General Information
Revision date
2015-10-01
Product name
Propane
Product Synonyms
S A Antargaz Belgium N V
Emergency telephone
+32 (0) 800 246 46, +32 (0) 2 216 74 69
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
SA Antargaz Belgium NV
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H220, H280
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H220
Extremely flammable gas
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008]
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 (CLP)
Hazard statements
Flammable Gas, Category 1 H220 Gases under pressure H280
2.2 Label elements
Labeling according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008
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.
