ACETYLENE, DISSOLVED

Hazard statements (CLP)

H220, H230, H280

Code

Statements

H220

Extremely flammable gas

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Classification of the substance or mixture

Physical hazards

Flammable Gases: Category 1A Chemically Unstable Gases: Category A Gases Under Pressure: Dissolved gas Explosive with or without contact with air

Health hazards

Not classified as a Health Hazard

Environmental hazards

Not classified as an Environmental Hazard

Signal word

DANGER

Hazard statements

AUH006 Explosive with or without contact with air H220 Extremely flammable gas. H230 May react explosively even in the absence of air. H280 Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated.

Prevention

P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P210 Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.

Response

P377 Leaking gas fire: Do not extinguish, unless leak can be stopped safely. P381 In case of leakage, eliminate all ignition sources.

Storage

P410 + P403 Protect from sunlight. Store in a well-ventilated place.

Disposal

None allocated.

2.3 Other hazards

Asphyxiant. Effects are proportional to oxygen displacement.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

CLASSIFIED AS HAZARDOUS ACCORDING TO SAFE WORK AUSTRALIA CRITERIA Physical Hazards Flammable Gases: Category 1A Chemically Unstable Gases: Category A Gases Under Pressure: Dissolved gas Explosive with or without contact with air Health Hazards Not classified as a Health Hazard Environmental Hazards Not classified as an Environmental Hazard