Xenon
Safety Data Sheet P-4677
according to U.S. Code of Federal Regulations 29 CFR 1910.1200, Hazard Communication.
Date of issue: 01/01/1979 Revision date: 10/02/2014 Supersedes: 05/01/2009
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SECTION: 1. Product and company identification
1.1. Product identifier
Product form
Substance
Name
Xenon
CAS No
7440-63-3
Formula
Xe
Other means of identification
Xenon
1.2. Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
Use of the substance/mixture
Industrial use. Use as directed.
1.3. Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet
Praxair, Inc.
39 Old Ridgebury Road
Danbury, CT 06810-5113 - USA
T 1-800-772-9247 (1-800-PRAXAIR) - F 1-716-879-2146
www.praxair.com
1.4. Emergency telephone number
Emergency number
Onsite Emergencies: 1-800-645-4633
CHEMTREC: USA 1-800-424-9300, International 001-703-527-3887 (Collect calls accepted,
contract 17729)
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
2.1. Classification of the substance or mixture
Classification (GHS-US)
Compressed gas
H280
Full text of H-phrases: see section 16
2.2. Label elements
GHS-US labeling
Hazard pictograms (GHS-US)
GHS04
Signal word (GHS-US)
Warning
Hazard statements (GHS-US)
H280 - CONTAINS GAS UNDER PRESSURE; MAY EXPLODE IF HEATED
OSHA-H01 - MAY DISPLACE OXYGEN AND CAUSE RAPID SUFFOCATION.
Precautionary statements (GHS-US)
P202 - Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood
P271+P403 - Use and store only outdoors or in a well-ventilated place.
CGA-PG05 - Use a back flow preventive device in the piping.
CGA-PG10 - Use only with equipment rated for cylinder pressure.
CGA-PG06 - Close valve after each use and when empty.
CGA-PG02 - Protect from sunlight when ambient temperature exceeds 52°C (125°F).
2.3. Other hazards
Other hazards not contributing to the
classification
Asphyxiant in high concentrations. Contact with liquid may cause cold burns/frostbite.
2.4. Unknown acute toxicity (GHS-US)
No data available
Xenon
Safety Data Sheet P-4677
according to U.S. Code of Federal Regulations 29 CFR 1910.1200, Hazard Communication.
Date of issue: 01/01/1979 Revision date: 10/02/2014 Supersedes: 05/01/2009
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SECTION 3: Composition/information on ingredients
3.1. Substance
Name
Product identifier
%
Xenon
(Main constituent)
(CAS No) 7440-63-3
100
3.2. Mixture
Not applicable
SECTION 4: First aid measures
4.1. Description of first aid measures
First-aid measures after inhalation
Remove victim to uncontaminated area wearing self contained breathing apparatus. Keep
victim warm and rested. Call a doctor. Apply artificial respiration if breathing stopped.
First-aid measures after skin contact
Rinse skin with water/shower. If irritation persists, consult a doctor.
First-aid measures after eye contact
Immediately flush eyes thoroughly with water for at least 15 minutes. Hold the eyelids open and
away from the eyeballs to ensure that all surfaces are flushed thoroughly. Get immediate
medical attention.
First-aid measures after ingestion
Ingestion is not considered a potential route of exposure.
4.2. Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
No additional information available
4.3. Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
None.
SECTION 5: Firefighting measures
5.1. Extinguishing media
Suitable extinguishing media
Use extinguishing media appropriate for surrounding fire.
5.2. Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
Reactivity
No reactivity hazard other than the effects described in sub-sections below.
5.3. Advice for firefighters
Firefighting instructions
Evacuate all personnel from the danger area. Use self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA)
and protective clothing. Immediately cool containers with water from maximum distance. Stop
flow of gas if safe to do so, while continuing cooling water spray. Remove ignition sources if
safe to do so. Remove containers from area of fire if safe to do so. On-site fire brigades must
comply with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.156 and applicable standards under 29 CFR 1910 Subpart
L—Fire Protection.
Protection during firefighting
Compressed gas: asphyxiant. Suffocation hazard by lack of oxygen.
