MadSci Network: Chemistry
Query:

Re: Is the element neon dangerous? I can't find the answer anywhere.

Date: Tue Oct 26 08:51:53 1999
Posted By: Kieran Kelly, MadSci Admin
Area of science: Chemistry
ID: 940902810.Ch
Message:

Initially I would have said no because it is a very stable gas (low reactivity), 
but it turns out there are a number of hazards associated with neon, depending 
on its state (liquid or gas).

  Inhalation can cause suffocation,
  Skin exposure to the liquid can result in frost-bite,
  Liquid exposure to the eyes can also cause corneal frost-bite...

I got all this information from the 
Material Safety Data Sheets for neon.  You should always take a look at the 
MSDS to find out what precautions you need to take when handling any material 
with which you are not familiar.

Kieran


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