SULFUR HEXAFLUORIDE
A-Gas (UK) Ltd Chemwatch Hazard Alert Code: 1
Chemwatch: 1080 Issue Date: 27/06/2017 Version No: 5.1.1.1 Print Date: 27/08/2019 Safety Data Sheet (Conforms to Regula on (EU) No 2015/830) S.REACH.GBR.EN
SECTION 1 IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE / MIXTURE AND OF THE COMPANY / UNDERTAKING
1.1. Product Iden fier
Product name SULFUR HEXAFLUORIDE Chemical Name sulfur hexafluoride
Synonyms F6-S; SF6; sulfur hexafluoride; sulphur fluoride; sulfur fluoride Proper shipping name SULPHUR HEXAFLUORIDE
Chemical formula F6S Other means of iden fica on Not Available CAS number 2551-62-4 EC number 219-854-2 REACH registra on number 01-2119458769-17-XXXX
1.2. Relevant iden fied uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
Material is highly vola le and may quickly form a concentrated atmosphere in confined or unven lated areas. The vapour may displace and Relevant iden fied uses replace air in breathing zone, ac ng as a simple asphyxiant. This may happen with li le warning of overexposure. Used as dielectric (gaseous insulator for electrical equipment and radar wave guides), tracer gas for ven la on measurements in occupied spaces, protec ve atmosphere for cas ng magnesium alloys, leak detec on. Uses advised against Not Applicable
1.3. Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet
Registered company name A-Gas (UK) Ltd Address Banyard Road, Portbury West Bristol BS20 7XH United Kingdom Telephone +44 (0) 1275 376600 Fax [+44] (0) 1275 376601 Website www.agas.com Email [email protected]
1.4. Emergency telephone number
Associa on / Organisa on A-Gas (UK) Ltd Emergency telephone +44 (0) 1275 376600 numbers Other emergency telephone Not Available numbers
SECTION 2 HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
2.1. Classifica on of the substance or mixture
Classifica on according to regula on (EC) No 1272/2008 Not Applicable [CLP] [1]
2.2. Label elements
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Hazard pictogram(s) Not Applicable
SIGNAL WORD NOT APPLICABLE
Hazard statement(s) Not Applicable
Supplementary statement(s)
EUH044 Risk of explosion if heated under confinement.
Precau onary statement(s) Preven on Not Applicable Precau onary statement(s) Response Not Applicable Precau onary statement(s) Storage Not Applicable Precau onary statement(s) Disposal Not Applicable 2.3. Other hazards Inhala on may produce health damage*.
Vapours poten ally cause drowsiness and dizziness*.
REACh - Art.57-59: The mixture does not contain Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC) at the SDS print date.
SECTION 3 COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
3.1.Substances
1.CAS No 2.EC No %[weight] Name Classifica on according to regula on (EC) No 1272/2008 [CLP] 3.Index No 4.REACH No 1.2551-62-4 2.219-854-2 100 sulfur hexafluoride EUH044 [1] 3.Not Available 4.01-2119458769-17-XXXX technical grades may Not Available Not Applicable contain 1.5714-22-7 2.227-204-4 sulfur pentafluoride Acute Toxicity (Inhala on) Category 1; H330 [1] 3.Not Available 4.Not Available 1.7783-60-0 Gas under Pressure (Liquefied gas), Acute Toxicity (Inhala on) Category 3, Skin 2.232-013-4 sulfur tetrafluoride * Corrosion/Irrita on Category 1B, Serious Eye Damage Category 1; H280, H331, H314, H318, 3.Not Available EUH044, EUH014 [1] 4.Not Available electric arc Not Available decomposi on may Not Applicable produce 1.2699-79-8 2.220-281-5 Acute Aqua c Hazard Category 1, Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure Category 2, A-Gas Profume 3.009-015-00-7 Gas under Pressure, Acute Toxicity (Inhala on) Category 3; H400, H373, H280, H331 [2] 4.Not Available 1.7783-42-8 2.231-997-2 Serious Eye Damage Category 1, Skin Corrosion/Irrita on Category 1B, Acute Toxicity thionyl fluoride 3.Not Available (Inhala on) Category 3; H318, H314, H331, EUH044 [1] 4.Not Available
Legend: 1. Classified by Chemwatch; 2. Classifica on drawn from Regula on (EU) No 1272/2008 - Annex VI; 3. Classifica on drawn from C&L; * EU IOELVs available
3.2.Mixtures See 'Informa on on ingredients' in sec on 3.1
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SECTION 4 FIRST AID MEASURES
4.1. Descrip on of first aid measures
If product comes in contact with eyes remove the pa ent from gas source or contaminated area. Take the pa ent to the nearest eye wash, shower or other source of clean water. Open the eyelid(s) wide to allow the material to evaporate. Gently rinse the affected eye(s) with clean, cool water for at least 15 minutes. Have the pa ent lie or sit down and lt the head back. Hold the eyelid(s) open and pour water slowly over the eyeball(s) at the inner corners, le ng the water run out of the outer corners. The pa ent may be in great pain and wish to keep the eyes closed. It is important that the material is rinsed from the eyes to prevent further damage. Ensure that the pa ent looks up, and side to side as the eye is rinsed in order to be er reach all parts of the eye(s) Eye Contact Transport to hospital or doctor. Even when no pain persists and vision is good, a doctor should examine the eye as delayed damage may occur. If the pa ent cannot tolerate light, protect the eyes with a clean, loosely ed bandage. Ensure verbal communica on and physical contact with the pa ent. DO NOT allow the pa ent to rub the eyes DO NOT allow the pa ent to ghtly shut the eyes DO NOT introduce oil or ointment into the eye(s) without medical advice DO NOT use hot or tepid water.
