CO-Cal Gas Standard

Hazard statements (CLP)

H331, H400

Code

Statements

H331

Toxic if inhaled

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Classification under South African Hazardous Chemical Substances Regulations subsequently amended. (HCS) - GASES UNDER PRESSURE - Liquefied gas TOXICITY (inhalation) - Category 2 - SPECIFIC TARGET ORGAN TOXICITY (SINGLE EXPOSURE) (Respiratory tract irritation) - Category 3 AQUATIC HAZARD (ACUTE) - Category 1 Emergency Colour: None Overview Odour: None Taste: None Physical State: Gas - All cylinders are portable gas containers and must be regarded as pressure vessels at all times. - CO-Cal Gas Standard does not support life. Adverse - Harmful if inhaled.

Potential health effects

Chemical - Acute Toxicity Biological - Vapour is harmful to living organisms Vapour Carbon monoxide combines with the Inhalation haemoglobin in the blood to form carboxyhaemoglobin which is unable to transport oxygen. The symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning are largely due to anoxia Conscious persons should be assisted to an uncontaminated area and be treated with supplemental oxygen. Quick removal from the contaminated area is most important. Unconscious persons should be moved to an uncontaminated area and given artificial respiration and oxygen at the same time. The administration of the oxygen at an elevated pressure (up to 2 to 2.5 atmospheres) has shown to be beneficial as has treatment in a hyperbaric chamber. The physician should be informed that the patient has inhaled toxic quantities of carbon monoxide. Prompt medical attention is mandatory in all cases of overexposure to carbon monoxide. Rescue personnel should be equipped with self- contained breathing apparatus. GHS

Classifications

Flammable gas 2 Acute toxicity 3 GHS

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H331: Toxic if inhaled H400: Very toxic to aquatic life GHS - P260: Do not breathe gas/vapours

Precautionary statements

P262: Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing - P264: Wash hands thoroughly after handling - P271: Use only outdoors or in a well ventilates area - P273: Avoid release to the environment P391: Collect spillage - P284: Wear respiratory protection P304+P340 IF INHALED remove to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing - P310: Immediately call a POISON CENTRE or doctor/physician Other - Gas under pressure Hazards that do not result in