Calcium Carbide

Hazard statements (CLP)

H260, H315, H318, H335

Code

Statements

H260

In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Classification According to Directive 67/548/EEC or 1999/45/EC: Classification of the substance or mixture

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H260 In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously. H315 Causes skin irritation. H318 Causes serious eye damage. H335 May cause respiratory irritation.

Precautionary statements

P223 Keep away from any possible contact with water, because of violent reaction and possible flash fire. P231 + P232 Handle under inert gas. Protect from moisture. P261 Avoid breathing dust. P280 Wear protective gloves/ eye protection/ face protection. P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam for extinction. P422 Store contents under inert gas.

Supplemental label elements

none

Other hazards

- none

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Classification according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 Substances and mixtures, which in contact with water, emit flammable gases (Category 1), H260 Skin irritation (Category 2), H315 Serious eye damage (Category 1), H318 Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure (Category 3), Respiratory system, H335 For the full text of the H-Statements mentioned in this Section, see Section 16. Classification according to EU Directives 67/548/EEC or 1999/45/EC F, Xi Highly flammable, Irritant R15, R37/38, R41 For the full text of the R-phrases mentioned in this Section, see Section 16.