General Information
Revision date
2018-11-26
Product name
Oxygen
Chemical name
Oxygen
CAS No.
7782-44-7
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
For general analytical/synthetic chemical uses
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Company Information
company name
MESA Specialty Gases & Equipment
GHS Information
Signal word
DANGER
Section 2
Signal word
DANGER
Hazard statements
May cause or intensify fire; Oxidizer Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated.
Precautionary statements
General: Use in accordance with Safety Data Sheets.
Prevention
Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames, and other ignition sources. No smoking.
Response
Leaking gas fire Do not extinguish unless leak can be stopped safely In case of leakage, eliminate all ignition sources. Do not open valve until prepared to use. Always use a back flow preventative device in piping. Use only with equipment of compatible materials of construction and rated for cylinder pressure. Use only with equipment cleaned for oxygen service. Open valve slowly.
Storage
Protect from sunlight. Store in a well-ventilated place
2.3 Other hazards
Breathing 51% or more Oxygen at an atmospheric pressure may cause nausea, dizziness, coughing, and bronchial depth of respiration, bradycardia, pulmonary discomfort, central nervous system effects (e.g., mood changes, dizziness), peripheral vasoconstriction, amblyopia (loss of vision), seizures, or death. Long-term exposure to high atmospheric concentrations of oxygen at normal pressure or elevated pressure may produce severe thickening and scarring of lung tissues.