If skin or hair contact occurs: Skin Contact Flush skin and hair with running water (and soap if available). Seek medical a en on in event of irrita on. Following exposure to gas, remove the pa ent from the gas source or contaminated area. NOTE: Personal Protec ve Equipment (PPE), including posi ve pressure self-contained breathing apparatus may be required to assure the safety of the rescuer. Prostheses such as false teeth, which may block the airway, should be removed, where possible, prior to ini a ng first aid procedures. If the pa ent is not breathing spontaneously, administer rescue breathing. If the pa ent does not have a pulse, administer CPR. Inhala on If medical oxygen and appropriately trained personnel are available, administer 100% oxygen. Summon an emergency ambulance. If an ambulance is not available, contact a physician, hospital, or Poison Control Centre for further instruc on. Keep the pa ent warm, comfortable and at rest while awai ng medical care. MONITOR THE BREATHING AND PULSE, CONTINUOUSLY. Administer rescue breathing (preferably with a demand-valve resuscitator, bag-valve mask-device, or pocket mask as trained) or CPR if necessary. Inges on Not considered a normal route of entry.
4.2 Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed See Sec on 11
4.3. Indica on of any immediate medical a en on and special treatment needed For frost-bite caused by liquefied petroleum gas: If part has not thawed, place in warm water bath (41-46 C) for 15-20 minutes, un l the skin turns pink or red. Analgesia may be necessary while thawing. If there has been a massive exposure, the general body temperature must be depressed, and the pa ent must be immediately rewarmed by whole-body immersion, in a bath at the above temperature. Shock may occur during rewarming. Administer tetanus toxoid booster a er hospitaliza on. Prophylac c an bio cs may be useful. The pa ent may require an coagulants and oxygen. [Shell Australia 22/12/87] For gas exposures: ------BASIC TREATMENT ------Establish a patent airway with suc on where necessary. Watch for signs of respiratory insufficiency and assist ven la on as necessary. Administer oxygen by non-rebreather mask at 10 to 15 l/min. Monitor and treat, where necessary, for pulmonary oedema . Monitor and treat, where necessary, for shock. An cipate seizures. ------ADVANCED TREATMENT ------Consider orotracheal or nasotracheal intuba on for airway control in unconscious pa ent or where respiratory arrest has occurred. Posi ve-pressure ven la on using a bag-valve mask might be of use. Monitor and treat, where necessary, for arrhythmias. Start an IV D5W TKO. If signs of hypovolaemia are present use lactated Ringers solu on. Fluid overload might create complica ons.
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Drug therapy should be considered for pulmonary oedema. Hypotension with signs of hypovolaemia requires the cau ous administra on of fluids. Fluid overload might create complica ons. Treat seizures with diazepam. Proparacaine hydrochloride should be used to assist eye irriga on. BRONSTEIN, A.C. and CURRANCE, P.L. EMERGENCY CARE FOR HAZARDOUS MATERIALS EXPOSURE: 2nd Ed. 1994
SECTION 5 FIREFIGHTING MEASURES
5.1. Ex nguishing media SMALL FIRE: Use ex nguishing agent suitable for type of surrounding fire. LARGE FIRE: Cool cylinder. DO NOT direct water at source of leak or ven ng safety devices as icing may occur.
5.2. Special hazards arising from the substrate or mixture
Fire Incompa bility None known.
5.3. Advice for firefighters
------GENERAL ------Fire Figh ng Alert Fire Brigade and tell them loca on and nature of hazard. Wear breathing apparatus and protec ve gloves. Fight fire from a safe distance, with adequate cover. Use water delivered as a fine spray to control fire and cool adjacent area. Non combus ble. Not considered a significant fire risk, however containers may burn. Decomposi on may produce toxic fumes of: Fire/Explosion Hazard hydrogen fluoride sulfur oxides (SOx) Contains low boiling substance: Closed containers may rupture due to pressure buildup under fire condi ons. Vented gas is more dense than air and may collect in pits, basements.
SECTION 6 ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
6.1. Personal precau ons, protec ve equipment and emergency procedures See sec on 8
6.2. Environmental precau ons See sec on 12
6.3. Methods and material for containment and cleaning up
Avoid breathing vapour and any contact with liquid or gas. Protec ve equipment including respirator should be used. Minor Spills DO NOT enter confined spaces where gas may have accumulated. Increase ven la on. Clear area of all unprotected personnel and move upwind. Alert Emergency Authority and advise them of the loca on and nature of hazard. Wear breathing apparatus and protec ve gloves. Prevent by any means available, spillage from entering drains and water-courses. Major Spills Remove leaking cylinders to a safe place. Fit vent pipes. Release pressure under safe, controlled condi ons Burn issuing gas at vent pipes. DO NOT exert excessive pressure on valve; DO NOT a empt to operate damaged valve.
6.4. Reference to other sec ons Personal Protec ve Equipment advice is contained in Sec on 8 of the SDS.
SECTION 7 HANDLING AND STORAGE
7.1. Precau ons for safe handling
·Consider use in closed pressurised systems, fi ed with temperature, pressure and safety relief valves which are vented for safe dispersal. Use only properly specified equipment which is suitable for this product, its supply pressure and temperature Safe handling ·The tubing network design connec ng gas cylinders to the delivery system should include appropriate pressure indicators and vacuum or suc on lines.
