ethylene oxide

Hazard statements (CLP)

H220, H230, H280, H302, H315, H319, H331, H335, H340, H350, H372

Code

Statements

H220

Extremely flammable gas

Other physicochemical hazards

Flam. Gas 1. H220: Extremely flammable gas. Liquefied gas. H280: Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated. H230: May react explosively even in the absence of air.

Health hazards

Acute Tox. 4. H302: Harmful if swallowed. Acute Tox. 3. H331: Toxic if inhaled. Skin Irrit. 2. H315: Causes skin irritation. Eye Irrit. 2A. H319: Causes serious eye irritation. Muta. 1B. H340: May cause genetic defects. Carc. 1B. H350: May cause cancer. STOT Single Exp. 3. H335: May cause respiratory irritation. Specific target organ toxicity - single (affected organs: respiratory system). STOT Rep. Exp. 1. H372: Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. Specific target organ toxicity – repeated (affected organs: nervous system). skull and crossbones

Environmental hazards

None 2.2 Labelling according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 (CLP)

Signal word

Danger

Hazard pictograms

GHS02: GHS04: GHS08: GHS06: flame gas cylinder

Precautionary statements

Р201: Obtain special instructions before use. P202: Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P210: Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/.../hot surfaces. No smoking. P261: Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264: Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P271: Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P281: Use personal protective equipment as required. P308+P313 IF exposed or concerned Get medical advice/ attention P361: Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. P363: Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P362: Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. P377 Leaking gas fire Do not extinguish, unless leak can be stopped safely P381: Eliminate all ignition sources if safe to do so. P410+P403: Protect from sunlight. Store in a well-ventilated place. P301+P310 IF SWALLOWED Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician P330: Rinse mouth. P304+P340 IF INHALED Remove to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P312: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P337+P313 If eye irritation persists Get medical advice/attention P302+352 IF ON SKIN Wash with plenty of soap and water P332+P313 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/ attention. P403+P233: Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P405: Store locked up. P501: Dispose of absorbed material in accordance with regulations.

2.3 Other hazards

Assessment PBT / vPvB: According to Annex XIII of Regulation (EC) No.1907/2006 concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH): - not fulfilling PBT (persistent/bioaccumulative/toxic) criteria; - not fulfilling vPvB (very persistent/very bioaccummulative) criteria.