Appearance: colourless. Flash Point: 56 deg F. Warning! Flammable liquid and vapor. May cause central nervous system depression. May cause liver and kidney damage. May cause cancer based on animal studies. Causes eye and skin irritation. Causes respiratory tract irritation. Irritant. May be harmful if swallowed. Potential cancer hazard.
Target Organs: Kidneys, central nervous system, liver, eyes, skin.


Potential Health Effects
Eye: Causes eye irritation. Vapors may cause eye irritation. May cause chemical conjunctivitis and corneal damage.
Skin: Causes skin irritation. May be absorbed through the skin. May cause irritation and dermatitis. May cause cyanosis of the extremities.
Ingestion: May cause central nervous system depression, kidney damage, and liver damage. May cause gastrointestinal irritation with nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. May cause liver and kidney damage. May cause effects similar to those for inhalation exposure. May be harmful if swallowed.
Inhalation: Inhalation of high concentrations may cause central nervous system effects characterized by nausea, headache, dizziness, unconsciousness and coma. Causes respiratory tract irritation. May cause liver and kidney damage. Aspiration may lead to pulmonary edema. Vapors may cause dizziness or suffocation. Can produce delayed pulmonary edema. May cause burning sensation in the chest.
Chronic: Possible cancer hazard based on tests with laboratory animals. Prolonged or repeated skin contact may cause dermatitis. Prolonged or repeated eye contact may cause conjunctivitis. May cause liver and kidney damage. Effects may be delayed.

Section 4 - First Aid Measures

Eyes: Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid.
Skin: Get medical aid. Flush skin with plenty of soap and water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash clothing before reuse.
Ingestion: Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical aid. Do NOT induce vomiting. If conscious and alert, rinse mouth and drink 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water.
Inhalation: Remove from exposure to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical aid. Do NOT use mouth-to-mouth resuscitation.
Notes to Physician: Treat symptomatically and supportively.

Section 5 - Fire Fighting Measures

General Information: As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. Vapors may form an explosive mixture with air. During a fire, irritating and highly toxic gases may be generated by thermal decomposition or combustion. Will burn if involved in a fire. Use water spray to keep fire-exposed containers cool. Containers may explode in the heat of a fire. Flammable liquid and vapor. Vapors are heavier than air and may travel to a source of ignition and flash back. Vapors can spread along the ground and collect in low or confined areas.
Extinguishing Media: For small fires, use dry chemical, carbon dioxide, water spray or alcohol-resistant foam. For large fires, use water spray, fog, or alcohol-resistant foam. Use water spray to cool fire-exposed containers. Water may be ineffective. Do NOT use straight streams of water.

Section 6 - Accidental Release Measures

General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated in Section 8.
Spills/Leaks: Absorb spill with inert material (e.g. vermiculite, sand or earth), then place in suitable container. Avoid runoff into storm sewers and ditches which lead to waterways. Clean up spills immediately, observing precautions in the Protective Equipment section. Remove all sources of ignition. Use a spark-proof tool. Provide ventilation. A vapor suppressing foam may be used to reduce vapors.

Section 7 - Handling and Storage

Handling: Wash thoroughly after handling. Remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. Ground and bond containers when transferring material. Use spark-proof tools and explosion proof equipment. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Empty containers retain product residue, (liquid and/or vapor), and can be dangerous. Keep container tightly closed. Avoid contact with heat, sparks and flame. Avoid ingestion and inhalation. Use with adequate ventilation. Do not pressurize, cut, weld, braze, solder, drill, grind, or expose empty containers to heat, sparks or open flames.
Storage: Keep away from heat, sparks, and flame. Keep away from sources of ignition. Store in a tightly closed container. Keep from contact with oxidizing materials. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances. Flammables-area. Storage under a nitrogen blanket has been recommended.

Section 8 - Exposure Controls, Personal Protection

Engineering Controls: Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped with an eyewash facility and a safety shower. Use adequate general or local explosion-proof ventilation to keep airborne levels to acceptable levels.
Exposure Limits

Chemical Name	ACGIH	NIOSH	OSHA - Final PELs
1,2-Dichloroethane	10 ppm TWA	1 ppm TWA; 4 mg/m3 TWA; NIOSH Potential Occupational Carcinogen - see Appendix A ; see Appendix C (Chloroethanes) for supplementary exposure limits Potential NIOSH carcinogen.

