VINYL CHLORIDE

Hazard statements (CLP)

H220, H280, H341, H350, H372

Code

Statements

H220

Extremely flammable gas

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Classification of the substance or mixture

Physical hazards

Flammable Gases: Category 1A Gases Under Pressure: Liquefied gas Health Hazards Germ Cell Mutagenicity: Category 2 Carcinogenicity: Category 1A Specific Target Organ Toxicity (Repeated Exposure): Category 1

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. H341 Suspected of causing genetic defects. H350 May cause cancer. H372 Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.

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. 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. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

Response

P308 + P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/ attention. 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. 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 Flammable Gases: Category 1A Gases Under Pressure: Liquefied gas Health Hazards Germ Cell Mutagenicity: Category 2 Carcinogenicity: Category 1A Specific Target Organ Toxicity (Repeated Exposure): Category 1 Environmental Hazards Not classified as an Environmental Hazard