GHS Classification Result

Chemical Name：Dichloroethylene
CAS：25323-30-2

Result：
ID: 129
Classifier: Inter-ministerial Committee on GHS
Year Classified: FY2006
Reference Manual: GHS Classification Manual （10 Feb, 2006）

PHYSICAL HAZARDS
Hazard class Classification Symbol Signal word Hazard statement Precautionary statement Rationale for the classification
1 Explosives Not applicable - - - - Containing no chemical groups with explosive properties
2 Flammable gases （including chemically unstable gases） Not applicable - - - - Classified as "liquid" according to GHS definition
3 Aerosols Not applicable - - - - Not aerosol products
4 Oxidizing gases Not applicable - - - - Classified as "liquid" according to GHS definition
5 Gases under pressure Not applicable - - - - Classified as "liquid" according to GHS definition
6 Flammable liquids Category 1 (1,1-form), Category 2 (1,2-form) Danger H224: Extremely flammable liquid and vapour (1,1-form)
H225: Highly flammable liquid and vapour (1,2-form) 		P303+P361+P353: IF ON SKIN （or hair）: Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower.
P370+P378: In case of fire: Use ... for extinction.
P403+P235: Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.
P210: Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking.
P233: Keep container tightly closed.
P240: Ground/bond container and receiving equipment.
P241: Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/.../equipment.
P242: Use only non-sparking tools.
P243: Take precautionary measures against static discharge.
P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
P501: Dispose of contents/container to ... 		As for 1,1-form, the flash point is -25degC (c.c.) and the boiling point is 32degC (ICSC (2004)). As for cis-1,2-form, the flash point is 6degC (c.c.) and the boiling point is 60degC (ICSC (2003)). As for trans-1,2-form, the flash point is 2-4degC (c.c.) (ICSC (2003)) and the boiling point is 48.7degC (Lide (84th, 2003)). 1,2-form is classified into Class 3, Packing Group II (UN#1150) (UN Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods), though 1,1-form is not listed.
7 Flammable solids Not applicable - - - - Classified as "liquid" according to GHS definition
8 Self-reactive substances and mixtures Classification not possible (1,1-form), Not classified (1,2-form) - - - - Classification not possible due to lack of data, though containing unsaturated bonds. 1, 2-form is classified into Class 3 (UN#1150) (UN Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods).
9 Pyrophoric liquids Not classified - - - - Not pyrophoric when in contact with air at ordinary temperatures (the auto-ignition temperature: 570degC (1,1-form) (ICSC, 2004); the auto-ignition temperature: 460degC (1,2-form) (ICAC, 2003))
10 Pyrophoric solids Not applicable - - - - Classified as "liquid" according to GHS definition
11 Self-heating substances and mixtures Classification not possible - - - - Test methods applicable to liquid substances are not available
12 Substances and mixtures which, in contact with water, emit flammable gases Not applicable - - - - Containing no metals or metalloids (B, Si, P, Ge, As, Se, Sn, Sb, Te, Bi, Po, At)
13 Oxidizing liquids Not applicable - - - - Organic compounds containing chlorine (but not oxygen and fluorine), with the chlorine bound to carbon and hydrogen (but not to other elements)
14 Oxidizing solids Not applicable - - - - Classified as "liquid" according to GHS definition
15 Organic peroxides Not applicable - - - - Organic compounds containing no "-O-O-" structure
16 Corrosive to metals Classification not possible (1,1-form and trans1,2-form), Not classified (cis-1,2-form) - - - - As for 1,1-form and trans-1,2-form, test methods applicable to gaseous substances are not available (boiling point: 32degC (1,1-form) (ICSC, 2004) and 48.7degC (trans-1,2-form) (Lide, 84th, 2003), test temperature: 55degC). As for cis-1,2-form, classified into Class 3 (UN#1150, 1, 2-dichloroethylene) (UN Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods).

HEALTH HAZARDS
Hazard class Classification Symbol Signal word Hazard statement Precautionary statement Rationale for the classification
1 Acute toxicity （Oral） Classification not possible - - - - No data available
1 Acute toxicity （Dermal） Classification not possible - - - - No data available
1 Acute toxicity （Inhalation: Gases） Not applicable - - - - Due to the fact that the substance is "liquid" according to the GHS definition and inhalation of its gas is not expected.
1 Acute toxicity （Inhalation: Vapours） Classification not possible - - - - No data available
1 Acute toxicity （Inhalation: Dusts and mists） Classification not possible - - - - No data available
2 Skin corrosion/irritation Classification not possible - - - - No data available
3 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Classification not possible - - - - No data available
4 Respiratory sensitization Classification not possible - - - - No data available
4 Skin sensitization Classification not possible - - - - No data available
5 Germ cell mutagenicity Classification not possible - - - - No data available
6 Carcinogenicity Classification not possible - - - - No data available
7 Reproductive toxicity Category 2 Warning H361: Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child P308+P313: IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.
P201: Obtain special instructions before use.
P202: Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.
P281: Use personal protective equipment as required.
P405: Store locked up.
P501: Dispose of contents/container to ... 		Based on the evidence of heart malformation in offspring, described in HSDB (2005) (though no data are available on parental toxicity).
8 Specific target organ toxicity - Single exposure Classification not possible - - - - No data available
9 Specific target organ toxicity - Repeated exposure Classification not possible - - - - No data available
10 Aspiration hazard Classification not possible - - - - No data available

ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS
Hazard class Classification Symbol Signal word Hazard statement Precautionary statement Rationale for the classification
11 Hazardous to the aquatic environment （Acute） Classification not possible - - - - No data available
11 Hazardous to the aquatic environment （Long-term） Classification not possible - - - - No data available


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