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·Fully-welded types of pressure gauges, where the bourdon tube sensing element is welded to the gauge body, are recommended. ·Before connec ng gas cylinders, ensure manifold is mechanically secure and does not containing another gas. DO NOT transfer gas from one cylinder to another. Fire and explosion protec on See sec on 5 Cylinders should be stored in a purpose-built compound with good ven la on, preferably in the open. Such compounds should be sited and built in accordance with statutory requirements. Other informa on The storage compound should be kept clear and access restricted to authorised personnel only. Cylinders stored in the open should be protected against rust and extremes of weather. Store cylinders at temperatures below 52 deg C.
7.2. Condi ons for safe storage, including any incompa bili es
Cylinder: Ensure the use of equipment rated for cylinder pressure. Suitable container Ensure the use of compa ble materials of construc on. Valve protec on cap to be in place un l cylinder is secured, connected. Cylinder must be properly secured either in use or in storage. Sulfur hexafluoride: hydrolyses in hot water forming hydrofluoric acid reacts violently with chromyl chloride, diethylzinc, dimethylsulfoxide, disilane lead dioxide, nitric acid, red phosphorus, potassium, sodium peroxide Storage incompa bility is incompa ble with hexafluoroisopropylideneamino lithium reacts with disilane and liquid alkali metals. Compressed gases may contain a large amount of kine c energy over and above that poten ally available from the energy of reac on produced by the gas in chemical reac on with other substances
7.3. Specific end use(s) See sec on 1.2
SECTION 8 EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
8.1. Control parameters
DERIVED NO EFFECT LEVEL (DNEL)
EXPOSURE PATTERN WORKERS GENERAL POPULATION
Long term - dermal, systemic Not Available Not Available effects Long term - inhala on, 6 074 mg/m³ 1 511 mg/m³ systemic effects Long term - oral, systemic Not Available Not Available effects Long term - dermal, local Not Available Not Available effects Long term - inhala on, local Not Available Not Available effects Short term - dermal, systemic Not Available Not Available effects Short term - inhala on, Not Available Not Available systemic effects Short term - oral, systemic Not Available Not Available effects Short term - dermal, local Not Available Not Available effects Short term - inhala on, local Not Available Not Available effects
PREDICTED NO EFFECT LEVEL (PNEC)
COMPARTMENT VALUE
Fresh Water 0.15 mg/L Marine Water Not Available Aqua 1.5 mg/L Fresh water sediment Not Available
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Marine water sediment Not Available
Soil Not Available STP Not Available
ORAL Not Available
OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS (OEL)
INGREDIENT DATA
Source Ingredient Material name TWA STEL Peak Notes
UK Workplace Exposure Limits sulfur 1000 ppm / 6070 7590 mg/m3 / 1250 Not Not Sulphur hexafluoride (WELs) hexafluoride mg/m3 ppm Available Available EU Consolidated List of sulfur Not Indica ve Occupa onal Inorganic Fluorides 2.5 mg/m3 Not Available Skin tetrafluoride Available Exposure Limit Values (IOELVs)
UK Workplace Exposure Limits sulfur Fluoride (inorganic as Not Not 2.5 mg/m3 Not Available (WELs) tetrafluoride F) Available Available UK Workplace Exposure Limits Not Not sulfuryl fluoride Sulphuryl difluoride 5 ppm / 21 mg/m3 42 mg/m3 / 10 ppm (WELs) Available Available
EMERGENCY LIMITS
Ingredient Material name TEEL-1 TEEL-2 TEEL-3
sulfur hexafluoride Sulfur hexafluoride 3,000 ppm 33,000 ppm 2.00E+05 ppm sulfur pentafluoride Sulfur pentafluoride 9.10E-04 ppm 0.01 ppm 1 ppm sulfur tetrafluoride Sulfur tetrafluoride 0.0091 ppm 0.1 ppm 0.82 ppm A-Gas Profume Sulfuryl fluoride 10 ppm Not Available Not Available
Ingredient Original IDLH Revised IDLH sulfur hexafluoride Not Available Not Available sulfur pentafluoride 1 ppm Not Available sulfur tetrafluoride Not Available Not Available A-Gas Profume 200 ppm Not Available thionyl fluoride Not Available Not Available
8.2. Exposure controls
Engineering controls are used to remove a hazard or place a barrier between the worker and the hazard. Well-designed engineering controls can be highly effec ve in protec ng workers and will typically be independent of worker interac ons to provide this high level of protec on. 8.2.1. Appropriate engineering The basic types of engineering controls are: controls Process controls which involve changing the way a job ac vity or process is done to reduce the risk. Enclosure and/or isola on of emission source which keeps a selected hazard "physically" away from the worker and ven la on that strategically "adds" and "removes" air in the work environment.
8.2.2. Personal protec on
Safety glasses with side shields Chemical goggles. Eye and face protec on Contact lenses may pose a special hazard; so contact lenses may absorb and concentrate irritants. A wri en policy document, describing the wearing of lenses or restric ons on use, should be created for each workplace or task. This should include a review of lens absorp on and adsorp on for the class of chemicals in use and an account of injury experience. Skin protec on See Hand protec on below Hands/feet protec on When handling sealed and suitably insulated cylinders wear cloth or leather gloves. Body protec on See Other protec on below Protec ve overalls, closely fi ed at neck and wrist. Eye-wash unit. Other protec on Ensure availability of lifeline in confined spaces. Staff should be trained in all aspects of rescue work.
Respiratory protec on Type BAX Filter of sufficient capacity. (AS/NZS 1716 & 1715, EN 143:2000 & 149:2001, ANSI Z88 or na onal equivalent)
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Where the concentra on of gas/par culates in the breathing zone, approaches or exceeds the "Exposure Standard" (or ES), respiratory protec on is required. Degree of protec on varies with both face-piece and Class of filter; the nature of protec on varies with Type of filter.
