Ethylene Compressed

Hazard statements (CLP)

H220, H280, H335

Code

Statements

H220

Extremely flammable gas

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Flammable Gases, Category 1 Gas Under Pressure, Compressed gas Specific Target Organ Toxicity (single exposure), Category 3

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H220 - Extremely flammable gas. H280 - Containers gas under pressure; may explode if heated. H335 - May cause respiratory irritation.

Precautionary statements

P210 - Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking. P261 - Avoid breathing gas/vapors. P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.

Response

P377 - Leaking gas fire: Do not extinguish, unless leak can be stopped safely. P381 - Eliminate all ignition sources if safe to do so. P304+340 - IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P312 - Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell.

Storage

P410+403 - Protect from sunlight and store in well-ventilated place. P403+233 - Store container tightly closed in well-ventilated place. P501 - Dispose of contents/containers in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations. Flammability Hazard Rating System: Instability 4 Health 1 NFPA: Special Hazard

Potential health effects

Acute and Chronic): Inhalation: May be harmful if inhaled. May cause respiratory tract irritation. Vapors may cause drowsiness and dizziness. 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.