NITROGEN TRIFLUORIDE

Hazard statements (CLP)

H270, H280, H332, H373

Code

Statements

H270

May cause or intensify fire; oxidiser

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Classification of the substance or mixture

Physical hazards

Oxidizing Gases: Category 1 Gases Under Pressure: Liquefied gas

Health hazards

Acute Toxicity: Inhalation: Category 4 Specific Target Organ Toxicity (Repeated Exposure): Category 2

Environmental hazards

Not classified as an Environmental Hazard

Signal word

DANGER

Hazard statements

H270 May cause or intensify fire; oxidizer. H280 Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated. H332 Harmful if inhaled. H373 May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.

Prevention

P220 Keep away from clothing and other combustible materials. P244 Keep valves and fittings free from oil and grease. P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.

Response

P304 + P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. P314 Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell. P370 + P376 In case of fire: Stop leak if safe to do so.

Storage

None allocated

Disposal

P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with relevant regulations.

Other hazards

In high concentrations may cause asphyxiation. Contact with liquid may cause cold burns/frostbite

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

CLASSIFIED AS HAZARDOUS ACCORDING TO SAFE WORK AUSTRALIA CRITERIA Physical Hazards Oxidizing Gases: Category 1 Gases Under Pressure: Liquefied gas Health Hazards Acute Toxicity: Inhalation: Category 4 Specific Target Organ Toxicity (Repeated Exposure): Category 2 Environmental Hazards Not classified as an Environmental Hazard