Product ID:HELIUM
MSDS Date:01/01/1987
FSC:6830
NIIN:00F007368
MSDS Number: BBXVN

Emergency Phone: (713) 868-0202

Cage: 17688

Telephone: 713-896-2896;800-231-1366

Cage: 17688

HELIUM

CAS: 7440-59-7

RTECS: MH6520000

Effects of Overexposure:DIZZINESS, NAUSEA, VOMITING, DIMINISHED MENTAL
ALERTNESS, LOSS OF CONSCIOUSNESS & DEATH.

First Aid:INHALATION: PERSONS SUFFERING FROM LACK OF OXYGEN SHOULD BE
MOVED INTO FRESH AIR. ASSISTED RESPIRATION & SUPPLEMENTAL OXYGEN
SHOULD BE GIVEN IF THE VICTIM ISN'T BREATHING APPARATUS MAY BE
REQUIRED TO PREVENT ASPHYXIATION OF RESCUE WORKERS.

Extinguishing Media:NONE. USE MEDIA APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE. _
Fire Fighting Procedures:SCBA MAY BE REQUIRED, FOR RESCUE WORKERS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE. HELIUM WILL ACT AS A SIMPLE
ASPHYXIANT IF IT DISPLACES OXYGEN/BURNS/SUPPORTS COMBUSTION.

Spill Release Procedures:SHUT OFF HELIUM SOURCE IF POSSIBLE. VENTILATE
ENCLOSED AREAS TO PREVENT FORMATION OFXYGEN-DEFICIENT ATMOSPHERES.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE & USE CYLINDERS IN WELL
VENTILATED AREA. FOLLOW GENERAL SAFETY PROCEDURES FOR HANDLING
CPRESSED GAS CYLINDERS, FOUND IN CGA PAMPLET P-1.
Other Precautions:SECURE CYLINDERS WHEN IN USE. KEEP VALVE PROTECTION
CAP IN PLACE WHEN CYLINDER NOT IN USE.

Respiratory Protection:USE SCBA IN OXYGEN-DEFICIENT ATMOSPHERES.
Ventilation:NATURAL OR MECHANICAL WHERE GAS IS PRESENT.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES RECOMMENDE
Other Protective Equipment:NONE
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS DATE: 04/1/84.

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:-452.0F
Vapor Density:0.01
Spec Gravity:0.138
Solubility in Water:0.94
Appearance and Odor:COLOR, ODORLESS, TASTELESS GAS

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

Waste Disposal Methods:SECURE CYLINDER & BLOW DOWN SLOWLY TO THE
ATMOSPHERE IN A WELL-VENTILATED AREA OR OUTDOORS.

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