Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
7440-59-7
Name of the chemical
Helium He
Concentration
92-99
General Information
Revision date
2018-04-05
Product name
1-8% Hydrogen Sulfide in Helium
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Industrial and Specialty Gas Applications
Emergency telephone
1-800-424-9300, 703-527-3887
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
MATHESON TRI-GAS, INC
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H280, H330, H370, H372, H400, H411
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H280
Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated. Fatal if inhaled. Causes damage to organs. Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. Very toxic to aquatic life. Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Prevention
Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. Wear respiratory protection. Wash thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Avoid release to the environment.
Response
Collect spillage. If exposed: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor. Specific treatment is urgent (see label).
Storage
Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store locked up.
Disposal
Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations. Statement(s) of Unknown Aquatic Toxicity 92% of the mixture consists of ingredient(s) of unknown acute aquatic toxicity.
2.3 Other hazards
Rapid release of compressed gas may cause frostbite.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Gases Under Pressure - Compressed gas Acute Toxicity - Inhalation - Gas - Category 2 Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Single Exposure - Category 1 ( cardiovascular system , central nervous system , respiratory system ) Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Repeated Exposure - Category 1 Inhalation ( nervous system , respiratory system ) Hazardous to the Aquatic Environment - Acute - Category 1 Hazardous to the Aquatic Environment - Chronic - Category 2