Helium

Praxair, Inc

Revision date : 2015-06-23

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GHS04
Health risk rating 2
Safety risk rating 4
Environmental risk rating 1

Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists

EC/CAS

7440-59-7

Name of the chemical

Helium He

Concentration

100%

General Information

Revision date

2015-06-23

Product name

Helium

CAS No.

7440-59-7

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Icons in SDS

GHS04 T018

Company Information

company name

Praxair, Inc

GHS Information

Signal word

WARNING

Hazard Codes

Hazard statements (CLP)

H280

Hazard statements

Code

Statements

H280

Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated

Section 2

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Classification (GHS-US) Classification of the substance or mixture Classification (GHS-US) Compressed gas H280

2.2 Label elements

GHS-US labeling

Hazard pictograms

GHS04

Signal word

WARNING

Hazard statements

H280 - CONTAINS GAS UNDER PRESSURE; MAY EXPLODE IF HEATED OSHA-H01 - MAY DISPLACE OXYGEN AND CAUSE RAPID SUFFOCATION.

Precautionary statements

P202 - Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood P271 - Use and store only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P403 - Store in a well-ventilated place CGA-PG05 - Use a back flow preventive device in the piping. CGA-PG10 - Use only with equipment rated for cylinder pressure. CGA-PG06 - Close valve after each use and when empty. CGA-PG02 - Protect from sunlight when ambient temperature exceeds 52°C (125°F).

Other hazards which do not result in classification

Asphyxiant in high concentrations. EN (English US) SDS ID: P-4602 1/8

Ingredient(s) with unknown acute toxicity

No data available

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Classification (GHS-US) Compressed gas H280

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