Special protective equipment for fire fighters
Use self-contained breathing apparatus. Standard protective clothing and equipment (Self
Contained Breathing Apparatus) for fire fighters.
Specific methods
Use fire control measures appropriate for the surrounding fire. Exposure to fire and heat
radiation may cause gas receptacles to rupture. Cool endangered receptacles with water spray
jet from a protected position. Prevent water used in emergency cases from entering sewers and
drainage systems. Stop flow of product if safe to do so. Use water spray or fog to knock down
fire fumes if possible.
Other information
Containers are equipped with a pressure relief device. (Exceptions may exist where authorized
by DOT.).
SECTION 6: Accidental release measures
6.1. Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
General measures
Prevent from entering sewers, basements and workpits, or any place where its accumulation
can be dangerous. Try to stop release. Evacuate area. Ensure adequate air ventilation. Wear
self-contained breathing apparatus when entering area unless atmosphere is proved to be safe.
Stop leak if safe to do so.
6.1.1. For non-emergency personnel
No additional information available
Xenon
Safety Data Sheet P-4677
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Date of issue: 01/01/1979 Revision date: 10/02/2014 Supersedes: 05/01/2009
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6.1.2. For emergency responders
No additional information available
6.2. Environmental precautions
Try to stop release.
6.3. Methods and material for containment and cleaning up
No additional information available
6.4. Reference to other sections
See also sections 8 and 13.
SECTION 7: Handling and storage
7.1. Precautions for safe handling
Precautions for safe handling
Wear leather safety gloves and safety shoes when handling cylinders. Protect cylinders from
physical damage; do not drag, roll, slide or drop. While moving cylinder, always keep in place
removable valve cover. Never attempt to lift a cylinder by its cap; the cap is intended solely to
protect the valve. When moving cylinders, even for short distances, use a cart (trolley, hand
truck, etc.) designed to transport cylinders. Never insert an object (e.g., wrench, screwdriver,
pry bar) into cap openings; doing so may damage the valve and cause a leak. Use an
adjustable strap wrench to remove over-tight or rusted caps. Slowly open the valve. If the
valve is hard to open, discontinue use and contact your supplier. Close the container valve
after each use; keep closed even when empty. Never apply flame or localized heat directly to
any part of the container. High temperatures may damage the container and could cause the
pressure relief device to fail prematurely, venting the container contents. For other precautions
in using this product, see section 16.
7.2. Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Storage conditions
Store in a cool, well-ventilated place. Store and use with adequate ventilation. Store only
where temperature will not exceed 125°F (52°C). Firmly secure containers upright to keep
them from falling or being knocked over. Install valve protection cap, if provided, firmly in place
by hand. Store full and empty containers separately. Use a first-in, first-out inventory system
to prevent storing full containers for long periods.
OTHER PRECAUTIONS FOR HANDLING, STORAGE, AND USE: When handling product
under pressure, use piping and equipment adequately designed to withstand the pressures to
be encountered. Never work on a pressurized system. Use a back flow preventive device in
the piping. Gases can cause rapid suffocation because of oxygen deficiency; store and use
with adequate ventilation. If a leak occurs, close the container valve and blow down the system
in a safe and environmentally correct manner in compliance with all international,
federal/national, state/provincial, and local laws; then repair the leak. Never place a container
where it may become part of an electrical circuit.
7.3. Specific end use(s)
None.
SECTION 8: Exposure controls/personal protection
8.1. Control parameters
Xenon (7440-63-3)
ACGIH
Not established
USA OSHA
Not established
8.2. Exposure controls
Appropriate engineering controls
Oxygen detectors should be used when asphyxiating gases may be released. Systems under
pressure should be regularly checked for leakages. Provide adequate general and local
exhaust ventilation. Consider work permit system e.g. for maintenance activities.
Hand protection
Wear working gloves when handling gas containers.
Eye protection
Wear safety glasses with side shields or goggles when transfilling or breaking transfer
connections. Wear safety glasses with side shields.
Respiratory protection
Self contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) or positive pressure airline with mask are to be
used in oxygen-deficient atmospheres.
