Product ID:BB-S-1419,SULFUR HEXAFLUORIDE,TECH GR
MSDS Date:01/01/1985
FSC:6830
NIIN:00-817-2342
MSDS Number: BFQRS

Cage: MATHE

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Cage: MATHE

SULFUR HEXAFLUORIDE

CAS: 2551-62-4

RTECS: WS4900000

Fraction By Weight: 99.8%

OSHA PEL 1000 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 1000 PPM; 9192

Effects of Overexposure:SIMPLE ASPHYXIANT; COORDINATING CAPACITY OF
NERVOUS SYSTEM IS IMPAIRED; NAUSEA, VOMITING, DISORIENTD

First Aid:REMOVE INDIVIDUAL TO UNCONTAMINATED AREA & INHALE FRESH AIR
/OXYGEN; FOR UNCONSCIOUS PERSON, GIVE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION
W/SIMULTANEOUS ADMINISTRATION OF OXYGEN AS PROMPTLY AS POSSIBLE.

Extinguishing Media:EXTINQUISH W. AGENT SUITABLE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:MOVE CONT FROM AREA. USE H*2O TO COOL EXPOSED
CONT.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CYLINDERS MAY EXPLODE IN HEAT OF FIRE

Spill Release Procedures:ALLOW GAS TO FLOW INTO A MIXED SOLUTION OF
CAUSTIC SODA & SLAKED LIME. IF POSSIBLE, KEEP IN A HOOD UNTIL
CYLINDER IS EMPTIED.

Handling and Storage Precautions:DONOT STRIKE CYLINDERS; KEEP IN WELL
VENTILATED,DRY, & DEFINITE STORAGE AREA; PROTECT FROM HEAT;USE
VALVE PROTECTION CAP UNTIL CYLINDER IS SECURE.
Other Precautions:AVOID DRAGGING CYLINDER EVEN FOR SHORT DISTANCES.
WHEN RETURNING CYLINDER, CLOSE VALVE BEFORE SHIPMENT. DONOT EXCEED
125F TEMPERATURE.

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA/MESA APPROVD SCBA
Ventilation:PROVIDE MECHAN(GEN/LOCAL EXHAUST)VENT TO MAINTN Protective Gloves:TYPE AS REQD
Eye Protection:SAFETY/CHEM GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:AS REQUIRED FOR APPROPRIATE PROTECTION
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS DATE: 1/78

HCC:G3
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:-83.2F/-64C
Vapor Pres:320
Vapor Density:5.11
Spec Gravity:1.7LIQ
Solubility in Water:0.001ML/ML
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS & ODORLESS GAS
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
Stability Condition to Avoid:AVOID ELEVATED TEMPERATURES(NOT EXCEEDING
125F)

Waste Disposal Methods:SEAL CYLINDER & RETURN TO SUPPLIER IAW
ESTABLISHED PROCEDURES/REGULATIONS OF AGENCY/STATE.

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