Compressed gases, toxic, flammable P-19-6411

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

OSHA EMERGENCY OVERVIEW DANGER! Toxic, flammable, high-pressure gas. May be fatal if inhaled. May cause liver, kidney, heart, nervous system, and respiratory system damage. Symptoms may be delayed. May form explosive mixtures with air. Can ignite on contact with air. Self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing must be worn by rescue workers. Under ambient conditions, this is a colorless gas mixture with a sweet, repulsive odor. OSHA REGULATORY STATUS: The components of this mixture are considered hazardous by the OSHA Hazard Communications Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200).

Potential health effects

Effects of a Single (Acute) Overexposure Inhalation. May be fatal if inhaled. May irritate the respiratory tract, causing headache, coughing, nausea, tightening of the chest, shortness of breath, chills, fever, and weakness. May also damage the liver, kidneys, and central nervous system, producing drowsiness, dizziness, blurred vision, muscle twitching, and, possibly, painful muscle spasms. Lack of oxygen can kill. Skin Contact. No harm expected. Swallowing. An unlikely route of exposure; this product is a gas at normal temperature and pressure. Copyright © 2010, Praxair Technology, Inc. Eye Contact. No harm expected. Effects of Repeated (Chronic) Overexposure. Repeated exposure may sensitize susceptible individuals, causing chronic respiratory distress. Other Effects of Overexposure. None known.

Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure

Overexposure. May aggravate an existing dermatitis CARCINOGENICITY: The components of this mixture are not listed by NTP, OSHA, or IARC.

Environmental effects

None known. For further information, see section 12, Ecological Information.