Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
200-849-9/75-21-8
Name of the chemical
Ethylene oxide
Concentration
100%
General Information
Version
2.0
Revision date
2013-01-16
Product name
Ethylene Oxide
Product name
Ethylene Oxide
Identification on the label/Trade name
Ethylene oxide 3.0
Chemical name
Ethylene oxide
CAS No.
75-21-8
REACH No
01-2119432402-53
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Industrial and professional. Perform risk assessment prior to use Using gas alone or in mixtures for the calibration of analysis equipment Using gas as feedstock in chemical processes Formulation of mixtures with gas in pressure receptacles
1.2.2. Uses advised against
Consumer use. Contact supplier for more information on uses. Uses other than those listed above are not supported
supplier name
Oy Linde Gas Ab
Emergency telephone
09 471 977
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Oy Linde Gas Ab
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
sds.ren@linde.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H220, H230, H280, H301, H314, H318, H331, H335, H336, H340, H350, H360Fd, H372
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H220
Extremely flammable gas
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Classification according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 as amended Classification of the substance or mixture
Physical hazards
Flammable gas Category 1A H220: Extremely flammable gas Chemically unstable gases Category A H230: May react explosively even in the absence of air Gases under pressure Liquefied gas H280: Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated
Health hazards
Acute toxicity (Oral) Category 3 H301: Toxic if swallowed Acute toxicity (Inhalation - gas) Category 3 H331: Toxic if inhaled Skin corrosion Category 1A H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage Serious eye damage Category 1 H318: Causes serious eye damage Germ Cell Mutagenicity Category 1B H340: May cause genetic defects Carcinogenicity Category 1B H350: May cause cancer Toxic to reproduction Category 1B H360Fd: May damage fertility. Suspected of damaging the unborn child Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Category 3 H336: May cause drowsiness or dizziness. H335: May Single Exposure cause respiratory irritation Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Category 11 H372: Causes damage to organs through prolonged or Repeated Exposure repeated exposure Target Organs Central nervous system
Contains
Ethylene oxide
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. H331: Toxic if inhaled. H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H340: May cause genetic defects. H350: May cause cancer. H335: May cause respiratory irritation. H336: May cause drowsiness or dizziness. H372: Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.
Precautionary statements
General None.
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/vapors. P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
Response
P303+P361+P353+P315 IF ON SKIN (or hair) Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower. Get immediate medical advice/attention. P304+P340+P315 IF INHALED Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Get immediate medical advice/attention. 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/attention. P308+P313 IF exposed or concerned 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
P403: Store in a well-ventilated place. P405: Store locked up.
Disposal
None.
2.3 Other hazards
Contact with evaporating liquid may cause frostbite or freezing of skin.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Classification according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 as amended. Physical Hazards Flammable gas Category 1A H220: Extremely flammable gas. Chemically unstable gases Category A H230: May react explosively even in the absence of air. Gases under pressure Liquefied gas H280: Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated. Health Hazards Acute toxicity (Oral) Category 3 H301: Toxic if swallowed. Acute toxicity (Inhalation - gas) Category 3 H331: Toxic if inhaled. Skin corrosion Category 1A H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Serious eye damage Category 1 H318: Causes serious eye damage. Germ Cell Mutagenicity Category 1B H340: May cause genetic defects. Carcinogenicity Category 1B H350: May cause cancer. Toxic to reproduction Category 1B H360Fd: May damage fertility. Suspected of damaging the unborn child. Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Category 3 H336: May cause drowsiness or dizziness. H335: May Single Exposure cause respiratory irritation. Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Category 11. H372: Causes damage to organs through prolonged or Repeated Exposure repeated exposure. Target Organs 1. Central nervous system
