1,1-Dichloroethylene

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Identification

Substance: 1,1-Dichloroethylene

CAS RN: 75-35-4

Shipping Name/Number:
    UN 1303; Vinylidene chloride, stabilized

STCC:
    49 072 80; Vinylidene chloride, inhibited

State:
    liquid
    gas
Color:
    colorless
Odor:
    fruity/floral/sweet
Specific Gravity:
    sinks in water (> 1)
Vapor Density:
    settles in air (> 1)

Neurological:
    agitation
    lowered mental state
    unresponsive
    drowsiness
    dizziness
    headache
    slurred speech
Eyes:
    dilated pupils
    light sensitivity
    eye irritation/redness
    eye swelling
    tearing
    impaired vision
    vision loss
Nose:
    nasal irritation
Mouth/Throat:
    mouth irritation
    throat irritation
Cardiovascular:
    hypoxia/cyanosis
Respiratory:
    irregular breathing
    slow breathing
    rapid breathing
    shortness of breath
    wheezing
    respiratory arrest
    resp burning/irritation
    pulmonary edema
    chest discomfort
    congestion
    hypoxia/cyanosis
Gastro/Urinary:
    abdom. discomfort
Skin:
    itching
    skin burns/burning
    skin swelling
    skin redness

NFPA704-Health:
    2 - Moderate
NFPA704-Flammability:
    4 - Extreme
NFPA704-Instability:
    2 - Moderate
NFPA704-Special Hazards:
    Not Applicable

Miscellaneous Categories:
    Not Applicable
DOT Hazard Classifications:
    Class 3 - Flammable liquids (and Combustible liquids [U.S.])
WMDs:
    Not Applicable

Placard:
    Dangerous - Mixed load/unidentified cargo
    Class 3 - Liquids, flammable/combustible
    Class 3 - Fuel oil, gasoline and hot/elevated temperature
Rail Car:
    Box car
Road Trailer:
    Mixed Cargo
    Intermodal Freight Container

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