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Identification

Name:
ethane
Synonyms:
  • GAS COMBUSTIBLE
CAS:
74-84-0
EC/EINECS:
200-814-8
Molecular Formula:
C2H6
International Chemical Safety Card (ICSC):
0266
Uses:
fuel

CLASSIFICATION AND LABELLING (Regulation 1272/2008)

Symbols

  • GHS02

    Flammable gases

  • GHS04

    Gases under pressure

H Phrases

  • H220 : Extremely flammable gas

    Flam. Gas (Cat. 1) : Flammable gas

  • H???

    Press. Gas : Gases under pressure

Notes

  • R.1272-Note U

Specific health risks

Occupational Exposure Limits (OEL) ?

Daily exposure limit values (VLA-ED) published by the Spanish National Institute of Safety and Health at Work (INSST). They represent the average concentration of a chemical agent in the worker's breathing zone, measured or calculated in a time-weighted manner for an 8-hour daily working period.

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Specific environmental risks

Atmospheric emissions ?

Substances subject to atmospheric emission limitations under the Industrial Emissions Directive (2010/75/EU) and its Spanish transposition. Includes pollutants regulated in industrial installation emission permits and best available technique reference documents (BAT/BREF).

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Environmental regulations

Major accident hazards (Seveso) ?

Hazardous substances listed in Annex I of the Seveso III Directive (Directive 2012/18/EU), transposed in Spain by Royal Decree 840/2015. Their presence in industrial establishments in quantities equal to or above established thresholds triggers obligations to implement major accident risk control measures.

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