Safety Data Sheet (SDS) : 01. Product and Company Identification
Safety Data Sheet (SDS) : 01. Product and Company Identification
Dichloromethane
01. Product and Company Identification
Product Identifier:
Trade Name: Dichloromethane
Chemical Name: Dichloromethane, Methylene chloride, Methylene dichloride
Catalog Number: 35066004, 35066012
Part of Kits: 35061011
Use of chemical: Laboratory chemical
Identification of Manufacturer:
Manufacturer/Supplier: Biochemical Diagnostics, Inc.
180 Heartland Blvd., Edgewood, NY 11717
Phone: (631) 595-9200 | Fax: (631) 595-9204
Emergency telephone number: (800) 255-3924
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SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Dichloromethane
Classification system:
NFPA ratings (scale 0 - 4)
2 0 Health = 2
2 0 Fire = 0
Reactivity = 0
HMIS-ratings (scale 0 - 4)
H HEALTH 2 Health = 2
FIRE 0 Fire = 0
REACTIVITY 0
Reactivity = 0
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Skin Protection: Wear impervious protective clothing, including boots, gloves, lab coat,
apron or coveralls, as appropriate, to prevent skin contact
Protection of Hands:
Protective gloves
The glove material has to be impermeable and resistant to the product/ the substance/ the
preparation. Due to missing tests no recommendation to the glove material can be given for
the product/ the preparation/ the chemical mixture. Dispose of gloves after use.
Respiratory Protection: If the exposure limit is exceeded use NIOSH approved and tested full-
face respirator that is independent of circulating air.
Ventilation: Keep vapor levels as low as possible, use adequate general or local exhaust.
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SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Dichloromethane
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SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Dichloromethane
12. Ecological information
Toxicity: Toxicity to fish
LC50 - Pimephales promelas (fathead minnow) - 193.00 mg/l - 96 h
NOEC - Cyprinodon variegatus (sheepshead minnow) - 130 mg/l - 96 h
Toxicity to daphnia and other aquatic invertebrates
EC50 - Daphnia magna (Water flea) - 1,682.00 mg/l - 48 h
Persistence and degradability: Result: < 26 % - Not readily biodegradable.
Bioaccumulative potential: Does not bioaccumulate.
Mobility in soil: No data available.
Other adverse effects: No data available.
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SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Dichloromethane
16. Other Information
The information contained herein is provided in good faith and is believed to be correct as of the date hereof.
However, we make no representation as to the comprehensiveness or accuracy of the information. It is expected that individuals receiving the
information will exercise their independent judgment in determining its appropriateness for a particular purpose. Accordingly, we will not be
responsible for damages of any kind resulting from the use of or reliance upon such information.
No representations, or warranties, either express or implied of merchantability fitness for a particular purpose or of any other nature made
hereunder with respect to the information set forth herein or to the product which the information refers.
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