General Information
Revision date
2016-11-28
Product name
Classification determined in accordance with Compressed Gas Association standards
Product Synonyms
HYDROGEN GAS; HYDROGEN COMPRESSED; DIHYDROGEN; UN 1049; H2
Chemical name
inorganic Gas
CAS No.
1333-74-0
Emergency telephone
1-800-424-9300, 703-527-3887
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Company Information
company name
MATHESON TRI-GAS, INC
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
OSHA HCS Classification
Flammable Gases - Category 1 Gases Under Pressure - Compressed gas
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
Extremely flammable gas. Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated.
Prevention
Keep away from heat/sparks/open flame/hot surfaces - No smoking.
Response
Leaking gas fire: Do not extinguish, unless leak can be stopped safely. Eliminate all ignition sources if safe to do so.
Storage
Protect from sunlight. Store in a well-ventilated place.
Disposal
Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
2.3 Other hazards
Rapid release of compressed gas may cause frostbite.
