Fluorine

Safety


NOTE! H/P and R/S phrases are safety assessments from suppliers. Different suppliers have different assessments for the same material, and the safety assessments are furthermore highly dependent on the physical forms of the materials. Therefore, the presented safety asssessments are subject to variations, depending of the supplier and form, and only serves as a general guideline for the risks, or lack thereof, when handling the elements.

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Labelling according Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 (GHS):


Pictogram:


Signal word: Danger

Hazard statement(s)
H270May cause or intensify fire; oxidiser.
H280Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated.
H319Causes serious eye irritation.
H330Fatal if inhaled.
H361Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child.
H370Causes damage to organs.
H372Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.

Precautionary statement(s)
P201Obtain special instructions before use.
P202Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.
P220Keep/Store away from clothing//combustible materials.
P244Keep reduction valves free from grease and oil.
P260Do not breathe vapors, gas.
P264Wash hands thoroughly after handling.
P270Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
P271Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
P280Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
P281Use personal protective equipment as required.
P284Wear respiratory protection.
P304 + P340IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.
P305 + P351 + P338IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
P307 + P311If exposed: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.
P308 + P313If exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.
P310Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.
P314Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell.
P320Specific treatment is urgent.
P321Specific treatment.
P337 + P313If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.
P370 + P376In case of fire: Stop leak if safe to do so.
P403Store in a well-ventilated place.
P403 + P233Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
P405Store locked up.
P410 + P403Protect from sunlight. Store in a well-ventilated place.
P501Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulation.

Supplemental Hazard Statements:
None



European marking and R/S phrases (obsolete):


Symbol: O, T+, C
R-phrases: 8-26-35
S-phrases: 1/2-9-26-28-36/37/39-45