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Document ID (ISN)102352
CIS number 03-1052
Year 1999
Convention or series no. IPCS ICSC 0138
Title Oxygen
Original title Oxygène [in French]
Oxígeno (licuado) [in Spanish]
Bibliographic information Internet documents, 1999. 2p.
Internet access http://www.ilo.org/public/english/protection/safework/cis/products/icsc/dtasht/_icsc01/icsc0138.pdf [in English]
http://www.cdc.gov/Niosh/ipcsnfrn/nfrn0138.html [in French]
http://www.mtas.es/insht/ipcsnspn/nspn0138.htm [in Spanish]
Abstract International Chemical Safety Card. Exposure routes: inhalation. Short-term exposure effects: irritation of respiratory tract at very high concentrations; effects on the central nervous system, lungs and eyes (visual disturbance). Long-term exposure effects: lungs may be affected by inhalation of high concentrations. Threshold limit value not established.
Descriptors (primary) compressed gases; oxygen; IPCS
Descriptors (secondary) fire fighting; data sheet; central nervous system; fire hazards; amblyopia; explosion hazards; labelling; storage; elimination of spills; waste disposal; first aid; chemical hazards; neurological effects; delayed effects; hazard identification; health hazards; irritants
Document type B - Chemical safety information sheets
Country / State or ProvinceEuropean Union; WHO
Subject(s) Toxic and dangerous substances
Broad subject area(s)
Browse category(ies) Inorganic substances
Compressed gases and pressure vessels