Fluoroethane

Hazard statements (CLP)

H221, H280, H315, H319, H335, H336

Code

Statements

H221

Flammable gas

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Classification (GHS-US)

Flammable gases Category 2 H221 Flammable gas 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, Narcosis H336 May cause drowsiness or dizziness Specific target organ toxicity – Single exposure, Category 3, H335 May cause respiratory irritation Respiratory tract irritation

Hazard statements

see section 16 : H221 - Flammable gas H280 - Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated H315 - Causes skin irritation H319 - Causes serious eye irritation H335 - May cause respiratory irritation H336 - May cause drowsiness or dizziness

2.2 Label elements

GHS US labeling

Signal word

Warning

Precautionary statements

P210 - Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. P261 - Avoid breathing fumes, gas, mist, spray, vapors. P264 - Wash skin thoroughly after handling P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. 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 instructions on this label) P332+P313 - If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. P337+P313 - If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. P362+P364 - Take off contaminated clothing and wash it 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. P403 - Store in a well-ventilated place. 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/container to an approved waste disposal plant

Other hazards which do not result in classification

May cause frostbite.

Ingredient(s) with unknown acute toxicity

No additional information available