AGRIGAS MC

Hazard statements (CLP)

H280, H301, H315, H319, H331, H335, H341, H373, H400, H420

Code

Statements

H280

Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Classification of the substance or mixture

Signal word

DANGER

Hazard statements

H280 Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated. H301 Toxic if swallowed. H315 Causes skin irritation. H319 Causes serious eye irritation. H331 Toxic if inhaled. H335 May cause respiratory irritation. H341 Suspected of causing genetic defects. H373 May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. H400 Very toxic to aquatic life. H420 Harms public health and the environment by destroying ozone in the upper atmosphere.

Prevention

P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264 Wash thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection/hearing protection.

Response

P301 + P310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTRE or doctor/physician. P302 + P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water. P304 + P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P311 Call a POISON CENTRE or doctor/physician. P321 Specific treatment is advised - see first aid instructions. P330 Rinse mouth. P362 + P364 Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. P391 Collect spillage.

Storage

P403 + P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P405 Store locked up.

Disposal

P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with relevant regulations. P502 Refer to manufacturer/supplier for information on recovery/recycling.

Other hazards

Asphyxiant. Effects are proportional to oxygen displacement

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

CLASSIFIED AS HAZARDOUS ACCORDING TO SAFE WORK AUSTRALIA CRITERIA Physical Hazards Gases Under Pressure: Liquefied gas Health Hazards Acute Toxicity: Oral: Category 3 Skin Corrosion/Irritation: Category 2 Serious Eye Damage / Eye Irritation: Category 2A Acute Toxicity: Inhalation: Category 3 Specific Target Organ Toxicity (Single Exposure): Category 3 (Respiratory Irritation) Germ Cell Mutagenicity: Category 2 Specific Target Organ Toxicity (Repeated Exposure): Category 2 Environmental Hazards Aquatic Toxicity (Acute): Category 1 Hazardous to the Ozone Layer: Category 1