Chloroethylene

GHS

General Information

Name:

Chloroethylene

Implementation:

EU

Related composition

Related composition:

Chloroethylene

Classification

Physical hazards

Explosives

Reason for no classification:

data conclusive but not sufficient for classification

Flammable gases and chemically unstable gases

Hazard category:

Flam. Gas 1A

Hazard statement:

H220: Extremely flammable gas.

Aerosols

Reason for no classification:

data conclusive but not sufficient for classification

Reason for no classification:

hazard class not assessed

Oxidising gases

Reason for no classification:

data conclusive but not sufficient for classification

Gases under pressure

Hazard category:

Compressed gas

Hazard statement:

H280: Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated.

Flammable liquids

Reason for no classification:

data conclusive but not sufficient for classification

Flammable solids

Reason for no classification:

data conclusive but not sufficient for classification

Self-reactive substances and mixtures

Reason for no classification:

data conclusive but not sufficient for classification

Pyrophoric liquids

Reason for no classification:

data conclusive but not sufficient for classification

Pyrophoric solids

Reason for no classification:

data conclusive but not sufficient for classification

Self-heating substances and mixtures

Reason for no classification:

data conclusive but not sufficient for classification

Substances and mixtures which in contact with water emit flammable gases

Reason for no classification:

data conclusive but not sufficient for classification

Oxidising liquids

Reason for no classification:

data conclusive but not sufficient for classification

Oxidising solids

Reason for no classification:

data conclusive but not sufficient for classification

Organic peroxides

Reason for no classification:

data conclusive but not sufficient for classification

Corrosive to metals

Reason for no classification:

data conclusive but not sufficient for classification

Desensitized explosives

Reason for no classification:

data lacking

Health hazards

Acute toxicity - oral

Reason for no classification:

data conclusive but not sufficient for classification

Acute toxicity - dermal

Reason for no classification:

data conclusive but not sufficient for classification

Acute toxicity - inhalation

Reason for no classification:

data conclusive but not sufficient for classification

Skin corrosion / irritation

Reason for no classification:

data conclusive but not sufficient for classification

Serious eye damage / eye irritation

Reason for no classification:

data conclusive but not sufficient for classification

Respiratory sensitisation

Reason for no classification:

data conclusive but not sufficient for classification

Skin sensitisation

Reason for no classification:

data conclusive but not sufficient for classification

Aspiration hazard

Reason for no classification:

data conclusive but not sufficient for classification

Reproductive toxicity

Reason for no classification:

data conclusive but not sufficient for classification

Effects on or via lactation

Reason for no classification:

data conclusive but not sufficient for classification

Germ cell mutagenicity

Reason for no classification:

data conclusive but not sufficient for classification

Carcinogenicity

Hazard category:

Carc. 1A

Hazard statement:

H350: May cause cancer <state route of exposure if it is conclusively proven that no other routes of exposure cause the hazard>.

1. Specific target organ toxicity - single (STOT-SE)

Reason for no classification:

data conclusive but not sufficient for classification

1. Specific target organ toxicity - repeated (STOT-RE)

Reason for no classification:

data conclusive but not sufficient for classification

Environmental hazards

Hazardous to the aquatic environment (acute / short-term)

Reason for no classification:

data conclusive but not sufficient for classification

Hazardous to the aquatic environment (long-term)

Reason for no classification:

data conclusive but not sufficient for classification

Hazardous to the ozone layer

Reason for no classification:

data conclusive but not sufficient for classification

Labelling

Signal word:

Danger

Hazard pictogram

GHS02: flame

GHS08: health hazard

Hazard statements

H220: Extremely flammable gas.

H350: May cause cancer <state route of exposure if it is conclusively proven that no other routes of exposure cause the hazard>.

Precautionary statements

P201: Obtain special instructions before use.

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.

P233: Keep container tightly closed.

P235: Keep cool.

P240: Ground and bond container and receiving equipment.

P241: Use explosion-proof [electrical/ventilating/lighting/...] equipment.

P242: Use non-sparking tools.

P243: Take actions to pevent static discharges.

P244: Keep valves and fittings free from oil and grease.

P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection/hearing protection/...

P281: Use personal protective equipment as required.

P308: IF exposed or concerned:

consult a physician immediately

P313: Get medical advice/attention.

P353: Rinse skin with water [or shower].

P361: Take off immediately all contaminated clothing.

P370: In case of fire:

extingushing media: alcohol-resistante foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide; wera self contained breathing apparatus for fire fighting; use water spray to cool unopened containers.

P377: Leaking gas fire: Do not extinguish, unless leak can be stopped safely.

P378: Use... to extinguish.

alcohol-resistante foam, dry chemical, carbon dioxide

P381: In case of leakage eliminate all ignition sources.

P403: Store in a well-ventilated place.

P405: Store locked up.

P410: Protect from sunlight.

P501: Dispose of contents/container to ...

a chemical incinerator equipped with afterburner and scrubber; contact a licensed professional waste disposal service