Oxygen, compressed

Remove victim to uncontaminated area.

Symptoms: Continuous inhalation of concentrations higher than 75% may cause nausea, dizziness, respiratory difficulty and convulsion.

Adverse effects not expected from this product.

Adverse effects not expected from this product.

Ingestion is not considered a potential route of exposure.

Water spray or fog. Product does not burn, use fire control measures appropriate for the surrounding fire.

Do not use water jet to extinguish.

Supports combustion. Exposure to fire may cause containers to rupture/explode.

Use fire control measures appropriate for the surrounding fire. Cool endangered receptacles with water spray jet from a protected position. If possible, stop flow of product. Use water spray or fog to knock down fire fumes if possible. Move containers away from the fire area if this can be done without risk.

Act in accordance with local emergency plan. Try to stop release. Evacuate area. Eliminate ignition sources. Ensure adequate air ventilation. See section 8 of the SDS for more information on personal protective equipment. Monitor concentration of released product. Wear self-contained breathing apparatus when entering area unless atmosphere is proved to be safe. See section 5.3 of the SDS for more information.

Try to stop release.

Use no oil or grease. Use only properly specified equipment which is suitable for this product, its supply pressure and temperature. Do not smoke while handling product. Keep equipment free from oil and grease. Use only oxygen approved lubricants and oxygen approved sealings. Avoid suck back of water, acid and alkalis. Only experienced and properly instructed persons should handle gases under pressure. Ensure the complete gas system was (or is regularly) checked for leaks before use. Do not breathe gas. Do not allow backfeed into the container. Protect containers from physical damage; do not drag, roll, slide or drop. When moving cylinders, even for short distances, use a cart (trolley, hand truck, etc.) designed to transport cylinders. Leave valve protection caps, when provided, in place until the container has been secured against either a wall or bench or placed in a container stand and is ready for use. Close container valve after each use and when empty, even if still connected to equipment. Never attempt to transfer gases from one cylinder/container to another. Never use direct flame or electrical heating devices to raise the pressure of a container. Open valve slowly to avoid pressure shock.

Keep container below 50°C in a well ventilated place. Store containers in location free from fire risk and away from sources of heat and ignition. Containers should be stored in the vertical position and properly secured to prevent them from falling over.

The product must be handled in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety procedures.

Do not smoke while handling product. Never use direct flame or electrical heating devices to raise the pressure of a container.

Avoid oxygen rich (>23,5%) atmospheres. Gas detectors should be used when oxidising gases may be released. Provide adequate general and local exhaust ventilation. Consider the use of a work permit system e.g. for maintenance activities. Systems under pressure should be regularly checked for leakages.

Wear working gloves when handling gas containers. Standard EN 388 - Protective gloves against mechanical risks, performance level 1 or higher. Recommended types include wrist gloves from leather or synthetic material with equivalent performance, fabric gloves, fabric gloves with leather palms.

Wear safety glasses with side shields. Standard EN 166 - Personal eye-protection - specifications

None necessary. Self contained breathing apparatus is recommended, where unknown exposure may be expected, e.g. during maintenance activities on installation systems. Standard EN 137 - Self-contained open-circuit compressed air breathing apparatus with full face mask.

Consider the use of flame resistant safety clothing. Standard EN ISO 14116 - Limited flame spread materials. Wear safety shoes while handling containers. Standard EN ISO 20345 - Personal protective equipment - Safety footwear.

Refer to local regulations for restriction of emissions to the atmosphere. See section 13 for specific methods for waste gas treatment.

Stable under normal conditions.

No reactivity hazard other than the effects described in sub-sections below.

Violently oxidises organic material.

Avoid moisture in installation systems.

Keep equipment free from oil and grease. For more guidance, refer to the EIGA Doc. 33 - Cleaning of Equipment for Oxygen Service downloadable at http://www.eiga.eu. Consider the potential toxicity hazard due to the presence of chlorinated or fluorinated polymers in high pressure (> 30 bar) oxygen lines in case of combustion. May react violently with combustible materials. May react violently with reducing agents. For additional information on compatibility refer to ISO 11114.

Avoid transport on vehicles where the load space is not separated from the driver's compartment, Ensure vehicle driver is aware of the potential hazards of the load and knows what to do in the event of an accident or an emergency, Before transporting product containers: - Ensure there is adequate ventilation, - Ensure that containers are firmly secured, - Ensure valve is closed and not leaking, - Ensure valve outlet cap nut or plug (where provided) is correctly fitted, - Ensure valve protection device (where provided) is correctly fitted.