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GHS

General Information

Name:
trichloroethylene
Implementation:
EU
Remarks:
This substance has harmonised EU classification in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008.

Related composition

Related composition:
trichloroethylene

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 conclusive but not sufficient for classification
Aerosols
Reason for no classification:
data conclusive but not sufficient for classification
Reason for no classification:
hazard class not assessed
Oxidising gases
Reason for no classification:
data conclusive but not sufficient for classification
Gases under pressure
Reason for no classification:
data conclusive but not sufficient for classification
Flammable liquids
Reason for no classification:
data conclusive but not sufficient for classification
Flammable solids
Reason for no classification:
data conclusive but not sufficient for classification
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 conclusive but not sufficient for classification
Self-heating substances and mixtures
Reason for no classification:
data conclusive but not sufficient for classification
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 conclusive but not sufficient for classification
Organic peroxides
Reason for no classification:
data conclusive but not sufficient for classification
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
Reason for no classification:
data conclusive but not sufficient for classification
Acute toxicity - dermal
Reason for no classification:
data conclusive but not sufficient for classification
Acute toxicity - inhalation
Reason for no classification:
data conclusive but not sufficient for classification
Skin corrosion / irritation
Hazard category:
Skin Irrit. 2
Hazard statement:
H315: Causes skin irritation.
Serious eye damage / eye irritation
Hazard category:
Eye Irrit. 2
Hazard statement:
H319: Causes serious eye irritation.
Respiratory sensitisation
Reason for no classification:
data conclusive but not sufficient for classification
Skin sensitisation
Reason for no classification:
data conclusive but not sufficient for classification
Aspiration hazard
Reason for no classification:
data conclusive but not sufficient for classification
Reproductive toxicity
Reason for no classification:
data conclusive but not sufficient for classification
Effects on or via lactation
Reason for no classification:
data conclusive but not sufficient for classification
Germ cell mutagenicity
Hazard category:
Muta. 2
Hazard statement:
H341: Suspected of causing genetic defects <state route of exposure if it is conclusively proven that no other routes of exposure cause the hazard>.
Carcinogenicity
Hazard category:
Carc. 1B
Hazard statement:
H350: May cause cancer <state route of exposure if it is conclusively proven that no other routes of exposure cause the hazard>.
1. Specific target organ toxicity - single (STOT-SE)
Hazard category:
STOT Single Exp. 3
Hazard statement:
H336: May cause drowsiness or dizziness.
Affected organs:
other: nervous system
Route of exposure:
inhalation
1. Specific target organ toxicity - repeated (STOT-RE)
Reason for no classification:
data conclusive but not sufficient for classification
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)
Hazard category:
Aquatic Chronic 3
Hazard statement:
H412: Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Hazardous to the ozone layer
Reason for no classification:
data conclusive but not sufficient for classification

Labelling

Signal word:
Danger

Hazard pictogram

GHS08: health hazard
GHS07: exclamation mark

Hazard statements

H350: May cause cancer <state route of exposure if it is conclusively proven that no other routes of exposure cause the hazard>.
H341: Suspected of causing genetic defects <state route of exposure if it is conclusively proven that no other routes of exposure cause the hazard>.
H319: Causes serious eye irritation.
H315: Causes skin irritation.
H336: May cause drowsiness or dizziness.
H412: Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Precautionary statements

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.
P264: Wash ... thoroughly after handling.
P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection/hearing protection/...
P261: Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
P271: Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
P273: Avoid release to the environment.
P302+P352: IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/…
P304+P340: IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
P305+P351+P338: IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
P308+P313: IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.
P312: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.../if you feel unwell.
P321: Specific treatment (see ... on this label).
P332+P313: If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
P337+P313: If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.
P362: Take off contaminated clothing.
P403+P233: Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
P405: Store locked up.
P501: Dispose of contents/container to ...

Notes