HELIUM
ICSC: 0603 |
He (liquefied, cooled) ICSC # 0603 | CAS # 7440-59-7 RTECS # MH6520000 UN # 1963 August 05, 2003 Validated |
TYPES OF HAZARD/ EXPOSURE | ACUTE HAZARDS/ SYMPTOMS | PREVENTION | FIRST AID/ |
FIRE | Not combustible. Heating will cause rise in pressure with risk of bursting. | In case of fire in the surroundings: use appropriate extinguishing media. | |
EXPLOSION | In case of fire: keep cylinder cool by spraying with water. | ||
EXPOSURE | |||
INHALATION | High voice. Dizziness. Dullness. Headache. Suffocation. | Ventilation. | Fresh air, rest. Artificial respiration may be needed. 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: FROSTBITE. | 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. NEVER direct water jet on liquid. (Extra personal protection: self-contained breathing apparatus.) | Fireproof if in building. Keep in a well-ventilated room. | UN Hazard Class: 2.2 | ||
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N O T E S | ||||
UN number 1046 is for helium, compressed. High concentrations in the air cause a deficiency of oxygen with the risk of unconsciousness or death. Check oxygen content before entering area.
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