Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
General Information
Revision date
2022-06-16
Product name
Sulfur hexafluoride
Substance name
Sulfur hexafluoride
CAS No.
2551-62-4
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Industrial use. Use as directed
Emergency telephone
1-800-424-9300, 001-703-527-3887
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Concorde Specialty Gases, Inc
GHS Information
Signal word
WARNING
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H280
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H280
Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Classification (GHS-US) Classification of the substance or mixture Classification (GHS-US) Liquefied gas H280 Full text of H-phrases: see section 16
2.2 Label elements
GHS-US labeling
Hazard pictograms
GHS04
Signal word
WARNING
Hazard statements
H280 - CONTAINS GAS UNDER PRESSURE; MAY EXPLODE IF HEATED OSHA-H01 - MAY DISPLACE OXYGEN AND CAUSE RAPID SUFFOCATION. CGA-HG01 - MAY CAUSE FROSTBITE.
Precautionary statements
P202 - Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood P262 - Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. P271+P403 - Use and store only outdoors or in a well-ventilated place. CGA-PG05 - Use a back flow preventive device in the piping. CGA-PG06 - Close valve after each use and when empty. CGA-PG02 - Protect from sunlight when ambient temperature exceeds 52°C (125°F).
Other hazards which do not result in classification
Asphyxiant in high concentrations. Contact with liquid may cause cold burns/frostbite.
Ingredient(s) with unknown acute toxicity
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2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Classification (GHS-US) Liquefied gas H280 Full text of H-phrases: see section 16