OSHA Vacated PELs: 1,2-Dichloroethane: 1 ppm TWA; 4 mg/m3 TWA; 2 ppm STEL; 8 mg/m3 STEL
Personal Protective Equipment
Eyes: Wear chemical goggles.
Skin: Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure.
Clothing: Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure.
Respirators: A respiratory protection program that meets OSHA's 29 CFR §1910.134 and ANSI Z88.2 requirements or European Standard EN 149 must be followed whenever workplace conditions warrant a respirator's use.

Section 9 - Physical and Chemical Properties

Physical State: Liquid
Appearance: colourless
Odor: chloroform-like
pH: Not available.
Vapor Pressure: 100 mm Hg @29 deg C
Vapor Density: 3.4 (Air=1)
Evaporation Rate:6.5 (Butyl acetate=1)
Viscosity: Not available.
Boiling Point: 81-85 deg C
Freezing/Melting Point:-35 deg C
Autoignition Temperature: 775 deg F ( 412.78 deg C)
Flash Point: 56 deg F ( 13.33 deg C)
Decomposition Temperature:Not available.
NFPA Rating: (estimated) Health: 2; Flammability: 3; Reactivity: 0
Explosion Limits, Lower:6.2%
Upper: 15.9%
Solubility: Insoluble.
Specific Gravity/Density:1.25 (Water=1)
Molecular Formula:C2H4Cl2
Molecular Weight:98.96

Section 10 - Stability and Reactivity

Chemical Stability: Stable at room temperature in closed containers under normal storage and handling conditions.
Conditions to Avoid: Incompatible materials, light, ignition sources, excess heat, electrical sparks.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials: Strong oxidizing agents, strong reducing agents, bases, alkali metals, aluminum, amines, liquid ammonia, nitric acid, organic peroxides, ketones.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Hydrogen chloride, phosgene, carbon monoxide, irritating and toxic fumes and gases, carbon dioxide.
Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported.

Section 11 - Toxicological Information

RTECS#:
CAS# 107-06-2: KI0525000
LD50/LC50:
CAS# 107-06-2:
Draize test, rabbit, eye: 63 mg Severe;
Draize test, rabbit, eye: 500 mg/24H Mild;
Draize test, rabbit, skin: 500 mg/24H Mild;
Inhalation, rat: LC50 = 1000 ppm/7H;
Oral, mouse: LD50 = 413 mg/kg;
Oral, rabbit: LD50 = 860 mg/kg;
Oral, rat: LD50 = 670 mg/kg;
Skin, rabbit: LD50 = 2800 mg/kg;
Carcinogenicity:
CAS# 107-06-2:
ACGIH: A4 - Not Classifiable as a Human Carcinogen
California: carcinogen; initial date 10/1/87
NIOSH: occupational carcinogen
NTP: Suspect carcinogen
OSHA: Possible Select carcinogen
IARC: Group 2B carcinogen
Epidemiology: IARC Group 2B: Proven animal carcinogenic substance of pote ntial relevance to humans. IARC Group 2B: No data availa ble on human carcinogenicity, however sufficient evi dence of carcinogenicity in animals.
Teratogenicity: See actual entry in RTECS for complete information.
Reproductive Effects: No information found.
Neurotoxicity: No information found.
Mutagenicity: No information found.
Other Studies: See actual entry in RTECS for complete information.

Section 12 - Ecological Information

Ecotoxicity: Water flea Daphnia: 218mg/L; 48H; Bluegill/Sunfish: 430mg/L; 96H; Static Fathead Minnow: 136mg/L; 96H; Static No data available.
Environmental: Terrestrial: Smaller releases on land will evaporate fairly rapidly. Larger releases may leach rapidly through sandy soil into groundwater. Aquatic: If released to surface water, its primary loss will be by evaporation. The half-life for evaporation will depend on wind and mixing conditions and was of the order of hours in the laboratory. However a modeling study using the EXAMS model for a eutrophic lake gave a half-life of 10 days. Atmospheric: Will degrade by reaction with hydroxyl radicals formed photochemically in the atmosphere. Half-life over one month.
Physical: Not expected to biodegrade or bioconcentrate.
Other: For more information, see "HANDBOOK OF ENVIRONMENTAL FATE AND EXPOSURE DATA."

Section 13 - Disposal Considerations

Chemical waste generators must determine whether a discarded chemical is classified as a hazardous waste. US EPA guidelines for the classification determination are listed in 40 CFR Parts 261.3. Additionally, waste generators must consult state and local hazardous waste regulations to ensure complete and accurate classification.
RCRA P-Series: None listed.
RCRA U-Series: CAS# 107-06-2: waste number U077.

