HALON 1211

Hazard statements (CLP)

H280, H315, H319, H333, H335, H336, H420

Code

Statements

H280

Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

OSHA defined hazards GLOBAL HARMONIZATION LABELING AND CLASSIFICATION: Classified in accordance with the Global Harmonization Standard under U.S., Canadian and European Union regulations. This is combination of harmonized classification, notified classification and self-classification. Classification: Gases Under Pressure/Liquefied Gas, Acute Inhalation Toxicity Category 5, Skin Irritation Category 2, Eye Irritation Category 2A, Specific Target Organ Toxicity (Inhalation-Narcotic Effect, Irritation) Single Exposure Category 3, Hazardous to the Ozone Layer Category 1

Signal word

Hazard Statements: H280: Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated. H333: May be harmful if inhaled. H315: Causes skin irritation. H319: Causes serious eye irritation. H335: May cause respiratory irritation. H336: May cause drowsiness or dizziness. H420: Harms public health and the environment by destroying ozone in the upper atmosphere

Prevention

P261 Avoid breathing gas. P264 Wash thoroughly after handling. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

Response

P302 + P352 IF ON SKIN Wash with plenty of soap and water. P362 + P364 Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. P337 + P313 If eye irritation persists Get medical advice/attention. P304 + P340 If inhaled, remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P312: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell.

Storage

P410 + P403 Protect from sunlight. Store in a well-ventilated place. P233 Keep container tightly closed. P405 Store locked up.

Disposal

P501 Dispose of contents/containers in accordance with all local, regional, national and international regulations. P502 Refer to manufacturer or supplier for information on recovery or recycling.

Hazard pictograms

GHS04, GHS07 EMERGENCY OVERVIEW

Product definition

Halon 1211 is a colorless, liquefied gas, with a sweet odor, shipped under pressure. Health Hazards: The main acute health hazard associated with releases of this gas is asphyxiation by displacement of oxygen. This gas is heavier than air and will sink into low areas, creating an asphyxiation hazard. Exposure to this gas may cause skin, eye and respiratory irritation. The main chronic health hazard associated with releases of this gas is possible adverse effects to the central nervous system and possible cardiac sensitization and arrhythmias. Chronic skin exposure may cause dermatitis. Flammability Hazards: This gas is not flammable. Reactivity Hazards This gas is not reactive.

Environmental hazards

This gas is a known ozone depletor and contributes to the destruction of the ozone. Emergency Response Considerations: Emergency responders must wear the proper personal protective equipment suitable for the situation to which they are responding. WARNING—If rescue personnel need to enter an area suspected of having a low level of oxygen, they should be equipped with Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) and appropriate personal protective equipment.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Category 2A, Specific Target Organ Toxicity (Inhalation-Narcotic Effect, Irritation) Single Exposure Category 3, Hazardous to the Ozone Layer Category 1 U.S. OSHA Defined Hazard Classification: Simple Asphyxiant Signal Word: Warning Hazard Statements: H280: Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated. H333: May be harmful if inhaled. H315: Causes skin irritation. H319: Causes serious eye irritation. H335: May cause respiratory irritation. H336: May cause drowsiness or dizziness. H420: Harms public health and the environment by destroying ozone in the upper atmosphere. U.S. OSHA Defined Hazard Statements: May displace oxygen and cause rapid suffocation U.S. Hazards Not Otherwise Classified (HNOC): May cause frostbite.