Does Ethylene Oxide meet any of the Canadian WHMIS hazard criteria?
Ethylene Oxide meets the Canadian WHMIS criteria for class(es):
A - Compressed gas
B1 - Flammable and combustible material - Flammable gas
D1A - Poisonous and infectious material - Immediate and serious effects - Very toxic
D2A - Poisonous and infectious material - Other effects - Very toxic
D2B - Poisonous and infectious material - Other effects - Toxic
F - Dangerously reactive material
Is it classified by OSHA (U.S. Occupational Health and Safety Administration)?
Meets criteria for hazardous material, as defined by 29 CFR 1910.1200.
Does Ethylene Oxide meet the criteria for the European Union (EU) Classification and Labelling Information system?
It meets the EU criteria for class(es):
Extremely Flammable; Carcinogenic Category 2; Mutagenic Category 2; Toxic; Irritant. [Ft;Carc.Cat.2;Muta.Cat.2;T;Xi]
What risk and safety phrases are used by the EU Classification and Labelling Information System?
EU RISK PHRASES :
May cause cancer. May cause heritable genetic damage. Extremely flammable. Also toxic by inhalation. Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin.
[R:45-46-12-23-36/37/38]
EU SAFETY PHRASES :
Avoid exposure - obtain special instruction before use. In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show label where possible). [S:53-45]
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