20% Fluorine in Nitrogen, Gas Mix

OSHA HCS Classification

Oxidizing Gases - Category 1 Acute Toxicity - Inhalation - Gas - Category 1 Skin Corrosion/Irritation - Category 1 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation - Category 1 Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Single Exposure - Category 3 Simple Asphyxiant

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

May cause or intensify fire; oxidizer. Fatal if inhaled. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. May cause respiratory irritation. May displace oxygen and cause rapid suffocation.

Prevention

Keep valves and fittings free from oil and grease. Keep/Store away from clothing/combustible materials. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. Wear respiratory protection. Wash thoroughly after handling.

Response

In case of fire: stop leak if safe to do so. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. 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 Acute Toxicity Inhalation 80% of the mixture consists of ingredient(s) of unknown acute toxicity.

2.3 Other hazards

Rapid release of compressed gas may cause frostbite.