ETHYLENE OXIDE (1,2-13C2, 99%) STABILIZED W/ 0.1% HYDROQUINONE

Hazard statements (CLP)

H220, H280, H315, H319, H331, H335, H340, H350, H402, H412

Code

Statements

H220

Extremely flammable gas

H280

Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated

H315

Causes skin irritation

H319

Causes serious eye irritation

H331

Toxic if inhaled

H335

May cause respiratory irritation

H340

May cause genetic defects

H350

May cause cancer

H402

Harmful to aquatic life

H412

Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Classification (GHS-US)

Flammable gases Category 1 H220 Extremely flammable gas Gases under pressure Liquefied gas H280 Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated Acute toxicity (inhalation) Category 3 H331 Toxic if inhaled Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2 H315 Causes skin irritation Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2A H319 Causes serious eye irritation Germ cell mutagenicity Category 1B H340 May cause genetic defects (Dermal, Inhalation, oral) Carcinogenicity Category 1B H350 May cause cancer (Dermal, Inhalation, oral) Specific target organ toxicity – Single exposure, Category 3, H335 May cause respiratory irritation Respiratory tract irritation Hazardous to the aquatic environment – Acute Hazard Category 3 H402 Harmful to aquatic life Hazardous to the aquatic environment – Chronic Hazard Category 3 H412 Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Hazard statements

see section 16 : H220 - Extremely flammable gas H280 - Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated H315 - Causes skin irritation H319 - Causes serious eye irritation H331 - Toxic if inhaled H335 - May cause respiratory irritation H340 - May cause genetic defects (Dermal, Inhalation, oral) H350 - May cause cancer (Dermal, Inhalation, oral) H412 - Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects

2.2 Label elements

GHS US labeling

Signal word

Danger

Precautionary statements

P201 - Obtain special instructions before use. 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. heat, hot surfaces, open flames, sparks P261 - Avoid breathing dust, fume, gas, mist, spray, vapors. P264 - Wash Both hands thoroughly after handling. P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P273 - Avoid release to the environment. P280 - Wear eye protection, face protection, protective clothing, protective gloves. 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. P308+P313 - If exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. P311 - Call a poison center or doctor. P332+P313 - If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. P337+P313 - If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. P362 - Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. P377 - Leaking gas fire: Do not extinguish, unless leak can be stopped safely. P381 - Eliminate all ignition sources if safe to do so. P403+P233 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P405 - Store locked up. P410+P403 - Protect from sunlight. Store in a well-ventilated place. P501 - Dispose of contents/container to Comply with applicable regulations.

Other hazards which do not result in classification

No additional information available

Ingredient(s) with unknown acute toxicity

Not applicable