Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
7440-59-7
Name of the chemical
Helium He
Concentration
N/A
General Information
Revision date
2022-08-08
Product name
Helium Statements explode if heated
Product Synonyms
Helium
CAS No.
7440-59-7
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Company Information
company name
African Oxygen Limited
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
customer.service@afrox.linde.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Warning
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H280
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H280
Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated
Section 2
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Classification under South African Hazardous Chemical Substances Regulations subsequently amended. (HCS) - GASES UNDER PRESSURE - Compressed gas Emergency Colour: None Overview Odour: None Taste: None Physical State: Compressed Gas Form: Gas under pressure - All cylinders are portable gas containers and must be regarded as pressure vessels at all times. - Helium does not support life. Adverse Health - Asphyxiant Effects Chemical - Asphyxiant. Biological - The greatest physiological effect of Helium is to cause asphyxiation. Vapour - Asphyxiation Inhalation GHS - Gas under pressure
Signal word
Warning Document Number: AFX-SDS-0049
Hazard statements
H280: Contains gas under pressure, may explode if heated GHS
Storage
Precautionary - P403 Store in a well-ventilated place.
Prevention
- P280 Wear protective gloves/eye protection/face protection.
Response
- None
Disposal
- None
2.3 Other hazards
- Asphyxiant in high concentrations that do not result in
