StarGold Aluminum

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Physical state Gas. Odor Not available. Emergency overview : CAUTION! HIGH PRESSURE GAS. Can cause rapid suffocation. Harmful if swallowed. May cause dizziness and drowsiness. May cause frostbite. May cause nervous system damage. Contains gas under pressure. In a fire or if heated, a pressure increase will occur and the container may burst or explode. Do not puncture or incinerate container. Avoid breathing gas. Use only with adequate ventilation.

Principle Routes of Exposure

Inhalation

Potential Acute Health Effects

Inhalation : Asphyxiant. Effects are due to lack of oxygen. Moderate concentrations may cause headaches, drowsiness, dizziness, excitation, excess salivation, vomiting, and unconciousness. Lack of oxygen can kill. Ingestion : As this product is a gas, refer to the inhalation section. Skin Contact with rapidly expanding gas may cause burns or frostbite. Eyes Contact with rapidly expanding gas may cause burns or frostbite.

Potential chronic health

effects No known significant effects or critical hazards. Carcinogenicity No known significant effects or critical hazards. Mutagenicity No known significant effects or critical hazards.

Teratogenic Effects

No known significant effects or critical hazards. Developmental effects No known significant effects or critical hazards. Fertility effects No known significant effects or critical hazards. Target organs Not available. Over-exposure signs/symptoms Inhalation No specific data. Ingestion No specific data. Skin No specific data. Eyes No specific data. E.tE4201 oH Medical conditions - None known. aggravated by over- exposure See toxicological information (section 11)