Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
200-815-3/74-85-1
Name of the chemical
Ethen; Ethylen
Concentration
(W/W) 30 % - 45 %
General Information
Version
3.0
Revision date
2023-08-09
Product name
EO/EG Purge Gas
Emergency telephone
+49 180 2273-112
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
BASF SE
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
sds-petrochemicals@basf.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H220, H280, H336, H402
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H220
Extremely flammable gas
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Classification of the substance or mixture According to UN GHS criteria Press. Gas Compressed gas STOT SE 3 (Vapours may cause drowsiness and dizziness.) Aquatic Acute 3 Flam. gases (incl. chem. unstable gases) 1A For the classifications not written out in full in this section the full text can be found in section 16
2.2 Label elements
Globally Harmonized System (GHS)
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H280 Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated. H220 Extremely flammable gas. H336 May cause drowsiness or dizziness. H402 Harmful to aquatic life.
Prevention
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. P261 Avoid breathing gas. P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P273 Avoid release to the environment.
Response
P312 Call a POISON CENTER or physician if you feel unwell. P304 + P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. P377 Leaking gas fire: Do not extinguish, unless leak can be stopped safely. P381 In case of leakage, eliminate all ignition sources.
Storage
P410 + P403 Protect from sunlight. Store in a well-ventilated place. P403 + P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P405 Store locked up.
Precautionary statements
(Disposal) P501 Dispose of contents and container to hazardous or special waste collection point. Labeling of special preparations (GHS) The following percentage of the mixture consists of components(s) with unknown hazards regarding the acute toxicity: 12 - 20 %, Inhalation - gas According to UN GHS criteria Hazard determining component(s) for labelling: Ethylene
2.3 Other hazards
According to UN GHS criteria If applicable information is provided in this section on other hazards which do not result in classification but which may contribute to the overall hazards of the substance or mixture. See section 12 - Results of PBT and vPvB assessment.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
According to UN GHS criteria Press. Gas Compressed gas STOT SE 3 (Vapours may cause drowsiness and dizziness.) Aquatic Acute 3 Flam. gases (incl. chem. unstable gases) 1A For the classifications not written out in full in this section the full text can be found in section 16.