Fluorine

Hazard statements (CLP)

H270, H280, H314, H330, H370

Code

Statements

H270

May cause or intensify fire; oxidiser

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Appearance Pale-yellow to greenish gas Physical state Gas Odor Pungent Classification Acute toxicity - Inhalation (Dusts/Mists) Category 1 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 Sub-category A Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Category 1 Oxidizing gases Category 1 Gases under pressure Compressed gas

Signal word

Danger Hazard statements Fatal if inhaled Causes severe skin burns and eye damage Causes damage to organs May cause or intensify fire; oxidizer Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated Precautionary Statements - Prevention Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area Wear respiratory protection Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product Keep reduction valves free from grease and oil Keep/Store away from clothing/ combustible materials

Response

Immediately call a poison center or doctor/physician 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/physician IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower Wash contaminated clothing before reuse IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing Immediately call a poison center or doctor/physician IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting In case of fire: Stop leak if safe to do so

Storage

Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed Store locked up Protect from sunlight

Precautionary statements

Disposal Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Classification Acute toxicity - Inhalation (Dusts/Mists) Category 1 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 Sub-category A Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Category 1 Oxidizing gases Category 1 Gases under pressure Compressed gas Signal Word Danger Hazard statements Fatal if inhaled Causes severe skin burns and eye damage Causes damage to organs May cause or intensify fire; oxidizer Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated