Dimethyl Ether (Compressed)

Hazard statements (CLP)

H220, H280, H336, H401

Code

Statements

H220

Extremely flammable gas

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Classification (GHS CA) Classification of the substance or mixture Classification (GHS-CA) Flammable gases, Category 1 Sub Category 1A Unstable Gas H220 Gases under pressure Liquefied gas H280 Specific target organ toxicity — Single exposure, Category 3, Narcosis H336 Hazardous to the aquatic environment — Acute Hazard, Category 2 H401 Full text of H statements see section 16

2.2 Label elements

GHS-CA labelling

Hazard pictograms

GHS02 GHS04 GHS07

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H280 - Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated H220 - Extremely flammable gas H336 - May cause drowsiness or dizziness H401 - Toxic to aquatic life OSHA-H01 - May displace oxygen and cause rapid suffocation CGA-HG01 - May cause frostbite CGA-HG04 - May form explosive mixtures with air

Precautionary statements

P271+P403 - Use and store only outdoors or in a well-ventilated place P381 - In case of leakage, eliminate all ignition sources P377 - Leaking gas fire: Do not extinguish unless leak can be stopped safely P501 - Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations. P403 - Store in a well-ventilated place P403+P233 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed P410+P403 - Protect from sunlight. Store in a well-ventilated place P405 - Store locked up P261 - Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray P262 - Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing P202 - Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood 05/29/2017 EN (English) SDS Ref.: EIGA048 Page 1 P210 - Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking P312 - Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection P264 - Wash hands, forearms and face thoroughly after handling P273 - Avoid release to the environment P304+P340 - IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing CGA-PG02 - Protect from sunlight when ambient temperature exceeds 52 °C/125 °F CGA-PG05 - Use a back flow preventive device in the piping CGA-PG06 - Close valve after each use and when empty

Other hazards which do not result in classification

Contact with liquid may cause cold burns/frostbite.

Ingredient(s) with unknown acute toxicity

No data available

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Classification (GHS-CA) Flammable gases, Category 1 Sub Category 1A Unstable Gas H220 Gases under pressure : Liquefied gas H280 Specific target organ toxicity — Single exposure, Category 3, Narcosis H336 Hazardous to the aquatic environment — Acute Hazard, Category 2 H401 Full text of H statements : see section 16