Acetylene

Hazard statements (CLP)

H220

Code

Statements

H220

Extremely flammable gas

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

1272/2008 Classification and Labelling 2.1 Classification and Labelling under Regulation 67/548 / EEC

Hazard statements

Acetylene is classified as a dangerous substance under Directive 67/548/EEC F + Extremely flammable 2.1.2 Human health: R 5 - can cause an explosion when heated. R 6 - Explosive with or without the presence of air R 12 - Extremely flammable. Warning phrases: S 1 / 2 - Keep locked away from children S 9 - Keep container in a well ventilated place. S 16 - Keep away from sources of ignition. Do not smoke. S 33 - Take precautions against static electricity Warning phrases: Flammable gas under pressure. Can form explosive mixtures with air. May cause dizziness and drowsiness. Solo breathing apparatus is required to rescue the workers. By normal temperature and pressure the acetylene is a colorless gas with a smell of garlic. By inhalation causes suffocation due to oxygen deficiency. Higher concentrations can cause headaches, drowsiness, dizziness, agitation, salivation, vomiting. In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately the eyes with running water for at least 15 minutes. By repeated / prolonged / burn: Welding and cutting with acetylene may cause additional health risks. Vapours and gases can cause serious lung diseases. Keep your head out of the vapours. Use ventilation, local exhaust, or both, to keep the vapours and gases away from the area of inhalation and the main room. F + - Extremely flammable R 5 - can cause an explosion when heated. R 6 - Explosive with or without the presence of air R 12 - Extremely flammable. Warning phrases: S 1 / 2 - Keep locked away from children S 9 - Keep container in a well ventilated place. S 16 - Keep away from sources of ignition. Do not smoke. S 33 - Take precautions against static electricity 2.2 Classification and Labelling under GHS - Regulation CLP 1272/2008

Classifications

Extremely flammable gas. Hazard category 1 Contains gas under pressure. May explode when heated. Dissolved gas

Signal word

Danger

Hazard pictograms

GHS02: Flame GHS04: Gas bottle H 220 - Extremely flammable gas N280 - Contains gas under pressure may explode when heated

Precautionary statements

P 377 - Fire of expired gas: do not extinguish, unless the possibility of safely leak P 210 - Keep away from heat / sparks / open flames / hot surfaces ... Smoking prohibited. P 381 - Eliminate all ignition sources if safe. P 410 + P 403 - Keep away from direct sunlight. Store in a well ventilated place. Additional labeling requirements: Additional hazard under Regulation CLP 1272/2008: EUH006 - Explosive with or without contact with air.