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Document ID (ISN)78429
CIS number 02-551
Year 1997
Convention or series no. Fiche toxicologique No.54
Title 1,2-Dichloroethane
Original title 1,2-Dichloroéthane [in French]
Bibliographic information Institut national de recherche et de sécurité, 30 rue Olivier-Noyer, 75680 Paris Cedex 14, France, CD-ROM CD 613, May 2000. Rev.ed. 4p. Illus. 21 ref.
Abstract Chemical safety information sheet. Update of data sheet already summarized in CIS 87-405. Acute toxicity: delayed effects; neuropsychic disorders (migraine, agitation, loss of balance, coma); hepatotoxic effects; kidney damage; delayed pulmonary oedema; blood coagulation disorders. Chronic toxicity: anorexia; sleepiness; hepatotoxic effects; nephrotoxic effects; dermatosis. Exposure limits (France): TWA = 40mg/m3 (10ppm). EEC number and mandatory labelling codes: No.602-012-00-7; T, F, R45, R11, R22, R36/37/38, S53, S45, 203-458-1. The complete datasheet collection on CD-ROM has been analysed under CIS 01-201.
Descriptors (primary) threshold limit values; 1,2-dichloroethane; France
Descriptors (secondary) dangerous substances; pulmonary oedema; fire hazards; toxicology; skin absorption; dermatitis; organic solvents; explosion hazards; labelling; limitation of exposure; waste disposal; first aid; personal protective equipment; spills; neuropsychic effects; delayed effects; health hazards; legislation; sampling and analysis; data sheet; hepatotoxic effects
Document type B - Chemical safety information sheets
Country / State or ProvinceFrance
Subject(s) Toxic and dangerous substances
Broad subject area(s)
Browse category(ies) Occupational exposure limits
Halogenated hydrocarbons