Required Minimum Protec on Factor Half-Face Respirator Full-Face Respirator Powered Air Respirator up to 5 x ES Air-line* BAX-2 BAX-PAPR-2 ^
up to 10 x ES - BAX-3 - 10+ x ES - Air-line** -
* - Con nuous Flow; ** - Con nuous-flow or posi ve pressure demand ^ - Full-face A(All classes) = Organic vapours, B AUS or B1 = Acid gasses, B2 = Acid gas or hydrogen cyanide(HCN), B3 = Acid gas or hydrogen cyanide(HCN), E = Sulfur dioxide(SO2), G = Agricultural chemicals, K = Ammonia(NH3), Hg = Mercury, NO = Oxides of nitrogen, MB = Methyl bromide, AX = Low boiling point organic compounds(below 65 degC)
Posi ve pressure, full face, air-supplied breathing apparatus should be used for work in enclosed spaces if a leak is suspected or the primary containment is to be opened (e.g. for a cylinder change) Air-supplied breathing apparatus is required where release of gas from primary containment is either suspected or demonstrated.
8.2.3. Environmental exposure controls See sec on 12
SECTION 9 PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
9.1. Informa on on basic physical and chemical proper es
Inert, colourless, odourless gas under room condi ons. Sparingly soluble in water; slightly soluble in ethanol and ether. Impure grades may Appearance contain small amounts of the lower fluorides of sulphur which are toxic and corrosive materials.
Physical state Compressed Gas Rela ve density (Water = 1) 1.68 Par on coefficient n-octanol Odour Not Available Not Available / water Odour threshold Not Available Auto-igni on temperature (°C) Not Applicable pH (as supplied) Not Applicable Decomposi on temperature Not available. Mel ng point / freezing point -50.8 Viscosity (cSt) Not Available (°C) Ini al boiling point and boiling -63.8 (sublimes) Molecular weight (g/mol) 146.06 range (°C) Flash point (°C) Not Available Taste Not Available Evapora on rate High Explosive proper es Not Available Flammability Not Available Oxidising proper es Not Available Surface Tension (dyn/cm or Upper Explosive Limit (%) Not Available Not Available mN/m) Lower Explosive Limit (%) Not Available Vola le Component (%vol) 100 Vapour pressure (kPa) 2450 @ 25 deg C Gas group Not Available
Solubility in water Immiscible pH as a solu on (1%) Not Applicable Vapour density (Air = 1) 5.11 VOC g/L Not Available
9.2. Other informa on Not Available
SECTION 10 STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
10.1.Reac vity See sec on 7.2 Unstable in the presence of incompa ble materials. 10.2. Chemical stability Product is considered stable. Hazardous polymerisa on will not occur. 10.3. Possibility of hazardous See sec on 7.2 reac ons 10.4. Condi ons to avoid See sec on 7.2 10.5. Incompa ble materials See sec on 7.2 10.6. Hazardous See sec on 5.3 decomposi on products
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SECTION 11 TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
11.1. Informa on on toxicological effects
The material is not thought to produce respiratory irrita on (as classified by EC Direc ves using animal models). Nevertheless inhala on of the material, especially for prolonged periods, may produce respiratory discomfort and occasionally, distress. Inhala on of vapours may cause drowsiness and dizziness. This may be accompanied by sleepiness, reduced alertness, loss of reflexes, lack of co-ordina on, and ver go. Inhaling sulfur hexafluoride may change sound waves generated by the vocal cords, causing the voice to deepen. Like other inert gases, it displaces both oxygen needed for life and carbon dioxide, the primary trigger of the breathing reflex, therefore causing a suffoca on hazard. Sulfur hexafluoride was used in lung func on tests but is no longer used due to the possibility of toxic contaminants. Toxic gases may also Inhaled be produced by electric arc decomposi on.
Material is highly vola le and may quickly form a concentrated atmosphere in confined or unven lated areas. The vapour may displace and replace air in breathing zone, ac ng as a simple asphyxiant. This may happen with li le warning of overexposure. Symptoms of asphyxia (suffoca on) may include headache, dizziness, shortness of breath, muscular weakness, drowsiness and ringing in the ears. If the asphyxia is allowed to progress, there may be nausea and vomi ng, further physical weakness and unconsciousness and, finally, convulsions, coma and death. 512r20?ll
Not normally a hazard due to physical form of product. Inges on Considered an unlikely route of entry in commercial/industrial environments The cold liquid may cause frostbite to the lips and mouth. The material is not thought to produce adverse health effects or skin irrita on following contact (as classified by EC Direc ves using animal models). Nevertheless, good hygiene prac ce requires that exposure be kept to a minimum and that suitable gloves be used in an occupa onal se ng. Skin Contact Impure grades of sulphur hexafluoride may contain small amounts of the lower fluorides of sulfur, which are toxic and corrosive. Open cuts, abraded or irritated skin should not be exposed to this material Entry into the blood-stream, through, for example, cuts, abrasions or lesions, may produce systemic injury with harmful effects. Examine the skin prior to the use of the material and ensure that any external damage is suitably protected. Although the material is not thought to be an irritant (as classified by EC Direc ves), direct contact with the eye may produce transient Eye discomfort characterised by tearing or conjunc val redness (as with windburn). Not considered to be a risk because of the extreme vola lity of the gas. Uncontrolled release of compressed gas may cause physical injuries. Long-term exposure to the product is not thought to produce chronic effects adverse to the health (as classified by EC Direc ves using Chronic animal models); nevertheless exposure by all routes should be minimised as a ma er of course. Main route of exposure to the gas in the workplace is by inhala on.
