Sulfur hexafluoride

1. 1.1 IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/MIXTURE AND OF THE COMPANY/UNDERTAKING Product identifiers Product name Product Number Brand CAS-No. : : : : Sulfur hexafluoride 295701 Anonymous 2551-62-4 1.2 Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against Identified uses : Laboratory chemicals, Manufacture of substances 2. 2.1 2.2 HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION Classification of the substance or mixture Classification according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 [EU-GHS/CLP] Gases under pressure (Liquefied gas) This substance is not classified as dangerous according to Directive 67/548/EEC. Label elements Labelling according Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 [CLP] Pictogram Signal word Hazard statement(s) H280 Precautionary statement(s) P410 + P403 Supplemental Hazard Statements Warning Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated. Protect from sunlight. Store in a well-ventilated place. none 2.3 3. 3.1 Other hazards - none COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS Substances Formula Molecular Weight : : F6S 146,06 g/mol Component Sulfur hexafluoride *** Concentration CAS-No. EC-No. 2551-62-4 219-854-2 - * PBT substance, ** vPvB substance, *** WEL substance 4. 4.1 4.2 4.3 5. 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 6. 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 7. 7.1 7.2 FIRST AID MEASURES Description of first aid measures General advice Consult a physician. Show this safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance. If inhaled If breathed in, move person into fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. Consult a physician. In case of skin contact Wash off with soap and plenty of water. Consult a physician. In case of eye contact Flush eyes with water as a precaution. If swallowed Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Rinse mouth with water. Consult a physician. Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed May be harmful., Nausea, Dizziness, Headache, Central nervous system depression Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed no data available FIREFIGHTING MEASURES Extinguishing media Suitable extinguishing media Use water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide. Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture Sulphur oxides, Hydrogen fluoride Advice for firefighters Wear self contained breathing apparatus for fire fighting if necessary. Further information Use water spray to cool unopened containers. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures Avoid breathing vapors, mist or gas. Ensure adequate ventilation. Evacuate personnel to safe areas. Environmental precautions Do not let product enter drains. Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up Clean up promptly by sweeping or vacuum. Reference to other sections For disposal see section 13. HANDLING AND STORAGE Precautions for safe handling Normal measures for preventive fire protection. Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Contents under pressure. 7.3 8. 8.1 8.2 9. 9.1 Specific end uses no data available EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION Control parameters Components with workplace control parameters Exposure controls Appropriate engineering controls Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Wash hands before breaks and at the end of workday. Personal protective equipment Eye/face protection Use equipment for eye protection tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or EN 166(EU). Skin protection Handle with gloves. Gloves must be inspected prior to use. Use proper glove removal technique (without touching glove's outer surface) to avoid skin contact with this product. Dispose of contaminated gloves after use in accordance with applicable laws and good laboratory practices. Wash and dry hands. The selected protective gloves have to satisfy the specifications of EU Directive 89/686/EEC and the standard EN 374 derived from it. Body Protection impervious clothing, The type of protective equipment must be selected according to the concentration and amount of the dangerous substance at the specific workplace. Respiratory protection Where risk assessment shows air-purifying respirators are appropriate use a full-face respirator with multi-purpose combination (US) or type AXBEK (EN 14387) respirator cartridges as a backup to engineering controls. If the respirator is the sole means of protection, use a full-face supplied air respirator. Use respirators and components tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or CEN (EU). PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES Information on basic physical and chemical properties a) b) c) d) e) f) g) h) Appearance Odour Odour Threshold pH Melting point/freezing point Initial boiling point and boiling range Flash point Evaporation rate Form: Liquefied gas no data available no data available no data available Melting point/range: -50 °C - lit. -64 °C at 1 hPa - lit. not applicable no data available i) Flammability (solid, gas) no data available j) k) Upper/lower flammability or explosive limits Vapour pressure no data available 29 hPa at 21,1 °C 22.057 hPa at 20 °C l) Vapour density 5,04 - (Air = 1.0) m) Relative density no data available n) o) p) q) r) s) t) Water solubility Partition coefficient: n- octanol/water Autoignition temperature Decomposition temperature Viscosity Explosive properties Oxidizing properties no data available no data available no data available no data available no data available no data available no data available 9.2 10. 10.1 10.2 10.3 10.4 10.5 10.6 11. 11.1 Other safety information no data available STABILITY AND REACTIVITY Reactivity no data available Chemical stability no data available Possibility of hazardous reactions no data available Conditions to avoid no data available Incompatible materials Strong oxidizing agents Hazardous decomposition products Other decomposition products - no data available TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION Information on toxicological effects Acute toxicity no data available LD50 Intravenous - rabbit - 5.790 mg/kg Skin corrosion/irritation no data available Serious eye damage/eye irritation no data available Respiratory or skin sensitization no data available Germ cell mutagenicity no data available Carcinogenicity IARC: No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as probable, possible or confirmed human carcinogen by IARC. Reproductive toxicity no data available Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure no data available Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure no data available Aspiration hazard no data available Potential health effects Inhalation Ingestion Skin Eyes May be harmful if inhaled. May cause respiratory tract irritation. May be harmful if swallowed. May be harmful if absorbed through skin. May cause skin irritation. May cause eye irritation. Signs and Symptoms of Exposure May be harmful., Nausea, Dizziness, Headache, Central nervous system depression Additional Information RTECS: WS4900000 12. 12.1 12.2 12.3 12.4 12.5 12.6 13. 13.1 14. 14.1 ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION Toxicity no data available Persistence and degradability no data available Bioaccumulative potential no data available Mobility in soil no data available Results of PBT and vPvB assessment no data available Other adverse effects no data available DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS Waste treatment methods Product Offer surplus and non-recyclable solutions to a licensed disposal company. Contact a licensed professional waste disposal service to dispose of this material. Contaminated packaging Dispose of as unused product. TRANSPORT INFORMATION UN number 14.2 ADR/RID: 1080 UN proper shipping name IMDG: 1080 IATA: 1080 ADR/RID: IMDG: IATA: SULPHUR HEXAFLUORIDE SULPHUR HEXAFLUORIDE Sulphur hexafluoride 14.3 Transport hazard class(es) ADR/RID: 2.2 IMDG: 2.2 IATA: 2.2 14.4 Packaging group 14.5 14.6 15. ADR/RID: - Environmental hazards ADR/RID: no Special precautions for user no data available REGULATORY INFORMATION IMDG: - IMDG Marine pollutant: no IATA: - IATA: no This safety datasheet complies with the requirements of Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006. 15.1 15.2 16. Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture no data available Chemical Safety Assessment no data available OTHER INFORMATION Further information The above information is believed to be correct but does not purport to be all inclusive and shall be used only as a guide. The information this document is based on the resent state of our knowledge and is applicable to the product with regard to appropriate safety precautions. It does not represent any guarantee of the properties of the product. Lookchem shall not be held liable for any damage resulting from handling or from contact with the above product. See reverse side of invoice or packing slip for additional terms and conditions of sale.

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