CALCIUM CARBIDE (70-80%)

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 of the substance or mixture

Physical hazards

Substances and mixtures, which in contact with water, emit flammable gases: Category 1

Health hazards

Skin Corrosion/Irritation: Category 2 Serious Eye Damage / Eye Irritation: Category 1 Specific Target Organ Toxicity (Single Exposure): Category 3 (Respiratory Irritation)

Environmental hazards

Not classified as an Environmental Hazard

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.

Prevention

P223 Do not allow contact with water. P231 + P232 Handle and store contents under inert gas. Protect from moisture. P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264 Wash thoroughly after handling. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection/hearing protection.

Response

P302 + P335 + P334 IF ON SKIN: Brush off loose particles from skin. Immerse in cool water/wrap in wet bandages. 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. P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTRE or doctor/physician. P321 Specific treatment is advised - see first aid instructions. P332 + P313 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/ attention. P362 + P364 Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use appropriate media to extinguish.

Storage

P402 + P404 Store in a dry place. Store in a closed container. 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.

Other hazards

No information provided

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

CLASSIFIED AS HAZARDOUS ACCORDING TO SAFE WORK AUSTRALIA CRITERIA Physical Hazards Substances and mixtures, which in contact with water, emit flammable gases: Category 1 Health Hazards Skin Corrosion/Irritation: Category 2 Serious Eye Damage / Eye Irritation: Category 1 Specific Target Organ Toxicity (Single Exposure): Category 3 (Respiratory Irritation) Environmental Hazards Not classified as an Environmental Hazard