ICSC 0609 - XENON

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XENON

ICSC: 0609
_{November 2007}

(cylinder)

CAS No: 7440-63-3
RTECS No: ZE1280000
UN No: 2036

Xe
Atomic mass: 131.3

TYPES OF HAZARD / EXPOSURE	ACUTE HAZARDS / SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID / FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE	Not combustible. Heating will cause rise in pressure with risk of bursting.		In case of fire in the surroundings: use appropriate extinguishing media.
EXPLOSION			In case of fire: keep cylinder cool by spraying with water.

EXPOSURE
Inhalation	Dizziness. Dullness. Headache. Suffocation.	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: FROSBITE.	Safety goggles or face shield.	Rinse with plenty of water (remove contact lenses if easily possible). Refer immediately for medical attention.
Ingestion

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	PACKAGING & LABELLING
Personal protection: self-contained breathing apparatus. Ventilation.	UN classification UN Hazard Class: 2.2 GHS classification Signal: Warning Cylinder Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated

EMERGENCY RESPONSE	SAFE STORAGE
Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-20G2A	Fireproof if in building. Keep in a well-ventilated room.

IMPORTANT DATA
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. Occupational exposure limits TLV not established. MAK not established.	Inhalation risk On loss of containment this gas can cause suffocation by lowering the oxygen content of the air in confined areas. Effects of short-term exposure Suffocation. The liquid may cause frostbite.

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

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.

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