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General Information
Version
1.01
Revision date
2020-04-24
Product name
ETHYL CHLORIDE
Product name
ETHYL CHLORIDE
Identification on the label/Trade name
R-160; Freon 160
Product Synonyms
Chloroethane
CAS No.
75-00-3
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Industrial and professional use
1.2.2. Uses advised against
Consumer use
Emergency telephone
+1 800-645-4633, +1 905-501-0802, 1-800-424-9300, +1-703-527-3887
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Linde Gas North America LLC
GHS Information
Signal word
Warning
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H220, H280, H333, H351
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H220
Extremely flammable gas
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
This chemical is considered hazardous by the 2012 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) Classification
Signal word
Warning
Hazard statements
May be harmful if inhaled Suspected of causing cancer Extremely flammable gas Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated May cause frostbite May form explosive mixtures with air
Prevention
Obtain special instructions before use Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, hot surfaces. — No smoking Avoid breathing gas Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing Wash hands thoroughly after handling Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product Use and store only outdoors or in a well ventilated place Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, eye protection, and/or face protection Use a backflow preventive device in piping Use only with equipment rated for cylinder pressure Do not open valve until connected to equipment prepared for use Close valve after each use and when empty
Response
IF INHALED Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Get medical attention/advice. IF EXPOSED OR CONCERNED Get medical advice/ attention. IF ON SKIN:. Thaw frosted parts with lukewarm water. Do not rub affected area. Get immediate medical advice/attention. Leaking gas fire: do not extinguish, unless leak can be stopped safely Eliminate all ignition sources if safe to do so
Storage
Store locked up Protect from sunlight when ambient temperature exceeds 52°C/125°F
Precautionary statements
Disposal Dispose of contents/containers in accordance with container supplier/owner instructions
2.3 Other hazards
Not applicable Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects Harmful to aquatic life
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
OSHA Regulatory Status This chemical is considered hazardous by the 2012 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200). Carcinogenicity Category 2 Flammable gases Category 1 Gases under pressure Liquefied gas
