Identification
Product identifiers, regulatory numbers, and supplier information
Product Information
- Product Name
- Dichloromethane
- Product Code
- 326850000; 326850010; 326850025; 326851000; 326850250
- Chemical Name
- Dichloromethane
- Synonyms
- Dichloromethane; DCM
Regulatory Identifiers
- CAS Number
- 75-09-2 Check regulations →
- EC Number
- 200-838-9 Check regulations →
- REACH No.
- 01-2119480404-41
Identified Uses
Laboratory chemicals; Sector of use: SU3 - Industrial uses: Uses of substances as such or in preparations at industrial sites; Product category: PC21 - Laboratory chemicals; Process categories: PROC15 - Use as a laboratory reagent; Environmental release category: ERC6a - Industrial use resulting in manufacture of another substance (use of intermediates)
Uses advised against
REACH Annex XVII Restriction - refer to SECTION 15
Manufacturers & Suppliers
Fisher Scientific UK
distributor
Bishop Meadow Road, Loughborough, Leicestershire LE11 5RG, United Kingdom
Thermo Fisher Scientific
manufacturer
Janssen Pharmaceuticalaan 3a, 2440 Geel, Belgium
Emergency Contacts
Emergency Contact
001-800-227-6701
Emergency Contact
+32 14 57 52 11
Emergency Contact
001-201-796-7100
Emergency Contact
+32 14 57 52 99
CHEMTREC
001-800-424-9300
CHEMTREC
001-703-527-3887
Hazard Identification
GHS classification, signal word, pictograms, and hazard statements
Hazard Classifications
GHS Pictograms
GHS07
GHS08
Hazard Statements
Precautionary Statements
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Composition / Information on Ingredients
Chemical components, concentration ranges, and hazardous substance identification
First Aid Measures
Emergency procedures for chemical exposure incidents
Remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. Get medical attention if symptoms occur.
Symptoms: Difficulty in breathing. Inhalation of high vapor concentrations may cause symptoms like headache, dizziness, tiredness, nausea and vomiting. Continued or high exposures by inhalation will cause anaesthetic effects.
Wash off immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. If skin irritation persists, call a physician.
Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids, for at least 15 minutes. Get medical attention.
Clean mouth with water and drink afterwards plenty of water.
Immediate Medical Attention
Symptoms may be delayed.
Medical Treatment
Treat symptomatically.
Firefighting Measures
Extinguishing media, specific hazards, and firefighter protection
Water spray, carbon dioxide (CO2), dry chemical, alcohol-resistant foam.
No information available.
Thermal decomposition can lead to release of irritating gases and vapors. Keep product and empty container away from heat and sources of ignition.
Firefighter Protection
As in any fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent) and full protective gear.
Accidental Release Measures
Spill cleanup procedures, containment, and environmental protection
Use personal protective equipment as required. Ensure adequate ventilation. Avoid breathing vapors or mists. Wear respiratory protection.
Should not be released into the environment.
Soak up with inert absorbent material.
Materials: inert absorbent material
Related Products
Similar products with comparable safety profiles
Handling and Storage
Safe handling precautions, storage conditions, and workplace requirements
Wear personal protective equipment/face protection. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Avoid ingestion and inhalation. Vapors are heavier than air and may spread along floors.
Keep containers tightly closed in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place.
Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice.
Exposure Controls / PPE
Occupational exposure limits, engineering controls, and protective equipment
Use only under a chemical fume hood. Ensure that eyewash stations and safety showers are close to the workstation location. Ensure adequate ventilation, especially in confined areas. Wherever possible, engineering control measures such as the isolation or enclosure of the process, the introduction of process or equipment changes to minimise release or contact, and the use of properly designed ventilation systems, should be adopted to control hazardous materials at source
Protective gloves. Glove material: Viton (R) (< 120 minutes, 0.7 mm, EN 374), Nitrile rubber (< 4 minutes, 0.38 mm), PVA (> 360 minutes). As tested under EN374-3 Determination of Resistance to Permeation by Chemicals.
Goggles (European standard - EN 166)
In case of inadequate ventilation wear respiratory protection. When workers are facing concentrations above the exposure limit they must use appropriate certified respirators. To protect the wearer, respiratory protective equipment must be the correct fit and be used and maintained properly. Large scale/emergency use: Any supplied-air respirator that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive pressure mode; full face mask (DIN EN 136). Recommended Filter type: low boiling organic solvent Type AX Brown conforming to EN371. Small scale/Laboratory use: Use a NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 149:2001 approved respirator if exposure limits are exceeded or if irritation or other symptoms are experienced. Recommended half mask: Valve filtering: EN405; or; Half mask: EN140; plus filter, EN 141. When RPE is used a face piece Fit Test should be conducted.
Long sleeved clothing.
Physical and Chemical Properties
Appearance, physical state, melting point, boiling point, and material characteristics
Stability and Reactivity
Chemical stability, hazardous reactions, and incompatible materials
Stable under normal conditions. Decomposes on exposure to light.
None known, based on information available
Hazardous polymerization does not occur.
exposure to light
Strong oxidizing agents. Strong acids. Amines.
Carbon monoxide (CO). Carbon dioxide $(\mathrm{CO}_{2})$ . Phosgene. Hydrogen chloride gas.
Ecological Information
Environmental toxicity, biodegradation, and bioaccumulation data
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Disposal Considerations
Waste treatment methods, disposal recommendations, and waste codes
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Transport Information
UN numbers, shipping names, transport classes, and regulatory requirements
- UN Number
- UN1593
- Shipping Name
- Dichloromethane
- Transport Class
- 6.1
- Packing Group
- III
Regulatory Information
Chemical regulations, safety assessments, and compliance status
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about safety, handling, and properties
What other names is Dichloromethane known by?
Dichloromethane is also known as: Dichloromethane; DCM
What is the hazard signal word for Dichloromethane?
The signal word is warning.
What is the physical form of Dichloromethane?
Dichloromethane is a liquid appearing as colorless . It has sweet odor.
What is Dichloromethane used for?
Laboratory chemicals; Sector of use: SU3 - Industrial uses: Uses of substances as such or in preparations at industrial sites; Product category: PC21 - Laboratory chemicals; Process categories: PROC15 - Use as a laboratory reagent; Environmental release category: ERC6a - Industrial use resulting in manufacture of another substance (use of intermediates)
What are the hazard statements for Dichloromethane?
This substance has 5 hazard statements:
- H315: Causes skin irritation
- H319: Causes serious eye irritation
- H336: May cause drowsiness or dizziness
- H336: The vapor has narcotic effect and in high concentrations induces unconsciousness which can be fatal
- H351: Suspected of causing cancer
What is the melting point of Dichloromethane?
The melting point is -97 °C / -142.6 °F and the boiling point is 39 °C / 102.2 °F.