OXYGEN (LIQUEFIED) | ICSC: 0880 (April 2000) |
Oxygen, refrigerated liquid LOX Liquid oxygen |
CAS #: 7782-44-7 |
UN #: 1073 |
EC Number: 231-956-9 |
ACUTE HAZARDS | PREVENTION | FIRE FIGHTING | |
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FIRE & EXPLOSION | Not combustible but enhances combustion of other substances. Risk of fire and explosion on contact with combustible substances or reducing agents. | NO open flames, NO sparks and NO smoking. NO contact with flammables. NO contact with reducing agents. | In case of fire in the surroundings, use appropriate extinguishing media. In case of fire: keep drums, etc., cool by spraying with water. NO direct contact with water. Combat fire from a sheltered position. |
SYMPTOMS | PREVENTION | FIRST AID | |
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Inhalation | Cough. Dizziness. Sore throat. See Notes. | Fresh air, rest. 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 | See Skin. | Wear safety goggles or face shield. | First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention. |
Ingestion | Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work. |
SPILLAGE DISPOSAL | CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING |
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Ventilation. Remove all ignition sources. Do NOT absorb in saw-dust or other combustible absorbents. NEVER direct water jet on liquid. |
According to UN GHS Criteria Transportation |
STORAGE | |
Fireproof. Separated from combustible substances and reducing agents. Cool. | |
PACKAGING | |
Special insulated container. |
OXYGEN (LIQUEFIED) | ICSC: 0880 |
PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION | |
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Physical State; Appearance
Physical dangers
Chemical dangers
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Formula: O2 |
EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS | |
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Routes of exposure
Effects of short-term exposure
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Inhalation risk
Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
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OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS |
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ENVIRONMENT |
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NOTES |
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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. See ICSC 0138. |
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION | ||
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EC Classification Symbol: O; R: 8; S: (2)-17 |
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See Also: Toxicological Abbreviations