Ethylene oxide

Hazard statements (CLP)

H220, H230, H280, H315, H319, H331, H335, H340, H350, H372

Code

Statements

H220

Extremely flammable gas

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, H335 Category 3, Respiratory tract irritation Specific target organ toxicity — Repeated exposure, H372 Category 1

2.2 Label elements

Labelling according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 [CLP]

Hazard pictograms

GHS02 GHS04 GHS06 GHS08

Hazard statements

H220 - Extremely flammable gas. H280 - Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated. H319 - Causes serious eye irritation. H331 - Toxic if inhaled. H335 - May cause respiratory irritation. H340 - May cause genetic defects. H350 - May cause cancer. H372 - Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. H315 - Causes skin irritation. 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

P308+P313 - IF exposed or concerned Get medical advice P332+P313 - If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. 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. P377 - Leaking gas fire: Do not extinguish, unless leak can be stopped safely. P381 - In case of leakage, eliminate all ignition sources. P302+P352 - IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water.

Storage

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

Additional information

Restricted to professional users.

2.3 Other hazards

None.