Carbon Monoxide

Hazard statements (CLP)

H220, H280, H331, H360, H372

Code

Statements

H220

Extremely flammable gas

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Gas Under Pressure, Compressed gas Flammable Gases, Category 1 Acute Toxicity: Inhalation, Category 3 Toxic To Reproduction, Category 1A Specific Target Organ Toxicity (repeated exposure), Category 1

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H220 - Extremely flammable gas. H280 - Containers gas under pressure; may explode if heated. H331 - Toxic if inhaled. H360 - May damage fertility or the unborn child . H372 - Causes damage to organs central nervous system through prolonged or repeated exposure. CGA-HG04 - May form explosive mixtures with air. CGA-HG10 - Asphyxiating even with adequate oxygen.

Precautionary statements

P281 - Use personal protective equipment as required. 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. P260 - Do not breathe gas. P264 - Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P270 - Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.

Response

P304+340 - IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P311 - Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P314 - Get medical attention/advice if you feel unwell. P321 - Specific treatment see Section 4 reference to supplemental first aid instruction - if immediate measures are required. P377 - Leaking gas fire: Do not extinguish, unless leak can be stopped safely. P381 - Eliminate all ignition sources if safe to do so.

Storage

P405 - Store locked up. P403+233 - Store container tightly closed in well-ventilated place. P410+403 - Protect from sunlight and store in well-ventilated place. P501 - Dispose of contents/containers in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations. Additional Hazards Use a back flow preventative device in the piping. Information Do not open valve until connected to equipment prepared for use. Close valve after each use and when empty. Flammability Instability Hazard Rating System: 4 3 0 Health NFPA: Special Hazard

Potential health effects

Chemical asphyxiant. Exposure to low concentrations for extended periods may result in (Acute and Chronic): dizziness or unconsciousness, and may lead to death. Inhalation: May be harmful if inhaled. May cause respiratory tract irritation. This material can act as a simple asphyxiant by displacement of air. Skin Contact: May be harmful if absorbed through the skin. May cause skin irritation. Eye Contact: May cause eye irritation. Ingestion: May be harmful if swallowed.