Ethylene

Hazard statements (CLP)

H220, H280, H336

Code

Statements

H220

Extremely flammable gas

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Flammable gases : Category 1 Gases under pressure : Compressed gas Specific target organ toxicity : Category 3 - single exposure

Signal word

Danger

Physical hazards

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

Health hazards

H336 May cause drowsiness or dizziness.

Environmental hazards

Not classified as an environmental hazard under GHS criteria.

Prevention

P210 Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. P243 Take action to prevent static discharges. P261 Avoid breathing dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapours/ spray. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.

Response

P377 Leaking gas fire: Do not extinguish, unless leak can be stopped safely. P381 In case of leakage, eliminate all ignition sources. P304 + P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. P312 Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor if you feel unwell.

Storage

P403 + P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P405 Store locked up. P410 Protect from sunlight.

Disposal

P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste dis- posal plant.

Other hazards which do not result in classification

May form flammable/explosive vapour-air mixture. This material is a static accumulator. Even with proper grounding and bonding, this material can still accumulate an electrostatic charge. If sufficient charge is allowed to accumulate, electrostatic discharge and ignition of flammable air- vapour mixtures can occur. This material is shipped under pressure. High gas concentrations will displace available air; unconsciousness and death may occur sud- denly from lack of oxygen. Rapid release of gases which are liquids under pressure may cause frost burns of exposed tis- sues (skin, eye) due to evaporative cooling.