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Date of issue: 03/10/2014
revised date 24/05/2017

Safety Data Sheet

1. Identification of the substance/mixture and of the company/undertaking
Product identifier:Product name: 1,2-Dichloroethane
Product code(SDS NO): 34090jis_E-2
Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet
Manufacturer/Supplier: JUNSEI CHEMICAL CO., LTD.
Address: 1-6, Ohmano-Cho, Koshigaya, Saitama 343-0844, Japan
Division: Quality Assurance Department
Telephone number: +81-48-986-6161
FAX: +81-48-989-2787
e-mail address: shiyaku-t@junsei.co.jp

2. Hazards identification
GHS classification and label elements of the product
Classification of the substance or mixture
PHYSICAL HAZARDS
Flammable liquids: Category 2
HEALTH HAZARDS
Acute toxicity Oral: Category 4
Acute toxicity Inhalation: Category 3
Serious eye damage/eye irritation: Category 2B
Carcinogenicity: Category 1BSpecific target organ toxicity - single exposure: Category 1(central nervous system, respiratory system,
cardiovascular system, blood system, liver, kidney,
gastrointestinal tract)
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure: Narcosis Category 3
Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure: Category 1(nervous system, liver, cardiovascular system,thyroid)
Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure: Category 2(blood system, kidney)
ENVIRONMENT HAZARDS
Hazardous to the aquatic environment - acute hazard: Category 3(Note) GHS classification without description: Not applicable/Out of classification/Not classifiable
Label elements

Signal word: Danger
HAZARD STATEMENT
Highly flammable liquid and vapor
Harmful if swallowed
Toxic if inhaled
Causes eye irritation
May cause cancer
Causes damage to organs (central nervous system, respiratory system, cardiovascular system, blood system,liver, kidney, gastrointestinal tract) after single exposure
May cause drowsiness or dizziness
Causes damage to organs (nervous system, liver, cardiovascular system, thyroid) through prolonged or2/8
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repeated exposure
May cause damage to organs(blood system, kidney) through prolonged or repeated exposureHarmful to aquatic life
PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENT
Prevention
Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.
Avoid release to the environment.
Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking.
Keep container tightly closed.
Ground/bond container and receiving equipment.
Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting equipment.
Use only non-sparking tools.
Take precautionary measures against static discharge.
Do not breathe vapors.
Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
Wash contaminated parts thoroughly after handling.
Wear protective gloves and face protection.
Use personal protective equipment as required.
Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
Response
In case of fire: Use appropriate media for extinction.
Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell.
Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.
IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower.
IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if
present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.
IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell.
Storage
Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Keep cool.
Store locked up.
Disposal
Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/national regulation.
Physical and Chemical hazards
Highly flammable liquid. Vapor/air mixture may explode.

3. Composition/information on ingredients
Mixture/Substance selection:
Substance
Common name, synonyms: EDC
Ingredient name:1,2-Dichloroethane
Content(%):99.0 <Chemical formula:C2H4Cl2
Chemicals No, Japan:2-54
CAS No.:107-06-2
MW:98.96ECNO:203-458-1

4. First-aid measures
Descriptions of first-aid measures
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Get medical attention/advice if you feel unwell.
Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.
IF INHALED
Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell.
IF ON SKIN（or hair）
Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower.
If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
IF IN EYES
Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy
to do. Continue rinsing.
If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.
IF SWALLOWED
Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell.
Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed(Symptoms when inhalation or ingestion)
Sore throat. Nausea. Vomiting. Cough. Headache. Dizziness. Drowsiness. Unconsciousness.
※Inhalation may cause lung oedema.
(Symptoms when skin and/or eye contact)
Redness. Pain.
Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
The symptoms of lung oedema often do not become manifest until a few hours have passed andthey are aggravated by physical effort.
Rest and medical observation are therefore essential.

5. Fire-fighting measures
Extinguishing media
Suitable extinguishing media
In case of fire, use water mist, foam, dry powder, CO2.
Specific hazards arising from the substance or mixture
Containers may explode when heated.
Fire may produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases.
Runoff from fire control or dilution water may cause pollution.
Advice for firefighters
Specific fire-fighting measures
Evacuate non-essential personnel to safe area.
Cool container with water spray.
Special protective equipment and precautions for fire-fighters
Wear fire/flame resistant/retardant clothing.
Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
Firefighters should wear self-contained breathing apparatus with full face peace operated
positive pressure mode.

6. Accidental release measures
Personnel precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Keep unauthorized personnel away.
In case of contact with substance, immediately flush skin or eyes with running water for atleast 20 minutes.
Ventilate area after material pick up is complete.
Wear proper protective equipment.

