Substance   DEUTERIUM, COMPRESSED
UN Number   1957
HIN (= Hazard Identification Number)   23
ADR Label   2.1
ADR Class   2
Classification Code   1F
Packing group  
ERIC   2-10
 
Emergency Response Information
FLAMMABLE COMPRESSED GAS

1. Characteristics
  • Forms explosive mixture with air.
  • Asphyxiant : the gas will suffocate without warning.

2. Hazards
  • Heating of container(s) will cause pressure rise with risk of bursting and immediate release of the gas which may ignite.
  • Gives off toxic and irritant fumes when heated or burning.
  • The gas may be invisible and may enter sewers, basements or confined spaces.

3. Personal Protection
  • Self contained breathing apparatus.
  • Protect personnel from radiated heat with water fog curtain or other heat protective measures.

4. Intervention Actions
  4.1 General
  • Keep upwind.
  • No smoking, eliminate ignition sources.
  • PUBLIC SAFETY HAZARD - Warn people nearby to stay indoors with doors and windows closed. Stop any ventilation. Consider evacuation of people in immediate danger.
  • Minimise number of personnel in risk area.
  • Warn people to leave and not to re-enter basements, sewers or other confined spaces.

  4.2 Spillage
  • Stop leaks if possible.
  • Check explosive limits.
  • Use low sparking hand tools and intrinsically safe equipment.
  • Knock down or disperse gas cloud with water spray.
  • If substance has entered a water course or sewer, inform the responsible authority.
  • Ventilate sewers and basements where there is no risk to personnel or public.

  4.3 Fire (involving the substance)
  • Keep container(s) cool with water.
  • Cut off gas supply if safe to do so.
  • Do NOT extinguish leaking gas flame unless ABSOLUTELY necessary.
  • Work from protected position to reduce risk to personnel. Use unmanned monitors or lances.
  • Extinguish with water fog (spray) or dry powder.
  • Do not use water jet to extinguish.
  • Use water spray to knock down fire fumes if possible.
  • Avoid unnecessary run-off of extinguishing media which may cause pollution.

5. First Aid
  • If substance has got into eyes, wash out with water for at least 15 minutes and seek immediate medical attention.
  • Persons who have been in contact with the substance or have inhaled fumes should get immediate medical attention. Pass on all available product information.
  • In case of burns, immediately cool affected skin for as long as possible with cold water. Do not remove clothing adhering to skin.

6. Essential Precautions For Product Recovery
  • Do not use standard recovery equipment. Seek specialist advice immediately.

7. Precautions After Intervention
  7.1 Undressing
  • No special precautions.

  7.2 Equipment Clean Up
  • No special precautions.
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