BFDKW - XENON

  • MSDS: BFDKW
  • Manufacturer: CRYOGENIC RARE GAS LAB
  • Product Name: XENON
  • National Stock Number: 6830-00-539-8512
Product Identification

Product ID:XENON
MSDS Date:01/01/1987
FSC:6830
NIIN:00-539-8512
MSDS Number: BFDKW

Responsible Party
CRYOGENIC RARE GAS LAB/METUCHEN, NJ 08840

Emergency Phone: (201)) 548-9600

Cage: 7U103

Contractor
CRYOGENIC RARE GAS
HANAHAN, SC 29406 US

Telephone: 843-747-0956

Cage: 7U103

Ingredients

XENON GAS

CAS: 7440-63-3

RTECS: ZE1280000

Fraction By Weight: 100%

Hazards

Effects of Overexposure:ACTS AS ASPHYXIANT. SYMPTOMS INCLUDE
DIZZINESS/HEADACHE/NAUSEA/LOSS OF CONSCIOUSNESS.

First Aid

First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE VICTIM TO FRESH AIR. IF BREATHING HAS
STOPPED, GIVE THE VICTIM ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION, IF NECESSARY,
OXYGEN. GET MEDICAL AID.

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:STOP THE FLOW OF GAS. VENTILATE THE AREA.

Handling

Handling and Storage Precautions:MOVE CYLINDERS WITH A HAND TRUCK.
STORE CYLINDERS IN A WELL-VENTILATED AREA AWAY FROM EXCESSIVHEAT.

Exposure Controls

Respiratory Protection:IF NEEDED, SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST
Protective Gloves:LEATHER
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:SAFETY SHOES.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS DATED: 25 NOV 85.

Chemical Properties

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:-162.6F
Vapor Pres:/K
Vapor Density:4.56
Spec Gravity:3.1
Solubility in Water:11.9
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS, ODORLESS, TASTELESS GAS
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100%

Stability

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

Disposal

Waste Disposal Methods:REPLACE THE CYLINDER VALVE OUTLET PLUG. REPLACE
THE CYLINDER CAP. IF NO LEAKS ARE OBSERVED, RETURN THE CYLINDER TO
YOUR SUPPLIER.

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