Safety Data Sheet: Section 1. Identification
Safety Data Sheet: Section 1. Identification
Safety Data Sheet: Section 1. Identification
Hydrogen
Section 1. Identification
GHS product identifier
: Hydrogen
Chemical name
: hydrogen
Other means of
identification
Product use
: Synthetic/Analytical chemistry.
Synonym
SDS #
Supplier's details
Emergency telephone
number (with hours of
operation)
: 1-866-734-3438
Signal word
: Danger
Hazard statements
Precautionary statements
General
Prevention
Response
Storage
Disposal
Date of issue/Date of revision
: Read and follow all Safety Data Sheets (SDSS) before use. Read label before use.
Keep out of reach of children. If medical advice is needed, have product container or
label at hand. Close valve after each use and when empty. Use equipment rated for
cylinder pressure. Do not open valve until connected to equipment prepared for use.
Use a back flow preventative device in the piping. Use only equipment of compatible
materials of construction. Approach suspected leak area with caution.
: Never Put cylinders into unventilated areas of passenger vehicles. Keep away from
heat, sparks, open flames and hot surfaces. - No smoking. Use and store only outdoors
or in a well ventilated place.
: Leaking gas fire: Do not extinguish, unless leak can be stopped safely. Eliminate all
ignition sources if safe to do so.
: Protect from sunlight. Protect from sunlight when ambient temperature exceeds
52C/125F. Store in a well-ventilated place.
: Not applicable.
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: In addition to any other important health or physical hazards, this product may displace
oxygen and cause rapid suffocation.
: Substance
Chemical name
: hydrogen
Other means of
identification
: 001026
Ingredient name
CAS number
hydrogen
100
1333-74-0
There are no additional ingredients present which, within the current knowledge of the supplier and in the
concentrations applicable, are classified as hazardous to health or the environment and hence require reporting
in this section.
Occupational exposure limits, if available, are listed in Section 8.
Inhalation
Skin contact
Ingestion
: Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water, occasionally lifting the upper and lower
eyelids. Check for and remove any contact lenses. Continue to rinse for at least 10
minutes. Get medical attention if irritation occurs.
: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. If
not breathing, if breathing is irregular or if respiratory arrest occurs, provide artificial
respiration or oxygen by trained personnel. It may be dangerous to the person providing
aid to give mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. Get medical attention if adverse health effects
persist or are severe. If unconscious, place in recovery position and get medical
attention immediately. Maintain an open airway. Loosen tight clothing such as a collar,
tie, belt or waistband.
: Flush contaminated skin with plenty of water. Remove contaminated clothing and
shoes. To avoid the risk of static discharges and gas ignition, soak contaminated
clothing thoroughly with water before removing it. Get medical attention if symptoms
occur. Wash clothing before reuse. Clean shoes thoroughly before reuse.
: As this product is a gas, refer to the inhalation section.
Inhalation
Skin contact
Frostbite
Ingestion
: As this product is a gas, refer to the inhalation section.
Over-exposure signs/symptoms
Eye contact
: No specific data.
Inhalation
: No specific data.
Skin contact
: No specific data.
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: No specific data.
: No action shall be taken involving any personal risk or without suitable training. It may
be dangerous to the person providing aid to give mouth-to-mouth resuscitation.
Unsuitable extinguishing
media
: None known.
Special protective
equipment for fire-fighters
: Promptly isolate the scene by removing all persons from the vicinity of the incident if
there is a fire. No action shall be taken involving any personal risk or without suitable
training. Contact supplier immediately for specialist advice. Move containers from fire
area if this can be done without risk. Use water spray to keep fire-exposed containers
cool. If involved in fire, shut off flow immediately if it can be done without risk. If this is
impossible, withdraw from area and allow fire to burn. Fight fire from protected location
or maximum possible distance. Eliminate all ignition sources if safe to do so.
: Fire-fighters should wear appropriate protective equipment and self-contained breathing
apparatus (SCBA) with a full face-piece operated in positive pressure mode.
: Accidental releases pose a serious fire or explosion hazard. No action shall be taken
involving any personal risk or without suitable training. Evacuate surrounding areas.
Keep unnecessary and unprotected personnel from entering. Shut off all ignition
sources. No flares, smoking or flames in hazard area. Avoid breathing gas. Provide
adequate ventilation. Wear appropriate respirator when ventilation is inadequate. Put
on appropriate personal protective equipment.
For emergency responders : If specialised clothing is required to deal with the spillage, take note of any information
in Section 8 on suitable and unsuitable materials. See also the information in "For nonemergency personnel".
