Sulfur hexafluoride

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 GHS-US classification Simple asphyxiant SIAS Press. Gas (Liq.) H280

2.2 Label elements

GHS US labelling

Hazard pictograms

GHS04

Signal word

Warning

Hazard statements

H280 - CONTAINS GAS UNDER PRESSURE; MAY EXPLODE IF HEATED OSHA-H01 - MAY DISPLACE OXYGEN AND CAUSE RAPID SUFFOCATION. CGA-HG01 - MAY CAUSE FROSTBITE.

Precautionary statements

P202 - Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P262 - Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. P271+P403 - Use and store only outdoors or in a well-ventilated place. P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P304, P340, P313 - IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Get medical advice/attention. P302, P336, P315 - IF ON SKIN: Thaw frosted parts with lukewarm water. Do not rub affected area. Get immediate medical advice/attention. CGA-PG05 - Use a back flow preventive device in the piping. EN (English) SDS ID: LIND-P112 1/9 CGA-PG10 - Use only with equipment rated for cylinder pressure. CGA-PG12 - Do not open valve until connected to equipment prepared for use. CGA-PG06 - Close valve after each use and when empty. CGA-PG02 - Protect from sunlight when ambient temperature exceeds 52°C (125°F).

2.3 Other hazards

No additional information available

Ingredient(s) with unknown acute toxicity

Not applicable

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

GHS-US classification Simple asphyxiant SIAS Press. Gas (Liq.) H280