General Information
Version
2.3
Revision date
2023-04-20
Product name
ETHANE
Product Synonyms
043 - SDS NUMBER ● DIMETHYL ● ETHYL HYDRIDE ● METHYLMETHANE ● PRODUCT CODES: 160, 175, 210, 211, 212
CAS No.
74-84-0
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
CHEMICAL REAGENT ● FUEL
supplier name
BOC LIMITED (AUSTRALIA)
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Company Information
company name
BOC LIMITED (AUSTRALIA)
GHS Information
Signal word
DANGER
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H220, H280
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H220
Extremely flammable gas
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Classification of the substance or mixture
Physical hazards
Flammable Gases: Category 1A Gases Under Pressure: Liquefied 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. H280 Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated.
Prevention
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
CLASSIFIED AS HAZARDOUS ACCORDING TO SAFE WORK AUSTRALIA CRITERIA Physical Hazards Flammable Gases: Category 1A Gases Under Pressure: Liquefied gas Health Hazards Not classified as a Health Hazard Environmental Hazards Not classified as an Environmental Hazard
