Hexafluoroethane

Hazard statements (CLP)

H280, H315, H319, H335

Code

Statements

H280

Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Classification of the substance or mixture GHS US classification Gases under pressure : Liquefied gas H280 Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated. Skin corrosion/irritation, Category 2 H315 Causes skin irritation. Serious eye damage/eye irritation, Category 2A H319 Causes serious eye irritation. Specific target organ toxicity – Single exposure, Category 3, H335 May cause respiratory irritation. Respiratory tract irritation Full text of H statements : see section 16

2.2 Label elements

GHS US labeling

Signal word

Warning

Hazard statements

H280 - Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated H315 - Causes skin irritation H319 - Causes serious eye irritation H335 - May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements

P261 - Avoid breathing fumes, gas, mist, spray, vapors. P264 - Wash hands, forearms and face thoroughly after handling. P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280 - Wear protective gloves. P302+P352 - If on skin: Wash with plenty of soap and water P304+P340 - If inhaled: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. P305+P351+P338 - If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing P312 - Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell P321 - Specific treatment (see supplemental first aid instruction on this label). P332+P313 - If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice or attention. P337+P313 - If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice or attention. P362+P364 - Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. P403+P233 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P405 - Store locked up. P410+P403 - Protect from sunlight. Store in a well-ventilated place. P501 - Dispose of contents and/or container to hazardous or special waste collection point, in accordance with local, regional, national and/or international regulations. 2.3. Hazards associated with known or reasonably anticipated uses No additional information available

Other hazards which do not result in classification

May cause frostbite. 2.5. Unknown acute toxicity No additional information available

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

GHS US classification Gases under pressure : Liquefied gas H280 Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated. Skin corrosion/irritation, Category 2 H315 Causes skin irritation. Serious eye damage/eye irritation, Category 2A H319 Causes serious eye irritation. Specific target organ toxicity – Single exposure, Category 3, H335 May cause respiratory irritation. Respiratory tract irritation Full text of H statements : see section 16