ETHANE

Hazard statements (CLP)

H280

Code

Statements

H280

Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

CLASSIFICATION Flammable Gas, Gas under pressure, Compressed Gas

Signal word

DANGER HAZARD STATEMENT(S) Extremely flammable gas, Contains gas under pressure, may explode if heated SYMBOL(S) Flames, Gas Cylinder **Place Symbols here*

Prevention

Keep away from heat, sparks, open flame, and hot surfaces. No Smoking

Response

Leaking gas fire Do not extinguish unless leak can be stopped immediately. Eliminate all ignition sources if safe to do so.

Storage

Protect from sunlight, store in a well ventilated place

Potential health effects

Effects of Overexposure: Eye Contact Eye contact with the rapidly evaporation liquid may cause frostbite. Skin Contact Skin contact with the rapidly evaporation liquid may cause frostbite. Frostbite effects are a change in color of the skin to gray or white, followed by blistering. R-170 Inhalation Vapor is heavier than air and can cause suffocation by reducing oxygen available for breathing. Inhalation of high vapor concentration may cause dizziness, disorientation, incoordination, narcosis, nausea or vomiting, leading to unconsciousness, cardiac irregularities, or death. Ingestion Not an expected route of exposure.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Flammable Gas, Gas under pressure, Compressed Gas SIGNAL WORD: DANGER HAZARD STATEMENT(S): Extremely flammable gas, Contains gas under pressure, may explode if heated SYMBOL(S): Flames, Gas Cylinder