ETHYLENE OXIDE (1-10%), BALANCE NITROGEN

OSHA HCS Classification

Flammable Gases - Category 1 Gases Under Pressure - Compressed gas Acute Toxicity - Oral - Category 3 Acute Toxicity - Inhalation - Gas - Category 3 Skin Corrosion/Irritation - Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation - Category 1 Respiratory Sensitization - Category 1 Skin Sensitization - Category 1 Germ Cell Mutagenicity - Category 1B Carcinogenicity - Category 1A Reproductive Toxicity - Category 1B Specific target organ toxicity - Single exposure - Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity - Repeated exposure - Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity - Repeated exposure - Category 2

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Extremely flammable gas. Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated. Toxic if inhaled. Toxic if swallowed. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye damage. May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled. May cause an allergic skin reaction. May cause genetic defects. May cause cancer. May damage fertility or the unborn child. Causes damage to central nervous system. Causes damage to nervous system through prolonged or repeated exposure. May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. (blood , kidneys , respiratory system ) May displace oxygen and cause rapid suffocation.

Prevention

Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Wash thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Do not breathe gas. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. In case of inadequate ventilation wear respiratory protection. Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace. Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.

Response

Leaking gas fire: Do not extinguish, unless leak can be stopped safely. Eliminate all ignition sources if safe to do so. IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. IF INHALED. Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. IF ON SKIN. Wash with plenty of water. If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention. Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. IF SWALLOWED. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. Rinse mouth.

Storage

Protect from sunlight. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store locked up.

Disposal

Dispose in accordance with all applicable regulations. Statement(s) of Unknown Acute Toxicity Oral 94.5% of the mixture consists of ingredient(s) of unknown acute toxicity. Inhalation: 94.5% of the mixture consists of ingredient(s) of unknown acute toxicity.

2.3 Other hazards

Rapid release of compressed gas may cause frostbite. May cause asphyxia.