NITROGEN DIOXIDE, LIQUID

Hazard statements (CLP)

H270, H280, H314, H330

Code

Statements

H270

May cause or intensify fire; oxidiser

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Classification of the substance or mixture Oxidizing gases Category 1 Gases under pressure Liquefied gas Simple asphyxiants Yes Acute toxicity - Inhalation (Gases) Category 1 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 Sub-category B Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1 Hazards not otherwise classified (HNOC) Not applicable

2.2 Label elements

Danger

Hazard statements

May cause or intensify fire; oxidizer. Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated. Fatal if inhaled. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Corrosive to the respiratory tract. May displace oxygen and cause rapid suffocation.

Prevention

Do not breathe dust. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Wear respiratory protection. Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling. Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, eye protection and face protection. Keep/Store away from clothing/ combustible materials. Keep reduction valves/valves and fittings free from oil and grease.

Response

Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor. Specific treatment is urgent (see supplemental first aid instructions on this label). IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor. IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. In case of fire: Stop leak if safe to do so.

Storage

Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store locked up. Protect from sunlight.

Precautionary statements

Disposal Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local, regional, national, and international regulations as applicable.

Further information

May cause frostbite upon sudden release of liquefied gas.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Oxidizing gases Category 1 Gases under pressure Liquefied gas Simple asphyxiants Yes Acute toxicity - Inhalation (Gases) Category 1 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 Sub-category B Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1 Hazards not otherwise classified (HNOC) Not applicable.