Calcium carbide 7-20 mm, technical

Hazard statements (CLP)

H260, H315, H318, H335

Code

Statements

H260

In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Classification of the substance or mixture Classification acc. to GHS Section

Hazard categories

Cat- Hazard class and Hazard egory category statement 2.12 Substance and mixture which, in contact with water, Water-react. 1 H260 emits flammable gas 3.2 Skin corrosion/irritation Skin Irrit. 2 H315 3.3 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Eye Dam. 1 H318 3.8R Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure (respir- STOT SE 3 H335 atory tract irritation) For full text of abbreviations: see SECTION 16

Most important adverse effects

In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously

Signal word

Danger

Hazard pictograms

GHS02, GHS05, GHS07

Hazard statements

H260 In contact with water releases flammable gases, which may ignite spontan- eously H315 Causes skin irritation H318 Causes serious eye damage H335 May cause respiratory irritation

Prevention

P231+P232 Handle and store contents under inert gas. Protect from moisture

Response

P302+P335+P334 IF ON SKIN: Brush off loose particles from skin. Immerse in cool water or wrap in wet bandages P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing P370+P378 In case of fire: Use sand, carbon dioxide or powder extinguisher to extinguish

Storage

P403+P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed

Results of PBT and vPvB assessment

According to the results of its assessment, this substance is not a PBT or a vPvB. Endocrine disrupting properties Does not contain an endocrine disruptor (ED) at a concentration of ≥ 0,1%.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Classification acc. to GHS Section Hazard class Cat- Hazard class and Hazard egory category statement 2.12 Substance and mixture which, in contact with water, 1 Water-react. 1 H260 emits flammable gas 3.2 Skin corrosion/irritation 2 Skin Irrit. 2 H315 3.3 Serious eye damage/eye irritation 1 Eye Dam. 1 H318 3.8R Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure (respir- 3 STOT SE 3 H335 atory tract irritation) For full text of abbreviations: see SECTION 16 The most important adverse physicochemical, human health and environmental effects In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously.