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Dichloromethane

CAS 75-09-2
EC 200-838-9

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01

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

F

Fisher Scientific UK

distributor

Bishop Meadow Road, Loughborough, Leicestershire LE11 5RG, United Kingdom

T

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

02

Hazard Identification

GHS classification, signal word, pictograms, and hazard statements

Classified warning

Hazard Classifications

Skin Irrit. Cat. 2 H315
Eye Irrit. Cat. 2 H319
Carc. Cat. 2 H351
STOT SE Cat. 3 H336

GHS Pictograms

GHS07 - Health hazard

GHS07

GHS08 - Serious health hazard

GHS08

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

Precautionary Statements

P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
P284 Wear respiratory protection
P302 + P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water
P304 + P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing
P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing
P312 Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell

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03

Composition / Information on Ingredients

Chemical components, concentration ranges, and hazardous substance identification

Type substance
Chemical Name CAS Number Concentration Hazardous
Methylene chloride EC: 200-838-9 75-09-2 100% Yes
Amylene 513-35-9 --- No
04

First Aid Measures

Emergency procedures for chemical exposure incidents

Inhalation

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.

Skin contact

Wash off immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. If skin irritation persists, call a physician.

Eye contact

Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids, for at least 15 minutes. Get medical attention.

Ingestion

Clean mouth with water and drink afterwards plenty of water.

Immediate Medical Attention

Symptoms may be delayed.

Medical Treatment

Treat symptomatically.

05

Firefighting Measures

Extinguishing media, specific hazards, and firefighter protection

Suitable media

Water spray, carbon dioxide (CO2), dry chemical, alcohol-resistant foam.

Unsuitable media

No information available.

Specific hazards

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.

06

Accidental Release Measures

Spill cleanup procedures, containment, and environmental protection

Emergency procedures

Use personal protective equipment as required. Ensure adequate ventilation. Avoid breathing vapors or mists. Wear respiratory protection.

Environmental

Should not be released into the environment.

Cleanup methods

Soak up with inert absorbent material.

Materials: inert absorbent material

Related Products

Similar products with comparable safety profiles

07

Handling and Storage

Safe handling precautions, storage conditions, and workplace requirements

Handling

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.

Storage

Keep containers tightly closed in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place.

Hygiene

Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice.

08

Exposure Controls / PPE

Occupational exposure limits, engineering controls, and protective equipment

Engineering

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

Hands

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.

Eyes

Goggles (European standard - EN 166)

Respiratory

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.

Skin/Body

Long sleeved clothing.

09

Physical and Chemical Properties

Appearance, physical state, melting point, boiling point, and material characteristics

Physical State
Liquid
Physical State Data
liquid
State Under Standard Conditions
---
Appearance
Colorless
Colour
---
Colour Intensity
---
Form
---
Odor
sweet
Odor Threshold
No data available
Ph
Not applicable
Melting Point
-97 °C / -142.6 °F
Boiling Point
39 °C / 102.2 °F
Flash Point
No information available
Freezing Point
---
Softening Point
---
Solidification Point
---
Cloud Point
---
Crystallisation Point
---
Relative Evaporation Rate
---
Evaporation Rate
---
Vapor Pressure
350 mbar @ 20°C
Vapor Density
2.93 (Air = 1.0)
Relative Density
---
Bulk Density
Not applicable
Density
1.33
Flammability
---
Upper Explosive Limit
22 vol%
Lower Explosive Limit
13 vol%
Explosive Limits
---
Auto Ignition Temperature
556 °C / 1032.8 °F
Decomposition Temperature
No data available
Solubility
---
Partition Coefficient
1.25
Solubility In Water
20 g/L (20°C)
Solubility In Fat
---
Molecular Weight
84.93
Voc Content
---
Metal Corrosion
---
Dynamic Viscosity
0.42 mPas @ 25°C
Kinematic Viscosity
---
Properties Status
---
10

Stability and Reactivity

Chemical stability, hazardous reactions, and incompatible materials

Stability

Stable under normal conditions. Decomposes on exposure to light.

Reactivity

None known, based on information available

Hazardous reactions

Hazardous polymerization does not occur.

Avoid

exposure to light

Incompatible

Strong oxidizing agents. Strong acids. Amines.

Decomposition

Carbon monoxide (CO). Carbon dioxide $(\mathrm{CO}_{2})$ . Phosgene. Hydrogen chloride gas.

12

Ecological Information

Environmental toxicity, biodegradation, and bioaccumulation data

The data for this section has not been processed yet.

13

Disposal Considerations

Waste treatment methods, disposal recommendations, and waste codes

The data for this section has not been processed yet.

14

Transport Information

UN numbers, shipping names, transport classes, and regulatory requirements

UN Number
UN1593
Shipping Name
Dichloromethane
Transport Class
6.1
Packing Group
III
15

Regulatory Information

Chemical regulations, safety assessments, and compliance status

The data for this section has not been processed yet.

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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.