Nitrous Oxide (1.0-50.0%) and Hexafluoroethane (Balance)

Hazard statements (CLP)

H270, H280, H336, H341, H361, H373

Code

Statements

H270

May cause or intensify fire; oxidiser

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

OSHA HCS 2012 EU/EEC

2.2 Label elements

CLP DANGER

Hazard statements

H270 - May cause or intensify fire; oxidizer H280 - Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated H336 - May cause drowsiness or dizziness H341 - Suspected of causing genetic defects. H361 - Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child. H373 - May cause damage to organs - Nervous System, Bone Marrow through prolonged or repeated exposure R8 - Contact with combustible material may cause fire. R46 - May cause heritable genetic damage. R48 - Danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure. R60 - May impair fertility. May cause or intensify fire; oxidizer - H270 Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated - H280 May cause drowsiness or dizziness - H336 Suspected of causing genetic defects. - H341 Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child. - H361 May cause damage to organs - Nervous System, Bone Marrow through prolonged or repeated exposure - H373 May displace oxygen and cause rapid suffocation.

Prevention

P201 - Obtain special instructions before use. P202 - Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P220 - Keep/Store away from clothing and other combustible materials. P244 - Keep reduction valves free from grease and oil. P260 - Do not breathe gas. P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P281 - Use personal protective equipment as required. Obtain special instructions before use. - P201 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. - P202 Keep/Store away from clothing and other combustible materials. - P220 Keep reduction valves free from grease and oil. - P244 Do not breathe gas. - P260 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. - P271 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. - P280

Response

P370+P376 - In case of fire: Stop leak if safe to do so. P304+P340 - IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P312 - Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. P314 - Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell. P308+P313 - IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. Storage/Disposal Š P403+P233 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P405 - Store locked up. P501 - Dispose of content and/or container in accordance with local, regional, national, and/or international regulations. DSD/DPD In case of fire: Stop leak if safe to do so. - P370+P376 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. - P304+P340 Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. - P312 Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell. - P314 IF exposed or if you feel unwell: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. - P309+P311 Storage/Disposal Š Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. - P403+P233 Store locked up. - P405 Dispose of content and/or container in accordance with local, regional, national, and/or international regulations. - P501

Precautionary statements

S45 - In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label where possible). S53 - Avoid exposure - obtain special instructions before use.

Other hazards

CLP Š This material is a simple asphyxiant. May displace or reduce oxygen available for breathing especially in confined spaces.

Further information

NFPA

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

CLP Š Oxidizing Gases 1 - H270 Compressed Gas - H280 Specific Target Organ Toxicity Single Exposure 3: Narcotic Effects - H336 Germ Cell Mutagenicity 2 - H341 Reproductive Toxicity 2 - H361 Specific Target Organ Toxicity Repeated Exposure 2 - H373 DSD/DPD Š Oxidizing (O) Toxic (T) Harmful (Xn) Mutagenic Substances - Category 2 Substances Toxic To Reproduction - Category 2 R8, R46, R48, R60