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Environmental precautions
Avoid release to the rivers, lakes, ocean and groundwater.
Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up
Absorb spill with inert material (dry sand, earth, et al), then place in a chemical waste container.
All equipment used when handling the product must be grounded.
Preventive measures for secondary accident
Collect spillage.
Stop leak if you can do it without risk.
ELIMINATE all ignition sources (no smoking, flares, sparks or flames in immediate area).
Prevent entry into waterways, sewers, basements or confined areas.
A vapor suppressing foam may be used to reduce vapors.

7. Handling and storage
Precautions for safe handling
Preventive measures(Exposure Control for handling personnel)
Do not breathe vapors.
(Protective measures against fire & explosion)
Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking.
Ground/bond container and receiving equipment.
Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting equipment.
Use only non-sparking tools.
Take precautionary measures against static discharge.
Exhaust/ventilator
Exhaust/ventilator should be available.
Safety treatments
Avoid contact with skin.
Avoid contact with eyes.
Avoid breathing vapor.
Safety Measures/Incompatibility
Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.
Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
Wear protective gloves, protective clothing or face protection.
Wear protective gloves and face protection.
Use personal protective equipment as required.
When using do not eat, drink or smoke.
Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Recommendation for storage
Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
Keep cool. Protect from sunlight.
Store locked up.

8. Exposure controls/personal protection
Control parameters
Control value
Japan control value (1995) <= 10ppm
Adopted value
JSOH(1984) 10ppm; 40mg/m3
ACGIH(1977) TWA: 10ppm (Liver dam; nausea)
OSHA-PELTWA 50ppm; C 100ppm
Exposure controls

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Appropriate engineering controls
Do not use in areas without adequate ventilation.
Eye wash station should be available.
Washing facilities should be available.
Individual protection measures
Respiratory protection
Wear respiratory protection.
Hand protection
Wear protective gloves. Recommended material(s): impermeable or chemical resistant rubber
Consult with your glove and/or personnel equipment manufacturer for selection of
appropriate compatible materials.
Eye protection
Wear safety glasses with side-shields.
Wear eye/face protection.
Safety and Health measures
Wash … thoroughly after handling.
Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.

9. Physical and Chemical Properties
Information on basic physical and chemical properties
Physical properties
Appearance: Viscous liquid
Color: Colorless-clear
Odor: Characteristic odor
pH data N.A.
Phase change temperature
Initial Boiling Point/Boiling point: 83.5℃
Melting point/Freezing point: -35.7℃
Decomposition temperature: 300℃
Flash point: (C.C.) 13℃
Auto-ignition temperature: 413℃
Explosive properties: Flammability or explosive limit
lower limit: 6.2 vol %upper limit: 16 vol %Vapor pressure: 8.7 kPa (20℃)
Relative Vapor Density (Air=1): 3.42
Relative density of the Vapor/air-mixture at 20℃ (Air = 1): 1.2
Specific gravity/Density: 1.251～1.261 g/ml(20℃)
Viscosity: 0.829mPas(20℃)
Solubility
Solubility in water: 8.6g/liter(20℃)
Solubility in solvent: Miscible with ethanol and diethyl ether.
n-Octanol /water partition coefficient: log Pow1.48

10. Stability and Reactivity
Reactivity
Runaway polymerization will not occur.
Chemical stability
Stable under normal storage/handling conditions.
Turns dark on exposure to air, moisture and light.
Highly flammable.

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Possibility of hazardous reactions
The vapour is heavier than air and may travel along the ground; distant ignition possible.
As a result of flow, agitation, etc., electrostatic charges can be generated.
Reacts with alkali metals, powdered metals, ammonia, bases and strong oxidants. This
generates fire and explosion hazard.
Attacks many metals in the presence of waterConditions to avoid
Contact with incompatible materials.
Open flames. Heat. Sparks. Air. Moisture. Light.
Incompatible materials
Bases, Strong oxidizing agents, Alkali metals, Powdered metals, Ammonia.
Hazardous decomposition products
Carbon oxides, Hydrogen chloride, Phosgene