Thermal hazard protection
None necessary.
Xenon
Safety Data Sheet P-4677
according to U.S. Code of Federal Regulations 29 CFR 1910.1200, Hazard Communication.
Date of issue: 01/01/1979 Revision date: 10/02/2014 Supersedes: 05/01/2009
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SDS ID: P-4677
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Environmental exposure controls
None necessary.
Other information
Wear safety shoes while handling containers.
SECTION 9: Physical and chemical properties
9.1. Information on basic physical and chemical properties
Physical state
Gas
Molecular mass
131 g/mol
Color
Colorless.
Odor
No data available
Odor threshold
No data available
pH
Not applicable.
Relative evaporation rate (butyl acetate=1)
No data available
Relative evaporation rate (ether=1)
Not applicable.
Melting point
-112 °C
Freezing point
No data available
Boiling point
-108 °C
Flash point
Not applicable.
Critical temperature
16.6 °C
Auto-ignition temperature
Not applicable.
Decomposition temperature
No data available
Flammability (solid, gas)
No data available
Vapor pressure
Not applicable.
Critical pressure
5840 kPa
Relative vapor density at 20 °C
No data available
Relative density
1.5
Specific gravity / density
5.472 kg/m³ Vapor density at 70°C (21.1°C), 1 atm
Relative gas density
4.5
Solubility
Water: 644 mg/l
Log Pow
Not applicable.
Log Kow
Not applicable.
Viscosity, kinematic
Not applicable.
Viscosity, dynamic
Not applicable.
Explosive properties
Not applicable.
Oxidizing properties
None.
Explosive limits
Non flammable.
9.2. Other information
Gas group
Compressed gas
Additional information
Gas/vapor heavier than air. May accumulate in confined spaces, particularly at or below ground
level.
SECTION 10: Stability and reactivity
10.1. Reactivity
No reactivity hazard other than the effects described in sub-sections below.
10.2. Chemical stability
Stable under normal conditions.
10.3. Possibility of hazardous reactions
None.
10.4. Conditions to avoid
None under recommended storage and handling conditions (see section 7).
Xenon
Safety Data Sheet P-4677
according to U.S. Code of Federal Regulations 29 CFR 1910.1200, Hazard Communication.
Date of issue: 01/01/1979 Revision date: 10/02/2014 Supersedes: 05/01/2009
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10.5. Incompatible materials
No additional information available
10.6. Hazardous decomposition products
Under normal conditions of storage and use, hazardous decomposition products should not be produced.
SECTION 11: Toxicological information
11.1. Information on toxicological effects
Acute toxicity
Not classified
Skin corrosion/irritation
Not classified
pH: Not applicable.
Serious eye damage/irritation
Not classified
pH: Not applicable.
Respiratory or skin sensitization
Not classified
Germ cell mutagenicity
Not classified
Carcinogenicity
Not classified
Reproductive toxicity
Not classified
Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure)
Not classified
Specific target organ toxicity (repeated
exposure)
Not classified
No known effects from this product.
Aspiration hazard
Not classified
Not applicable.
SECTION 12: Ecological information
12.1. Toxicity
Ecology - general
No ecological damage caused by this product.
12.2. Persistence and degradability
Xenon (7440-63-3)
Persistence and degradability
No ecological damage caused by this product.
12.3. Bioaccumulative potential
Xenon (7440-63-3)
Log Pow
Not applicable.
Log Kow
Not applicable.
Bioaccumulative potential
No ecological damage caused by this product.
12.4. Mobility in soil
Xenon (7440-63-3)
Mobility in soil
No data available.
Ecology - soil
No ecological damage caused by this product.
12.5. Other adverse effects
Effect on ozone layer
None.
Effect on the global warming
None.
SECTION 13: Disposal considerations
13.1. Waste treatment methods
Waste disposal recommendations
Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international
regulations. Contact supplier for any special requirements.
Xenon
Safety Data Sheet P-4677
according to U.S. Code of Federal Regulations 29 CFR 1910.1200, Hazard Communication.
