ICSC 0627 - NEON

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NEON	ICSC: 0627 (November 2007)

CAS #: 7440-01-9

UN #: 1065

EC Number: 231-110-9

	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
Eyes
Ingestion

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Personal protection: self-contained breathing apparatus. Ventilation.	According to UN GHS Criteria WARNING 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

NEON

ICSC: 0627

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance COLOURLESS ODOURLESS COMPRESSED GAS. Physical dangers The gas is lighter than air. Chemical dangers No data.	Formula: Ne Atomic mass: 20.2 Boiling point: -246.1°C Melting point: -248.7°C Solubility in water: very poor Relative vapour density (air = 1): 0.69

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
COLOURLESS ODOURLESS COMPRESSED GAS.

Physical dangers
The gas is lighter than air.

Chemical dangers
No data.

Formula: Ne
Atomic mass: 20.2
Boiling point: -246.1°C
Melting point: -248.7°C
Solubility in water: very poor
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 0.69

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure Effects of short-term exposure Asphyxiation.	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.

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. Other UN number 1913, Neon, refrigerated liquid, hazard class 2.2.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification

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