Product ID:MIL-P-27407
MSDS Date:01/01/1985
FSC:9135
NIIN:00-142-9362
MSDS Number: BDBVQ

Emergency Phone: 304-744-3487

Cage: KO240

Telephone: 800-822-4357; 304-744-3487

Cage: KO240

HELIUM

CAS: 7440-59-7

RTECS: MH6520000

Fraction By Weight: 100%

Effects of Overexposure:SKIN: CNTCT CAUSES FREEZING. LG AMTS OF VAPOR
CAN CAUSE SUFFOCATION DUE TO OXYGEN DEPLETION.

First Aid:INH: MOVE TO FRESH AIR. SKIN: RESTORE TISSUE TO NORMAL TEMP
RAPIDLY. WARMING CAN BE DONE BY USING WARM WATER AT 108F. DO NOT
USE WATER ABOVE 112F. DO NOT RUB OR MASSAGE FROZEN AREA. PROT
INJURED TISSU E FROM INFECTION.

Extinguishing Media:NON FLAMMABLE
Fire Fighting Procedures:EVACUATE AREA DELUGE CNTNRS W/WATER
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:DO NOT SPRAY WATER INTO LIQ HELIUM, LIQ
HELIUM W/FREEZE WATER

Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE PERSONNEL, ALLOW LIQ TO EVAPORATE,
TEST AREA FOR SUFFICIENT OXYGEN IF SPILLED IN CONFINED SPACE.

Other Precautions:DO NOT GET LIQ INTO EYES, ON SKIN/CLOTHING

Respiratory Protection:SELF-CNTND BRTHNG APPARATUS WHERE NEEDED
Ventilation:DILUTION VENT NORM ADEQUATE
Protective Gloves:CRYOGENIC
Eye Protection:FACE SHLD
Other Protective Equipment:HIGH-TOPPED SHOES, CUFFLESS TROUSERS
Supplemental Safety and Health

HCC:G3
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:-452F
Vapor Density:0.14
Evaporation Rate & Reference:HIGH
Solubility in Water:NO
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS, ODORLESS
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE IAW LOCAL, STATE, FED REG

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