5% Fluorine in Argon

OSHA HCS Classification

Oxidizing gas, Category 1 Gas under pressure, Compressed gas Acute Toxicity (Inhalation), Category 1 (95% unknown) Skin Corrosion / Irritation, Category 1 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation, Category 1 Toxic to reproduction, Category 2 Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Single Exposure, Category 1 (kidneys, liver, and respiratory system) Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Repeated Exposure, Category 1 (respiratory system and testes)

Signal word

DANGER

Hazard statements

May cause or intensify fire; oxidizer. Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated Fatal if inhaled Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child Causes damage to kidneys, liver, and respiratory system. Causes damage to respiratory system and testes through prolonged or repeated exposure.

Prevention

Keep away from clothing and other combustible materials. Keep reduction valves free from grease and oil. Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Do not breathe gas. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Wear respiratory protection. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Wear protective gloves/clothing and eye/face protection. Use personal protective equipment as required. Wash thoroughly after handling.

Response

In case of fire, stop leak if safe to do so. IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. Specific treatment is urgent, see first aid section of Safety Data Sheet. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. 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. IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.

Storage

Protect from sunlight. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store locked up.

Disposal

Dispose of in accordance with applicable regulations. Hazard(s) Not Otherwise Classified May cause asphyxia. May cause frostbite upon sudden release of compressed gas.