TOXICITY IRRITATION
sulfur hexafluoride Not Available Eye: no adverse effect observed (not irrita ng)[1]
Skin: no adverse effect observed (not irrita ng)[1]
TOXICITY IRRITATION sulfur pentafluoride Inhala on (rat) LC50: 0.0833333333333333 mg/l/10md[2] Not Available
TOXICITY IRRITATION sulfur tetrafluoride Not Available Not Available
TOXICITY IRRITATION
A-Gas Profume Inhala on (rat) LC50: 989.869269 mg/l/4h[2] Not Available
Oral (rat) LD50: 100 mg/kg[2]
TOXICITY IRRITATION thionyl fluoride Not Available Not Available
Legend: 1. Value obtained from Europe ECHA Registered Substances - Acute toxicity 2.* Value obtained from manufacturer's SDS. Unless otherwise specified data extracted from RTECS - Register of Toxic Effect of chemical Substances
THIONYL FLUORIDE Acute pulmonary oedema, dyspnea recorded. Asthma-like symptoms may con nue for months or even years a er exposure to the material ends. This may be due to a non-allergic condi on known as reac ve airways dysfunc on syndrome (RADS) which can occur a er exposure to high levels of highly irrita ng SULFUR TETRAFLUORIDE & compound. Main criteria for diagnosing RADS include the absence of previous airways disease in a non-atopic individual, with sudden onset A-GAS PROFUME & THIONYL of persistent asthma-like symptoms within minutes to hours of a documented exposure to the irritant. Other criteria for diagnosis of RADS FLUORIDE include a reversible airflow pa ern on lung func on tests, moderate to severe bronchial hyperreac vity on methacholine challenge tes ng, and the lack of minimal lymphocy c inflamma on, without eosinophilia.
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Acute Toxicity Carcinogenicity
Skin Irrita on/Corrosion Reproduc vity Serious Eye Damage/Irrita on STOT - Single Exposure
Respiratory or Skin STOT - Repeated Exposure sensi sa on Mutagenicity Aspira on Hazard
Legend: – Data either not available or does not fill the criteria for classifica on – Data available to make classifica on
SECTION 12 ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
12.1. Toxicity
ENDPOINT TEST DURATION (HR) SPECIES VALUE SOURCE
sulfur hexafluoride LC50 96 Fish 236mg/L 2 EC50 96 Algae or other aqua c plants 151mg/L 2
ENDPOINT TEST DURATION (HR) SPECIES VALUE SOURCE
sulfur pentafluoride Not Not Not Not Available Not Available Available Available Available
ENDPOINT TEST DURATION (HR) SPECIES VALUE SOURCE
sulfur tetrafluoride Not Not Not Not Available Not Available Available Available Available
ENDPOINT TEST DURATION (HR) SPECIES VALUE SOURCE A-Gas Profume LC50 96 Fish 210.139mg/L 3
ENDPOINT TEST DURATION (HR) SPECIES VALUE SOURCE thionyl fluoride LC50 96 Fish 209.900mg/L 3
Legend: Extracted from 1. IUCLID Toxicity Data 2. Europe ECHA Registered Substances - Ecotoxicological Informa on - Aqua c Toxicity 3. EPIWIN Suite V3.12 (QSAR) - Aqua c Toxicity Data (Es mated) 4. US EPA, Ecotox database - Aqua c Toxicity Data 5. ECETOC Aqua c Hazard Assessment Data 6. NITE (Japan) - Bioconcentra on Data 7. METI (Japan) - Bioconcentra on Data 8. Vendor Data
In addi on to carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4) and nitrous oxide (N2O), the greenhouse gases men oned in the Kyoto Protocol include synthe c substances that share the common feature of being highly persistent in the atmosphere and inhibit radia on from escaping out of the atmosphere. These synthe c substances include hydrocarbons that are par ally fluorinated (HCFs) or totally fluorinated (PFCs) as well as sulfur hexafluoride (SF6). The greenhouse poten al of these substances, expressed as mul ples of that of CO2, are within the range of 140 to 11,700 for HFCs, from 6500 to 9,200 for PFCs and 23,900 for SF6. Once emi ed into the atmosphere, these substances have an impact on the environment for decades, centuries, or even for thousands of years. NOTE: The material is a greenhouse gas and may contribute to global warming. DO NOT discharge into sewer or waterways.
