Safety Data Sheet

According to EC Directive 91/155/EEC

Date of issue:
Supersedes edition of

1.

21.08.2004
12.03.2004

Identification of the substance/preparation and of the company/undertaking

Identification of the product
Catalogue No.:

100953

Product name:

1,2-Dichloroethane for spectroscopy Uvasol

Use of the substance/preparation

Reagent for analysis

Company/undertaking identification

2.

Company:

Merck KGaA * 64271 Darmstadt * Germany * Phone: +49 6151 72-0

Emergency telephone No.:

Please contact the regional Merck representation

in your country.

Composition/information on ingredients
Synonyms
Ethylene chloride, Ethylene dichloride
CAS-No.:
M:
Formula Hill:
Chemical formula:

3.

107-06-2
98.97 g/mol
C2H4Cl2
ClCH2CH2Cl

EC-Index-No.:
EC-No.:

602-012-00-7
203-458-1

Hazards identification
May cause cancer. Highly flammable. Also harmful if swallowed. Irritating to eyes, respiratory system
and skin.
Restricted to professional users. Attention Avoid exposure - obtain special instructions before use.

4.

First aid measures

First-aid personnel: ensure self-protection!
After inhalation: fresh air.
If breathing stops: immediately apply mechanical ventilation, if necessary oxygen mask.
Immediately call in physician.
After skin contact: wash off with plenty of water. Dab with polyethylene glycol 400.
Immediately remove contaminated clothing.
After eye contact: rinse out with plenty of water with the eyelid held wide open. Call in
ophtalmologist.
After swallowing: immediately make victim drink plenty of water. Subsequently administer: activated
charcoal (20 - 40 g in 10% slurry). Laxative: Sodium sulfate (1 tablespoon/1/4 l water). Immediately
call in physician.
Indications for the doctor: Gastric lavage. No milk. No castor oil. No alcohol.

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Merck Safety Data Sheet

According to EC Directive 91/155/EEC
Catalogue No.:
Product name:

5.

100953
1,2-Dichloroethane for spectroscopy Uvasol

Fire-fighting measures
Suitable extinguishing media:
powder, foam, water.
Special risks:
Combustible. Vapours heavier than air. Forms explosive mixtures with air at ambient temperatures.
Development of hazardous combustion gases or vapours possible in the event of fire. The following
may develop in event of fire: hydrochloric acid.
Special protective equipment for fire fighting:
Do not stay in dangerous zone without self-contained breathing apparatus. In order to
avoid contact with skin, keep a safety distance and wear suitable protective clothing.
Other information:
Contain escaping vapours with water. Prevent fire-fighting water from entering surface water or
groundwater. Cool container with spray water from a save distance.

6.

Accidental release measures

Person-related precautionary measures:
Do not inhale vapours/aerosols. Avoid substance contact. Ensure supply of fresh air in enclosed
rooms.
Environmental-protection measures:
Do not allow to enter sewerage system; risk of explosion!
Procedures for cleaning / absorption:
Take up with liquid-absorbent material (e.g. Chemizorb ). Forward for disposal. Clean up affected
area.

7.

Handling and storage

Handling:
Notes for prevention of fire and explosion:
Keep away from sources of ignition. Take measures to prevent electrostatic charging.
Notes for safe handling:
Work under hood . Do not inhale substance. Avoid generation of vapours/aerosols.
Protect from light.

Storage:
Tightly closed in a well-ventilated place, away from sources of ignition and heat. Storage
temperature: no restrictions.
Accessible only for authorized persons.

8.

Exposure controls/personal protection

Specific control parameter
EC
Name
Carcinogenic

1,2-Dichloroethane
C 2:should be regarded as if it is carcinogenic to man

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Merck Safety Data Sheet

According to EC Directive 91/155/EEC
Catalogue No.:
Product name:

100953
1,2-Dichloroethane for spectroscopy Uvasol

Personal protective equipment:

Protective clothing should be selected specifically for the working place, depending on
concentration and quantity of the hazardous substances handled. The resistance of the
protective clothing to chemicals should be ascertained with the respective supplier.
Respiratory protection:

required when vapours/aerosols are generated. Filter A (acc. to DIN

3181) for vapours of organic compounds.

Eye protection:

required

Hand protection:

In full contact:
viton
0.70 mm
> 480 Min.

Glove material:
Layer thickness:
Breakthrough time:

In splash contact:
polychloroprene
0.65 mm
> 10 Min.

Glove material:
Layer thickness:
Breakthrough time:

The protective gloves to be used must comply with the specifications

of EC directive 89/686/EEC and the resultant standard EN374, for
example KCL 890 Vitoject (full contact), 720 Camapren (splash
contact). The breakthrough times stated above were determined by
KCL in laboratory tests acc. to EN374 with samples of the recommended
glove types.
This recommendation applies only to the product stated in the safety
data sheet and supplied by us as well as to the purpose specified by
us. When dissolving in or mixing with other substances and under
conditions deviating from those stated in EN374 please contact the
supplier of CE-approved gloves (e.g. KCL GmbH, D-36124 Eichenzell,
Internet: www.kcl.de).
Industrial hygiene:
Work under hood . Do not inhale substance. Avoid generation of vapours/aerosols. Immediately change
contaminated clothing. Apply skin- protective barrier cream. Wash hands and face after working with
substance.

9.

