MATERIAL IDENTIFICATION
Technical Name
HYDROGEN
Chemical Formula : H2
CAS Registry No: 133-74-0
Synonyms
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Chemical Classification: INORGANIC GAS
UN No:1049
Chemical Classification
INORGANIC GAS
FLAMMABLE GAS
Haz Chern Code: 2SE
Hazardous Waste ID No:17
Product Use :
Hydrogen is used in the production of hydrochloric acid, hydrogenated oils, methonol, ammonia, for refining petroleum, for welding and cutting. it is also used as a propellent and missle fuel.
HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS
Hazardous Ingredient
HYDROGEN
Concentration
100%
CAS/UN NO
133-74-0
LC50 . LD 50
State : GAS
Colour: COLOURLESS
Odour : NONE
Vapour pressure : —
Melting Point : —
Molecular weight : 2.0
Specific gravity : O.0 89 GM/L
Water solubility : NONE
pH : —
Vapour density : 0.067
Boiling : -253°C
Freezing Point : -259°C
Others : NEPA CLASSIFICATION – 040
FIRE I EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA
Flammability : FLAMMABLE
Auto ignition temperature : 565°C
Explosive range : 4% to 75% IN AIR
Hazardous combustion products : —
Sensitivity to chemical impact
shock can scatter the compressed gas containers with explosive force
REACTIVITY DATA
Chemical Stability : STABLE
Reactivity
Reducing action on chlorine compounds, heated metal oxides. violent reaction with air plus catalyst, bromine, iodine, dioxine+nickle, lithium.
HEALTH HAZARD DATA
Route of entry
inhalation
Effects on acute exposure
SIMPLE ASPHYXIANT
Sensitization to Material
PREVENTIVE MEASURES
Storage requirement
storage in ventilated area with explosion venting roof or open area with fencing
Engineering Controls
efficent earthing and bonding, flame proof fittings, arresters,non sparking
TOOLS.
Leak spill handling shut gas supply, if possible. acces restricted, stop engines.
Waste disposal
venting higher levels, ventilate area.
TOG Flammability : 2.1
Flash Point : —
Sensitivity to static discharge : EXPLOSIVE
Incompatibility
oxygen, oxidisers, chlorine compounds, metal oxides
Dangerous reaction products
forms explosive mixtures with bromine, chlorine, iodine, heptafluoride, chlorine dioxide, dichlorine oxide
Permissible limits : —
Lethal dose : —
Effects on Chronic exposure : —
Synergistic materials : —-
Handling Methods
positive displacement blowers
compressors and piping
Personal protective equipment
scba set
protective clothing.
special shipping information
EMERGENCY / FIRST- AID MEASURES
Fire extinguishments
WATER GOG, GRY CHEMICAL POWDER, CARBONDIOXIDE.
Special procedure
COOL THE CONTAINERS WITH WATER JET. PROTECT PERSONS WITH WATER JET
| First – Aid Antidotes
Asphyxiation: Shift victim to fresh air, support Brathing by artificial respiration Burns: Cool the affected area with water until pain relieves cover the burns with sterile cotton. Get medical aid soon. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Maintenance works should be carried only with valid work permt. |
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| MANUFACTURER / SUPPLIER / CONSUMER DATA
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