12.2. Persistence and degradability
Ingredient Persistence: Water/Soil Persistence: Air A-Gas Profume HIGH HIGH thionyl fluoride HIGH HIGH
12.3. Bioaccumula ve poten al
Ingredient Bioaccumula on sulfur hexafluoride LOW (LogKOW = 1.68) A-Gas Profume LOW (LogKOW = 0.4092) thionyl fluoride LOW (LogKOW = 0.2925)
12.4. Mobility in soil
Ingredient Mobility A-Gas Profume LOW (KOC = 6.124) thionyl fluoride LOW (KOC = 4.411)
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12.5.Results of PBT and vPvB assessment
P B T
Relevant available data Not Available Not Available Not Available PBT Criteria fulfilled? Not Available Not Available Not Available
12.6. Other adverse effects No data available
SECTION 13 DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
13.1. Waste treatment methods
Evaporate residue at an approved site. Return empty containers to supplier. If containers are marked non-returnable establish means of disposal with manufacturer prior to Product / Packaging disposal purchase. Ensure damaged or non-returnable cylinders are gas-free before disposal. Waste treatment op ons Not Available Sewage disposal op ons Not Available
SECTION 14 TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Labels Required
Marine Pollutant NO HAZCHEM 2TE
Land transport (ADR)
14.1. UN number 1080 14.2. UN proper shipping SULPHUR HEXAFLUORIDE name
14.3. Transport hazard Class 2.2 class(es) Subrisk Not Applicable
14.4. Packing group Not Applicable 14.5. Environmental hazard Not Applicable
Hazard iden fica on (Kemler) 20 Classifica on code 2A
14.6. Special precau ons for Hazard Label 2.2 user Special provisions 662 Limited quan ty 120 ml Tunnel Restric on Code 3 (C/E)
Air transport (ICAO-IATA / DGR)
14.1. UN number 1080 14.2. UN proper shipping Sulphur hexafluoride name
ICAO/IATA Class 2.2 14.3. Transport hazard ICAO / IATA Subrisk Not Applicable class(es) ERG Code 2L
14.4. Packing group Not Applicable
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14.5. Environmental hazard Not Applicable
Special provisions Not Applicable
Cargo Only Packing Instruc ons 200 Cargo Only Maximum Qty / Pack 150 kg 14.6. Special precau ons for Passenger and Cargo Packing Instruc ons 200 user Passenger and Cargo Maximum Qty / Pack 75 kg
Passenger and Cargo Limited Quan ty Packing Instruc ons Forbidden Passenger and Cargo Limited Maximum Qty / Pack Forbidden
Sea transport (IMDG-Code / GGVSee)
14.1. UN number 1080
14.2. UN proper shipping SULPHUR HEXAFLUORIDE name
14.3. Transport hazard IMDG Class 2.2 class(es) IMDG Subrisk Not Applicable
14.4. Packing group Not Applicable
14.5. Environmental hazard Not Applicable
EMS Number F-C , S-V 14.6. Special precau ons for Special provisions Not Applicable user Limited Quan es 120 mL
Inland waterways transport (ADN)
14.1. UN number 1080 14.2. UN proper shipping SULPHUR HEXAFLUORIDE name 14.3. Transport hazard 2.2 Not Applicable class(es) 14.4. Packing group Not Applicable 14.5. Environmental hazard Not Applicable
Classifica on code 2A Special provisions 662 14.6. Special precau ons for Limited quan ty 120 ml user Equipment required PP Fire cones number 0
14.7. Transport in bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL and the IBC code Not Applicable
SECTION 15 REGULATORY INFORMATION
15.1. Safety, health and environmental regula ons / legisla on specific for the substance or mixture
SULFUR HEXAFLUORIDE(2551-62-4) IS FOUND ON THE FOLLOWING REGULATORY LISTS
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Europe ADN - European Agreement concerning the Interna onal Carriage of Dangerous European Union (EU) Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road - Dangerous Goods List Goods by Inland Waterways Interna onal Air Transport Associa on (IATA) Dangerous Goods Regula ons Europe EC Inventory Interna onal Mari me Dangerous Goods Requirements (IMDG Code) Europe ECHA Registered Substances - Classifica on and Labelling - DSD-DPD Regula ons concerning the Interna onal Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Rail - Table Europe European Agreement concerning the Interna onal Carriage of Dangerous A: Dangerous Goods List - RID 2019 (English) Goods by Road UK Workplace Exposure Limits (WELs) Europe European Customs Inventory of Chemical Substances United Na ons Recommenda ons on the Transport of Dangerous Goods Model European Chemical Agency (ECHA) Classifica on & Labelling Inventory - Chemwatch Regula ons Harmonised classifica on European Union - European Inventory of Exis ng Commercial Chemical Substances (EINECS)
SULFUR PENTAFLUORIDE(5714-22-7) IS FOUND ON THE FOLLOWING REGULATORY LISTS Europe ADN - European Agreement concerning the Interna onal Carriage of Dangerous European Union (EU) Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road - Dangerous Goods List Goods by Inland Waterways Interna onal Air Transport Associa on (IATA) Dangerous Goods Regula ons Europe EC Inventory Interna onal Mari me Dangerous Goods Requirements (IMDG Code) Europe European Agreement concerning the Interna onal Carriage of Dangerous Regula ons concerning the Interna onal Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Rail - Table Goods by Road A: Dangerous Goods List - RID 2019 (English) European Chemical Agency (ECHA) Classifica on & Labelling Inventory - Chemwatch United Na ons Recommenda ons on the Transport of Dangerous Goods Model Harmonised classifica on Regula ons European Union - European Inventory of Exis ng Commercial Chemical Substances (EINECS)
