Calcium carbide

Hazard statements (CLP)

H261, H314

Code

Statements

H261

In contact with water releases flammable gas

CLP CLASSIFICATION

GHS02 flame Water-react. 2 H261 In contact with water releases flammable gases. GHS05 corrosion Skin Corr. 1B H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.

EU Classification

Directive 67/548/EEC or Directive 1999/45/EC C; Corrosive R34: Causes burns. F; Highly flammable R15: Contact with water liberates extremely flammable gases. Information concerning particular hazards for human and environment: The product has to be labelled due to the calculation procedure of the "General Classification guideline for preparations of the EU" in the latest valid version. Other hazards that do not result in

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

No information known.

2.2 Label elements

Labelling according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 The product is classified and labelled according to the CLP regulation.

Hazard pictograms

GHS02, GHS05

Signal word

Danger

Hazardous Ingredients

Calcium oxide

Hazard statements

H261 In contact with water releases flammable gases. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.

Precautionary statements

P231+P232 Handle under inert gas. Protect from moisture. P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P405 Store locked up. P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.

PBT Substances

Not applicable.

vPvB Substances

Not applicable.