StarGold

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Physical state Gas. Odor : Not available. Emergency overview CAUTION! HIGH PRESSURE GAS. Can cause rapid suffocation. Can increase respiration and heart rate. Harmful if inhaled. 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 : Contains material which may cause damage to the following organs: lungs, central nervous system (CNS). Over-exposure signs/symptoms Inhalation : No specific data. Ingestion : No specific data. Skin : No specific data. Eyes : No specific data. Medical conditions Pre-existing disorders involving any target organs mentioned in this MSDS as being at aggravated by over- risk may be aggravated by over-exposure to this product. exposure See toxicological information (section 11)