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NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards Page 1 of 1 <br /> NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards <br /> Ethylene dichloride CAS 107-06-2 <br /> CICH2CHP RTECS K10525000 <br /> Synonyms &Trade Names DOT ID&Guide <br /> 1,2-Dichloroethane; Ethylene chloride; Glycol dichloride 1184129 <br /> Exposure N IOSH REL:Ca TWA 1 ppm(4 mg/m3)ST 2 ppm(8 mg/m)See Appendix A See <br /> Appendix C(Chloroethanes) <br /> Limits OSHA PELt:TWA 50 ppm C 100 ppm 200 ppm[5-minute maximum peak in any 3 hours] <br /> IDLH Ca[50 ppm]See: 107062 Conversion 1 ppm=4.05 mg1m3 <br /> Physical Description <br /> Colorless liquid with a pleasant,chloroform-like odor.[Note:Decomposes slowly,becomes acidic&darkens in calor.] <br /> MW:99.0 BP: 182°F I I FRZ:-32°F I I Sol:0.9% <br /> VP:64 mmHg I IP: 11.05 eV I IlSp.Gr: 1.24 <br /> FI.P:56°F UEL: 16% LEL:6.2% j <br /> Class IB Flammable Liquid:FI.P.below 73°F and BP at or above 100°F. <br /> Incompatibilities&Reactivities <br /> Strong oxidizers&caustics;chemically-active metals such as magnesium or aluminum powder,sodium&potassium;liquid <br /> ammonia[Note: Decomposes to vinyl chloride&HCI above 1112°F.] <br /> Measurement Methods <br /> NIOSH 1003:OSHA 3 <br /> See:NMAM or OSHA Methods <br /> Personal Protection&Sanitation First Aid(See procedures) <br /> Skin:Prevent skin contact Eye: Irrigate immediately <br /> Eyes: Prevent eye contact Skin:Soap wash promptly <br /> Wash skin:When contaminated Breathing:Respiratory support <br /> Remove:When wet(flammable) Swallow:Medical attention immediately <br /> Change:No recommendation <br /> Provide:Eyewash,Quick drench <br /> Im ortant additional information about respirator selection <br /> Respirator Recommendations NIOSH <br /> At concentrations above the NIOSH REL,or where there is no REL,at any detectable concentration: (APF=10,000) <br /> Any self-contained breathing apparatus that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive- <br /> pressure mode/(APF=10,000)Any supplied-air respirator that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand <br /> ,or other positive-pressure mode in combination with an auxiliary self-contained positive-pressure breathing apparatus <br /> Escape:(APF=50)Any air-purifying,full-facepiece respirator(gas mask)with a chin-style,front-or back-mounted organic <br /> vapor canister/Any appropriate escape-type,self-contained breathing apparatus <br /> Exposure Routes inhalation,ingestion,skin absorption,skin and/or eye contact <br /> Symptoms Irritation eyes,corneal opacity;central nervous system depression;nausea,vomiting;dermatitis; liver,kidney, <br /> cardiovascular system damage;[potentia[occupational carcinogen] <br /> Target Organs Eyes,skin,kidneys,liver,central nervous system,cardiovascular system <br /> Cancer Site[in animals:forestomach,mammary gland&circulatory system cancer] <br /> See also: INTRODUCTION See ICSC CARD:0250 See MEDICAL TESTS.0104 <br /> NIOSH Home I NIOSH Search I Site Index I tic List I Contact Us <br /> http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/npg/npgd0271.html 2n/2005 <br />