Carbon Monoxide

Hazard statements (CLP)

H221, H280, H331, H360, H372

Code

Statements

H221

Flammable gas

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H221 - Flammable gas. H280 - Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated. H331 - Toxic if inhaled. H360 - May damage fertility or the unborn child. H372 - Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. (central nervous system (CNS)) (inhalation) Asphyxiating even with adequate oxygen. May form explosive mixtures with air.

Precautionary statements

General : Read and follow all Safety Data Sheets (SDS’S) before use. Read label before use. Keep out of reach of children. If medical advice is needed, have product container or label at hand. Close valve after each use and when empty. Use equipment rated for cylinder pressure. Do not open valve until connected to equipment prepared for use. Use a back flow preventative device in the piping. Use only equipment of compatible materials of construction. Approach suspected leak area with caution.

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 and eye or face protection. P210 - Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P260 - Do not breathe gas. P270 - Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P264 - Wash thoroughly after handling.

Response

P377 - Leaking gas fire: Do not extinguish, unless leak can be stopped safely. P381 - In case of leakage, eliminate all ignition sources. P308 + P313 - IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice or attention. P304 + P340, P311 - IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER or doctor.

Storage

P405 - Store locked up. P410 + P403 - Protect from sunlight. Store in a well-ventilated place.

Disposal

P501 - Dispose of contents and container in accordance with all local, regional, national and international regulations.

2.3 Other hazards

None known. Hazards identified when used : No known significant effects or critical hazards.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

GASES UNDER PRESSURE - Compressed gas ACUTE TOXICITY (inhalation) - Category 3 TOXIC TO REPRODUCTION - Category 1A SPECIFIC TARGET ORGAN TOXICITY (REPEATED EXPOSURE) - Category 1