R 22 Disposal cylinder

Hazard statements (CLP)

H280

Code

Statements

H280

Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Classification Classification under South African Hazardous Chemical Substances Regulations subsequently amended HCS) Classification under the Globally Harmonized System of classification and labelling of chemicals (GHS) Emergency Colour: None Overview Odour: None Taste: None Physical State: Compressed Gas Form:Gas under pressure Main Hazards - All cylinders are portable gas containers and must be regarded as pressure vessels at all times. - R 22 does not support life. It can act as a simple asphyxiant by diluting the concentration of oxygen in air below the levels necessary to support life. As it is heavier than air it will tend to concentrate at lower levels Adverse Health - None Effects Chemical - R 22 is relatively non-reactive and non- toxic Biological - The greatest physiological effect of R 22 is asphyxiation Vapour - Asphyxiation Inhalation GHS - Gas under pressure (Liquefied gas)

Hazard pictograms

Document Number: AFX-SDS-0023

Signal word

Warning

Hazard statements

H280: Contains gas under pressure, may explode if heated GHS

Storage

Precautionary - P403 Store in a well-ventilated place.

Prevention

- P280 Wear protective gloves/eye protection/face protection.

Response

- None

Disposal

- Refer to manufacturer or supplier for information on recovery or recycling.

2.3 Other hazards

- May cause frostbite or freezing of skin. that do not - Will displace oxygen in an enclosed space result in - Asphyxiant in high concentrations

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

- Classification under South African Hazardous Chemical Substances Regulations subsequently amended. (HCS) - Classification under the Globally Harmonized System of classification and