Landfill Gas

Hazard statements (CLP)

H220, H280, H330, H331, H335, H360, H372, H400

Code

Statements

H220

Extremely flammable gas

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

by landfill gas constituents Methane

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

FLAMMABLE GASES - Category 1 the GASES UNDER PRESSURE - Liquefied gas substance or ACUTE TOXICITY (inhalation) - Category 2 mixture SPECIFIC TARGET ORGAN TOXICITY (SINGLE EXPOSURE) (Respiratory tract irritation) - Category 3 AQUATIC HAZARD (ACUTE) - Category 1

Signal word

Danger Warning Warning Danger Danger Danger

Hazard statements

Extremely flammable gas. May form explosive mixtures with air. Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated. May displace oxygen and cause rapid suffocation. Carbon dioxide Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated. May displace oxygen and cause rapid suffocation. Page | 2 Nitrogen Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated. May displace oxygen and cause rapid suffocation. May increase respiration and heart rate. Hydrogen sulphide Extremely flammable gas. Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated. Fatal if inhaled. May cause respiratory irritation. Very toxic to aquatic life. Extended exposure to gas reduces the ability to smell sulphides. May form explosive mixtures with air. Page | 3 Carbon monoxide Extremely flammable gas. Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated. Toxic if inhaled. May damage fertility or the unborn child. Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. Asphyxiating even with adequate oxygen. May form explosive mixtures with air. Hydrogen Extremely flammable gas. Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated. May displace oxygen and cause rapid suffocation. Burns with invisible flame. May form explosive mixtures with air. Page | 4

2.2 Label elements

elements elements