Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
General Information
Revision date
2023-11-29
Product name
Sulfur Hexafluoride
Product Synonyms
Fluoride (SF6); Sulfur Hexafluoride
CAS No.
2551-62-4
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Industrial use. Use as directed
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Sharjah Oxygen Company
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 OF SUBSTANCE OR MIXTURE Sulfur Hexafluoride – 100%
2.2 Label elements
2.2.1 LABELING PICTOGRAM
Signal word
Warning Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated.
Hazard statements
May cause frostbite. May displace oxygen and cause rapid suffocation. Read and follow all Safety Data Sheets (SDS’s) before use. Read label before use. Keep out of reach of children. If medical advice is needed, have product container or label at hand. Close valve after each use and when empty. Use
Precautionary statements
equipment rated for cylinder pressure. Do not open valve until connected to equipment prepared for use. Use a back-flow preventive device in the piping. Use only equipment of compatible materials of construction. Always keep container in upright position.
2.3 Other hazards
In addition to any other important health or physical hazards, this product may displace oxygen and cause rapid suffocation.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Sulfur Hexafluoride – 100%