General Information
Revision date
2017-07-24
Product name
Oxygen USP
Product Synonyms
Oxygen U.S.P. (Gas / Liquid)
CAS No.
7782-44-7
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Life support in medical applications
supplier name
VitalAire Canada, Inc
Manufacturer Name
Air Liquide Canada Ltd
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
VitalAire Canada, Inc
GHS Information
Signal word
DANGER!
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Physical state: Gas or liquefied gas under pressure Emergency overview: DANGER! Strong oxidizer. High Pressure Gas. Contact with other material may cause fire. Keep away from heat (<52°C). Use only with adequate ventilation. Extremely hazardous gas/liquid under pressure. Keep cylinder valve closed when the product is not in use. Gas may accumulate in confined areas.
Principle Routes of Exposure
Inhalation, Dermal contact, Eye Contact
Potential Acute Health Effects
Inhalation: Inhalation of this product may cause hyperoxia. Skin: Dermal contact with a rapidly evaporating liquid could result in freezing of the tissues or frostbite. Eyes: Liquid or rapidly evolving gas can cause burns similar to frostbite. Ingestion: Since the product is a gas, it will probably be inhaled rather than ingested. Consider first the preventive measures in case of inhalation.
Potential chronic health
Carcinogenic effects Not classified or listed by IARC NTP
Teratogenic Effects
Not available
Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure
None known overexposure:
