General Information
Revision date
2026-04-20
Product name
Oxygen
Product Synonyms
OXYGEN; DIOXYGEN; MOLECULAR OXYGEN; OXYGEN MOLECULE; PURE OXYGEN; UN 1072; LOX; HYPEROXIA; O2
CAS No.
7782-44-7
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Industrial and Specialty Gas Applications
Emergency telephone
+1-703-527-3887, 1-800-424-9300
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
WESTERN INTERNATIONAL GAS & CYL. INC
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H270, H280
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H270
May cause or intensify fire; oxidiser
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Classification of the substance or mixture Oxidizing gases Category 1 Gases under pressure Compressed gas Hazards not otherwise classified (HNOC) Not applicable
2.2 Label elements
Danger
Hazard statements
May cause or intensify fire; oxidizer. Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated.
Prevention
Keep reduction valves/valves and fittings free from oil and grease. Keep away from clothing and other combustible materials.
Response
In case of fire: Stop leak if safe to do so.
Storage
Protect from sunlight. Store in a well-ventilated place.
Further information
Rapid release of compressed gas may cause frostbite.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Oxidizing gases Category 1 Gases under pressure Compressed gas Hazards not otherwise classified (HNOC) Not applicable.
