ACETYLENE ACETYLENE (NZ) (NZ)

Hazard statements (CLP)

H220, H221, H230, H280

Code

Statements

H220

Extremely flammable gas

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Classification of the substance or mixture HAZARDOUS ACCORDING TO NZ ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AUTHORITY CRITERIA

Physical hazards

Chemically Unstable Gases: Category A Flammable Gases: Category 1A Gases Under Pressure: Dissolved gas

Health hazards

Not classified as a Health Hazard

Environmental hazards

Not classified as an Environmental Hazard

Signal word

DANGER

Hazard statements

H220 Extremely flammable gas. H230 May react explosively even in the absence of air. H280 Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated.

Prevention

P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P210 Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.

Response

P377 Leaking gas fire: Do not extinguish, unless leak can be stopped safely. P381 In case of leakage, eliminate all ignition sources.

Storage

P403 Store in a well-ventilated place.

Disposal

None allocated.

2.3 Other hazards

Asphyxiant. Effects are proportional to oxygen displacement.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

HAZARDOUS ACCORDING TO NZ ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AUTHORITY CRITERIA Physical Hazards Chemically Unstable Gases: Category A Flammable Gases: Category 1A Gases Under Pressure: Dissolved gas Health Hazards Not classified as a Health Hazard Environmental Hazards Not classified as an Environmental Hazard