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What safety precautions do you need to take when working with dichloromethane?

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When handling dichloromethane in the workplace, use the following safety precautions:

Wear protective clothing. Footwear should cover the entire foot.

Always wear PPE such as chemical splash goggles and safety gloves.

Work in a well-ventilated area (preferably in an environment with a fume extraction system).

Step-by-step explanation:

The substance is irritating to the eyes, skin and respiratory tract. If swallowed the substance may cause vomiting and could result in aspiration pneumonitis. The substance may cause effects on the central nervous system, blood, liver, heart and lungs. Exposure could cause carbon monoxide poisoning.

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