Environmental precautions
: Ensure emergency procedures to deal with accidental gas releases are in place to avoid
contamination of the environment. Inform the relevant authorities if the product has
caused environmental pollution (sewers, waterways, soil or air).
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: Immediately contact emergency personnel. Stop leak if without risk. Use spark-proof
tools and explosion-proof equipment.
: Immediately contact emergency personnel. Stop leak if without risk. Use spark-proof
tools and explosion-proof equipment. Note: see Section 1 for emergency contact
information and Section 13 for waste disposal.
: Put on appropriate personal protective equipment (see Section 8). Contains gas under
pressure. Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Avoid breathing gas. Use only
with adequate ventilation. Wear appropriate respirator when ventilation is inadequate.
Do not enter storage areas and confined spaces unless adequately ventilated. Store
and use away from heat, sparks, open flame or any other ignition source. Use
explosion-proof electrical (ventilating, lighting and material handling) equipment. Use
only non-sparking tools. Empty containers retain product residue and can be hazardous.
Do not puncture or incinerate container. Use equipment rated for cylinder pressure.
Close valve after each use and when empty. Protect cylinders from physical damage;
do not drag, roll, slide, or drop. Use a suitable hand truck for cylinder movement.
Advice on general
occupational hygiene
: Eating, drinking and smoking should be prohibited in areas where this material is
handled, stored and processed. Workers should wash hands and face before eating,
drinking and smoking. Remove contaminated clothing and protective equipment before
entering eating areas. See also Section 8 for additional information on hygiene
measures.
: Store in accordance with local regulations. Store in a segregated and approved area.
Store away from direct sunlight in a dry, cool and well-ventilated area, away from
incompatible materials (see Section 10). Eliminate all ignition sources. Keep container
tightly closed and sealed until ready for use. Cylinders should be stored upright, with
valve protection cap in place, and firmly secured to prevent falling or being knocked
over. Cylinder temperatures should not exceed 52 C (125 F).
Exposure limits
hydrogen
Appropriate engineering
controls
Environmental exposure
controls
: Use only with adequate ventilation. Use process enclosures, local exhaust ventilation or
other engineering controls to keep worker exposure to airborne contaminants below any
recommended or statutory limits. The engineering controls also need to keep gas,
vapor or dust concentrations below any lower explosive limits. Use explosion-proof
ventilation equipment.
: Emissions from ventilation or work process equipment should be checked to ensure
they comply with the requirements of environmental protection legislation. In some
cases, fume scrubbers, filters or engineering modifications to the process equipment
will be necessary to reduce emissions to acceptable levels.
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Eye/face protection
: Wash hands, forearms and face thoroughly after handling chemical products, before
eating, smoking and using the lavatory and at the end of the working period.
Appropriate techniques should be used to remove potentially contaminated clothing.
Wash contaminated clothing before reusing. Ensure that eyewash stations and safety
showers are close to the workstation location.
: Safety eyewear complying with an approved standard should be used when a risk
assessment indicates this is necessary to avoid exposure to liquid splashes, mists,
gases or dusts. If contact is possible, the following protection should be worn, unless
the assessment indicates a higher degree of protection: safety glasses with sideshields.
Skin protection
Hand protection
Body protection
Respiratory protection
: Gas
Color
: Colorless.
Molecular weight
: 2.02 g/mole
Molecular formula
Boiling/condensation point
Melting/freezing point
: H2
: -253C (-423.4F)
: -259.15C (-434.5F)
Critical temperature
: -240.15C (-400.3F)
Odor
: Odorless.
: Not available.
Odor threshold
pH
Flash point
: Not available.
: Not available.
Burning time
: Not applicable.
Burning rate
: Not applicable.
Evaporation rate
: Not available.
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Hydrogen
: Not available.
Vapor density
: 0.07 (Air = 1)
3
: 191.9386
: 0.00521
Relative density
: Not applicable.
Solubility
: Not available.
Solubility in water
: Not available.
: Not available.
Decomposition temperature
: Not available.
SADT
: Not available.
Viscosity
: Not applicable.
: No specific test data related to reactivity available for this product or its ingredients.
Chemical stability
Possibility of hazardous
reactions
: Under normal conditions of storage and use, hazardous reactions will not occur.
Conditions to avoid
: Avoid all possible sources of ignition (spark or flame). Do not pressurize, cut, weld,
braze, solder, drill, grind or expose containers to heat or sources of ignition.
Hazardous decomposition
products
: Under normal conditions of storage and use, hazardous decomposition products should
not be produced.
