reference:1.3 (carbon tetrachloride=1)
Solubility in Water:0.8%
Appearance and Odor:PHYSICAL STATE:liquid APPEARANCE:clear
COLOR:colorless TEXTURE:oily ODOR:pleasant odor
Corrosion Rate:

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:Stable at normal temperatures
and pressure.
Stability Condition to Avoid:Avoid heat, flames, sparks and other
sources of ignition. Containers may rupture or explode if exposed
to heat.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:Thermal decomposition products:
phosgene, halogenated compounds, oxides of carbon Thermal
decomposition products: phosgene, halogenated compounds, oxides of
carbon
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:Will not polymerize.

Waste Disposal Methods:Subject to disposal regulations: U.S. EPA 40 CFR
262. Hazardous Waste Number(s): U077. Hazardous Waste Number(s):
D028. Dispose of in accordance with U.S. EPA 40 CFR 262 for
concentrations at or above the Regulatory level. Regulatory level-
0.5 mg/L. Dispose in accordance with all applicable regulations.

Toxicological Information:ETHYLENE DICHLORIDE: IRRITATION DATA: 625 mg
open skin-rabbit mild; 500 mg/24 hour(s) skin-rabbit mild; 63 mg
eyes-rabbit severe; 500 mg/24 hour(s) eyes-rabbit mild TOXICITY
DATA: 1000 ppm/7 hour(s) inhalation-rat LC50; 2800 mg/kg
skin-rabbit LD50; 670 mg/kg oral-rat LD50 CARCINOGEN STATUS: NTP:
Anticipated Human Carcinogen; IARC: Human Inadequate Evidence,
Animal Sufficient Evidence, Group 2B; ACGIH: A4 -Not Classifiable
as a Human Carcinogen; EC: Category 2 LOCAL EFFECTS: Irritant:
inhalation, skin, eye ACUTE TOXICITY LEVEL: Moderately Toxic:
inhalation, ingestion Slightly Toxic: dermal absorption TARGET
ORGANS: central nervous system, liver, kidneys MEDICAL CONDITIONS
AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE: heart or cardiovascular disorders, heart
problems, kidney disorders, liver disorders, respiratory disorders
TUMORIGENIC DATA: Available. MUTAGENIC DATA: Available.
REPRODUCTIVE EFFECTS DATA: Available. ADDITIONAL DATA: May cross
the placenta. May be excreted in breast milk. Alcohol may enhance
the toxic effects.

Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies):
This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department
of Defense. The United States of America in no manner whatsoever,
expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and
disclaims all liability for its use. Any person utilizing this
document should seek competent professional advice to verify and
assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their
particular situation.

Ecological:ECOTOXICITY DATA: FISH TOXICITY: >130000 - <230000 ug/L 96
hour(s) LC50 (Mortality) Sheepshead minnow (Cyprinodon variegatus)
INVERTEBRATE TOXICITY: 160000 ug/L 48 hour(s) EC50 (Immobilization)
Water flea (Daphnia magna) ALGAL TOXICITY: >433000 ug/L 96 hour(s)
EC50 (Photosynthesis) Diatom (Skeletonema costatum) OTHER TOXICITY:
2540 ug/L 9.5 hour(s) LC50 (Mortality) Salamander (Ambystoma
gracile) FATE AND TRANSPORT: BIOCONCENTRATION: 2 ug/L 1-14 hour(s)
BCF (Residue) Bluegill (Lepomis macrochirus) 95.6 ug/L
ENVIRONMENTAL SUMMARY: Harmful to aquatic life.

Transport Information:U.S. DOT 49 CFR 172.101: PROPER SHIPPING NAME:
Ethylene dichloride ID NUMBER: UN1184 HAZARD CLASS OR DIVISION: 3
PACKING GROUP: II LABELING REQUIREMENTS: Flammable liquid; Poison

SARA Title III Information: SARA TITLE III SECTION 302 EXTREMELY
HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES (40 CFR 355.30): Not regulated. SARA TITLE
III SECTION 304 EXTREMELY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES (40 CFR 355.40): Not
regulated. SARA TITLE III SARA SECTIONS 311/312 HAZARDOUS
CATEGORIES (40 CFR 370.21): ACUTE: Yes CHRONIC: Yes FIRE: Yes
REACTIVE: No SUDDEN RELEASE: No SARA TITLE III SECTION 313 (40
CFR 372.65): Ethylene dichloride (1,2-Dichloroethane)
Federal Regulatory Information:CERCLA SECTIONS 102a/103 HAZARDOUS
SUBSTANCES (40 CFR 302.4): Ethylene dichloride
(1,2-Dichloroethane): 100LBSRQ OSHA PROCESS SAFETY (29CFR1910.119):
Not regulated.
State Regulatory Information: California Proposition 65: Known to the
state of California to cause the following: Ethylene dichloride
(1,2-Dichloroethane) Cancer (Oct 01, 1987)