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Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
SECTION 1 — CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
SECTION 2 — COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Ethylene Dichloride
Ethylene Dichloride
Synonym: 1,2-dichloroethane
SECTION 3 — HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Call a physician, seek medical attention for further treatment, observation and support after first aid.
Inhalation: Remove to fresh air at once. If breathing has stopped give artificial respiration immediately.
Eye: Immediately flush with fresh water for 15 minutes.
External: Wash continuously with fresh water for 15 minutes.
Internal: Induce vomiting. Then give mixture of 2 Tbs. of activataed charcoal mixed with onc cup of water. Call a physician or
poison control at once.
SECTION 4 — FIRST AID MEASURES
SECTION 7 — HANDLING AND STORAGE
Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Wear chemical splash goggles, chemical-resistant gloves and chemical-resistant apron.
Use ventilation to keep airborne concentrations below exposure limits. Always wear a NIOSH-approved respirator with proper
cartridges or a positive pressure, air-supplied respirator when handling this material in emergency situations (spill or fire).
Exposure guidelines: TWA 50 ppm, STEL 2 ppm (OSHA, NIOSH).
Colorless, oily liquid; chloroform-like odor.
Moderately toxic by ingestion, inhalation and skin absorption. Strong skin and eye irritant. Avoid all
body tissue contact.
Flammable liquid.
SECTION 5 — FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Class 1B Flammable liquid.
Flash Point: 56 F Upper: 15.6% Lower: 6.2% Autoignition Temperature: 775 F
When heated to decomposition, emits toxic fumes of Cl and phosgene.
Fire Fighting Instructions: Use triclass, dry chemical fire extinguisher. Firefighters should wear PPE
and SCBA with full facepiece operated in positive pressure mode.
SECTION 6 — ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Restrict unprotected personnel from area. Remove all ignition sources and ventilate area. Contain spill with sand and absorbent
material; deposit in sealed bag or container. See Sections 8 and 13 for fu