SULFUR TETRAFLUORIDE(7783-60-0) IS FOUND ON THE FOLLOWING REGULATORY LISTS EU Consolidated List of Indica ve Occupa onal Exposure Limit Values (IOELVs) Interna onal Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) - Agents Classified by the IARC Europe ADN - European Agreement concerning the Interna onal Carriage of Dangerous Monographs Goods by Inland Waterways Interna onal Air Transport Associa on (IATA) Dangerous Goods Regula ons Europe EC Inventory Interna onal Air Transport Associa on (IATA) Dangerous Goods Regula ons - Europe European Agreement concerning the Interna onal Carriage of Dangerous Prohibited List Passenger and Cargo Aircra Goods by Road Interna onal Mari me Dangerous Goods Requirements (IMDG Code) Europe European Customs Inventory of Chemical Substances Regula ons concerning the Interna onal Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Rail - Table European Chemical Agency (ECHA) Classifica on & Labelling Inventory - Chemwatch A: Dangerous Goods List - RID 2019 (English) Harmonised classifica on UK Workplace Exposure Limits (WELs) European Union - European Inventory of Exis ng Commercial Chemical Substances United Na ons Recommenda ons on the Transport of Dangerous Goods Model (EINECS) Regula ons European Union (EU) Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road - Dangerous Goods List
A-GAS PROFUME(2699-79-8) IS FOUND ON THE FOLLOWING REGULATORY LISTS Europe ADN - European Agreement concerning the Interna onal Carriage of Dangerous European Union (EU) Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road - Dangerous Goods List Goods by Inland Waterways Interna onal Air Transport Associa on (IATA) Dangerous Goods Regula ons Europe EC Inventory Interna onal Air Transport Associa on (IATA) Dangerous Goods Regula ons - Europe European Agreement concerning the Interna onal Carriage of Dangerous Prohibited List Passenger and Cargo Aircra Goods by Road Interna onal Mari me Dangerous Goods Requirements (IMDG Code) Europe European Customs Inventory of Chemical Substances Regula ons concerning the Interna onal Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Rail - Table European Chemical Agency (ECHA) Classifica on & Labelling Inventory - Chemwatch A: Dangerous Goods List - RID 2019 (English) Harmonised classifica on UK Workplace Exposure Limits (WELs) European Union - European Inventory of Exis ng Commercial Chemical Substances United Na ons Recommenda ons on the Transport of Dangerous Goods Model (EINECS) Regula ons European Union (EU) Annex I to Direc ve 67/548/EEC on Classifica on and Labelling of Dangerous Substances - updated by ATP: 31 European Union (EU) Regula on (EC) No 1272/2008 on Classifica on, Labelling and Packaging of Substances and Mixtures - Annex VI
THIONYL FLUORIDE(7783-42-8) IS FOUND ON THE FOLLOWING REGULATORY LISTS Europe ADN - European Agreement concerning the Interna onal Carriage of Dangerous Interna onal Air Transport Associa on (IATA) Dangerous Goods Regula ons Goods by Inland Waterways Interna onal Air Transport Associa on (IATA) Dangerous Goods Regula ons - Europe EC Inventory Prohibited List Passenger and Cargo Aircra Europe European Agreement concerning the Interna onal Carriage of Dangerous Interna onal Mari me Dangerous Goods Requirements (IMDG Code) Goods by Road Regula ons concerning the Interna onal Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Rail - Table European Chemical Agency (ECHA) Classifica on & Labelling Inventory - Chemwatch A: Dangerous Goods List - RID 2019 (English) Harmonised classifica on United Na ons Recommenda ons on the Transport of Dangerous Goods Model European Union - European Inventory of Exis ng Commercial Chemical Substances Regula ons (EINECS) European Union (EU) Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road - Dangerous Goods List
This safety data sheet is in compliance with the following EU legisla on and its adapta ons - as far as applicable - : Direc ves 98/24/EC, - 92/85/EEC, - 94/33/EC, - 2008/98/EC, - 2010/75/EU; Commission Regula on (EU) 2015/830; Regula on (EC) No 1272/2008 as updated through ATPs.
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15.2. Chemical safety assessment For further informa on please look at the Chemical Safety Assessment and Exposure Scenarios prepared by your Supply Chain if available.
ECHA SUMMARY
Ingredient CAS number Index No ECHA Dossier sulfur hexafluoride 2551-62-4 Not Available 01-2119458769-17-XXXX
Harmonisa on (C&L Inventory) Hazard Class and Category Code(s) Pictograms Signal Word Code(s) Hazard Statement Code(s) 1 Press. Gas; GHS04; Wng H280
Harmonisa on Code 1 = The most prevalent classifica on. Harmonisa on Code 2 = The most severe classifica on.
Ingredient CAS number Index No ECHA Dossier
sulfur pentafluoride 5714-22-7 Not Available Not Available
Harmonisa on (C&L Inventory) Hazard Class and Category Code(s) Pictograms Signal Word Code(s) Hazard Statement Code(s)
1 Skin Sens. 1; Aqua c Chronic 3 GHS07; Wng H317; H412 1 Skin Irrit. 2; Eye Irrit. 2; Aqua c Chronic 3 GHS07; Wng H315; H319; H412
1 Skin Irrit. 2; Eye Irrit. 2; Aqua c Chronic 3 GHS07; Wng H315; H319; H412 1 Skin Sens. 1; Aqua c Chronic 3 GHS07; Wng H317; H412
1 Skin Sens. 1; Aqua c Chronic 3 GHS07; Wng H317; H412 1 Skin Sens. 1; Aqua c Chronic 3 GHS07; Wng H317; H412 1 Skin Sens. 1; Aqua c Chronic 3 GHS07; Wng H317; H412 1 Repr. 2; Aqua c Chronic 3 GHS07; Wng H361; H412 1 Skin Sens. 1; Aqua c Chronic 3 GHS07; Wng H317; H412 1 Skin Irrit. 2; Eye Irrit. 2; Aqua c Chronic 3 GHS07; Wng H315; H319; H412 1 Skin Irrit. 2; Eye Irrit. 2; Aqua c Chronic 3 GHS07; Wng H315; H319; H412 1 Skin Irrit. 2; Eye Irrit. 2; Aqua c Chronic 3 GHS07; Wng H315; H319; H412 1 Skin Irrit. 2; Eye Irrit. 2; Aqua c Chronic 3 GHS07; Wng H315; H319; H412 Harmonisa on Code 1 = The most prevalent classifica on. Harmonisa on Code 2 = The most severe classifica on.
Ingredient CAS number Index No ECHA Dossier sulfur tetrafluoride 7783-60-0 Not Available Not Available
Harmonisa on (C&L Inventory) Hazard Class and Category Code(s) Pictograms Signal Word Code(s) Hazard Statement Code(s) 1 Press. Gas; Skin Corr. 1A; Acute Tox. 1 GHS05; GHS06; GHS04; Dgr H280; H314; H330 Harmonisa on Code 1 = The most prevalent classifica on. Harmonisa on Code 2 = The most severe classifica on.
