Genetron Performax LT

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

OSHA Emergency Overview Form : Liquefied gas Color : clear and colourless Odor : ether-like Hazard Summary WARNING! Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated. This product is not flammable at ambient temperatures and atmospheric pressure. Gas reduces oxygen available for breathing. Causes asphyxiation in high concentrations. The victim will not realize that he/she is suffocating. Inhalation may cause central nervous system effects. May cause cardiac arrhythmia. May cause drowsiness and dizziness. Do not breathe vapour. Irritating to eyes and skin. Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing. At higher temperatures, (>250 C), decomposition products may include hydrofluoric acid (HF) and carbonyl halides. The ACGIH Threshold Limit Values (2007) for Hydrogen Fluoride are TLV- TWA 0.5 ppm and Ceiling Exposure Limit 2 ppm.

Potential health effects

Skin : Irritating to skin. Rapid evaporation of the liquid may cause frostbite. Eyes : Causes serious eye irritation. May cause frostbite. Ingestion

Principle Routes of Exposure

Effects due to ingestion may include: Gastrointestinal discomfort Inhalation : Gas reduces oxygen available for breathing. Causes asphyxiation in high concentrations. The victim will not realize that he/she is suffocating. Inhalation may cause central nervous system effects. Vapours may cause drowsiness and dizziness. Effects of breathing high concentrations of vapour may include: Cardiac arrhythmias Chronic Exposure : None known. Carcinogenicity No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as a known or anticipated carcinogen by NTP, IARC, or OSHA.