Neon

Agent Name
Neon
CAS Number
7440-01-9
Formula
Ne
Major Category
Toxic Gases & Vapors
Synonyms
Ne; Neon ion beam; [ChemIDplus] UN1065; UN1913;
Category
Simple Asphyxiants
Description
A colorless odorless noncombustible gas; [CAMEO]
Sources/Uses
Used in neon lamps, ionization chambers, current detectors, lasers, and cryogenic applications; [Merck Index]
Comments
Simple asphyxiant; Evaporating liquid can cause frostbite; [ICSC]
Biomedical References
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Exposure Assessment

Explanatory Notes
See Appendix F: Minimal Oxygen Content. [TLVs and BEIs]

Adverse Effects

Other Poison
Simple Asphyxiant

Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent

Diseases

Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: