Ethylene Oxide

Hazard statements (CLP)

H220, H280, H315, H319, H331, H335, H340, H350

Code

Statements

H220

Extremely flammable gas

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Classification acc. to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008/EC (CLP/GHS) Press. Gas (Liquefied gas) - Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated. Flam. Gas 1 - Extremely flammable gas. Carc. 1B - May cause cancer. Muta. 1B - May cause genetic defects. Acute Tox. 3 - Toxic if inhaled. Eye Irrit. 2 - Causes serious eye irritation. STOT SE 3 - May cause respiratory irritation. Skin Irrit. 2 - Causes skin irritation. - Explosive with or without contact with air. Classification acc. to Directive 67/548/EEC & 1999/45/EC Carc. Cat.2; R45 | Mut. Cat.2; R46 | T; R23 | Xi; R36/37/38 | F+; R12 | R6 May cause cancer. May cause heritable genetic damage Explosive with or without contact with air. Extremely flammable. Toxic by inhalation. Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. Risk advice to man and the environment Liquefied gas. Contact with liquid may cause cold burns/frost bite.

2.2 Label elements

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Danger

Hazard statements

H280 Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated. H220 Extremely flammable gas. H350 May cause cancer. H340 May cause genetic defects. H331 Toxic if inhaled. H319 Causes serious eye irritation. H335 May cause respiratory irritation. H315 Causes skin irritation. EUH006 Explosive with or without contact with air.

Prevention

P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking. P260 Do not breathe gas, vapours. P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

Precautionary statements

Reaction P304+P340+P315 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Get immediate medical advise/attention. P305+P351+P338+P315 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Get immediate medical advise/attention. P308 + P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. P377 Leaking gas fire: Do not extinguish, unless leakcan be stopped safely. P381 Eliminate all ignition sources if safe to do so. P302 + P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. P332 + P313 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. Disposal None.

Storage

P403 Store in a well-ventilated place. P405 Store locked up.