AIR PRODUCTS AND CHEMICALS INC. -- AIR,COMPRESSED AIR,BREATHING QUALITY + HYDR  -- 6830-00-203-1492
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:AIR,COMPRESSED AIR,BREATHING QUALITY + HYDR
MSDS Date:05/22/1991
FSC:6830
NIIN:00-203-1492
Kit Part:Y
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:AIR PRODUCTS AND CHEMICALS INC.
Address:7201 HAMILTON BLVD
City:ALLENTOWN
State:PA
ZIP:18195-1501
Country:US
Info Phone Num:215-481-4911
Emergency Phone Num:800-523-9374
Preparer's Name:DGSC-SSH
CAGE:00742
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:AIR PRODUCTS AND CHEMICALS INC
Address:7201 HAMILTON BLVD
Box:City:ALLENTOWN
State:PA
ZIP:18195-1501
Country:US
Phone:800-345-3148/ 800-752-1597
CAGE:00742
Company Name:HART EQUIPMENT CO (	    )
CAGE:48986
Company Name:HOC INDUSTRIES, INC
Address:3511 N. OHIO
Box:2609
City:WICHITA
State:KS
ZIP:67219
Country:US
Phone:316-838-4663
CAGE:0A9L8
Company Name:KAPLAN INDUSTRIES
Address:RT 73 AND MORRIS AVE
Box:City:MAPLE SHADE
State:NJ
ZIP:08052
Country:US
Phone:609-779-8181
CAGE:6M339
Company Name:SPECIALTY GAS TECHNOLOGY
Address:10207-D CHAPEL HILL RD
Box:City:MORRISVILLE
Phone:800-876-9581
CAGE:0Y5M5

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

Ingred Name:AIR, REFRIGERATED LIQUID; AIR COMPRESSED (UN1002, DOT); AIR
    REFRIGERATED LIQUID (CRYOGENIC LIQUID) (UN1003) (DOT)
RTECS #:AX5271000
Fraction by Wt: 97.5%
Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED

Ingred Name:HYDROGEN
CAS:1333-74-0
RTECS #:MW8900000
Fraction by Wt: 2.4-2.6%
Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50 (ORAL RAT) IS NOT APPLICABLE.
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: NONE AT ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURES.
    CHRONIC: NONE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE OF THE COMPOUNDS IN THIS PRODUCT IS
    LISTED BY IARC, NTP, OR OSHA AS A CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:NONE
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE

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

First Aid:NOT APPLICABLE.

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

Extinguishing Media:USE WATER FOG, CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM, OR DRY
    CHEMICAL AS APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDINGS.  MATERIAL IS NOT
    FLAMMABLE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FIRE FIGHTING PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND A
    FULL FACED SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS. EVACUATE AREA. COOL
    FIRE EXPOSED CONTAINERS WITH WATER SPRAY.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:COMBUSTION OR HEAT OF FIRE MAY PRODUCE
    HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS AND VAPORS. CONTAINS HYDROGEN
    BELOW ITS LOWER EXPLOSIVE LIMIT.

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

Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE ALL PERSONNEL FROM RELEASE AREA.
Neutralizing Agent:NOT APPLICABLE.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:PROTECT CYLINDERS FROM PHYSICAL
    DAMAGE. STORE AWAY FROM EXTREME HEAT AND IGNITION SOURCES. KEEP
    CYLINDER VALVES CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE AND WHEN EMPTY.
Other Precautions:DO NOT DEFACE CYLINDERS OR LABELS. HANDLE CYLINDERS
    WITH PROPER CAUTION. AVOID USE OF OIL IN HIGH PRESSURE SYSTEMS. 
    USE PRESSURE REDUCING REGULATORS. RETURN TO MANUFACTURER OR
    DISTRIBUTOR FOR REFILLI NG. SEGREGATE FULL AND EMPTY CYLINDERS.

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

Protective Gloves:WORK GLOVES FOR HANDLING CYLINDERS.
Eye Protection:APPROVED SAFETY GLASSES OR FACE SHIELD.
Other Protective Equipment:SAFETY SHOES AND HEARING PROTECTION.
Work Hygienic Practices:OBSERVE GOOD PERSONAL HYGIENE PRACTICES AND
    RECOMMENDED PROCEDURES. USE PROPER CARE WHEN HANDLING AND STORING
    CYLINDERS.
Supplemental Safety and Health
SECURE CYLINDERS AT ALL TIMES. NEVER USE A DIRECT FLAME TO HEAT
    CYLINDER CONTENTS.	MATERIAL CONTAINS HYDROGEN AT CONCENTRATIONS
    BELOW THE LOWER EXPLOSIVE LIMIT. AVOID ALL IGNITION SOURCES AS A
    PRECAU TION. THIS HMIS RECORD PREPARED AT DGSC-SSH FROM
    MANUFACTURER MSDS' FOR AIR AND HYDROGEN. COMPOSITION FROM DLSC TIR.

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

HCC:G3
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:-318F,-194C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:-351
Vapor Density:0.0752
Spec Gravity:1.00 AIR=1
Solubility in Water:1.87%
Appearance and Odor:GASEOUS MIX IS ODORLESS AND COLORLESS
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
AVOID USE OF OIL IN CYLINER SYSTEMS, AVOID OXIDIZING MATERIALS. SOME
    STEELS SUSCEPTIBLE TO HYDROGEN ATTACK.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH HEAT WHICH WOULD CAUSE EXCESSIVE
    PRESSURE IN GAS CYLINDER. AVOID FLAMES, SPARKS OR OTHER IGNITION
    SOURCES.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE

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

Waste Disposal Methods:MOVE LEAKY CYLINDER TO OUTDOORS OR VENTILATED
    HOOD. ALLOW GAS TO DISCHARGE AT MODERATE RATE. REMOVE ALL FLAMMABLE
    MATERIALS FROM VICINITY. DISPOSAL SHOULD BE MADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH
    ALL APPLICABLE FED ERAL, STATE AND LOCAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS.

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