Aluminum carbide

Hazard statements (CLP)

H261, H315, H319, H335

Code

Statements

H261

In contact with water releases flammable gas

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 Classification of the substance or mixture Substances and mixtures which H261: In contact with water releases in contact with water emit flammable gas flammable gases, (Category 2) Skin irritation, (Category 2) H315: Causes skin irritation Eye irritation, (Category 2) H319: Causes serious eye irritation Specific target organ toxicity - H335: May cause respiratory irritation single exposure, (Category 3), Respiratory system Label elements

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H261 In contact with water releases flammable gas. H315 Causes skin irritation. H319 Causes serious eye irritation. H335 May cause respiratory irritation.

Precautionary statements

P231 + P232 Handle under inert gas. Protect from moisture. P261 Avoid breathing dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapors/ spray. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection. P302 + P335 + P334 IF ON SKIN: Brush off loose particles from skin. Immerse in cool water. P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish.

Supplemental label elements

none

2.3 Other hazards

This substance/mixture contains no components considered to be either persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic (PBT), or very persistent and very bioaccumulative (vPvB) at levels of 0.1% or higher.

ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

The substance/mixture does not contain components considered to have endocrine disrupting properties according to REACH Article 57(f) or Commission Delegated regulation (EU) 2017/2100 or Commission Regulation (EU) 2018/605 at levels of 0.1% or higher.

TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

The substance/mixture does not contain components considered to have endocrine disrupting properties according to REACH Article 57(f) or Commission Delegated regulation (EU) 2017/2100 or Commission Regulation (EU) 2018/605 at levels of 0.1% or higher. May form explosible dust-air mixture if dispersed.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Substances and mixtures which H261: In contact with water releases in contact with water emit flammable gas. flammable gases, (Category 2) Skin irritation, (Category 2) H315: Causes skin irritation. Eye irritation, (Category 2) H319: Causes serious eye irritation. Specific target organ toxicity - H335: May cause respiratory irritation. single exposure, (Category 3),