Fluorine

Hazard statements (CLP)

H270, H280, H314, H330

Code

Statements

H270

May cause or intensify fire; oxidiser

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Oxidizing gases - Category 1 Gases under pressure - Compressed gas. Acute toxicity - Inhalation Category 1 Skin corrosion - Category 1A Serious Eye Damage - Category 1

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H270 May cause or intensify fire; oxidiser. H280 Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H330 Fatal if inhaled. Extremely reactive. Corrosive to the respiratory tract

Prevention

P220:Keep away from clothing and other combustible materials. P244:Keep valves and fittings free from oil and grease. P260:Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264:Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P271:Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P284:Wear respiratory protection.

Response

P301+P330+P331 IF SWALLOWED rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair) Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. P304+P340 IF INHALED Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P310 :Immediately call a POISON CENTRE/doctor. P363 :Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P370+P376 In case of fire Stop leak if safe to do so

Storage

P410+P403:Protect from sunlight. Store in a well-ventilated place. P405:Store locked up.

Disposal

P501:Disposal of contents/container to be specified in accordance with regulations.

2.3 Other hazards

Very toxic by inhalation Can cause severe burns if inhaled or upon skin contact. High pressure, oxidizing gas. Vigorously accelerates combustion. Keep oil, grease, and combustibles away. May react violently with combustible materials. Extremely reactive. May react violently with water. Do not breathe gas. Corrosive to eyes, respiratory system and skin. Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective suit.