Ethane

Hazard statements (CLP)

H220, H280

Code

Statements

H220

Extremely flammable gas

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

According to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 [CLP Classification of the substance or mixture Classification according to Classification procedure

Hazard pictograms

GHS02

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H220 Extremely flammable gas. H280 Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated.

Precautionary statements

P210 Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. P377 Leaking gas fire: Do not extinguish, unless leak can be stopped safely. P381 In case of leakage, eliminate all ignition sources. P403 Store in a well-ventilated place.

Supplemental label elements

EIGA0357 Asphyxiant in high concentrations. Please return container with residual pressure.

Potential health effects

Gas/vapour heavier than air. May accumulate in confined spaces, particularly at or below ground level. The inhalation of gas / vapour in high concentrations may cause cardiac arrhythmia. Contact with liquid may cause cold burns/frostbite.

Other hazards

The substance/mixture does not contain components identified as having endocrine disrupting properties according to REACH Article 57(f) or Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2017/2100 or Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2018/605 in quantities of 0.1% or more.

Results of PBT and vPvB assessment

The substance/mixture does not contain components meeting the PBT/vPvB criteria of the Reach Regulation, Annex XIII, at levels of 0.1% or higher.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Classification according to Classification procedure Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 [CLP] Flam. Gas 1A, H220 Press. Gas (Liq.), H280 Hazard statements for physical hazards H220 Extremely flammable gas. H280 Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated.