Foodfresh Packaging Gas Mixtures

Hazard statements (CLP)

H280

Code

Statements

H280

Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Classification Classification under the Globally Harmonized System of classification and labelling of chemicals (GHS). Emergency Colour: None Overview: Odour: None Taste: Acidic Physical State: Compressed Gas Form: Gas under pressure Main Hazards: - The listed grade of Foodfresh do not support life. - It can act as simple asphyxiants by diluting the concentration of oxygen in air below the levels necessary to support life. - As it is heavier than air it will concentrate at lower levels. Adverse Health - The carbon dioxide component Effects: contained in the relevant grade of Foodfresh acts as a stimulant and a depressant on the central nervous system. - Increases in heart rate and blood pressure have been noted at a concentration of 7.6 percent, and dyspnea (laboured breathing), headache, dizziness and sweating occur if exposure at that level is prolonged. Chemical - Carbon dioxide components for Foodfresh 1 are relatively non-reactive and non-toxic. - They will not burn or support combustion. Biological - The greatest physiological effect of carbon dioxide is to stimulate the respiratory centre, thereby controlling the volume and rate of respiration. - It is able to cause dilation and constriction of blood vessels and is a vital constituent of the acid-base mechanism that controls the pH of the blood. Vapour - At concentrations of 10 % and above of Inhalation: carbon dioxide, unconsciousness can result in one minute or less. - Impairment in performance has been noted during prolonged exposure to concentrations of 3% carbon dioxide even when the oxygen concentration was 21 %. Eye Contact: No known effect. Skin Contact: No known effect. Ingestion: (See “Vapour Inhalation” above). GHS Respiratory sensitizers (Category 1).

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Classification under the Globally Harmonized System of classification and

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H280 - Contains gas under pressure, may explode if heated. GHS

Precautionary statements

P410+P403: Protect from sunlight. Store in a well-ventilated place.

Prevention

P282: Wear cold insulating gloves/face shield/eye protection.

Response

- P336: Thaw frosted parts with lukewarm water. Do not rub affected area. - P315: Get immediate medical advice/attention.

Storage

P403: Store in well-ventilated place.

2.3 Other hazards

- Asphyxiant in high concentrations. that do not - Contact with liquid may cause cold result in burns/frostbite.