Chemical Name:Ethane
CAS:74-84-0
ID: | 1403 |
Classifier: | Inter-ministerial Committee on GHS |
Year Classified: | FY2006 |
Reference Manual: | GHS Classification Manual (10 Feb, 2006) |
Hazard class | Classification | Symbol | Signal word | Hazard statement | Precautionary statement | Rationale for the classification | |
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1 | Explosives | Not applicable | - | - | - | - | Gas (GHS definition) |
2 | Flammable gases (including chemically unstable gases) | Category 1 | Danger | H220: Extremely flammable gas |
P210: Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking. 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. |
Ignitable when in a mixture of 13% or less by volume in air. UNRTDG Class: 2.1 | |
3 | Aerosols | Not applicable | - | - | - | - | Not aerosol products |
4 | Oxidizing gases | Not classified | - | - | - | - | UNRTDG Class: 2.1 |
5 | Gases under pressure | Compressed gas or Refrigerated liquefied gas | Warning |
H281: Contains refrigerated gas; may cause cryogenic burns or injury H280: Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated |
P410+P403: Protect from sunlight. Store in a well-ventilated place. P282: Wear cold insulating gloves/face shield/eye protection. P315: Get immediate medical advice/attention. P336: Thaw frosted parts with lukewarm water. Do not rub affected area. |
According to its physical state when packed, classified in; Compressed gas: entirely gaseous at -50degC or, Refrigerated liquefied gas: partially liquid because of its low temperature | |
6 | Flammable liquids | Not applicable | - | - | - | - | Gas (GHS definition) |
7 | Flammable solids | Not applicable | - | - | - | - | Gas (GHS definition) |
8 | Self-reactive substances and mixtures | Not applicable | - | - | - | - | Gas (GHS definition) |
9 | Pyrophoric liquids | Not applicable | - | - | - | - | Gas (GHS definition) |
10 | Pyrophoric solids | Not applicable | - | - | - | - | Gas (GHS definition) |
11 | Self-heating substances and mixtures | Not applicable | - | - | - | - | Gas (GHS definition) |
12 | Substances and mixtures which, in contact with water, emit flammable gases | Not applicable | - | - | - | - | Gas (GHS definition) |
13 | Oxidizing liquids | Not applicable | - | - | - | - | Gas (GHS definition) |
14 | Oxidizing solids | Not applicable | - | - | - | - | Gas (GHS definition) |
15 | Organic peroxides | Not applicable | - | - | - | - | Gas (GHS definition) |
16 | Corrosive to metals | Not classified | - | - | - | - | UNRTDG Class: 2.1 |
Hazard class | Classification | Symbol | Signal word | Hazard statement | Precautionary statement | Rationale for the classification | |
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1 | Acute toxicity (Oral) | Not applicable | - | - | - | - | Gas (GHS definition) |
1 | Acute toxicity (Dermal) | Not applicable | - | - | - | - | Gas (GHS definition) |
1 | Acute toxicity (Inhalation: Gases) | Classification not possible | - | - | - | - | No data available |
1 | Acute toxicity (Inhalation: Vapours) | Not applicable | - | - | - | - | Gas (GHS definition) |
1 | Acute toxicity (Inhalation: Dusts and mists) | Not applicable | - | - | - | - | Gas (GHS definition) |
2 | Skin corrosion/irritation | Classification not possible | - | - | - | - | No data available |
3 | Serious eye damage/eye irritation | Classification not possible | - | - | - | - | No data available |
4 | Respiratory sensitization | Classification not possible | - | - | - | - | No data available |
4 | Skin sensitization | Classification not possible | - | - | - | - | No data available |
5 | Germ cell mutagenicity | Classification not possible | - | - | - | - | No data available |
6 | Carcinogenicity | Classification not possible | - | - | - | - | No data available |
7 | Reproductive toxicity | Classification not possible | - | - | - | - | No data available |
8 | Specific target organ toxicity - Single exposure | Category 3 (Narcotic effects) | Warning | H336: May cause drowsiness or dizziness (narcotic effects) |
P304+P340: IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P403+P233: Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P261: Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P271: Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P312: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. P405: Store locked up. P501: Dispose of contents/container to ... |
From description in ACGIH (7th, 2001) and PATTY (4th, 1994) that anesthetic action or central nervous system depression is observed at the high concentrations, it was judged that it has an anesthetic action and it was considered as Category 3. | |
9 | Specific target organ toxicity - Repeated exposure | Classification not possible | - | - | - | - | No data available |
10 | Aspiration hazard | Not applicable | - | - | - | - | Gas (GHS definition) |
Hazard class | Classification | Symbol | Signal word | Hazard statement | Precautionary statement | Rationale for the classification | |
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11 | Hazardous to the aquatic environment (Acute) | Classification not possible | - | - | - | - | No data available |
11 | Hazardous to the aquatic environment (Long-term) | Classification not possible | - | - | - | - | No data available. |
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