General Information
Revision date
2017-03-28
Product name
OXYGEN, COMPRESSED GAS
Product Synonyms
MTG MSDS 71; OXYGEN; DIOXYGEN; MOLECULAR OXYGEN; OXYGEN MOLECULE; PURE OXYGEN; UN 1072; LOX; HYPEROXIA; O2
Chemical name
inorganic Gas
CAS No.
7782-44-7
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
MATHESON TRI-GAS, INC
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Section 2
OSHA HCS Classification
Oxidizing Gases - Category 1 Gases Under Pressure - Compressed gas Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Single Exposure - Category 3
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
May cause or intensify fire; oxidizer. Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated. May cause respiratory irritation.
Prevention
Keep away from clothing and other combustible materials. Keep reduction valves free from grease and oil.
Response
In case of fire: stop leak if safe to do so.
Storage
Protect from sunlight. Store in a well-ventilated place.
Disposal
Dispose in accordance with all applicable regulations.
2.3 Other hazards
Rapid release of compressed gas may cause frostbite.
