Vinyl chloride

Hazard statements (CLP)

H220, H231, H280, H350

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 GHS08

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H220 Extremely flammable gas. H231 May react explosively even in the absence of air at elevated pressure and/or temperature. H280 Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated. H350 May cause cancer. *

Precautionary statements

P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P210 Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. P308 + P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. P377 Leaking gas fire: Do not extinguish, unless leak can be stopped safely. P381 In case of leakage, eliminate all ignition sources. P405 Store locked up. P410 + P403 Protect from sunlight. Store in a well-ventilated place. *

Supplemental label elements

EIGA0803 Restricted to professional users. EIGA0357 Asphyxiant in high concentrations. Please return container with residual pressure.

2.3 Other hazards

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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 Chem. Unst. Gas B, H220 Chem. Unst. Gas B, H231 Press. Gas (Liq.), H280 Carc. 1A, H350 Hazard statements for physical hazards H220 Extremely flammable gas. H231 May react explosively even in the absence of air at elevated pressure and/or temperature. H280 Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated. Hazard statements for health hazards H350 May cause cancer. * 2.2 Label elements