Nonflammable Gas Mixture

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

OSHA Hazards Physical state : Gas. Color : Colorless. Odor : Odorless.

Hazard statements

HIGH PRESSURE GAS. GAS REDUCES OXYGEN AVAILABLE FOR BREATHING. CONTAINS MATERIAL THAT MAY CAUSE TARGET ORGAN DAMAGE, BASED ON ANIMAL DATA

Precautionary statements

Contains gas under pressure. In a fire or if heated, a pressure increase will occur and the container may burst or explode. At very high concentrations, can displace the normal air and cause suffocation from lack of oxygen. Do not puncture or incinerate container. Do not enter storage areas and confined spaces unless adequately ventilated. Avoid breathing gas. Use only with adequate ventilation. Keep container tightly closed and sealed until ready for use OSHA/HCS status : This material is considered hazardous by the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard .

Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure

None Symptoms : Exposures to oxygen deficient atmosphere may cause the following symptoms: Dizziness. Salivation. Nausea. Vomiting. Loss of mobility/ conciousness.

Environmental effects

Emissions from ventilation or work process equipment should be checked to Not harmful. ensure they comply with the requirements of environmental protection legislation. In some cases, fume scrubbers, filters or engineering modifications to the process equipment will be necessary to reduce emissions to acceptable levels.