AIRGAS (FIVE RADNOR CORPORATE CENTER) -- COMPRESSED AIR  -- 6850-00F044578
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:COMPRESSED AIR
MSDS Date:05/01/1990
FSC:6850
NIIN:00F044578
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:AIRGAS (FIVE RADNOR CORPORATE CENTER)
Address:100 MATSONFORD ROAD SUITE 550
City:RADNOR
State:PA
ZIP:19087-4579
Country:US
Info Phone Num:610-687-5253
Emergency Phone Num:610-687-5253
CAGE:GO451
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:AIRGAS (FIVE RADNOR CORPORATE CENTER)
Address:100 MATSONFORD ROAD SUITE 550
City:RADNOR
State:PA
ZIP:19087-4579
Country:US
Phone:610-687-5253
CAGE:GO451

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:KRYPTON *97-2*
CAS:7439-90-9
Fraction by Wt: <1%

Ingred Name:HYDROGEN
CAS:1333-74-0
RTECS #:MW8900000
Fraction by Wt: <1%
ACGIH TLV:SIMPLE ASPHYXIANT

Ingred Name:XENON
CAS:7440-63-3
RTECS #:ZE1280000
Fraction by Wt: <1%

Ingred Name:RADON  (CARCINOGEN BY NTP)	 *97-2*
CAS:10043-92-2
RTECS #:VE3750000
Fraction by Wt: <1%

Ingred Name:WATER
CAS:7732-18-5
RTECS #:ZC0110000
Fraction by Wt: <1%

Ingred Name:NITROGEN
CAS:7727-37-9
RTECS #:QW9700000
Fraction by Wt: 78.09%
ACGIH TLV:ASPHYXIANT

Ingred Name:OXYGEN (GAS)
CAS:7782-44-7
RTECS #:RS2060000
Fraction by Wt: 20.94%

Ingred Name:ARGON
CAS:7440-37-1
RTECS #:CF2300000
Fraction by Wt: 0.93%
ACGIH TLV:SIMPLE ASPHYXIANT

Ingred Name:CARBON DIOXIDE   *97-2*
CAS:124-38-9
RTECS #:FF6400000
Fraction by Wt: 0.033%
Other REC Limits:10000 PPM
OSHA PEL:5000 PPM
ACGIH TLV:9000 MG/CUM

Ingred Name:NEON
CAS:7440-01-9
RTECS #:QP4550000
Fraction by Wt: <1%
ACGIH TLV:SIMPLE ASPHYXIANT

Ingred Name:HELIUM
CAS:7440-59-7
RTECS #:MH6520000
Fraction by Wt: <1%
ACGIH TLV:SIMPLE ASPHYXIANT

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES    IARC:NO	 OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION: HIGH PRESSURE EFFECTS (>2
    ATMOSPHERES OF OXYGEN) ARE ON CNS. IMPROPER DECOMPRESSION RESULTS
    IN ACCUMULATION OF NITROGEN IN BLOOD.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:SEE INGREDIENTS.
Effects of Overexposure:TINGLING OF FINGERS & TOES, ABNORMAL
    SENSATIONS, IMPAIRED COORDINATION, CONFUSION, DECOMPRESSION
    WEAKNESS, PAINS/BENDS.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:INHALATION: DECOMPRESSION EQUIPMENT MAY BE REQUIRED. OBTAIN
    MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Flash Point:NON-FLAMMABLE
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:COMPRESSED AIR AT HIGH PRESSURE WILL
    ACCELERATE BURNING OF MATERIALS TO A GREATER RATE THAN THEY BURN AT
    ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:PROTECT CYLINDERS FROM PHYSICAL
    DAMAGE. STORE IN COOL, DRY, WELL VENTILATED AREA AWAY FROM HEAVY
    TRAFFIC AREAS & EMERGENCY EXITS. STORE <130F.
Other Precautions:STORE CYLINDERS UPRIGHT & FIRMLY SECURED TO PREVENT
    FALLING/BEING KNOCKED OVER. SEGRAGATE FULL & EMPTY CYLINDERS. USE
    FIRST IN - FIRST OUT INVENTORY SYSTEM TO PREVENT FULL CYLINDERS
    BEING STORED FOR E XCESSIVE PERIODS OF TIME. (SEE SUPP)

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Protective Gloves:ANY MATERIAL
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES/GLASSES
Other Protective Equipment:SAFETY SHOES
Supplemental Safety and Health
OTHER PRECAUTIONS: COMPRESSED GAS CYLINDERS SHOULDN'T BE REFILLED
    EXCEPT BY QUALIFIED PRODUCERS OF COMPRESSED GASES. DON'T DRAG,
    SLIDE/ROLL CYLINDERS. USE A SUITABLE HAND TRUCK FOR CYLINDER
    MOVEMENT.  DON'T HEAT CYLINDER BY ANY MEANS TO INCREASE DISCHARGE
    RATE OF PRODUCT FROM CYLINDER.

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:-317.8F
Spec Gravity:1
Solubility in Water:SLIGHT
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS GAS W/NO ODOR.

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IAW/FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL
    REGULATIONS. NONFLAMMABLE GAS UN1002.

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