International Chemical Safety Cards

1,2-DICHLOROETHYLENE (cis/trans MIXTURE) ICSC: 0436
1,2-DICHLOROETHYLENE (cis/trans MIXTURE)
1,2-Dichloroethene
Acetylene dichloride
sym-Dichloroethylene
C2H2Cl2 / ClCH=CHCl
Molecular mass: 96.95
CAS # 540-59-0
RTECS # KV9360000
ICSC # 0436
UN # 1150
EC # 602-026-00-3
TYPES OF
HAZARD/
EXPOSURE 		ACUTE HAZARDS/
SYMPTOMS 		PREVENTION FIRST AID/
FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE Highly flammable. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.
NO open flames, NO sparks, and NO smoking.
Powder, water spray, foam, carbon dioxide.
EXPLOSION Vapour/air mixtures are explosive.
Closed system, ventilation, explosion-proof electrical equipment and lighting. Do NOT use compressed air for filling, discharging, or handling.
In case of fire: keep drums, etc., cool by spraying with water.
EXPOSURE
STRICT HYGIENE!

  • INHALATION
    		• Cough. Sore throat. Dizziness. Nausea. Drowsiness. Weakness. Unconsciousness. Vomiting.
    		Ventilation, local exhaust, or breathing protection.
    		Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical attention.
  • SKIN
    		• Dry skin.
    		Protective gloves.
    		Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower.
  • EYES
    		• Redness. Pain.
    		Safety spectacles.
    		First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
  • INGESTION
    		• Abdominal pain. (Further see Inhalation).
    		Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.
    		Rinse mouth. Refer for medical attention.
    SPILLAGE DISPOSAL STORAGE PACKAGING & LABELLING
    Ventilation. Collect leaking and spilled liquid in sealable containers as far as possible. Absorb remaining liquid in dry sand or inert absorbent and remove to safe place. Do NOT wash away into sewer (extra personal protection: self-contained breathing apparatus).
    		Fireproof. See Chemical Dangers.

    F symbol
    Xn symbol
    R: 11-20-50/53
    S: (2-)7-16-29-61
    Note: C
    UN Hazard Class: 3
    UN Packing Group: II
    SEE IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON BACK
    ICSC: 0436 Prepared in the context of cooperation between the International Programme on Chemical Safety & the Commission of the European Communities © IPCS CEC 1993

    International Chemical Safety Cards

    1,2-DICHLOROETHYLENE (cis/trans MIXTURE) ICSC: 0436

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    PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
     COLOURLESS LIQUID , WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR.

    PHYSICAL DANGERS:
     The vapour is heavier than air and may travel along the ground; distant ignition possible.

    CHEMICAL DANGERS:
     The substance decomposes on heating and on burning producing toxic and corrosive fumes including hydrogen chloride. Reacts with strong oxidants. Reacts with potassium hydroxide, copper or copper alloys producing toxic chloroacetylene which is spontaneously flammable in contact with air. Attacks some form of plastic.

    OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS (OELs):
     TLV (as TWA): 200 ppm; 793 mg/m3 (ACGIH 1997).


    		ROUTES OF EXPOSURE:
     The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its vapour and by ingestion.

    INHALATION RISK:
     A harmful contamination of the air can be reached rather quickly on evaporation of this substance at 20░C.

    EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE:
     The substance irritates the eyes and the respiratory tract. The substance may cause effects on the central nervous system at high level , resulting in narcosis.

    EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE:
     The liquid defats the skin.
    PHYSICAL
    PROPERTIES
    Boiling point: 60.3(cis); 48.0-48.5(trans)░C
    Melting point: -81.5(cis); -49.4(trans)░C
    Relative density (water = 1): 1.28(cis); 1.26(trans)
    Solubility in water: poor
    Vapour pressure, kPa at 20░C: 24.0(cis), 35.3(trans)
    		 Relative vapour density (air = 1): 3.34
    Flash point: 6░C c.c.(cis); 2-4░C c.c.(trans)
    Auto-ignition temperature: 460░C
    Explosive limits, vol% in air: 9.7-12.8
    Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 1.86(cis); 2.09(trans)
    ENVIRONMENTAL
    DATA
    N O T E S
    Dioform is a trade name.
    Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-30G30
    NFPA Code: H2; F3; R2;
    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION


    ICSC: 0436 1,2-DICHLOROETHYLENE (cis/trans MIXTURE)
    © IPCS, CEC, 1993
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