General Information
Revision date
2019-03-01
Product name
HYDROGEN, COMPRESSED
Product Synonyms
MAPAX® H
CAS No.
1333-74-0
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Company Information
company name
Messer North America, Inc. - Messer LLC
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Section 2
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
This chemical is considered hazardous by the 2012 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200). Flammable gases Category 1 Gases under pressure Compressed gas Simple asphyxiants Yes
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
Extremely flammable gas Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated May displace oxygen and cause rapid suffocation May form explosive mixtures with air Burns with invisible flame
Prevention
Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, hot surfaces. — No smoking Use and store only outdoors or in a well ventilated place Use a backflow preventive device in piping Use only with equipment rated for cylinder pressure Do not open valve until connected to equipment prepared for use Close valve after each use and when empty
Response
IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Get medical attention/advice. 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 when ambient temperature exceeds 52°C/125°F
2.3 Other hazards
Not applicable
