Ethylene Oxide

Hazard statements (CLP)

H220, H230, H280, H301, H314, H318, H331, H335, H336, H340, H350, H360Fd, H372

Code

Statements

H220

Extremely flammable gas

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

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

Adverse physicochemical, human health and environmental effects

No additional information available

Hazard pictograms

GHS02 GHS04 GHS05 GHS06 GHS08

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H220 - Extremely flammable gas. H230 - May react explosively even in the absence of air. H280 - Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated. H301 - Toxic if swallowed. H314 - Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H331 - Toxic if inhaled. H336 - May cause drowsiness or dizziness. H340 - May cause genetic defects. H350 - May cause cancer. H360Fd - May damage fertility. Suspected of damaging the unborn child. H372 - Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.

Supplemental label elements

EUH071 - Corrosive to the respiratory tract. EUH071 supersedes H335 when assigned in the classification.

Prevention

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

Response

P302+P352 - IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water. P304+P340+P315 - IF INHALED : Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Get immediate medical advice. 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 advice. P308+P313 - IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. P332+P313 - If skin irritation occurs: 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.

Storage

P405 - Store locked up. P410+P403 - Protect from sunlight. Store in a well-ventilated place.

Additional information

Restricted to professional users.

Other hazards

Not classified as PBT or vPvB. Not classified as PMT or vPvM . The substance/mixture has no endocrine disrupting properties. The substance is not included in the list established in accordance with Article 59(1) of REACH for having endocrine disrupting properties, or is not identified as having endocrine disrupting properties in accordance with the criteria set out in Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2017/2100 or Commission Regulation (EU) 2018/605

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Classification according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 [CLP] Physical hazards Flammable gases, Category 1A H220 Chemically Unstable gases, Category A H230 Gases under pressure : Liquefied gas H280 Health hazards Acute toxicity (oral), Category 3 H301 Acute toxicity (inhal.), Category 3 H331 Skin corrosion/irritation, Category 1, Sub-Category 1A H314 Serious eye damage/eye irritation, Category 1 H318 Germ cell mutagenicity, Category 1B H340 Carcinogenicity, Category 1B H350 Reproductive toxicity, Category 1B H360Fd Specific target organ toxicity – Single exposure, Category 3, Narcosis H336 Specific target organ toxicity – Single exposure, Category 3, H335 Respiratory tract irritation Specific target organ toxicity – Repeated exposure, Category 1 H372 Full text of H- and EUH-statements: see section 16 Adverse physicochemical, human health and environmental effects No additional information available