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Diss Factsheets

Classification & Labelling & PBT assessment

GHS

General Information

Name:
Bis (2-chloroethoxy)methane
Implementation:
EU

Related composition

Related composition:
bis(2-chloroethoxy)methane

Classificationopen allclose all

Explosives
Reason for no classification:
data conclusive but not sufficient for classification
Flammable gases and chemically unstable gases
Reason for no classification:
data lacking
Aerosols
Reason for no classification:
data lacking
Reason for no classification:
hazard class not assessed
Oxidising gases
Reason for no classification:
data lacking
Gases under pressure
Reason for no classification:
data lacking
Flammable liquids
Reason for no classification:
data conclusive but not sufficient for classification
Flammable solids
Reason for no classification:
data lacking
Self-reactive substances and mixtures
Reason for no classification:
data conclusive but not sufficient for classification
Pyrophoric liquids
Reason for no classification:
data conclusive but not sufficient for classification
Pyrophoric solids
Reason for no classification:
data lacking
Self-heating substances and mixtures
Reason for no classification:
data lacking
Substances and mixtures which in contact with water emit flammable gases
Reason for no classification:
data conclusive but not sufficient for classification
Oxidising liquids
Reason for no classification:
data conclusive but not sufficient for classification
Oxidising solids
Reason for no classification:
data lacking
Organic peroxides
Reason for no classification:
data lacking
Corrosive to metals
Reason for no classification:
data conclusive but not sufficient for classification
Desensitized explosives
Reason for no classification:
data lacking
Acute toxicity - oral
Hazard category:
Acute Tox. 3
Hazard statement:
H301: Toxic if swallowed.
Acute toxicity - dermal
Hazard category:
Acute Tox. 4
Hazard statement:
H312: Harmful in contact with skin.
Acute toxicity - inhalation
Hazard category:
Acute Tox. 2
Hazard statement:
H330: Fatal if inhaled.
Skin corrosion / irritation
Reason for no classification:
data conclusive but not sufficient for classification
Serious eye damage / eye irritation
Reason for no classification:
data conclusive but not sufficient for classification
Respiratory sensitisation
Reason for no classification:
data lacking
Skin sensitisation
Reason for no classification:
data conclusive but not sufficient for classification
Aspiration hazard
Reason for no classification:
data lacking
Reproductive toxicity
Reason for no classification:
data inconclusive
Effects on or via lactation
Reason for no classification:
data inconclusive
Germ cell mutagenicity
Reason for no classification:
data conclusive but not sufficient for classification
Carcinogenicity
Reason for no classification:
data conclusive but not sufficient for classification
1. Specific target organ toxicity - single (STOT-SE)
Hazard category:
STOT Single Exp. 1
Hazard statement:
H370: Causes damage to organs <or state all organs affected, if known> <state route of exposure if it is conclusively proven that no other routes of exposure cause the hazard>.
Affected organs:
other: For detailed summary see attachment "TOST-Single Dose". Cause of death: degeneration of the myocardium. Only occurs above certain dose level in rats (± 100 mg/kg bw) between 1 and 9 doses.
Route of exposure:
oral
1. Specific target organ toxicity - repeated (STOT-RE)
Hazard category:
STOT Rep. Exp. 2
Hazard statement:
H373: May cause damage to organs <or state all organs affected, if known> through prolonged or repeated exposure <state route of exposure if it is conclusively proven that no other routes of exposure cause the hazard>.
Affected organs:
other: For detailed summary see attachment "TOST-Repeated Dose".
Route of exposure:
oral
Hazardous to the aquatic environment (acute / short-term)
Reason for no classification:
data conclusive but not sufficient for classification
Hazardous to the aquatic environment (long-term)
Reason for no classification:
data conclusive but not sufficient for classification
Hazardous to the ozone layer
Reason for no classification:
data lacking

Labelling

Signal word:
Danger

Hazard pictogram

GHS08: health hazard
GHS06: skull and crossbones

Hazard statements

H330: Fatal if inhaled.
H301: Toxic if swallowed.
H312: Harmful in contact with skin.
H370: Causes damage to organs <or state all organs affected, if known> <state route of exposure if it is conclusively proven that no other routes of exposure cause the hazard>.
H373: May cause damage to organs <or state all organs affected, if known> through prolonged or repeated exposure <state route of exposure if it is conclusively proven that no other routes of exposure cause the hazard>.

Precautionary statements

P260: Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
P264: Wash ... thoroughly after handling.
hands and contaminated skin
P270: Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
P271: Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection/hearing protection/...
P284: [In case of inadequate ventilation] wear respiratory protection.
P310: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/…
P320: Specific treatment is urgent (see ... on this label).
P361: Take off immediately all contaminated clothing.
P301+P330+P331: IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
P302+P352: IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/…
P304+P340: IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
P307+P311: IF exposed: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.
P403+P233: Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
P501: Dispose of contents/container to ...
according to local regulation

Notes