General Information
Revision date
2012-03-05
Product name
HYDROGEN
Product Synonyms
Normal Hydrogen
Chemical name
H2
Emergency telephone
1-800-424-9300
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Gasco Affiliates, LLC
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
info@gascogas.com
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW Odorless, colorless, extremely flammable gas. Dangerous fire and explosion hazard. Avoid heat, sparks and flames. Simple Asphyxiant – This product does not contain oxygen and may cause asphyxia if released in a confined area.
Principle Routes of Exposure
Skin Contact Skin Absorption Eye Contact Inhalation Ingestion No Yes No
Potential health effects
Exposure Limits Irritant Sensitization Reproductive Hazard Mutagen No Carcinogenicity --NTP No IARC No OSHA No EYE EFFECTS: None anticipated. SKIN EFFECTS: None anticipated. INGESTION EFFECTS: Ingestion unlikely. Gas at room temperature. 1 INHALATION EFFECTS: Due to the small size of an individual cylinder of this product, no unusual health effects from exposure to the product are anticipated under routine circumstances of use. If this product is released in a small, poorly ventilate area, an oxygen deficient environment may occur. Individuals breathing such an atmosphere may experience symptoms which include headaches, ringing in ears, dizziness, drowsiness, unconsciousness, nausea, vomiting, and depression of all the senses. NFPA HAZARD CODES HMIS HAZARD CODES RATING SYSTEM Health: 0 Health: 0 0= No Hazard Flammability: 4 Flammability: 4 1= Slight Hazard Reactivity: 0 Reactivity: 0 2= Moderate Hazard 3= Serious Hazard 4= Severe Hazard
