Ethylene oxide

Hazard statements (CLP)

H220, H280, H315, H319, H331, H335, H340, H350

Code

Statements

H220

Extremely flammable gas

Hazard categories

Regulation EC 1272/2008 (CLP)

Health hazards

Acute toxicity, Inhalation - Category 3 - Danger - (CLP : Acute Tox. 3) - H331 Skin irritation - Category 2 - Warning - (CLP : Skin Irrit. 2) - H315 Eye irritation - Category 2A - Warning - (CLP : Eye Irrit. 2) - H319 Germ cell mutagenicity - Category 1B - Danger - (CLP : Muta. 1B) - H340 Carcinogenicity - Category 1B - Danger - (CLP : Carc. 1B) - H350 Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Single exposure - Respiratory tract irritation - Category 3 - Warning - (CLP STOT SE 3) - H335

Physical hazards

Flammable gases - Category 1 - Danger - (CLP : Flam. Gas 1) - H220 Gases under pressure - Liquefied gas - Warning - (CLP : Press. Gas) - H280 Explosive with or without contact with air - (CLP : EUH006) AIR LIQUIDE (PTY) LTD In case of emergency : +27 87 288 1100 Crn Vereeniging Road & Andre Marais Street Alrode, Alberton Gauteng SOUTH AFRICA Tel. : +27 87 288 1100 SECTION 2. Hazards identification (continued)

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

EC 67/548 or EC 1999/45 : F+; R12 Carc. Cat. 2; R45 Muta. Cat. 2; R46 T; R23 Xi; R36/37/38

2.2 Label elements

Regulation EC 1272/2008 (CLP)

Hazard pictograms

GHS06 - GHS02 - GHS08 - GHS04

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H331 - Toxic if inhaled. H220 - Extremely flammable gas. H350 - May cause cancer. H340 - May cause genetic defects. H319 - Causes serious eye irritation. H315 - Causes skin irritation. H280 - Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated. H335 - May cause respiratory irritation.

Supplemental label elements

EUH006 - Explosive with or without contact with air.

Prevention

P260 - Do not breathe gas, vapours. P280 - Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, eye protection, face protection. P210 - Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames or hot surfaces. – No smoking. P202 - Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.

Response

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. P308+P313 - If exposed or concerned : get medical advice. P332+P313 - If skin irritation occurs : Get medical advice. P377 - Leaking gas fire: Do not extinguish, unless leak can be stopped safely. P302+P352 - IF ON SKIN : Wash with plenty of soap and water.

Storage

P405 - Store locked up. P403 - Store in a well-ventilated place.

2.3 Other hazards

None.