General Information
Version
1.0
Revision date
2013-01-16
Product name
Fluorine
Chemical name
fluorine
CAS No.
7782-41-4
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Industrial and professional. Perform risk assessment prior to use
1.2.2. Uses advised against
Consumer use
supplier name
Linde Gas Benelux B.V
Emergency telephone
+31 (0) 30 2748888
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Linde Gas Benelux B.V
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
sheq.lg.nl@linde.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H270, H280, H314, H318, H330
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H270
May cause or intensify fire; oxidiser
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Classification according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 as amended Classification of the substance or mixture
Contains
fluorine
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H270: May cause or intensify fire; oxidizer. H280: Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated. H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H330: Fatal if inhaled.
Prevention
P220: Keep/Store away from combustible materials. P244: Keep valves and fittings free from oil and grease. P260: Do not breathe gas/vapors. P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
Response
P303+P361+P353+P315 IF ON SKIN (or hair) Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower. Get immediate medical advice/attention. P304+P340+P315 IF INHALED Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Get immediate medical advice/attention. P305+P351+P338+P315 IF IN EYES Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Get immediate medical advice/attention. P370+P376 In case of fire Stop leak if safe to do so
Storage
P403: Store in a well-ventilated place. P405: Store locked up.
Disposal
None.
Supplemental label elements
EUH071 Corrosive to the respiratory tract
2.3 Other hazards
None.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Classification according to Directive 67/548/EEC or 1999/45/EC as amended. O; R8 T+; R26 C; R35 The full text for all R-phrases is displayed in section 16. Classification according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 as amended. Physical Hazards Oxidizing gases Category 1 H270: May cause or intensify fire; oxidizer. Gases under pressure Compressed H280: Contains gas under pressure; may explode if gas heated. Health Hazards Acute toxicity (Inhalation - gas) Category 1 H330: Fatal if inhaled. Skin corrosion Category 1A H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Serious eye damage Category 1 H318: Causes serious eye damage.
