AIRGAS -- OXYGEN; OXYGEN COMPRESSED  -- 6830-00-765-7562
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:OXYGEN; OXYGEN COMPRESSED
MSDS Date:05/01/1990
FSC:6830
NIIN:00-765-7562
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:AIRGAS
Address:100 MATSONFORD ROAD
City:RADNOR
State:PA
ZIP:19087
Country:US
Info Phone Num:215-687-5253
Emergency Phone Num:215-687-5253
CAGE:0DHP5
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:AIRGAS
Address:100 MATSONFORD ROAD
Box:City:RADNOR
State:PA
ZIP:19087
Country:US
Phone:215-687-5253
CAGE:0DHP5

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

Ingred Name:OXYGEN
CAS:7782-44-7
RTECS #:RS2060000
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED

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

Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:THE PROPERTY IS THAT OF HYPEROXIA,
    WHICH LEADS TO PNEUMONIA. CONCENTRATIONS BETWEEN 25 & 75 MOLAR
    PERCENT PRESENT A RISK OF INFLAMMATION OF ORGANIC MATTER IN THE
    BODY.
Effects of Overexposure:BREATHING HIGH CONCENTRATIONS (>75 MOLAR
    PERCENT) CAUSES SYMPTOMS OF HYPEROXIA WHICH INCLUDES CRAMPS,
    NAUSEA, DIZZINESS, HYPOTHERMIA, AMBLYOPIA, RESPIRATORY
    DIFFICULTIES, BRADYCARDIA, FAINTING SPELLS,  AND CONVULSIONS
    CAPABLE OF LEADING TO DEATH. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, SEE
    COMPRESSED GAS ASSOCIATION PAMPHLET P-14.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PERSONS IN ILL HEALTH WHERE SUCH
    ILLNESS WOULD BE AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE TO OXYGEN SHOULD NOT BE
    ALLOWED TO WORK WITH OR HANDLE THIS PRODUCT.

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

First Aid:PROMPT MED AID MANDATORY. BE COGNIZANT OF EXTREME FIRE HAZARD
    ASSOCIATED WITH OXYGEN RICH ATMOSPHERES. ASSIST CONSCIOUS PERSONS
    TO UNCONTAMINATED AREA AND BREATH FRESH AIR. KEEP WARM & QUIET.
    INFORM D R THAT VICTIM EXPERIENCING HYPEROXIA. MOVE UNCONSCIOUS
    PERSON TO UNCONTAMINATED AREA & GIVE ASSISTED RESP. WHEN BREATH
    RESTORED, TREAT AS ABOVE. CONTINUED TREATMENT SHOULD BE SYMPTOMATIC
    & SUPPORTIVE.

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

Extinguishing Media:COPIOUS QUANTITIRES OF WATER FOR FIRES WITH OXYGEN
    AS THE OXIDIZER.
Fire Fighting Procedures:IF POSSIBLE, STOP THE FLOW OF OXYGEN WHICH IS
    SUPPORTING THE FIRE.					       
		      * 0.0828 LB/FT3.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:VIGOROUSLY ACCELERATES COMBUSTION. IF
    CYLINDERS ARE INVOLVED IN A FIRE, SAFELY RELOCATE OR KEEP COOL WITH
    WATER SPRAY.

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

Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE PERSONNEL FROM AFFECTED AREA. USE
    PROTECTIVE EQUIP. IF LEAK IN USER'S EQUIP, BE CERTAIN TO PURGE
    PIPING W/INERT GAS PRIOR TO ATTEMPTING REPAIRS. IF LEAK IN
    CONTAINER OR CONTAINER VALVE, CONTA CT YOUR CLOSEST SUPPLIER
    LOCATION OR CALL EMERG #.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:USE IN VENTED AREA. VALVE PROTECTION
    CAP & VALVE OUTLES THREADED PLUG MUST REMAIN IN PLACE UNLESS CNTNR
    SECURED W/VALVE OUTLET PIPED TO USE POINT. **
Other Precautions:DON'T DRAG,SLIDE,ROLL CYLNDR. USE HAND TRUCK TO MOVE
    CYLNDR.USE PRESSR REDUCING REGULTR WHEN CONNECTING CYLINDER TO
    LOWER PRESSURE (<3000PSIG) PIPING/SYSTEM.DON'T HEAT CYLNDR TO
    INCREASE FLOW RATE.USE  CHECK VALVE OR TRAP (PREVENT BACKFLOW).

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

Respiratory Protection:N/R  **FOR ADDED HANDLING RECOMMENDATIONS, SEE
    COMPRESSED GAS ASSOC'S PAMPHLETS P-1, P-14 & G-4. PROTECT CYLINDER
    FROM PHYSICAL DAMAGE. STORE IN COOL,DRY,VENTED AREA, AWAY FROM
    TRAFFICKED AREA & EMERG  EXITS & FLAMMABLE PRODUCTS. ***
Ventilation:TO PREVENT ACCUMULATION ABOVE 25 MOLAR PERCENT.
Protective Gloves:AS REQUIRED; ANY MATERIAL
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES OR GLASSES
Other Protective Equipment:SAFETY SHOES, SAFETY SHOWER
Work Hygienic Practices:N/K *** IGNIT TEMP OF METALS/NON METALS IN
    OXYGEN DECREASES W/INCREASING OXYGEN PRESSR. ****
Supplemental Safety and Health
**** LOW PRESSR:CARBON STEEL & LOW ALLOY STEELS.HIGH PRESSR :STAINLESS
    STEEL,COPPER.LEAD,SILVER,LEAD/TIN ALLOYS GOOD GASKET.TEFLON & KEL-F
    FOR NONMETAL GASKETS.DON'T USE IN PNEUMATIC EQUIPMENT.ALWAYS 
    SECURE CYLINDERS IN AN UPRIGHT POSITIONBEFORE TRANSPORTING.
    TRANSPORT IN OPEN FLATBET OR PICK UP TYPE VEHICLES.

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

HCC:G4
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:-297F,-183C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:-362F,-219C
Vapor Pres:>-181F
Vapor Density:*
Spec Gravity:1.11 (AIR=1)
Solubility in Water:SLIGHT
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS, ODORLESS GAS

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ALL FLAMMABLE MATERIALS.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DON'T DISPOSE OF WASTE OR UNUSED QUANTITIES.
    RETURN IN SHIPPING CONTAINER LABELED, WITH ANY VALVE OUTLET PLUGS
    OR CAP SECURED & VALVE PROTECTION CAP IN PLACE TO SUPPLIER. FOR
    EMERG DISPOSAL ASSISTANCE , CONTACT CLOSEST SUPPLIER OR CALL EMERG
    PHONE #.

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