Sep 26, 2019 methylene chloride atsdr toxicological profile. Do not allow product to contact skin, eyes and clothing. Skin contact wash off immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Revised in january 2000 methylene chloride is predominantly used as a solvent. If inhaled if breathed in, move person into fresh air. Dichloromethane is a synonym of methylene chloride and has the cas. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Methylene chloride, also known as dichloromethane and methylene dichloride, is a clear, colorless liquid with a slightly sweet scent that is primarily used as an industrial solvent and also as a potent paint stripper and paint thinner. Methylene chloride revision date 28nov2019 eye contact rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids, for at least 15 minutes. Product identification name methylene chloride synonyms dichloromethane. Monitoring employee exposures to methylene chloride enables employers to identify the sources of methylene chloride and select appropriate exposure controls. Methylene chloride, which is also called dichloromethane, is a volatile chemical that is produced and imported into the united states, with use estimated at over 260 million pounds per year. Material safety data sheet dichloromethane msds number.
Material safety data sheet msds methylene chloride. Methylene chloride that performsolin chlorinated organics. Specification for methylene chloride, nf m1266 item number m1266 item methylene chloride, nf cas number 75092 molecular formula ch2cl2 molecular weight 84. Always wear recommended personal protective equipment. Occupational safety and health administration osha. Opinion of the scientific committee on consumer safety on.
Safety data sheet methylene chloride page 5 issued. It has a sweet odor and evaporates into the air quickly. Although it is not miscible with water, it is polar, and miscible with many organic solvents. Methylene chloride uses, benefits, and chemical safety facts. Inovyn produces a range of methylene chloride grades, including its exclusive brand methoklone tm. Persons with preexisting skin disorders, eye problems, impaired liver, kidney, respiratory or cardiovascular function may be more susceptible to the effects of this substance. July 3, 2007 the dow chemical company page 4 of 7 epidemiological studies on more than 6,000 people exposed to methylene chloride in their workplace using over 35 years of observations showed no increase in deaths from cancer or any other disease. As exposure levels increase, a large proportion of methylene chloride is exhaled unchanged. Show this safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance.
The substance identifiers displayed in the infocard are the best available substance name, ec number, cas number andor the molecular and structural formulas. The acute shortterm effects of methylene chloride inhalation in humans consist mainly of nervous system effects including decreased visual. Methylene chloride scope document and supplemental files. Methylene chloride, also known as dichloromethane or dcm, is used as an industrial solvent and a paint stripper, and is often used in bathtub refinishing. Do not store together with reducing agents, heavymetal compounds, acids and alkalis. Scope document and supplemental files for methylene chloride. Page 1 of 7 msds methylene chloride material safety data sheet msds methylene chloride section 1. Scope of the risk evaluation for methylene chloride dichloromethane, dcm pdf 72 pp, 2 mb. Possibly carcinogenic to humans methylene chloride reproductive toxicity no data available specific target organ toxicity single exposure may cause respiratory irritation. Methylene chloride is used in various industrial processes in many different industries.
Explosive mixtures of methylene chloride and air can be formed, but are difficult to ignite and require high intensity sources of heat, such as welding arcs, sparks and flames or high temperatures and pressures. Methylene chloride can be metabolized to carbon monoxide co, which is then very tightly bound to hemoglobin. Methylene chloride ch 2 cl 2, cas 75092, also known as dichloromethane, dcm, or methylene bichloride, is a clear, colorless, nonflammable, volatile liquid with a chloroformlike smell. Safety and health topics methylene chloride evaluating. Methylene chloride is removed from the body mainly in expired air and urine.
Safety data sheet methylene chloride tech version 1. Other animal studies, as well as several human epidermiology studies. Congress must expand protections against widely used. Under normal conditions it has no flash point and can be. Dichloromethane is also known as methylene chloride and dcm.