Hazardous polymerization
: Under normal conditions of storage and use, hazardous polymerization will not occur.
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Hydrogen
: Not available.
Skin contact
Ingestion
: No specific data.
Skin contact
: No specific data.
Ingestion
: No specific data.
Delayed and immediate effects and also chronic effects from short and long term exposure
Short term exposure
Potential immediate
: Not available.
effects
Potential delayed effects : Not available.
Long term exposure
Potential immediate
effects
Potential delayed effects
: Not available.
: Not available.
Carcinogenicity
Mutagenicity
Teratogenicity
Developmental effects
Fertility effects
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Hydrogen
: Not available.
TDG
Mexico
IMDG
IATA
UN number
UN1049
UN1049
UN1049
UN1049
UN1049
UN proper
shipping name
HYDROGEN,
COMPRESSED
HYDROGEN,
COMPRESSED
HYDROGEN
COMPRESSED
HYDROGEN,
COMPRESSED
HYDROGEN,
COMPRESSED
Transport
2.1
hazard class(es)
2.1
2.1
2.1
2.1
Packing group
Environment
No.
No.
No.
No.
No.
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Hydrogen
Limited quantity
Yes.
Packaging instruction
Passenger aircraft
Quantity limitation:
Forbidden.
Cargo aircraft
Quantity limitation: 150
kg
ERAP Index
3000
Passenger Carrying
Ship Index
Forbidden
Passenger Carrying
Road or Rail Index
Forbidden
Refer to CFR 49 (or authority having jurisdiction) to determine the information required for shipment of the
product.
Special precautions for user : Transport within users premises: always transport in closed containers that are
upright and secure. Ensure that persons transporting the product know what to do in the
event of an accident or spillage.
Transport in bulk according
to Annex II of MARPOL
73/78 and the IBC Code
: Not available.
: Not listed
: Not listed
: Not listed
: Not listed
: Not listed
SARA 302/304
Composition/information on ingredients
No products were found.
SARA 304 RQ
: Not applicable.
SARA 311/312
Classification
: Fire hazard
Sudden release of pressure
Composition/information on ingredients
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Hydrogen
Fire
Sudden
hazard release of
pressure
Reactive
Immediate
(acute)
health
hazard
Delayed
(chronic)
health
hazard
hydrogen
100
Yes.
No.
No.
No.
Yes.
State regulations
Massachusetts
New York
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Canada inventory
International regulations
International lists
Chemical Weapons
Convention List Schedule
I Chemicals
Chemical Weapons
Convention List Schedule
II Chemicals
: Not listed
Chemical Weapons
Convention List Schedule
III Chemicals
: Not listed
Canada
WHMIS (Canada)
Flammability
Physical hazards
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Hydrogen
4
Health
Instability/Reactivity
Special
Reprinted with permission from NFPA 704-2001, Identification of the Hazards of Materials for Emergency
Response Copyright 1997, National Fire Protection Association, Quincy, MA 02269. This reprinted material is
not the complete and official position of the National Fire Protection Association, on the referenced subject
which is represented only by the standard in its entirety.
Copyright 2001, National Fire Protection Association, Quincy, MA 02269. This warning system is intended to
be interpreted and applied only by properly trained individuals to identify fire, health and reactivity hazards of
chemicals. The user is referred to certain limited number of chemicals with recommended classifications in
NFPA 49 and NFPA 325, which would be used as a guideline only. Whether the chemicals are classified by NFPA
or not, anyone using the 704 systems to classify chemicals does so at their own risk.
History
Date of printing
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Date of issue/Date of
revision
Date of previous issue
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Key to abbreviations
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: ATE = Acute Toxicity Estimate
BCF = Bioconcentration Factor
GHS = Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals
IATA = International Air Transport Association
IBC = Intermediate Bulk Container
IMDG = International Maritime Dangerous Goods
LogPow = logarithm of the octanol/water partition coefficient
MARPOL 73/78 = International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution From Ships,
1973 as modified by the Protocol of 1978. ("Marpol" = marine pollution)
UN = United NationsACGIH American Conference of Governmental Industrial
Hygienists
AIHA American Industrial Hygiene Association
CAS Chemical Abstract Services
CEPA Canadian Environmental Protection Act
CERCLA Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act
(EPA)
CFR United States Code of Federal Regulations
CPR Controlled Products Regulations
DSL Domestic Substances List
GWP Global Warming Potential
IARC International Agency for Research on Cancer
ICAO International Civil Aviation Organisation
Inh Inhalation
LC Lethal concentration
LD Lethal dosage
NDSL Non-Domestic Substances List
NIOSH National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
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References
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