General Information
Product name
Oxygen, Compressed Gas
Product Synonyms
Oxygen, Compressed Gas
CAS No.
7782-44-7
supplier name
Universal Industrial Gases, Inc
Emergency telephone
(610) 559-7967
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Company Information
company name
Universal Industrial Gases, Inc
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
OSHA Classification per OSHA Compressed gas paragraph (d) of §1910.1200 Oxidizing Gas – Category 1
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
Oxidizer, may cause or intensify combustion Gas in pipelines may be under pressure, cylinders may explode if heated Respiratory irritant
Precautionary statements
Read completely and follow all Safety Data Sheets before use Colorless, odorless gas Keep valves, fittings, piping free from grease and oil, use only with equipment cleaned for oxygen service Keep away from incompatible and combustible materials including clothing Do not allow smoking, open flames or other ignition sources near oxygen source or oxygen enriched atmosphere. Never enter an area where oxygen may have caused an oxygen enriched atmosphere Ensure proper ventilation Use equipment and materials rated for service Protect cylinders from sunlight, store in ventilated area Rapid release of compressed gas may cause frostbite if contacted
2.3 Other hazards
None Toxicity Refer to Section 11 Non-toxic but prolonged exposure to >75% concentration may cause central nervous system depression, headache, dizziness, drowsiness, slowed reaction time, slurred speech, and unconsciousness.
