Fluorine

Hazard statements (CLP)

H270, H280, H314, H330, H370, H411

Code

Statements

H270

May cause or intensify fire; oxidiser

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H270 - May cause or intensify fire; oxidizer. H280 - Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated. H314 - Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H330 - Fatal if inhaled. H370 - Causes damage to organs. (respiratory tract) H411 - Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. Extremely Reactive with Water. Corrosive to the respiratory tract.

Precautionary statements

General : Read and follow all Safety Data Sheets (SDS’S) before use. Read label before use. Keep out of reach of children. If medical advice is needed, have product container or label at hand. Close valve after each use and when empty. Use equipment rated for cylinder pressure. Do not open valve until connected to equipment prepared for use. Use a back flow preventative device in the piping. Use only equipment of compatible materials of construction. Open valve slowly. Use only with equipment cleaned for Oxygen service. Use only with equipment passivated before use. Use behind barricades with remote extensions on valves and regulators.

Prevention

P280 - Wear protective gloves, protective clothing and eye or face protection. P284 - In case of inadequate ventilation wear respiratory protection. P220 - Keep away from clothing and other combustible materials. P244 - Keep valves and fittings free from oil and grease. P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P273 - Avoid release to the environment. P260 - Do not breathe gas. P264 - Wash thoroughly after handling.

Response

P391 - Collect spillage. P370 + P376 - In case of fire: Stop leak if safe to do so. P304 + P340, P310 - IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor. P301 + P310, P330, P331 - IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor. Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P303 + P361 + P353, P310 - IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor. P363 - Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P305 + P351 + P338, P310 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor.

Storage

P405 - Store locked up. P410 + P403 - Protect from sunlight. P403 + P233 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.

Disposal

P501 - Dispose of contents and container in accordance with all local, regional, national and international regulations.

2.3 Other hazards

None known. Hazards identified when used : No known significant effects or critical hazards.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

GASES UNDER PRESSURE - Compressed gas ACUTE TOXICITY (inhalation) - Category 1 SKIN CORROSION - Category 1A SERIOUS EYE DAMAGE - Category 1 SPECIFIC TARGET ORGAN TOXICITY (SINGLE EXPOSURE) (Respiratory tract irritation) - Category 3 AQUATIC HAZARD (LONG-TERM) - Category 2