Ethyl chloride

Hazard statements (CLP)

H220, H280, H351, H360FD, H412

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

Environmental hazards

H412 Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Hazard pictograms

GHS02 GHS08

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H220 Extremely flammable gas. H280 Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated. H351 Suspected of causing cancer. H360FD May damage fertility. May damage the unborn child. H412 Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects. *

Precautionary statements

P210 Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P377 Leaking gas fire: Do not extinguish, unless leak can be stopped safely. P308 + P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. P403 + P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.

Supplemental label elements

EIGA0357 Asphyxiant in high concentrations. EIGA0803 Restricted to professional users. 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. 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 Classification according to Classification procedure Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 [CLP] Carc. 2, H351 Repr. 1B, H360FD Aquatic Chronic 3, H412 Hazard statements for physical hazards H220 Extremely flammable gas. H280 Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated. Hazard statements for health hazards H351 Suspected of causing cancer. H360FD May damage fertility. May damage the unborn child. Hazard statements for environmental hazards H412 Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.