Calcium Carbide

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Flammable Flammable gases, category 1 Irritant Skin irritation, category 2 Specific target organ toxicity following single exposure, category 3 Corrosive Serious eye damage, category 1 Skin. Irrit 2 Eye. Damage 1 STOT SE. 3 Aq. AcTox 2 Flamm. Solid 1 (emits Flamm. Gas)

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously Causes skin irritation Causes serious eye damage May cause respiratory irritation Toxic to aquatic life

Precautionary statements

If medical advice is needed, have product container or label at hand Keep out of reach of children Read label before use Keep away from any possible contact with water, because of violent reaction and possible flash fire Handle under inert gas. Protect from moisture Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray Wash skin thoroughly after handling Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area Avoid release to the environment Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection IF ON SKIN: Wash with soap and water IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician Specific treatment (see supplemental first aid instructions on this label) If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention Brush off loose particles from skin. Immerse in cool water/wrap in wet bandages Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse In case of fire: Use agents recommended in section 5 for extinction Store in a dry place. Store in a closed container Store in a well ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed Store locked up Dispose of contents and container as instructed in Section 13 Other Non-GHS Classification: WHMIS F NFPA/HMIS NFPA SCALE (0-4)

HMIS® ratings

0-4)