OSH Answers: 6-International Hazard Classifications for Propane

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	2-Health Effects of Propane
	3-First Aid for Exposure to Propane
	4-Working Safely with Propane
	5-Personal Protective Equipment Information for Propane
	6-International Hazard Classifications for Propane
	7-Source of Information on Propane


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6-International Hazard Classifications for Propane

Propane meets the Canadian WHMIS criteria for class(es):

A - Compressed gas

B1 - Flammable combustible material - Flammable gas

Is it classified by OSHA (U.S. Occupational Health and Safety Administration)?

Meets criteria for hazardous material, as defined by 29CFR 1910.1200.

Does propane meet the criteria for the European Union (EU) Classification and Labelling Information system?

It meets the EU criteria for class(es):

Extremely Flammable [Ft].

What risk and safety phrases are used by the EU Classification and Labelling Information System?

EU RISK PHRASES :

Extremely flammable. [R:12].

EU SAFETY PHRASES :

Keep out of reach of children.* Keep container in a well ventilated place. Keep away from sources of ignition - no smoking. [S:(2-)*9-16].

*This safety phrase can be omitted from the label when the substance or preparation is sold for industrial use only.

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