ETHYLENE OXIDE IN HALOCARBON 124

Hazard statements (CLP)

H280, H314, H317, H318, H332, H340, H350, H372, H420

Code

Statements

H280

Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Classification of the substance or mixture

Health hazards

Skin Corrosion/Irritation: Category 1B Skin Sensitisation: Category 1 Serious Eye Damage / Eye Irritation: Category 1 Acute Toxicity: Inhalation: Category 4 Germ Cell Mutagenicity: Category 1B Carcinogenicity: Category 1B Specific Target Organ Toxicity (Repeated Exposure): Category 1

Environmental hazards

Hazardous to the Ozone Layer: Category 1

Signal word

DANGER

Hazard statements

H280 Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction. H318 Causes serious eye damage. H332 Harmful if inhaled. H340 May cause genetic defects. H350 May cause cancer. H372 Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. 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. P272 Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

Response

P301 + P330 + P331 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. 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. P308 + P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/ attention. P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTRE or doctor/physician. P321 Specific treatment is advised - see first aid instructions. P362 + P364 Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.

Storage

P403 Store in a well-ventilated place. 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: Compressed gas Health Hazards Skin Corrosion/Irritation: Category 1B Skin Sensitisation: Category 1 Serious Eye Damage / Eye Irritation: Category 1 Acute Toxicity: Inhalation: Category 4 Germ Cell Mutagenicity: Category 1B Carcinogenicity: Category 1B Specific Target Organ Toxicity (Repeated Exposure): Category 1 Environmental Hazards Hazardous to the Ozone Layer: Category 1