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Safety data sheet Ethane Creation date : Revision date : 28.01.2005 04.01.2011 Version : 2.0 1 IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND OF THE COMPANY Product name Ethane EC No (from EINECS): 200-814-8 CAS No: 74-84-0 Index-Nr. 601-002-00-X Chemical formula C2H6 REACH Registration number: Not available. Known uses Not known. Company identification Linde AG, Linde Gas Division, Seitnerstraße 70, D-82049 Pullach E-Mail Address Info@de.linde-gas.com Emergency phone numbers (24h): 089-7446-0 HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION Classification of the substance or mixture Classification acc. to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008/EC (CLP/GHS) Press. Gas (Liquefied gas) - Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated. Flam. Gas 1 - Extremely flammable gas. Classification acc. to Directive 67/548/EEC & 1999/45/EC F+; R12 Extremely flammable. Risk advice to man and the environment Liquefied gas. Contact with liquid may cause cold burns/frost bite. Label Elements - Labelling Pictograms - Signal word Danger - Hazard Statements H280 H220 Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated. Extremely flammable gas. - Precautionary Statements Precautionary Statement Prevention P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking. Precautionary Statement Reaction P377 Leaking gas fire: Do not extinguish, unless leakcan be stopped safely. P381 Eliminate all ignition sources if safe to do so. Precautionary Statement Storage P403 Store in a well-ventilated place. SDS No. : 051a page 1 / 3 Precautionary Statement Disposal None. 3 COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS Substance/Preparation: Substance. Components/Impurities Ethane CAS No: 74-84-0 Index-Nr.: 601-002-00-X EC No (from EINECS): 200-814-8 REACH Registration number: Not available. Contains no other components or impurities which will influence the classification of the product. 4 2 DE / E FIRST AID MEASURES Inhalation In high concentrations may cause asphyxiation. Symptoms may include loss of mobility/consciousness. Victim may not be aware of asphyxiation. In low concentrations may cause narcotic effects. Symptoms may include dizziness, headache, nausea and loss of coordination. Remove victim to uncontaminated area wearing self contained breathing apparatus. Keep victim warm and rested. Call a doctor. Apply artificial respiration if breathing stopped. Skin/eye contact For liquid spillage - flush with water for at least 15 minutes Obtain medical assistance. Ingestion Ingestion is not considered a potential route of exposure. 5 FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES Specific hazards Exposure to fire may cause containers to rupture/explode. Hazardous combustion products Incomplete combustion may form carbon monoxide. Suitable extinguishing media All known extinguishants can be used. Specific methods If possible, stop flow of product. Move container away or cool with water from a protected position. Do not extinguish a leaking gas flame unless absolutely necessary. Spontaneous/explosive reignition may occur. Extinguish any other fire. Special protective equipment for fire fighters In confined space use self-contained breathing apparatus. 6 ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES Personal precautions Wear self-contained breathing apparatus when entering area unless atmosphere is proved to be safe. Evacuate area. Ensure adequate air ventilation. Eliminate ignition sources. Environmental precautions Try to stop release. Prevent from entering sewers, basements and workpits, or any place where its accumulation can be dangerous. Clean up methods Ventilate area. Keep area evacuated and free from ignition sources until any spilled liquid has evaporated. (Ground free from frost). 7 HANDLING AND STORAGE Handling Ensure equipment is adequately earthed. Suck back of water into the container must be prevented. Purge air from system before 051a / EDV / 19.11.2010

Safety data sheet Ethane Creation date : Revision date : 28.01.2005 04.01.2011 Version : 2.0 introducing gas. Do not allow backfeed into the container. Use only properly specified equipment which is suitable for this product, its supply pressure and temperature. Contact your gas supplier if in doubt. Keep away from ignition sources (including static discharges). Refer to supplier's handling instructions. Storage Secure cylinders to prevent them falling. Segregate from oxidant gases and other oxidants in store. Keep container below 50°C in a well ventilated place. Observe "Technische Regeln...

Safety data sheet Ethane Creation date : Revision date : 28.01.2005 04.01.2011 Version : 2.0 DE / E SDS No. : 051a page 3 / 3 End of document 051a / EDV / 19.11.2010