AIRCO INDUSTRIAL GASES -- OXYGEN  -- 6830-00-169-0800
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:OXYGEN
MSDS Date:08/26/1992
FSC:6830
NIIN:00-169-0800
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:AIRCO INDUSTRIAL GASES
Address:575 MOUNTAIN AVE
City:MURRAY HILL
State:NJ
ZIP:07974-2006
Country:US
Info Phone Num:201-464-8100
Emergency Phone Num:800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
CAGE:6J576
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:AIRCO INC, AIRCO INDUSTRIAL GASES DIV.
Address:575 MOUNTAIN AVE
Box:City:MURRAY HILL
State:NJ
ZIP:07974-2006
Country:US
Phone:800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
CAGE:00741
Company Name:BOC GROUP INC THE,  BOC GASES DIV
Address:575 MOUNTAIN AVE
Box:City:NEW PROVIDENCE
State:NJ
ZIP:07974-1209
Country:US
Phone:908-464-8100
CAGE:6J576

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

Ingred Name:OXYGEN, 99.6-100.0%
CAS:7782-44-7
RTECS #:RS2060000
Fraction by Wt: INGRED
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHAL:HIGH CONCEN(>75%)CAUSES SYMPTOMS
    OF HYPEROXIA INCLUDES CRAMPS,NAU,DIZZ,HYPOTHERMIA,AMBYLOPIA,RESP
    DIFFI,BRADYCARDIA,FAINTING SPELLS,CONV,LEADING TO DEATH.PROPERTY IS
    THAT OF HYPEROXIA WHICH LEAD S TO PNEUMONIA.CONCEN 25-75% PRESENT
    RISK OF INFLAMM OF ORG MATTER IN BODY.SKIN/EYE:LIQ CONTACT MAY
    CAUSE TISSUE FREEZE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:PER
    MSDS:CARCINOGENICITY:NTP/IARC/OSHA:NO.
Effects of Overexposure:HYPEROXIA, CRAMPS, NAU, DIZZ, HYPOTHERMIA,
    AMBYLOPIA, RESP DIFFICULTIES, BRADYCARDIA, FAINTING SPELLS,
    CONVULSIONS CAPABLE OF LEADING TO DEATH. PNEUMONIA. INFLAMMATION OF
    ORGANIC MATTER IN THE BODY.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

First Aid:PROMPT MED ATTN MANDATORY N ALL CASES OF OVEREXPO TO
    OXY.RESCUE PERSONNEL SHOULD BE EQPMT W/SCBA.INHAL:ASSIST TO
    UNCONTAMIN AREA.INHAL FRES AIR.STOP BREATH ADMIN ART
    RESUSC/SUPPLEMENTAL OXY.TREATMENT  SHOULD BE
    SYNMPT/SUPPORTIVE.INFORM DR COULD EXPERIENCE HYPEROXIA.SKIN:REMOVE
    CONTAMIN CLOTH.FLUSH W/LUKEWARM WATER;DON'T USE HOT WATER.SEE DR IF
    CRYOGENIC BURN RESULTED IN BLISTERING/DEEP TISSUE(SUPP)

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

Flash Point:NA
Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:NA
Lower Limits:NA
Upper Limits:NA
Extinguishing Media:COPIOUS QUANTITIES OF WATER(OR SUITABLE
    EXTINGUISHING AGENT FOR COMBUST MATL)FOR FIRES W/OXY AS OXIDIZER.
Fire Fighting Procedures:IF POSSIBLE STOP THE FLOW OF OXYGEN WHICH IS
    SUPPROTING THE FIRE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:VIGOROUSLY ACCELERATES COMBUSTION.

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

Spill Release Procedures:STATIONARY CUSTOMER SITE VESSELS SHOULD
    OPERATE IAW MFG/AIRC INSTRUCTION.DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REPAIR/ADJUST/IN
    ANY OTHER WAY MODIFY OPERATION OF VESSELS.IF MALFUNCTION/OTHER TYP
    OF OPERATION PROBLEM W/VE SSEL CONTACT AIRCO IMMED.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:USE ONLY IN WELL-VENTI AREA.DON'T
    DRAG/SLIDE/ROLL CYL;USE SUITABLE HAND TRUCK.USE PRESSURE REDUCING
    REG WHEN CONNECTING CYL TO <3000PSIG PIPE/SYS.
Other Precautions:DON'T HEAT CYL TO INCR DISCHARGE RATE.USE CHECK
    VALV/TRAP IN DISCHARGE LINE-PREVENTS BACK FLOW INTO SYS.PROCTECT
    CYL FRM PHYS DMG.STORE IN COOL DRY AREA AWAY FRM TRAFFIC/EMERG
    EXIT.STORE UPRIGHT/FIRML Y SECURED,IN AREA TEMP NOT EXCEED (SUPP)

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

Respiratory Protection:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Ventilation:USE LOC EXHAUST TO PREVENT ACCUMULATION OF HIGH
    CONCENTRATIONS THAT INCREASE OXYGEN LEVEL IN AIR TO MORE THAN 25%.
Protective Gloves:LOOSE FITTING/INSULATED.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGG OR GLASSES PLUS FACE SHIELD.
Other Protective Equipment:SAFETY SHOES, SAFETY SHOWER.
Work Hygienic Practices:REF:COMPRESSED GAS ASSOC PAMPLETS
    P-1,P-14,G-4,SB-2.NO SMOKING/OPEN FLAMES(POST SIGN)IN STORAGE/USE
    AREAS.
Supplemental Safety and Health
1STAID:FREEZ.EYE:NEVER INTRO OINTMENT/OIL W/O MED ADVICE.FREEZ/CRYOG
    BURNS-DON'T WASH W/HOT/TEPID H2O.OPN EYELID WIDE.PAIN GO TO
    OPTHALMOLOGIS.PROTECT W/LIGHT BANDAGE. OTH PREC:130F.SEGREGATE
    FULL/EMP TY CYL.CARBON STEEL/LOW ALLOY STEEL ACCEPTABLE FOR USE
    @LOWER PRESSURE;STAINLESS STEEL/CU&ALLOY/NI&ALLOY/BE/MONEL HI PRE

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

HCC:G4
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:-297F,-183C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:-362F,-219C
Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:NP
Vapor Pres:>CRIT TEMP
Vapor Density:NP
Spec Gravity:1.11 (GAS)
pH:NP
Viscosity:NP
Evaporation Rate &amp; Reference:NP
Solubility in Water:SLIGHTLY SOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS GAS, ODORLESS.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:NP
Corrosion Rate:NP

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ALL FLAMMABLE MATERIAL.
Stability Condition to Avoid:CONTACT W/ALL FLAMMABLE MATERIAL.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DON'T ATTEMP TO DISPO OF WASTE/UNUSED
    QUANT.RETUREN IN SHIPPING CNTNR PROPERLY LABELED W/ANY VALVE OUTLET
    PLUGS/CAPS SECURED/VALVE PROT CAP IN PLACE TO AIRCO FOR PROPER
    DISPO.

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