Ethylene oxide

Hazard statements (CLP)

H220, H280, H315, H315+H320, H317, H319, H331, H335, H340, H350, H360, H372

Code

Statements

H220

Extremely flammable gas

Classification (GHS-US)

Flam. Gas 1 H220 Liquefied gas H280 Acute Tox. 3 (Inhalation:gas) H331 Skin Irrit. 2 H315 Eye Irrit. 2A H319 Skin Sens. 1B H317 Muta. 1B H340 Carc. 1A H350 Repr. 1A H360 STOT SE 3 H335 STOT RE 1 H372

2.2 Label elements

GHS-US labeling

Hazard pictograms

GHS02 GHS04 GHS06 GHS07 GHS08

Signal word

DANGER

Hazard statements

H220 - EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE GAS H280 - CONTAINS GAS UNDER PRESSURE; MAY EXPLODE IF HEATED H315+H320 - CAUSES SKIN AND EYE IRRITATION H317 - MAY CAUSE AN ALLERGIC SKIN REACTION H331 - TOXIC IF INHALED H335 - MAY CAUSE RESPIRATORY IRRITATION H340 - MAY CAUSE GENETIC DEFECTS H350 - MAY CAUSE CANCER H360 - MAY DAMAGE FERTILITY OR THE UNBORN CHILD H372 - CAUSES DAMAGE TO ORGANS (NERVOUS SYSTEM, KIDNEYS) THROUGH PROLONGED OR REPEATED EXPOSURE CGA-HG04 - MAY FORM EXPLOSIVE MIXTURES WITH AIR CGA-HG11 - SYMPTOMS MAY BE DELAYED

Precautionary statements

P201 - Obtain special instructions before use P202 - Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood P210 - Keep away from Heat/Open flames/Sparks/Hot surfaces. - No smoking P260 - Do not breathe gas P262 - Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing P271+P403 - Use and store only outdoors or in a well-ventilated place P280+P284 - Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, eye protection, respiratory protection, and/or face protection P377 - Leaking gas fire: Do not extinguish, unless leak can be stopped safely P381 - Eliminate all ignition sources if safe to do so P405 - Store locked up P501 - Dispose of contents/container in accordance with container Supplier/owner instructions CGA-PG05 - Use a back flow preventive device in the piping CGA-PG20+CGA-PG10 - Use only with equipment of compatible materials of construction and rated for cylinder pressure CGA-PG12 - Do not open valve until connected to equipment prepared for use CGA-PG06 - Close valve after each use and when empty CGA-PG02 - Protect from sunlight when ambient temperature exceeds 52°C (125°F)

Other hazards which do not result in classification

Asphyxiant in high concentrations. 2.4.

Ingredient(s) with unknown acute toxicity

No data available