Vinyl chloride

Hazard statements (CLP)

H220, H231, H280, H350

Code

Statements

H220

Extremely flammable gas

Physical hazards

Flammable gases, Category 1 H220 Chemically Unstable gases, Category B H231 Gases under pressure : Liquefied gas H280

Health hazards

Carcinogenicity, Category 1A H350

EU Classification

Directive 67/548/EEC [DSD] or 1999/45/EC [DPD] F+; R12

2.2 Label elements

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

Hazard pictograms

GHS02 GHS04 GHS08

Hazard statements

H350 - May cause cancer. H220 - Extremely flammable gas. H280 - Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated. H231 - May react explosively even in the absence of air at elevated pressure and/or temperature.

Prevention

P201 - Obtain special instructions before use P202 - Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. 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/attention P377 - Leaking gas fire: Do not extinguish, unless leak can be stopped safely. P381 - Eliminate all ignition sources if safe to do so.

Storage

P405 - Store locked up P403 - Store in a well-ventilated place. P410+P403 - Protect from sunlight. Store in a well-ventilated place. - Disposal considerations : P501 - Dispose of contents/container to ....

2.3 Other hazards

Contact with liquid may cause cold burns/frostbite.