Section 1 - CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION

PRODUCT NAME

HYDROGEN

NFPA

PRODUCT USE

Production of ammonia, ethanol, aniline, petroleum refining; hydrogenation of vegetable
oils; prevention of metal oxidation; reducing agent; welding; weather balloons; rocket and
missile fuel. Production of high purity metals.

SYNONYMS

H2, protium, "Gas code 135, 138, 140, 240, IG045", "Industrial hydrogen", "Gas -
Hydrogen"

Section 2 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

CANADIAN WHMIS SYMBOLS

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW

RISK

Extremely flammable.
Risk of explosion if heated under confinement.

POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS

ACUTE HEALTH EFFECTS

SWALLOWED

  Considered an unlikely route of entry in commercial/industrial environments.  

SKIN

  Not applicable.  

CHRONIC HEALTH EFFECTS

  No human exposure data available. For this reason health effects described are based on experience with chemically related materials.  As with any chemical product, contact with unprotected bare skin; inhalation of vapor, mist or dust in work place atmosphere; or ingestion in any form, should be avoided by observing good occupational work practice.