General Information
Revision date
2014-03-14
Product name
Hydrogen, compressed; Hydrogen (H2); Dihydrogen
Chemical name
inorganic gas
CAS No.
1333-74-0
Emergency telephone
Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
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Company Information
company name
MATHESON TRI-GAS, INC
GHS Information
Signal word
DANGER
Section 2
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Flammable gas, Category 1 Gas under pressure, Compressed gas Acute Toxicity (Inhalation), Category 4
Signal word
DANGER
Hazard statements
Extremely flammable gas Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated Harmful if inhaled
Prevention
Keep away from heat, sparks, open flame, and hot surfaces - No smoking. Avoid breathing gas. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
Response
Leaking gas fire: Do not extinguish, unless leak can be stopped safely. Eliminate all ignition sources if safe to do so. IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell.
Storage
Store in a well-ventilated place. Protect from sunlight.
Other hazards which do not result in classification
May cause asphyxia. May cause frostbite upon sudden release of compressed gas.
