Toxic. Possible risk of harm to the unborn child. May cause cancer. Harmful by inhalation and if swallowed. Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. Target organ, central nervous system because of possible dizziness, headache, loss of consciousness and death at high concentrations. Target organ: heart because methylene chloride is converted to carbon monoxide in the body. Readily absorbed through skin. OSHA carcinogen. Confirmed Carcinogen (US)