Section 14 - Transport Information

	US DOT	IATA	RID/ADR	IMO	Canada TDG
Shipping Name:	(TOXIC), ETHYLENE DICHLORIDE				ETHYLENE DICHLORIDE
Hazard Class:	3				3(6.1)(9.2)
UN Number:	UN1184				UN1184
Packing Group:	II				II
Additional Info:					FLASHPOINT 13 C

Section 15 - Regulatory Information

US FEDERAL

TSCA
CAS# 107-06-2 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
Health & Safety Reporting List
CAS# 107-06-2: Effective Date: June 1, 1987; Sunset Date: June 1, 1997
Chemical Test Rules
None of the chemicals in this product are under a Chemical Test Rule.
Section 12b
None of the chemicals are listed under TSCA Section 12b.
TSCA Significant New Use Rule
None of the chemicals in this material have a SNUR under TSCA.
SARA

Section 302 (RQ)
CAS# 107-06-2: final RQ = 100 pounds (45.4 kg)
Section 302 (TPQ)
None of the chemicals in this product have a TPQ.
SARA Codes
CAS # 107-06-2: acute, chronic, flammable.
Section 313
This material contains 1,2-Dichloroethane (CAS# 107-06-2, 99%),which is subject to the reporting requirements of Section 313 of SARA Title III and 40 CFR Part 373.
Clean Air Act:
CAS# 107-06-2 is listed as a hazardous air pollutant (HAP). This material does not contain any Class 1 Ozone depletors. This material does not contain any Class 2 Ozone depletors.
Clean Water Act:
CAS# 107-06-2 is listed as a Hazardous Substance under the CWA. CAS# 107-06-2 is listed as a Priority Pollutant under the Clean Water Act. None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Toxic Pollutants under the CWA.
OSHA:
None of the chemicals in this product are considered highly hazardous by OSHA.
STATE
CAS# 107-06-2 can be found on the following state right to know lists: California, New Jersey, Florida, Pennsylvania, Minnesota, Massachusetts.
The following statement(s) is(are) made in order to comply with the California Safe Drinking Water Act: WARNING: This product contains 1,2-Dichloroethane, a chemical known to the state of California to cause cancer. California No Significant Risk Level: CAS# 107-06-2: no significant risk level = 10 ug/day European/International Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols:
T F
Risk Phrases:
R 11 Highly flammable.
R 22 Harmful if swallowed.
R 36/37/38 Irritating to eyes, respiratory system
and skin.
R 45 May cause cancer.

Safety Phrases:
S 45 In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek
medical advice immediately (show the label where
possible).
S 53 Avoid exposure - obtain special instructions
before use.

WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
CAS# 107-06-2: 3
Canada
CAS# 107-06-2 is listed on Canada's DSL List. CAS# 107-06-2 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
This product has a WHMIS classification of B2, D2A, D2B.
CAS# 107-06-2 is listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List.
Exposure Limits
CAS# 107-06-2: OEL-ARAB Republic of Egypt:TWA 5 ppm (2 mg/m3) OEL-A
USTRALIA:TWA 10 ppm (40 mg/m3) OEL-AUSTRIA:TWA 20 ppm (80 mg/m3) OEL
-BELGIUM:TWA 10 ppm (40 mg/m3) OEL-DENMARK:TWA 1 ppm (4 mg/m3);Skin
OEL-FINLAND:TWA 10 ppm (40 mg/m3);STEL 20 ppm (80 mg/m3);CAR OEL-FRAN
CE:TWA 10 ppm (40 mg/m3) OEL-GERMANY;Carcinogen OEL-HUNGARY:STEL 4 m
g/m3;Carcinogen OEL-JAPAN:TWA 10 ppm (40 mg/m3) OEL-THE NETHERLANDS:
TWA 50 ppm (200 mg/m3) OEL-THE PHILIPPINES:TWA 50 ppm (200 mg/m3) OE
L-RUSSIA:TWA 10 ppm OEL-SWEDEN:TWA 1 ppm (4 mg/m3);STEL 5 ppm (20 mg/
m3);Skin;CAR OEL-SWITZERLAND:TWA 10 ppm (40 mg/m3);STEL 20 ppm (80 mg
/m3) OEL-TURKEY:TWA 50 ppm (200 mg/m3) OEL-UNITED KINGDOM:TWA 10 ppm
(40 mg/m3);STEL 15 ppm (60 mg/m3) OEL IN BULGARIA, COLOMBIA, JORDAN,
KOREA check ACGIH TLV OEL IN NEW ZEALAND, SINGAPORE, VIETNAM check A
CGI TLV

Section 16 - Additional Information

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