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SULFUR HEXAFLUORIDEtime weighted average = 6,070 mg/m3- UK. EH40 Workplace Exposure Limits (WELs) 2005Short term exposure limit = 1,250 ppmShort term exposure limit = 7,590 mg/m3- US. ACGIH Threshold Limit Values 01 2006time weighted average = 1,000 ppm8.2. Exposure controls- Provide appropriate exhaust ventilation at machinery.- Apply technical measures to comply with the occupational exposure limits.- Refer to protective measures listed in sections 7 and 8.8.2.1. Occupational exposure controls8.2.1.1. Respiratory protection- Self-contained breathing apparatus in medium confinement/insufficient oxygen/in case of largeuncontrolled emissions/in all circumstances when the mask and cartridge do not give adequateprotection.- Use only respiratory protection that conforms to international/ national standards.- In the case of vapour formation use a respirator with an approved filter.8.2.1.2. Hand protection- Take note of the information given by the producer concerning permeability and break throughtimes, and of special workplace conditions (mechanical strain, duration of contact).- Protective gloves- Heat insulating gloves- Suitable material : PVC, Neoprene, Natural Rubber8.2.1.3. Eye protection- Chemical resistant goggles must be worn.- If splashes are likely to occur, wear:- Face-shield8.2.1.4. Skin and body protection- Wear suitable protective clothing.- In case of contact through splashing:- Apron- Boots- Neoprene8.2.1.5. Hygiene measures- Use only in an area equipped with a safety shower.- Eye wash bottle with pure water- When using do not eat, drink or smoke.- Gloves, overalls and boots have to be double layered (protection against cold temperature).- Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice.8.2.2. Environmental exposure controls- Dispose of rinse water in accordance with local and national regulations.9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES9.1. General Information (appearance, odour)Appearance : compressed liquefied gasColour : colourlessOdour : odourless9.2. Important health safety and environmental informationpH : Remarks: neutralFDS / P 20138 / 7/14/2010 / United Kingdom / Report version 1.4 / Issuing date 10.06.20094/9
SULFUR HEXAFLUORIDEBoiling point/boiling range : -63.8 °CRemarks: Sublimation pointFlash point : Remarks: does not flashFlammability : Remarks: The product is not flammable.Explosive properties : Explosion danger:Remarks: See section 10.Oxidizing properties : Remarks: Non oxidizerVapour pressure : 21.4 barTemperature: 20 °C: 37.1 barTemperature: 45 °CRelative density / Density : 1.56Solubility : Water0.04 g/lRemarks: slightly solubleTemperature: 20 °C: Alcohol: EtherPartition coefficient: n-octanol/water: log Pow:1.68Vapour density : 5.19.3. Other dataFreezing point: : -50.8 °CDecompositiontemperature: 200 °CRemarks: Decomposition under influence of moisture is highlyaccelerated by heating.: 800 °C10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY10.1. Stability- Stable under recommended storage conditions.- Vapours are heavier than air and may spread along floors.- Hazardous Polymerisation/Polymerization: no10.2. Conditions to avoid- Heat.10.3. Materials to avoid- Oxidizing agents10.4. Hazardous decomposition products- Sulphur oxides, Sulphur compounds: Thionyl difluoride, Disulfur decafluoride- Gaseous hydrogen fluoride (HF).FDS / P 20138 / 7/14/2010 / United Kingdom / Report version 1.4 / Issuing date 10.06.20095/9
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