1,2-DICHLOROPROPANE | ICSC: 0441 (June 2015) |
Propylene dichloride |
CAS #: 78-87-5 |
UN #: 1279 |
EC Number: 201-152-2 |
ACUTE HAZARDS | PREVENTION | FIRE FIGHTING | |
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FIRE & EXPLOSION | Highly flammable. Heating will cause rise in pressure with risk of bursting. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire. Vapour/air mixtures are explosive. | NO open flames, NO sparks and NO smoking. Closed system, ventilation, explosion-proof electrical equipment and lighting. Do NOT use compressed air for filling, discharging, or handling. | Use powder, foam, carbon dioxide. In case of fire: keep drums, etc., cool by spraying with water. |
AVOID ALL CONTACT! | |||
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SYMPTOMS | PREVENTION | FIRST AID | |
Inhalation | Cough. Sore throat. Headache. Drowsiness. Dizziness. | Use ventilation, local exhaust or breathing protection. | Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical attention. |
Skin | Dry skin. Redness. Pain. | Protective gloves. | Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap. Refer for medical attention . |
Eyes | Redness. Pain. | Wear safety goggles. | First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention. |
Ingestion | Nausea. Headache. Drowsiness. Abdominal pain. Vomiting. Diarrhoea. | Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work. | Rinse mouth. Refer for medical attention . Do NOT induce vomiting. |
SPILLAGE DISPOSAL | CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING |
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Remove all ignition sources. Personal protection: self-contained breathing apparatus. Ventilation. Do NOT wash away into sewer. Collect leaking and spilled liquid in sealable containers as far as possible. Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent. Then store and dispose of according to local regulations. |
According to UN GHS Criteria DANGER
Highly flammable liquid and vapourHarmful if swallowed or if inhaled May cause an allergic skin reaction May cause cancer May cause damage to central nervous system May cause damage to liver and kidneys through prolonged or repeated exposure Harmful to aquatic life Transportation |
STORAGE | |
Fireproof. Provision to contain effluent from fire extinguishing. Store in an area without drain or sewer access. | |
PACKAGING | |
1,2-DICHLOROPROPANE | ICSC: 0441 |
PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION | |
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Physical State; Appearance
Physical dangers
Chemical dangers
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Formula: C3H6Cl2 - CH3CHClCH2Cl |
EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS | |
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Routes of exposure
Effects of short-term exposure
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Inhalation risk
Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
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OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS |
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TLV: 10 ppm as TWA; (DSEN); A4 (not classifiable as a human carcinogen). MAK: skin absorption (H); carcinogen category: 1 |
ENVIRONMENT |
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The substance is harmful to aquatic organisms. |
NOTES |
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Do NOT take working clothes home. |
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION | ||
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EC Classification Symbol: F, Xn; R: 11-20/22; S: (2)-16-24 |
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See Also: Toxicological Abbreviations