Oxygen (Gas)

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Physical state : Gas. [Compressed gas.] Color : Colorless. Odor : Odorless.

Signal word

DANGER!

Hazard statements

OXIDIZER. CONTACT WITH OTHER MATERIAL MAY CAUSE FIRE. HIGH PRESSURE GAS.

Precautionary statements

Contains gas under pressure. In a fire or if heated, a pressure increase will occur and the container may burst or explode. Keep away from combustible material. Do not puncture or incinerate container. Avoid breathing gas. Use only with adequate ventilation. Keep container tightly closed and sealed until ready for use.

Principle Routes of Exposure

Dermal contact. Eye contact. Inhalation.

Potential Acute Health Effects

Inhalation : No known significant effects or critical hazards. Ingestion : As this product is a gas, refer to the inhalation section. Skin : May cause skin irritation. Contact with rapidly expanding gas may cause burns or frostbite. Eyes : May cause eye irritation. Contact with rapidly expanding gas may cause burns or frostbite. Potential chronic health effects

Potential chronic health

No known significant effects or critical hazards. Carcinogenicity : No known significant effects or critical hazards. Mutagenicity : No known significant effects or critical hazards.

Teratogenic Effects

No known significant effects or critical hazards. Developmental effects : No known significant effects or critical hazards. Fertility effects : No known significant effects or critical hazards. Over-exposure signs/symptoms Inhalation : No specific data. Ingestion : No specific data. Skin : No specific data. Eyes : No specific data. Medical conditions aggravated by over- exposure : None known.