1,2-Dibromoethane for synthesis

Company name

Merck KGaA

E-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet

prodsafe@merckgroup.com

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements(CLP)

H301, H301+H311+H331, H311, H315, H319, H331, H335, H350, H411

Code

Statements

H301

Toxic if swallowed

H301+H311+H331

Toxic if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled

H311

Toxic in contact with skin

H315

Causes skin irritation

H319

Causes serious eye irritation

H331

Toxic if inhaled

H335

May cause respiratory irritation

H350

May cause cancer

H411

Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Code

Statements

P201

Obtain special instructions before use.

P273

Avoid release to the environment.

P280

Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

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.

EU Classification

CLASS regulations 2013 Acute toxicity, Category 3, Oral, H301 Acute toxicity, Category 3, Inhalation, H331 Acute toxicity, Category 3, Dermal, H311 Skin irritation, Category 2, H315 Eye irritation, Category 2, H319 Carcinogenicity, Category 1B, H350 Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure, Category 3, Respiratory system, H335 Chronic aquatic toxicity, Category 2, H411 For the full text of the H-Statements mentioned in this Section, see Section 16.

2.2 Label elements

Labelling according to CLASS regulations 2013

Signal word

Danger Danger

Hazard statements

H350 May cause cancer. H301 + H311 + H331 Toxic if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled. H315 Causes skin irritation. H319 Causes serious eye irritation. H335 May cause respiratory irritation. H411 Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. H301 + H311 + H331 Toxic if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled. H350 May cause cancer.

Prevention

P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing.

Response

P302 + P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. P304 + P340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position 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 + P310 IF exposed or concerned: immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician. Restricted to professional users. Reduced labelling (≤125 ml)

Precautionary statements

P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing. P304 + P340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P308 + P310 IF exposed or concerned: immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician. CAS-No. 106-93-4

2.3 Other hazards

None known.