Propane

Hazard statements (CLP)

H220, H280

Code

Statements

H220

Extremely flammable gas

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008]

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 (CLP)

Hazard statements

Flammable Gas, Category 1 H220 Gases under pressure H280 67/548/EEC or 1999/45/EC Hazard Characteristics

R-phrase(s)

Extremely flammable. R12

2.2 Label elements

Labeling according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008

Signal word

Danger

Physical hazards

H220: Extremely flammable gas. H280: Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated.

Health hazards

Not classified as a health hazard under GHS criteria. : Breathing of high vapour concentrations may cause central nervous system (CNS) depression resulting in dizziness, light- headedness, headache and nausea. High gas concentrations will displace available oxygen from the air; unconsciousness and death may occur suddenly from lack of oxygen. Exposure to rapidly expanding gases may cause frost burns to eyes and/or skin. Safety Hazards : Vapours are heavier than air. Vapours may travel across the ground and reach remote ignition sources causing a flashback fire danger. Electrostatic charges may be generated during pumping. Electrostatic discharge may cause fire.

Environmental hazards

Not classified as an environmental hazard under GHS criteria.

Prevention

P102: Keep out of reach of children. P210: Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. – No smoking. P243: Take precautionary measures against static discharge.

Response

P377 Leaking gas fire Do not extinguish, unless leak can be stopped safely. P381: Eliminate all ignition sources if safe to do so.

Storage

P403: Store in a well-ventilated place. Labeling according to Directive 1999/45/EC EC Symbols : F+ Extremely flammable.

EC Classification

Extremely flammable. EC Risk Phrases : R12 Extremely flammable.

Precautionary statements

S2 Keep out of the reach of children. S9 Keep container in a well-ventilated place. S16 Keep away from sources of ignition - No smoking. S33 Take precautionary measures against static discharges.