Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
75-21-8
Name of the chemical
Ethylene oxide
Concentration
N/A
EC/CAS
200-849-9
Name of the chemical
Ethylenoxid; Oxiran (2020/217)
Concentration
N/A
General Information
Revision date
2016-12-19
Product name
Ethylene oxide
Chemical name
Ethylene oxide
CAS No.
75-21-8
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Air Liquide Australia Limited
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
ALAEnquiries@AirLiquide.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H220, H230, H280, H315, H319, H331, H335, H340, H350
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H220
Extremely flammable gas
Section 2
Classification according to GHS
Regulation Regulation
Physical hazards
Flammable gases, Category 1 H220 Chemically Unstable gases, Category A H230 Gases under pressure : Liquefied gas H280
Health hazards
Acute toxicity (inhalation:gas) Category 3 H331 Skin corrosion/irritation, Category 2 H315 Serious eye damage/eye irritation, Category 2 H319 Germ cell mutagenicity, Category 1B H340 Carcinogenicity, Category 1B H350 Specific target organ toxicity — Single exposure, Category 3, H335 Respiratory tract irritation
Hazard pictograms
GHS02 GHS04 GHS06 GHS08
Hazard statements
H335 - May cause respiratory irritation. H220 - Extremely flammable gas. H280 - Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated. H315 - Causes skin irritation. H319 - Causes serious eye irritation. H331 - Toxic if inhaled. H340 - May cause genetic defects. H350 - May cause cancer. H230 - May react explosively even in the absence of air.
Prevention
P202 - Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood P260 - Do not breathe gas, vapours. P280 - Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, eye protection, face protection. P210 - Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
Response
P302+P352 - IF ON SKIN Wash with plenty of soap and water P308+P313 - IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. P332+P313 - If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. P377 - Leaking gas fire: Do not extinguish, unless leak can be stopped safely. P381 - Eliminate all ignition sources if safe to do so. P304+P340+P315 - IF INHALED : Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Get immediate medical advice / attention. P305+P351+P338+P315 - IF IN EYES : Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Get immediate medical advice / attention.
Storage
P403 - Store in a well-ventilated place P405 - Store locked up.
2.3 Other hazards
None.
