Xenon difluoride

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

This chemical is considered hazardous by the 2012 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) Oxidizing solids Category 2 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1 B Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Category 3 Target Organs - Respiratory system.

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Danger

Hazard statements

May intensify fire; oxidizer Causes severe skin burns and eye damage May cause respiratory irritation

Prevention

Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking Keep/Store away from clothing/ other combustible materials Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles

Response

Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician Inhalation IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing Skin Wash contaminated clothing before reuse IF ON CLOTHING: Rinse immediately contaminated clothing and skin with plenty of water before removing clothes Rinse skin with water/shower Eyes IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing Ingestion IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. DO NOT induce vomiting Fire Explosion risk in case of fire In case of fire: Evacuate area. Fight fire remotely due to the risk of explosion Evacuate area

Storage

Store locked up Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool Store in a closed container

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant

2.3 Other hazards

None identified