Registration Dossier
Registration Dossier
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EC number: 201-152-2 | CAS number: 78-87-5
Guidance on Safe Use
Administrative data
First-aid measures
If swallowed rinse mouth with plenty of water provided person is conscious. Get medical advice.
If inhaled, move person to fresh air. Get medical advice if adverse symptoms appear.
Remove contaminated clothes and shoes. Wash affected area with soap or mild detergent and plenty of water. Get medical advice if adverse symptoms appear.
Wash immediately with plenty of water or normal saline. Keep eyelid open with the finger. Get medical advice if adverse symptoms appear.
Fire-fighting measures
Suitable extinguishing means:
regular foam, CO2, dry powder.
Known hazards caused by combustion:
Thermal decomposition or combustion may generate toxic and hazardous fumes of COx, HCl.
Equipment for self-protection: (fire fighters):
Self-contained breathing apparatus, flame and chemical resistant clothing, boots and gloves.
Accidental release measures
Personal precautions:
Suitable protective clothing, fluoroelastomer gloves, rubber shoes, safety glasses.
Environmental precautions:
Do not let the product enter drainage system, surface and ground-water or soil. Contact local authorities in case of environmental release. Do not empty into drains.
Cleaning procedure to recover spilled material:
Soak up with inert absorbent material, and clean with plenty of water. Send to the storage waiting for disposal procedures.
Handling and storage
Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking.
Ground/bond container and receiving equipment.
Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/ lighting/equipment.
Use only non-sparking tools.
Take precautionary measures against static discharge
Use and store in a well-ventilated place.
Avoid contact with eyes and skin.
Do not breathe vapour/spray.
Wear suitable protective equipment: protective clothing, gloves, rubber shoes, safety glasses.
Transport information
Land transport (UN RTDG/ADR/RID)
- UN number:
- 1993
Shipping information
- Proper shipping name and description:
- FLAMMABLE LIQUID, N.O.S. (1,2-dichloropropane)
- Chemical name:
- 1,2-dichloropropane
- Language:
- English
- Labels:
- 3
Hazard identification number: 33
Special provisions / remarks
- Remarks:
- LQ: 1 L
Tunnel Restriction code: (D/E)
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Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)
- UN number:
- 1993
Shipping information
- Proper shipping name and description:
- FLAMMABLE LIQUID, N.O.S. (1,2-dichloropropane)
- Chemical name:
- 1,2-dichloropropane
- Labels:
- 3
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Air transport (UN RTDG/ICAO/IATA)
- UN number:
- 1993
Shipping information
- Proper shipping name and description:
- FLAMMABLE LIQUID, N.O.S. (1,2-dichloropropane)
- Chemical name:
- 1,2-dichloropropane
- Labels:
- Hazard Label: Flamm. liquid
Special provisions / remarks
- Remarks:
- Erg code: 3H
Passenger and cargo: (LIMITED QUANTITY) P.I.: Y341; max net q.ty per pack: 1 L;
Passenger and cargo: P.I.: 353; max net q.ty per pack: 5 L;
Cargo only: P.I.: 364; max net q.ty per pack: 60L.
Special provision: 3H.
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Exposure controls / personal protection
Protective gloves, protective clothing, goggles, mask with approved filter.
Gloves materials and specifications:
- Viton gloves (thickness: 0.3-0.71 mm; typical breakthrough time: 480 min) or other fluoroelastomer gloves (thickness: 0.5-1.5 mm; typical breakthrough time: >240 min);
- PVA gloves (thickness: 0.3 mm; typical breakthrough time: 360 min);
- neoprene gloves (thickness: 0.75 mm; typical breakthrough time: 60-120 min);
- nitrile gloves (thickness: 0.2-0.38 mm; typical breakthrough time: 10-30 min).
Stability and reactivity
Stable under normal storage conditions.
Disposal considerations
National laws on disposal must be considered, local and UE requirements for wastes recycling must be respected.
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