Butane (<0.1% butadiene)

Hazard statements (CLP)

H220, H280

Code

Statements

H220

Extremely flammable gas

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008] Classification of substance or mixture

Signal word

Danger

Physical hazards

H220: Extremely flammable gas H280: Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated

Health hazards

Not classified as a health hazard under GHS criteria Breathing of high vapour concentrations may cause central nervous system (CNS) depression resulting in dizziness, light- headedness, headache and nausea High gas concentrations will displace available oxygen from the air; unconsciousness and death may occur suddenly from lack of oxygen Exposure to rapidly expanding gases may cause frost burns to eyes and/or skin Safety Hazards Vapours are heavier than air. Vapours may travel across the ground and reach remote ignition sources causing a flashback fire danger. Electrostatic charges may be generated during pumping. Electrostatic discharge may cause fire

Environmental hazards

Not classified as an environmental hazard under GHS criteria

Prevention

P102: Keep out of reach of children. P210: Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. – No smoking. P243: Take precautionary measures against static discharge.

Response

P377 Leaking gas fire Do not extinguish, unless leak can be stopped safely. P381: Eliminate all ignition sources if safe to do so.

Storage

P403: Store in a well-ventilated place.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 (CLP) Hazard classes / Hazard categories Hazard Statement Flammable Gas, Category 1 H220 Gases under pressure H280