Methylene chloride is a solvent found in paint and varnish strippers that are used to remove paint or varnish. First aid measures remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. The epa has determined that methylene chloride is a probable cancercausing agent in humans. Firstaid measures description of first aid measures immediately call a poison center or doctorphysician. This colorless, volatile liquid with a moderately sweet aroma is widely used as a solvent. In seven subjects exposed to 710 mgcu m for 2 hr, the corresponding value was 81.
Methylene chloride please ensure that this msds is given to, and explained to people using this product. Urinary excretion plays a minor role in its elimination. Dichloromethane ch2cl2 cid 6344 structure, chemical names, physical and. Please refer to the air monitoring comparison value document amcv document available at. Other information revision b, june 2015 the information contained herein is provided in good faith and is believed to be correct as of the date hereof. As a result of methylene chlorides powerful solvent action and stability, it is used in the extraction of naturally occurring heat. Methylene chloride is an aggressive solvent, making it a good choice for paint removers as well as an effective carrier and extraction solvent. Product and company identification product name methylene chloride cat no. Chemical product and company identification product name. Methylene chloride dichloromethane 75092 hazard summarycreated in april 1992. Methylene chloride is also frequently found as a contaminant at hazardous waste sites, so people living near these areas may be more highly exposed.
Methylene chloride is eliminated from the body primarily via the lungs in expired air. Dichloromethane methylene chloride solvent by type. Oshas methylene chloride standard requires that all facilities using methylene chloride monitor employee exposures. See local, regional, andor national regulations specific to. In the laboratory, it is commonly used as a solvent for organic reactions and to separate or extract organic compounds from aqueous reaction mixtures or. Sccs, scientific opinion, dichloromethane, directive.
Amongst other key applications, methylene chloride is used as an effective extraction medium in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals or as a solvent in low temperature metal cleaning. Dichloromethane is banned from use in cosmetic products. Dichloromethane material safety data sheet cas no 75092. Methylene chloride has been shown to increase the incidence of malignant tumours in mice and benign tumours in rate. Studies have shown that tumours observed in mice and rats are unique to that species. Any additive, if used, in the product or process is of petrochemical origin. Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Methylene chloride skip directly to search skip directly to a to z list skip directly to site content skip directly to page options. Development support document for methylene chloride. Table 1 for air monitoring and table 2 for air permitting provide a summary of health and welfarebased values from the acute and chronic evaluations of methylene chloride mc. Dichloromethane methylene chloride please visit the applications portal of the solvent center to ensure that you select the correct solvent grade for your application. Methylene chloride may be restricted andor prohibited for use in cosmetic products. Page 2 of 5 safety data sheet methylene chloride take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.
This product contains a chemical known to the state of california to cause cancer. Phe publications gateway number 2014790 pdf, 271kb. Oshas methylene chloride standard industries covered the osha methylene chloride standard title 29 code of federal regulations, parts 1910. Dichloromethane dcm or methylene chloride is an organochloride compound with the formula c h 2 cl 2. Methylene chloride and its uses methylene chloride, also called dichloromethane, is a volatile, colorless liquid with a chloroformlike odor. In four human subjects exposed to methylene chloride 350 mgcu m for 2 hr, an average of 22.
If unconscious place in recovery position and seek medical advice. Polyestercarbonate resins may be safely used in articles intended for use in producing, packaging, or holding foods with residual methylene chloride levels not to exceed 5 ppm. You may need a pdf reader to view some of the files on this page. Return to the risk evaluation page for methylene chloride. Product stewardship summary methylene chloride summary methylene chloride is a colorless, volatile liquid. The substance identity section is calculated from substance identification information from all echa databases. Methylene chloride is predominantly used as a solvent in paint strippers and. Our line of methylene chloride offers the reliability and performance you need, backed by the local customer support only olin can provide, virtually anywhere in the world. Methylene chloride is metabolized to carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide and inorganic chloride. The international agency for research on cancer iarc has classified methylene chloride in group 2b, possibly causing cancer in humans. Chloride is produced using methyl chloride and chlorine.
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