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Dichloromethane

Dutch nameDichloromethaan
CAS registration number75-09-2
UN-number1593
Chemical formulaC H2 Cl2
Molecular weight84.93
Density (g/l)1322
Pressure (Pa)47000
Solubility (g/l)17
Pow0
PhaseLiquid

GESAMP Hazard Profile

Gesamp A (Bioaccumulation)Not known to be significantly bioaccumulative, or to support one of the above ratings
Gesamp B (Damage to living resources)Practically non-toxic
Gesamp D (Skin contact and inhalation)Slightly hazardous
Gesamp E (Reduction of amenities)Moderately objectionable because of persistence, smell or poisonous or irritant characteristics. Short-term effects lead to temporary interference with the use of beaches.
Persistence?
CarcinogenicY
Behaviourdissolver, sinker

Risk Phrases

R20: harmful by inhalation

Safety Phrases

S24: avoid contact with skin

Ecotoxicological data: 27 records (List)


Data compiled by the Laboratory for Biological Research on Water Pollution, University Ghent. For queries about the data, please contact Colin Janssen.