Physical and chemical properties

Form:
Colour:
Odour:
pH value
Viscosity dynamic
Melting point
Boiling point
Ignition temperature
Flash point
Explosion limits
Vapour pressure
Relative vapour density
Density

liquid
colourless
of solvents
not available
(20 C)

0.82-0.84 mPa*s
-35.5

(1013 hPa)

83.5-84.1 C
412.6-440 C
13

lower

Vol%

upper

11.4

Vol%

(20 C)

87
3.4

hPa

(20 C)

1.25

g/cm3

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c.c.

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Merck Safety Data Sheet

According to EC Directive 91/155/EEC
Catalogue No.:
Product name:

100953
1,2-Dichloroethane for spectroscopy Uvasol

Solubility in
water
log Pow:
Bioconcentration factor
Evaporation rate

(20 C)

8.7

g/l

1.45

(experimental)

(experimental)

4.1

10. Stability and reactivity

Conditions to be avoided
Heating.

Substances to be avoided
alkali metals, alkaline earth metals, aluminium in powder form, alkali amides, nitric acid, nitrogen
oxides, oxidizing agent, chlorine, metals in powder form.

Hazardous decomposition products

in the event of fire: See chapter 5.

Further information
highly inflammable; light-sensitive;
Solvent for: fats, resines.
unsuitable working materials: various plastics, light metals.
Explosible with air in a vaporous/gaseous state.

11. Toxicological information

Acute toxicity
LC50 (inhalation, rat): 7.2 mg/l /4 h.
LD50 (dermal, rabbit): 2800 mg/kg.
LD50 (oral, rat): 670 mg/kg.
Specific symptoms in animal studies:
Eye irritation test (rabbit): Severe irritations.
Skin irritation test (rabbit): Slight irritations.

Subacute to chronic toxicity

Animal experiments performed under conditions comparable with the workplace situation have shown the
substance to be carcinogenic.
No impairment of reproductive performance suspected.
No indication of teratogenic properties.

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Merck Safety Data Sheet

According to EC Directive 91/155/EEC
Catalogue No.:
Product name:

100953
1,2-Dichloroethane for spectroscopy Uvasol

Further toxicological information

After inhalation: Irritations of the mucous membranes, coughing, and dyspnoea.
After skin contact: Irritations. Danger of skin absorption.
After eye contact: Severe irritations.
After swallowing: irritations of mucous membranes in the mouth, pharynx, oesophagus and
gastrointestinal tract.
Systemic effects: CNS disorders, dizziness, headache, tiredness, coma, respiratory paralysis, death.
Absorption may result in damage of the following: liver, kidneys.

Further data
This substance should be handled with particular care.

12. Ecological information

Biologic degradation:
Slightly biodegradable.
Behavior in environmental compartments:
Concentration in organisms is not to be expected.
Distribution: log p(o/w): 1.45 (experimental);
No appreciable bioaccumulation potential is to be expected (log P(o/w) 1-3).
BCF: 2 (experimental).
Henry constant: 149 Pa*m3/mol (experimental) (volatile).
Ecotoxic effects:
Biological effects:
Fish toxicity: P.promelas LC50: 116 mg/l /96 h (in soft water).
Daphnia toxicity: Daphnia magna EC50: 155 mg/l /48 h (in soft water).
Algeal toxicity:
Maximum permissible toxic concentration: Desmodesmus subspicatus IC5: 412 mg/l /7 d.
Bacterial toxicity:
Maximum permissible toxic concentration: Ps.putida EC5: 135 mg/l /16 h.
Further ecologic data:
COD: 1.025 g/g.
TOD: 0.97 g/g;
Do not allow to enter waters, waste water, or soil!

13. Disposal considerations

Product:
Chemicals must be disposed of in compliance with the respective national regulations. Under
www.retrologistik.de you will find country- and substance-specific information as well as
contact partners.

Packaging:
Merck product packaging must be disposed of in compliance with the country-specific regulations
or must be passed to a packaging return system. Under www.retrologistik.de you will find special
information on the respective national conditions as well as contact partners.

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Merck Safety Data Sheet

According to EC Directive 91/155/EEC
Catalogue No.:
Product name:

100953
1,2-Dichloroethane for spectroscopy Uvasol

14. Transport information

Road & Rail ADR, RID
UN 1184 ETHYLENDICHLORID, 3, (6.1), II
Inland waterway ADN, ADNR not tested
Sea IMDG-Code
UN 1184 ETHYLENE DICHLORIDE, 3, II
Ems
F-E S-D
Air CAO, PAX
ETHYLENE DICHLORIDE, 3, UN 1184, II, 6.1
The transport regulations are cited according to international regulations and in the form
applicable in Germany . Possible national deviations in other countries are not considered.

15. Regulatory information

Labelling according to EC Directives
Symbol:

F
T

Highly flammable
Toxic

R-phrases:

45-11-22-36/37/38

S-phrases:

53-45

EC-No.:

203-458-1

May cause cancer. Highly flammable. Also harmful if

swallowed. Irritating to eyes, respiratory system
and skin.
Avoid exposure - obtain special instructions before
use. In case of accident or if you feel unwell,
seek medical advice immediately (show the label
where possible).
EC label

Reduced labelling (1999/45/EC,Art.10,4)

Symbol:

F
T

Highly flammable
Toxic

R-phrases:
S-phrases:

45-22

May cause cancer. Also harmful if swallowed.

53-45

Avoid exposure - obtain special instructions before

use. In case of accident or if you feel unwell,
seek medical advice immediately (show the label
where possible).

16. Other information

Reason for alteration
Chapter 11: toxicological information.
General update.

Regional representation:
This information is given on the authorised Safety Data Sheet
for your country.
The information contained herein is based on the present state of our knowledge. It
characterizes the product with regard to the appropriate safety precautions. It does not
represent a guarantee of the properties of the product.

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