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EC/CAS
75-21-8
Name of the chemical
Ethylene oxide
Concentration
N/A
General Information
Revision date
2016-02-01
Product name
Ethylene oxide
Product Synonyms
ETHYLENE OXIDE
CAS No.
75-21-8
Emergency telephone
1.4.1
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Company Information
company name
Sharjah Oxygen Company
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Section 2
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
FLAMMABLE GASES - Category 1 GASES UNDER PRESSURE - Liquefied gas ACUTE TOXICITY (inhalation) - Category 3 SKIN CORROSION/IRRITATION - Category 2 SERIOUS EYE DAMAGE/ EYE IRRITATION - Category 2A GERM CELL MUTAGENICITY - Category 1B CARCINOGENICITY - Category 1B SPECIFIC TARGET ORGAN TOXICITY (SINGLE EXPOSURE) (Respiratory tract irritation) - Category 3
2.2 Label elements
2.2.1 LABELING PICTOGRAMS 2.2.2
Signal word
Danger Extremely flammable gas. May form explosive mixtures with air. Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated. May cause frostbite. Toxic if inhaled. 2.2.3
Hazard statements
Causes serious eye irritation. Causes skin irritation. May cause genetic defects. May cause cancer. May cause respiratory irritation. Read and follow all Safety Data Sheets (SDS’S) before use. Read label before use. Keep out of reach of children. If medical advice is needed, have product container or label at hand. Close valve after each use and when empty. Use equipment rated for 2.2.4
Precautionary statements
cylinder pressure. Do not open valve until connected to equipment prepared for use. Use a back flow preventative device in the piping. Use only equipment of compatible materials of construction. Always keep container in upright position. Approach suspected leak area with caution.
