Ethylene

Hazard statements (CLP)

H220, H280, H336

Code

Statements

H220

Extremely flammable gas

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

No 1272/2008 Classification of the substance or mixture

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H280 Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated. H220 Extremely flammable gas. H336 May cause drowsiness or dizziness.

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.

Response

P312 Call a POISON CENTER or physician if you feel unwell.

Storage

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

Precautionary statements

(Disposal) P501 Dispose of contents and container to hazardous or special waste collection point. Hazard determining component(s) for labelling: ethylene

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

According to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 [CLP] Flam. Gas 1 H220 Extremely flammable gas. Press. Gas Compressed gas H280 Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated. STOT SE 3 H336 May cause drowsiness or dizziness. According to BASF current knowledge and application of the criteria given in Annex I of Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008, the following classification exceeding the classification given in Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008, Annex VI, Table 3.1 is required. Press. Gas Compressed gas Flam. Gas 1A STOT SE 3 (Vapours may cause drowsiness and dizziness.) For the classifications not written out in full in this section the full text can be found in section 16.