FLUORINE

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

This chemical is considered hazardous by the 2012 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) Classification

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Danger Hazard Statements Fatal if inhaled Causes severe skin burns and eye damage May cause or intensify fire; oxidizer Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated Extremely reactive Corrosive to the respiratory tract Precautionary Statements - Prevention Obtain special instructions before use Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood Keep and store away from clothing and other combustible materials Keep valves and fittings free from grease and oil Do not breathe gas Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing Use and store only outdoors or in a well ventilated place Wash hands thoroughly after handling Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, eye protection, respiratory protection, and/or face protection Use a backflow preventive device in piping Use only equipment of compatible materials of construction and rated for cylinder pressure Use only with equipment cleaned for oxygen service Use only with equipment passivated before use Use behind barricades with remote extensions on valves and regulators Do not open valve until connected to equipment prepared for use Open valve slowly Close valve after each use and when empty When returning cylinder, install leak tight valve outlet cap or plug Precautionary Statements - Response IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician In case of fire: Stop leak if safe to do so Precautionary Statements - Storage Store locked up Protect from sunlight when ambient temperature exceeds 52°C/125°F

Precautionary statements

Disposal Dispose of contents/containers in accordance with container supplier/owner instructions

2.3 Other hazards

Not applicable

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

OSHA Regulatory Status This chemical is considered hazardous by the 2012 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200). Acute toxicity - Inhalation (Gases) Category 1 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 Sub-category A Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Category 3 Oxidizing gases Category 1 Gases under pressure Compressed gas