Compressed Gas, N.O.S.; 2.2 (Non-Flammable); UN1956

Hazard statements (CLP)

H280

Code

Statements

H280

Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Classification of the Substance or Mixture Gas Under Pressure, Compressed gas Simple Asphyxiant

Signal word

Warning

Hazard statements

H280 - Containers gas under pressure; may explode if heated. HUS1 - May displace oxygen and cause rapid suffocation.

Storage

P410+403 - Protect from sunlight and store in well-ventilated place.

Potential health effects

2.3.1 Inhalation: May be harmful if inhaled. May cause respiratory tract irritation. INHALATION: When this gas cylinder contains less than 19.5% oxygen, high concentrations of this product can cause an oxygen deficient environment, especially if released in a poorly ventilated area (e.g., an enclosed or confined space). SHORT TERM EXPOSURE: nausea, vomiting, difficulty breathing, irregular heartbeat, headache, fatigue, dizziness, disorientation, emotional disturbances, tingling sensation, loss of coordination, suffocation, convulsions, unconsciousness, coma LONG TERM EXPOSURE: No information is available. 2.3.2 Skin Contact: May be harmful if absorbed through the skin. May cause skin irritation. SKIN CONTACT: Contact with rapidly expanding gas may cause burns or frostbite. 2.3.3 Eye Contact: May cause eye irritation. EYE CONTACT (Gas, LPG): Contact with rapidly expanding gas may cause burns or frostbite and blurred vision. 2.3.4 Ingestion: May be harmful if swallowed. INGESTION: Ingestion is not a normal route of exposure for gases.

Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure

No data available. Additional Hazards No additional information is available. Information

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Gas Under Pressure, Compressed gas Simple Asphyxiant