Oxidizing Gas Mixture: Nitrogen / Oxygen / Sulfur Dioxide

Hazard statements (CLP)

H270, H280, H315, H318

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. H315 - Causes skin irritation. H318 - Causes serious eye damage.

Precautionary statements

General : Read and follow all Safety Data Sheets (SDS) 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.

Prevention

P280 - Wear protective gloves. Wear eye or face protection. P220 - Keep away from clothing and other combustible materials. P244 - Keep valves and fittings free from oil and grease. P264 - Wash thoroughly after handling.

Response

P370 + P376 - In case of fire: Stop leak if safe to do so. P302 + P352 - IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water. P332 + P313 - If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice or attention. P362 + P364 - Take off contaminated clothing and wash it 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.

Disposal

Not applicable.

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 SKIN IRRITATION - Category 2 SERIOUS EYE DAMAGE - Category 1