Haz-Map: Occupational Exposure to Hazardous Agents

Exposure Assessment
Agent Name	Oxygen
CAS Number	7782-44-7
Formula	O2
Major Category	Other Classes
Category	Inorganic Oxidizing Agents
Description	Light blue, odorless gas; [CHRIS] Transported as a compressed gas (cryogenic liquid); [CHEMINFO]
Sources/Uses	Used in steel furnaces, welding, metal cutting, metal hardening, rocket fuels, water treatment, medicine, and production of other chemicals; 21% of air; [CHEMINFO]
Comments	A powerful oxidizer and explosion hazard; Liquid may cause frostbite; Inhalation of 100% oxygen for 24 hours can cause pulmonary edema; Chronic exposure to high concentrations of oxygen can cause lung scarring; [CHEMINFO]
Skin Designation (ACGIH)	Not evaluated
Flammability (NFPA)	0: will not burn
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Related Information in Haz-Map
Processes	Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: Forging Gas Welding and Cutting Heat Treating Sewer and Wastewater Treatment Steel Producing