11. Toxicological Information
Information on toxicological effects
Acute toxicity
Acute toxicity (Oral)[GHS Cat. Japan, base data]
rat LD50＝670 mg/kg (EPA_J assessment vol.2, 2003)
Acute toxicity (Dermal)[GHS Cat. Japan, base data]
rabbit LD50=2800～4900 mg/kg (EHC 176, 1995)
Acute toxicity (Inhalation)[GHS Cat. Japan, base data]
vapor : rat LC50=1000 ppm/4hr (IARC 20, 1979)
Labor standard law, Japan; Toxic
1,2-Dichloroethane
Irritant properties
Skin corrosion/irritation[GHS Cat. Japan, base data]
rabbit : slight irritation (SIDS, 2004; NITE hazard assessment, 2005)
Serious eye damage /irritation[GHS Cat. Japan, base data]
rabbit : mild irritation (NITE hazard assessment, 2005)
No Allergenic and sensitizing effects data available
Germ cell mutagenicity
Reverse-mutation assay in bacteria(Ames test) :Positive(MHLW_Japan; Mutagenicity Test Results for Chemical Substances)
Carcinogenicity[GHS Cat. Japan, base data]
cat. 1B; Carc. 1B(ECHA SVHC Support Document,2011) et al.
IARC-Gr.2B : Possibly carcinogenic to humans
ACGIH-A4(1977) : Not Classifiable as a Human Carcinogen
JSOH-2B: Insufficient Evidence of Carcinogenicity for Humans
EU-Category 1B; Substances presumed to have carcinogenic potential for humans
EPA-Group B2; Probable Human Carcinogen(1986)
NTP-Reasonably Anticipated To Be Human CarcinogenNo reproductive toxicity data available
Delayed and immediate effects and also chronic effects from short- and long-term exposure
STOTSTOT-single exposure[cat.1]

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CNS; respiratory apparatus/system; CVS; blood/blood system; liver; kidney; digestive apparatus/alimentary
system ( PATTY 6th, 2012 )[cat.3(drow./dizz.)][Japan published data]
Narcosis ( PATTY 6th, 2012 )STOT-repeated exposure[cat.1][Japan published data]
nerve/nervous system; liver; CVS; thyroid/thyroid gland ( NITE risk primary assessment, 2005 )[cat.2][Japan published data]
blood/blood system; kidney ( NITE risk primary assessment, 2005 )No Aspiration hazard data available

12. Ecological InformationToxicity
Aquatic toxicity
Harmful to aquatic life
Aquatic acute toxicity component(s) data
[GHS Cat. Japan, base data]
Crustacea（Brine shrimp） LC50=12.8mg/L/24hr （EPA_Japan vol.2, 2003）
Aquatic chronic toxicity component(s) data
[GHS Cat. Japan, base data]
Algae（Pseudokirchneriella subcapitata）NOEC(r) = 55 mg/L/72hr (EPA_Japan, 1995)
Water solubility
8.6g/L (20℃)(PhysProp Database)
Persistence and degradability
Not degrade rapidly [BOD_Degradation : 0%/14 days; TOC_Degradation: 1.6%/14 days;
GC_Degradation: 1.1%/14 days (MITI official bulletin)]
Bioaccumulative potential
log Pow=1.48 (ICSC, 2013)

13. Disposal considerations
Waste treatment methods
Avoid release to the environment (- if this is not the intended use).
Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/national regulation.

14. Transport Information
UN No, UN CLASS
UN number: 1184
UN proper shipping name: ETHYLENE DICHLORIDE
Transport hazard class(es): 3
Transport subsidiary risks: 6.1
Packing group: II
ERG GUIDE NO.: 131
Transport in bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL73/78 and IBC CodeNoxious Liquid ; Cat. Y…1,2-Dichloroethane

15. Regulatory Information

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Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture
US major regulations
TSCA
1,2-Dichloroethane
Other regulatory information
We are not able to check up the regulatory information in regard to the substances in yourcountry or region, therefore, we request this matter would be filled by your responsibility.
Regulatory information with regard to this substance in your country or in your region
should be examined by your own responsibility.
Ensure this material in compliance with federal requirements and ensure conformity to local
regulations.

16. Other information
GHS classification and labelling
Flam. Liq. 2: H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapor
Acute Tox. 4: H302 Harmful if swallowed
Acute Tox. 3: H331 Toxic if inhaled
Eye Irrit. 2B: H320 Causes eye irritation
Carc. 1B: H350 May cause cancer
STOT SE 1: H370 Causes damage to organs(central nervous system, respiratory system, cardiovascularsystem, blood system, liver, kidney, gastrointestinal tract) after single exposure
STOT SE 3: H336 May cause drowsiness or dizziness
STOT RE 1: H372 Causes damage to organs (nervous system, liver, cardiovascular system, thyroid)
through prolonged or repeated exposure
STOT RE 2: H373 May cause damage to organs (blood system, kidney) through prolonged or repeatedexposure
Aquatic Acute 3: H402 Harmful to aquatic life
Reference Book
Globally Harmonized System of classification and labelling of chemicals, (5th ed., 2013), UN
Recommendations on the TRANSPORT OF DANGEROUS GOODS 19th edit., 2015 UN
Classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures (table3-1 ECNO6182012)2012 EMERGENCY RESPONSE GUIDEBOOK(US DOT)
2017 TLVs and BEIs. (ACGIH)
http://monographs.iarc.fr/ENG/Classification/index.php
Supplier's data/information
Chemical Risk Information Platform (CHRIP)(NITE) http://www.safe.nite.go.jp/japan/db.html
GHS Classification Guidance for Enterprises 2013 Revised Edition （August, 2013,METI)
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