Date of issue: 01/01/1979 Revision date: 10/02/2014 Supersedes: 05/01/2009
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SECTION 14: Transport information
In accordance with DOT
Transport document description
UN2036 Xenon, compressed, 2.2
UN-No.(DOT)
UN2036
Proper Shipping Name (DOT)
Xenon, compressed
Department of Transportation (DOT) Hazard
Classes
2.2 - Class 2.2 - Non-flammable compressed gas 49 CFR 173.115
Hazard labels (DOT)
2.2 - Non-flammable gas
Additional information
Emergency Response Guide (ERG) Number
120 (UN2591);121 (UN2036)
Other information
No supplementary information available.
Special transport precautions
Avoid transport on vehicles where the load space is not separated from the driver's
compartment. Ensure vehicle driver is aware of the potential hazards of the load and knows
what to do in the event of an accident or an emergency. Before transporting product containers:
- Ensure there is adequate ventilation. - Ensure that containers are firmly secured. - Ensure
cylinder valve is closed and not leaking. - Ensure valve outlet cap nut or plug (where provided)
is correctly fitted. - Ensure valve protection device (where provided) is correctly fitted.
Transport by sea
UN-No. (IMDG)
2036
Class (IMDG)
2 - Gases
MFAG-No
121
Air transport
UN-No.(IATA)
2036
Class (IATA)
2
Civil Aeronautics Law
Gases under pressure/Gases nonflammable nontoxic under pressure
SECTION 15: Regulatory information
15.1. US Federal regulations
Xenon (7440-63-3)
Listed on the United States TSCA (Toxic Substances Control Act) inventory
SARA Section 311/312 Hazard Classes
Immediate (acute) health hazard
Sudden release of pressure hazard
15.2. International regulations
CANADA
Xenon (7440-63-3)
Listed on the Canadian DSL (Domestic Substances List)
WHMIS Classification
Class A - Compressed Gas
EU-Regulations
Xenon (7440-63-3)
Listed on the EEC inventory EINECS (European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances)
Classification according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 [CLP]
Compressed gas
H280
Xenon
Safety Data Sheet P-4677
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Full text of H-phrases: see section 16
Classification according to Directive 67/548/EEC [DSD] or 1999/45/EC [DPD]
Not classified
15.2.2. National regulations
Xenon (7440-63-3)
Listed on the AICS (Australian Inventory of Chemical Substances)
Listed on IECSC (Inventory of Existing Chemical Substances Produced or Imported in China)
Listed on the Korean ECL (Existing Chemicals List)
Listed on NZIoC (New Zealand Inventory of Chemicals)
Listed on PICCS (Philippines Inventory of Chemicals and Chemical Substances)
15.3. US State regulations
Xenon(7440-63-3)
U.S. - California - Proposition 65 - Carcinogens List
No
U.S. - California - Proposition 65 - Developmental
Toxicity
No
U.S. - California - Proposition 65 - Reproductive
Toxicity - Female
No
U.S. - California - Proposition 65 - Reproductive
Toxicity - Male
No
SECTION 16: Other information
Revision date
10/2/2014 12:00:00 AM
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Consult an industrial hygienist or other trained person when you evaluate the end product.
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Full text of H-phrases:
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Compressed gas
Gases under pressure Compressed gas
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H280
CONTAINS GAS UNDER PRESSURE; MAY EXPLODE IF HEATED
Xenon
Safety Data Sheet P-4677
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Date of issue: 01/01/1979 Revision date: 10/02/2014 Supersedes: 05/01/2009
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NFPA health hazard
:
0 - Exposure under fire conditions would offer no hazard
beyond that of ordinary combustible materials.
NFPA fire hazard
:
0 - Materials that will not burn.
NFPA reactivity
:
0 - Normally stable, even under fire exposure conditions,
and are not reactive with water.
NFPA specific hazard
:
SA - This denotes gases which are simple asphyxiants.
HMIS III Rating
Health
0 Minimal Hazard - No significant risk to health
Flammability
0 Minimal Hazard
Physical
3 Serious Hazard
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