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GHS Category -- Pressurized Chemicals
Posted Date:2023/5/19
GHS definition:
Pressurized chemicals are liquids or solids (e.g. pastes or powders) that are pressurized to 200 kPa (gauge pressure) or higher by a gas at 20 ° C in a pressure reservoir other than an aerosol spray tank.
GHS classification criteria:
Standard for pressurized chemicals
Category
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Standard
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1
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Any pressurized chemical meeting the following values:
(a) Containing ≥ 85% flammable ingredients (by mass); and
(b) heat of combustion ≥ 20 kJ/g.
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2
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Any pressurized chemical meeting the following values:
(a) Containing > 1% flammable ingredients (by mass); and
(b) heat of combustion < 20 kJ/g;
Or:
(a) Containing < 85% flammable ingredients (by mass); and
(b) heat of combustion ≥ 20 kJ/g.
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3
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Any pressurized chemical meeting the following values:
(a) Containing ≤ 1% flammable component (by mass); and
(b) heat of combustion < 20 kJ/g.
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Examples of pressurized chemicals:
▪ Some special purpose fire extinguishers and so on
Labelling of pressurized chemicals under the Uniform Global System and the Model United Nations Regulations:
Classification
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Label
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GHS hazard specification code
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GHS dangerous species
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GHS hazard category
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The class or category of a model regulation
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GHS
pictograph
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A pictograph of the model regulations
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GHS signal word
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GHS hazard
instructions
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Pressurizing chemical
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1
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2.1
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or

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or

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Danger
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Extremely flammable pressurized chemicals: explosive when heated
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H282
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2
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Warning
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Inflammable pressurized chemicals: explodes when heated
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H283
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3
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2.2
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or

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Pressurized chemicals: explosive when heated
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H284
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