General Information
Revision date
2022-08-22
Product name
Nitrous Oxide
CAS No.
10024-97-2
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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
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Danger
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Classification Classification under South African Hazardous Chemical Substances Regulations subsequently amended HCS) Classification under the Globally Harmonized System of classification and labelling of chemicals (GHS) Emergency Colour: None Overview Odour: Slight sweet odour 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. Adverse Health - Adverse symptoms may include the Effects following: nausea or vomiting, headache, drowsiness/fatigue, dizziness/vertigo, unconsciousness Chemical - Oxidising gas Biological - None Vapour - Can cause central nervous system (CNS) Inhalation depression. May cause drowsiness or dizziness. GHS - Oxidizing gases
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
- Classification under South African Hazardous Chemical Substances Regulations subsequently amended. (HCS) - Classification under the Globally Harmonized System of classification and
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Danger Document Number: AFX-SDS-0032
Hazard statements
May cause or intensify fire; oxidizer. 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