Ingredient CAS number Index No ECHA Dossier A-Gas Profume 2699-79-8 009-015-00-7 Not Available
Harmonisa on (C&L Inventory) Hazard Class and Category Code(s) Pictograms Signal Word Code(s) Hazard Statement Code(s) 1 Press. Gas; Acute Tox. 2; STOT SE 1; STOT RE 2; Aqua c Acute 1 GHS09; GHS08; GHS04; GHS06; Dgr H280; H330; H370; H373; H400 Harmonisa on Code 1 = The most prevalent classifica on. Harmonisa on Code 2 = The most severe classifica on.
Ingredient CAS number Index No ECHA Dossier thionyl fluoride 7783-42-8 Not Available Not Available
Harmonisa on (C&L Inventory) Hazard Class and Category Code(s) Pictograms Signal Word Code(s) Hazard Statement Code(s) 1 Acute Tox. 2; Acute Tox. 2; Skin Corr. 1B; Acute Tox. 2 GHS05; GHS06; Dgr H300; H310; H314; H330 Harmonisa on Code 1 = The most prevalent classifica on. Harmonisa on Code 2 = The most severe classifica on.
Na onal Inventory Status
Na onal Inventory Status Australia - AICS No (A-Gas Profume; sulfur pentafluoride; thionyl fluoride) Canada - DSL No (A-Gas Profume; sulfur pentafluoride; thionyl fluoride)
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Canada - NDSL No (sulfur pentafluoride; sulfur hexafluoride; sulfur tetrafluoride)
China - IECSC No (sulfur pentafluoride; thionyl fluoride; sulfur tetrafluoride) Europe - EINEC / ELINCS / NLP Yes
Japan - ENCS No (sulfur pentafluoride; thionyl fluoride) Korea - KECI No (thionyl fluoride)
New Zealand - NZIoC No (sulfur pentafluoride; sulfur tetrafluoride) Philippines - PICCS No (sulfur pentafluoride; thionyl fluoride)
USA - TSCA No (sulfur pentafluoride) Taiwan - TCSI No (A-Gas Profume; sulfur pentafluoride; thionyl fluoride; sulfur tetrafluoride)
Mexico - INSQ No (sulfur pentafluoride; thionyl fluoride) Vietnam - NCI No (A-Gas Profume; sulfur pentafluoride; thionyl fluoride; sulfur tetrafluoride)
Russia - ARIPS No (A-Gas Profume; thionyl fluoride) Thailand - TECI No (A-Gas Profume; sulfur pentafluoride; thionyl fluoride; sulfur tetrafluoride)
Yes = All CAS declared ingredients are on the inventory Legend: No = One or more of the CAS listed ingredients are not on the inventory and are not exempt from lis ng(see specific ingredients in brackets)
SECTION 16 OTHER INFORMATION
Revision Date 27/06/2017 Ini al Date Not Available
Full text Risk and Hazard codes
H280 Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated. H300 Fatal if swallowed. H310 Fatal in contact with skin. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H315 Causes skin irrita on. H317 May cause an allergic skin reac on. H318 Causes serious eye damage. H319 Causes serious eye irrita on. H330 Fatal if inhaled. H331 Toxic if inhaled. H361 Suspected of damaging fer lity or the unborn child. H370 Causes damage to organs. H373 May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. H400 Very toxic to aqua c life.
H412 Harmful to aqua c life with long las ng effects.
SDS Version Summary
Version Issue Date Sec ons Updated Acute Health (eye), Acute Health (inhaled), Acute Health (skin), Acute Health (swallowed), Advice to Doctor, Chronic Health, Classifica on, Disposal, Engineering Control, Environmental, Exposure Standard, Fire Fighter (ex nguishing media), Fire 4.1.1.1 23/09/2009 Fighter (fire/explosion hazard), Fire Fighter (fire figh ng), Fire Fighter (fire incompa bility), First Aid (eye), First Aid (inhaled), First Aid (skin), First Aid (swallowed), Handling Procedure, Personal Protec on (other), Personal Protec on (Respirator), Personal Protec on (hands/feet), Spills (major), Spills (minor), Storage (storage incompa bility), Storage (suitable container)
Other informa on Classifica on of the prepara on and its individual components has drawn on official and authorita ve sources as well as independent review by the Chemwatch Classifica on commi ee using available literature references.
The SDS is a Hazard Communica on tool and should be used to assist in the Risk Assessment. Many factors determine whether the reported Hazards are Risks in the workplace or other se ngs. Risks may be determined by reference to Exposures Scenarios. Scale of use, frequency of use and current or available engineering controls must be considered.
For detailed advice on Personal Protec ve Equipment, refer to the following EU CEN Standards: EN 166 Personal eye-protec on
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EN 340 Protec ve clothing EN 374 Protec ve gloves against chemicals and micro-organisms EN 13832 Footwear protec ng against chemicals EN 133 Respiratory protec ve devices
Defini ons and abbrevia ons PC－TWA: Permissible Concentra on-Time Weighted Average PC－STEL: Permissible Concentra on-Short Term Exposure Limit IARC: Interna onal Agency for Research on Cancer ACGIH: American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists STEL: Short Term Exposure Limit TEEL: Temporary Emergency Exposure Limit。 IDLH: Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health Concentra ons OSF: Odour Safety Factor NOAEL :No Observed Adverse Effect Level LOAEL: Lowest Observed Adverse Effect Level TLV: Threshold Limit Value LOD: Limit Of Detec on OTV: Odour Threshold Value BCF: BioConcentra on Factors BEI: Biological Exposure Index
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