ESSO GAS

Hazard statements (CLP)

H220, H280, H340, H350

Code

Statements

H220

Extremely flammable gas

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

This material is hazardous according to regulatory guidelines (see (M)SDS Section 15).

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Flammable gas Category 1. Gas under pressure Compressed gas Germ Cell Mutagen Category 1B. Carcinogen Category 1A

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H220 Extremely flammable gas. H280 Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated H340 May cause genetic defects. H350 May cause cancer

Precautionary statements

P101 If medical advice is needed, have product container or label at hand. P102 Keep out of reach of children P103: Read label before use. P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. -- No smoking. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P308 + P313 IF exposed or concerned Get medical advice/attention. P377 Leaking gas fire Do not extinguish, unless leak can be stopped safely. P381: Eliminate all ignition sources if safe to do so. P405 Store locked up. P410 + P403 Protect from sunlight. Store in a well-ventilated place P501: Dispose of contents and container in accordance with local regulations.

Contains

1,3-BUTADIENE

Other physicochemical hazards

Contact with liquefied gas can cause damage (frostbite) due to rapid evaporative cooling. Material can accumulate static charges which may cause an ignition. Material can release vapours that readily form flammable mixtures. Vapour accumulation could flash and/or explode if ignited.

Health hazards

High-pressure injection under skin may cause serious damage. Exposure to concentrations above 10% of the LEL may cause a general central nervous system (CNS) depression typical of anesthetic gases or intoxicants. Simple asphyxiant: Acts by displacing oxygen in the lungs thereby diminishing the supply of oxygen available to the blood and tissues. Symptoms include shortness of breath, rapid heart rate, incoordination, lethargy, headaches, nausea, vomiting, and disorientation. Continued lack of oxygen may result in convulsions, loss of consciousness and death. Since exercise increases the tissue need for oxygen, symptoms will occur more quickly during exertion in an oxygen-deficient environment. Oxygen in enclosed spaces should be maintained at 21 percent by volume. Excessive exposure may result in eye, skin, or respiratory irritation. Gas may be odorized. Continued exposure to odorized gas may reduce or eliminate ability to smell the odorant. People with impaired ability to detect odor due to colds, allergies, injuries, etc. must be especially cautious. Odor must not be used exclusively as a safety measure. Proper respiratory protection and fire/explosion precautions should be utilized when odor is first detected.

Environmental hazards

No significant hazards. NOTE: This material should not be used for any other purpose than the intended use in Section 1 without expert advice. Health studies have shown that chemical exposure may cause potential human health risks which may vary from person to person.