AGA GAS,INC -- CARBON DIOXIDE AND ARGON IN HELIUM  -- 6850-00N011459
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:CARBON DIOXIDE AND ARGON IN HELIUM
MSDS Date:11/25/1985
FSC:6850
NIIN:00N011459
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:AGA GAS,INC
Address:3300 LAKESIDE AVE
City:CLEVELAND
State:OH
ZIP:44114
Country:US
Info Phone Num:216-696-2400
Emergency Phone Num:216-696-2400
CAGE:HO695
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:AGA GAS INC
Address:6225 OAKTREE BLVD
Box:City:INDEPENDENCE
State:OH
ZIP:44131
Country:US
CAGE:09785
Company Name:AGA GAS,INC
Address:3300 LAKESIDE AVE
Box:City:CLEVELAND
State:OH
ZIP:44114
Country:US
Phone:216-696-2400
CAGE:HO695

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

Ingred Name:CARBON DIOXIDE
CAS:124-38-9
RTECS #:FF6400000
Other REC Limits:N/K 
OSHA PEL:5000 PPM
ACGIH TLV:5000PPM/30000STEL;93

Ingred Name:ARGON
CAS:7440-37-1
RTECS #:CF2300000
Other REC Limits:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:ASPHYXIANT; 9192

Ingred Name:HELIUM
CAS:7440-59-7
RTECS #:MH6520000
Other REC Limits:N/K 
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:SIMPLE ASPHYXIANT

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:N/K 
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:UNCONSCIOUSNESS,ASPHYXIATION.SIMPLE
    ASPHYXIANT.OXYGEN LEVELS SHOULD BE MAINTAINED AT >18 MOLAR PERCENT
    AT NORMAL ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE WHICH IS EQUIVALENT TO A PARTIAL
    PRESSURE OF 135 MMHG (ACGIH 1985- 86).THE LIBERATION OF A LARGE
    AMOUNT INA CONFINED AREA COULD DISPLACE THE AMOUNT OF OXYGEN IN AIR
    NECESSARY FOR LIFE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:EYES/SKIN/INGESTION:N/K .INHALATION:HIGH
    CONCENTRATIONS CAN CAUSE HEADACHE,DIZZINESS,LABORED
    BREATHING,EVENTUAL UNCONSCIOUSNESS,ASPHYXIATION.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:N/K 

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

First Aid:EYES:FLUSH W/ LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MIN
    .SKIN:N/K .INGEST:CALL MD IMMED .INHAL:QUICKLY REMOVE TO
    UNCONTAMINATED AREA.IF CONSCIOUS,BREATHE FRESH AIR.IF UNCONSCIO
    US,GIVE MOUTH-TO-MOUTH RESUSCITATION & SUPPLEMENTAL OXYGEN.FURTHER
    TREATMENT SHOULD BE SYMPTOMATIC & SUPPORTIVE.PROMPT MEDICAL
    ATTENTION IS MANDATORY.RESCUE PERSONNEL SHOULD BE EQUIPPED WITH
    SCBA.

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

Extinguishing Media:NONFLAMMABLE GAS MIXTURE.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE ALL PERSONNEL FROM AREA.USE
    APPROPRIATE PROTECTIVE EQUIP.IF LEAK IS IN EQUIP,PURGE PIPING W/ AN
    INERT GAS PRIOR TO REPAIRING.IF LEAK IS IN CONTR OR CONTR
    VALVE,CONTACT YOUR CLOSEST SUPPLIER O R CALL THE EMERGENCY NUMBER
    (216) 696-2400.
Neutralizing Agent:N/K 

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:USE/STORE IN WELL-VENT AREA.KEEP VALVE
    CAP IN PLACE UNLESS CONTR IS SECURED W/ VALVE OUTLET PIPED TO USE
    POINT.DO NOT DRAG/SLIDE/ROLL.MOVE W/ (SUP DA)
Other Precautions:PROTECT FROM DAMAGE.STORE IN COOL (<130F,54C),DRY
    AREA AWAY FROM HEAVY TRAFFIC,EMERGENCY EXITS.STORE UPRIGHT & FIRMLY
    SECURED.SEGREGATE FULL/EMPTY CYLINDERS.USE A FIRST IN-FIRST OUT
    INVENTORY SYSTEM.O NLY QUALIFIED PRODUCERS MAY REFILL CYL.

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

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR APPROPRIATE FOR
    EXPOSURE OF CONCERN .POSITIVE PRESSURE AIR LINE WITH MASK OR
    SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS SHOULD BE AVAILABLE FOR
    EMERGENCY USE.
Ventilation:LOCAL AND GENERAL VENTILATION NECESSARY TO KEEP AIR
    CONCENTRATION BELOW TLV .
Protective Gloves:AS REQUIRED WHEN WELDING.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:SAFETY SHOES AND APPROPRIATE HEAD AND EYE
    PROTECTION WHEN WELDING.
Work Hygienic Practices:N/K 
Supplemental Safety and Health
SPEC GRAV:<0.25 (AIR=1) @ 70F,21.1C.HNDLG/STOR PREC:HAND TRUCK.USE
    PRESS-REDUCING REGULATOR IF CONNECTING CYL TO <3000 PSIG
    PIPING/SYS.DO NOT HEAT.USE A CHECK VALVE/TRAP TO PREVENT
    BACKFLOW.ROUTES OF	ENTRY:INHALATION/SKIN/INGESTION .

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

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:N/K 
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:N/K 
Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:N/K 
Vapor Pres:N/K 
Vapor Density:N/K 
Spec Gravity:SEE SUPP DATA
Evaporation Rate &amp; Reference:N/K 
Solubility in Water:N/K 
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS,ODORLESS GAS.

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

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

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISP MUST BE IAW FED,STATE & LOCAL REGS .DO NOT
    DISPOSE OF WASTE/UNUSED QUANTITIES.RETURN IN SHIPPING CONTR
    PROPERLY LABELED W/ VALVE OUTLET PLUGS/CAPS SECURE & PROTECTION CAP
    IN PLACE.FOR HELP, CALL YOUR SUPPLIER OR EMERGENCY NUMBER HEREIN.

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