International Chemical Safety Cards

XENON ICSC: 0609

Xe
Atomic mass: 131.3
(cylinder)
ICSC #    0609
CAS #     7440-63-3
RTECS # ZE1280000
UN #        2036
October 09, 1997 Peer reviewed
TYPES OF HAZARD/ EXPOSURE ACUTE HAZARDS/ SYMPTOMS PREVENTION FIRST AID/
FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE Not combustible. Heating will cause rise in pressure with risk of bursting.

In case of fire in the surroundings: all extinguishing agents allowed.
EXPLOSION

In case of fire: keep cylinder cool by spraying with water.
EXPOSURE


 •INHALATION Simple asphyxiant.
Ventilation.
Fresh air, rest. Artificial respiration if indicated. Refer for medical attention.
 •SKIN ON CONTACT WITH LIQUID: FROSTBITE.
Cold-insulating gloves. Protective clothing.
ON FROSTBITE: rinse with plenty of water, do NOT remove clothes. Refer for medical attention.
 •EYES ON CONTACT WITH LIQUID: FROSBITE.
Safety goggles, or face shield.
First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
 •INGESTION


SPILLAGE DISPOSAL STORAGE PACKAGING & LABELLING
Ventilation. (Extra personal protection: self-contained breathing apparatus).
Fireproof if in building.

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UN Hazard Class: 2.2
SEE IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON BACK
ICSC: 0609 Prepared in the context of cooperation between the International Programme on Chemical Safety & the Commission of the European Communities (C) IPCS CEC 1994. No modifications to the International version have been made except to add the OSHA PELs, NIOSH RELs and NIOSH IDLH values.

International Chemical Safety Cards

XENON ICSC: 0609
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PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
 COLOURLESS, ODOURLESS, LIQUEFIED GAS.

PHYSICAL DANGERS:
 The gas is heavier than air and may accumulate in low ceiling spaces causing deficiency of oxygen.

CHEMICAL DANGERS:

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS:
 TLV not established.


ROUTES OF EXPOSURE:
 The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation.

INHALATION RISK:
 On loss of containment this liquid evaporates very quickly causing supersaturation of the air with serious risk of suffocation when in confined areas.

EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE:
 The liquid may cause frostbite.

EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE:
PHYSICAL
PROPERTIES
Boiling point: -108°C
Melting point: -112°C
 Relative vapour density (air = 1): 4.54
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 1.4
ENVIRONMENTAL
DATA

N O T E S
High concentrations in the air cause a deficiency of oxygen with the risk of unconsciousness or death. Check oxygen content before entering area. Turn leaking cylinder with the leak up to prevent escape of gas in liquid state.
Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-20G30
Other UN number 2591, xenon, refridgerated liquid, hazard class 2.2.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION


ICSC: 0609 XENON
(C) IPCS, CEC, 1994
IMPORTANT LEGAL NOTICE: Neither NIOSH, the CEC or the IPCS nor any person acting on behalf of NIOSH, the CEC or the IPCS is responsible for the use which might be made of this information. This card contains the collective views of the IPCS Peer Review Committee and may not reflect in all cases all the detailed requirements included in national legislation on the subject. The user should verify compliance of the cards with the relevant legislation in the country of use. The only modifications made to produce the U.S. version is inclusion of the OSHA PELs, NIOSH RELs and NIOSH IDLH values.