ICSC 0609 - XENON

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XENON	ICSC: 0609 (November 2007)

CAS #: 7440-63-3

UN #: 2036

EC Number: 231-172-7

	ACUTE HAZARDS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION	Not combustible. Heating will cause rise in pressure with risk of bursting.		In case of fire in the surroundings, use appropriate extinguishing media. In case of fire: keep cylinder cool by spraying with water.


	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation	Dizziness. Lethargy. Headache. Suffocation.	Use ventilation.	Fresh air, rest. Artificial respiration may be needed. Seek medical attention if you feel unwell.
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.	Wear safety goggles or face shield.	Rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible). Refer for medical attention.
Ingestion

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Personal protection: self-contained breathing apparatus. Ventilation.	According to UN GHS Criteria Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated Transportation UN Classification UN Hazard Class: 2.2
STORAGE
Fireproof if in building. Keep in a well-ventilated room.
PACKAGING

XENON

ICSC: 0609

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance COLOURLESS ODOURLESS COMPRESSED LIQUEFIED GAS. Physical dangers The gas is heavier than air and may accumulate in lowered spaces causing a deficiency of oxygen. Chemical dangers No data.	Formula: Xe Atomic mass: 131.3 Boiling point: -108.1°C Melting point: -111.8°C Solubility in water, g/100ml at 20°C: 0.6 (very poor) Relative vapour density (air = 1): 4.5 Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 1.4

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
COLOURLESS ODOURLESS COMPRESSED LIQUEFIED GAS.

Physical dangers
The gas is heavier than air and may accumulate in lowered spaces causing a deficiency of oxygen.

Chemical dangers
No data.

Formula: Xe
Atomic mass: 131.3
Boiling point: -108.1°C
Melting point: -111.8°C
Solubility in water, g/100ml at 20°C: 0.6 (very poor)
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 4.5
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 1.4

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure Effects of short-term exposure Asphyxiation. The liquid may cause frostbite.	Inhalation risk On loss of containment this substance can cause suffocation by lowering the oxygen content of the air in confined areas. Effects of long-term or repeated exposure

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

Routes of exposure

Effects of short-term exposure
Asphyxiation. The liquid may cause frostbite.

Inhalation risk
On loss of containment this substance can cause suffocation by lowering the oxygen content of the air in confined areas.

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS

ENVIRONMENT

NOTES
High concentrations in the air cause a deficiency of oxygen with the risk of unconsciousness or death. Check oxygen content before entering area. Turn leaking cylinder with the leak up to prevent escape of gas in liquid state. Other UN number 2591, Xenon, refrigerated liquid, hazard class 2.2.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification

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