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OXYGEN (LIQUEFIED) | ICSC: 0880 |
LOX Liquid oxygen O2 Molecular mass: 32.0 CAS # 7782-44-7 RTECS # RS2060000 UN # 1073 EC # 008-001-00-8 April 13, 2000 Peer reviewed |
TYPES OF HAZARD/ EXPOSURE | ACUTE HAZARDS/ SYMPTOMS | PREVENTION |
FIRST AID/ FIRE FIGHTING |
FIRE |
Not combustible but enhances combustion of other substances.
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NO open flames, NO sparks, and NO smoking.
NO contact with flammable substances.
NO contact with
reducing agents.
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In case of fire in the surroundings: all extinguishing agents allowed.
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EXPLOSION |
Risk of fire and explosion
on contact with
combustible substances,
reducing agents.
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In case of fire: cool drums, etc., by spraying with water but avoid contact of the substance with water.
Combat fire from a sheltered position.
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EXPOSURE |
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INHALATION |
Cough.
Dizziness.
Sore throat.
See Notes.
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Fresh air, rest.
Refer for medical attention.
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SKIN |
ON CONTACT WITH LIQUID: FROSTBITE.
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Cold-insulating gloves.
Protective clothing.
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ON FROSTBITE: rinse with plenty of water, do NOT remove clothes.
Refer for medical attention.
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EYES |
See Skin.
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Safety goggles,
face shield.
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First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
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INGESTION |
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Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.
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SPILLAGE DISPOSAL | STORAGE | PACKAGING & LABELLING | ||
Ventilation.
Remove all ignition sources.
Do NOT absorb in saw-dust or other combustible absorbents.
NEVER direct water jet on liquid.
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Fireproof.
Separated from
combustible and reducing substances.
Cool.
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Special insulated container.
O symbol R: 8 S: 2-17 UN Hazard Class: 2.2 UN Subsidiary Risks: 5.1 |
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SEE IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON BACK | ||||
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OXYGEN (LIQUEFIED) | ICSC: 0880 |
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PHYSICAL PROPERTIES |
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ENVIRONMENTAL DATA |
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N O T E S | ||||
Work clothes saturated with oxygen may be a serious fire hazard.
Do NOT use in the vicinity of a fire or a hot surface, or during welding.
Inhalation symptoms are characteristic of exposure to extremely high concentrations only.
Also consult ICSC #0138 Oxygen.
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