Product ID:P-10 GAS MIXTURE (10%CH4/90%AR)
MSDS Date:08/19/1987
FSC:6830
NIIN:00-060-2793
MSDS Number: BHCMM

AIR PRODUCTS AND CHEMICALS, INC.

ALLENTOWN, PA 18105
US

Emergency Phone: 1-800-322-9092

Info Phone: 215-481-8257

Cage: 00742

OXYGEN SALES AND SERVICE INC

11393 TACOMA, WA 98411-0393 US

Telephone: 800-345-3148/ 800-752-1597

Cage: 5H199

METHANE

CAS: 74-82-8

RTECS: PA1490000

Fraction By Weight: 10%

ACGIH TLV: ASPHYXIANT; 9192

ARGON

CAS: 7440-37-1

RTECS: CF2300000

Fraction By Weight: 90%

ACGIH TLV: ASPHYXIANT; 9192

Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION: CONSCIOUS PERSONS SHOULD
BE ASSISTED TO AN UNCONTAMINATED AREA AND INHALE FRESH AIR. QUICK
REMOVAL FROM THE CONTAMINATED AREA IS MOST IMPORTANT. UNCONSCIOUS
PERSONS SHOULD BE MOVED TO AN U NCONTAMINATED AREA, GIVEN
MOUTH-TO-MOUTH RESISCITATION AND SUPPLEMENTAL OXYGEN. MEDICAL
ASSISTANCE SHOULD BE SOUGHT IMMD
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:AIR PRODUCTS RECOMMENDS TREATING P-10
GAS MIXTURES AS A SIMPLE ASPHYXIANT.
Effects of Overexposure:PROMPT MEDICAL ATTENTION IS REQUIRED IN ALL
CASES OF OVEREXPOSURE TO P-10 MIXTURES, RESCUE PERSONNEL SHOULD BE
EQUIPPED WITH APPROPRIATE PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT
UNNECESSARY EXPOSURE.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:EFFECTS OF EXPOSURE TO ASPHYXIATING
CONCENTRATIONS ARE HEADACHES, DIZZINESS, LABORED BREATHING AND
EVENTUAL UNCONSCIOUSNESS.

First Aid:MIXTURE IS NONTOXIC, BUT THE LIBERATION OF A LARGE AMOUNT IN
A CONFINED AREA COULD DISPLACE THE AMOUNT OF OXYGEN IN AIR
NECESSARY TO SUPPORT LIFE.

Extinguishing Media:ANY BOIL POINT=CH4=258.6F(-161.4C);AR=
-302.58F(-185.88C)
Fire Fighting Procedures:WITHOUT RISK, MOVE CYLINDERS AWAY FROM FIRE
AREA. FROM A SAFE DISTANCE, COOL SURROUNDING CYLINDERS WITH WATER
SPRAY UTIL WELL AFTER FIRE IS OUT.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CYLINDERS EXPOSED TO FIRE OR INTENSE HEAT
MAY VENT RAPIDLY OR EXPLODE.

Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE ALL PERSONNEL FROM AFFECTED AREA. USE
APPROPRIATE PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. IF LEAK IS IN USERS EQUIPMENT,BE
CERTAIN TO PURGE PIPING WITH AN INERT GAS PRIOR TO ATTEMPTING
REPAIRS.IF LEAK IS IN CY LINDER OR CYLINDER VALVE CALL 800 EMER
NUMBER.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE LISTED.

Handling and Storage Precautions:USE ONLY IN WELL VENTILATED
AREAS.VALVE PROTECTION CAPS MUST REMAIN IN PLACE UNLESS CYLINDER IS
SECURED WITH VALVE OUTLET PIPED TO USE POINT.
Other Precautions:PROTECT CYLINDERS FROM PHYSICAL DAMAGE. STORE IN
COOL, DRY, WELL-VENTILATED AREA,AWAY FROM HEAVILY TRAVELED AREAS
AND EMERGENCY EXISTS. DO NOT ALLOW THE TEMPERATURE WHERE CYLINDERS
ARE STORED TO EXCEE D 125F. STORE UPRIGHT. USE FIFO METHOD.

Respiratory Protection:POSITIVE PRESSURE AIR MASK OR SELF-CONTAINED
BREATHING APPARATUS SHOULD BE AVAILABLE FOR EMERGENCY USE.
Ventilation:USE HOOD WITH FORCED VENTILATION AND/OR LOCAL EXHAUST TO
PREVENT ACCUMULATION OF HIGH CONCENTRATIONS.
Protective Gloves:AS REQUIRED.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES OR GLASSES.
Other Protective Equipment:SAFETY SHOES.
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE LISTED.
Supplemental Safety and Health
P-5 MIXTURE IS NONCORROSIVE AND MAY BE USED WITH ANY COMMON STRUCTURAL
MATERIAL.

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:SEE BELOW
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS,ODORLESS GAS. SPECIFIC GRAVITY (AIR=1) IS
ABOUT 1.25.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:ALL FED,ST AND LOCAL REGULATIONS REGARDING
HEALTH AND POLLUTION SHOULD BE FOLLOWED IN WASTE DISPOSAL CONTACT
THE SUPPLIER FOR SPECIFIC RECOMMENDATIONS.DO NOT DISPOSE OF UNUSED
QUANTITIES.

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