Product ID:SULFUR HEXAFLUORIDE
MSDS Date:01/01/1987
FSC:6830
NIIN:00-882-1794
MSDS Number: BFTSJ

Cage: MGIND

Telephone: 215-630-5422

Cage: MGIND

SULFUR HEXAFLUORIDE

CAS: 2551-62-4

RTECS: WS4900000

Fraction By Weight: >99%.

OSHA PEL 1000 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 1000 PPM; 9192

Effects of Overexposure:INHAL:MAY CAUSE DIZZINESS/SUFFOCATION;
SKIN:LIQUID CAUSE FROSTBITE

First Aid:INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR & GIVE O*2/CPR AS APPROPRIATE -SEEK
MEDICAL ASSISTANCE.

Extinguishing Media:EXTINGUISH WITH AGENT SUITABLE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SCBA, WATER SPRAY TO COOL CONTR. MOVE CYL
W/O RISK.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CONTAINERS MAY RUPTURE IN HEAT OF
FIRE.TOXIC GAS MAY EXCAPE DURING FIRE.

Spill Release Procedures:KEEP UNNECESSARY PEOPLE AWAY. STAY UPWIND,KEEP
UPWIND,KEEP OUT OF LOW AREAS. ISOLATE AREA & DENY ENTRY. WEAR SCBA
& FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING; STOP LEAK IF YOU CAN DO SO W/O RISK.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL,DRY,WELL VENTILATED,LOW
FIRE RISK AREA. PROTECT FROM PHYSICAL DAMAGE.KEEP CONTAINERS
CLOSED. MAINTAIN STANDARD HYGIENE FOR CHEM HANDLING

Respiratory Protection:SCBA IN FIRE,OTHERWISE CHEM CARTR RESPIR.
Ventilation:PROVIDE MECHAN(GEN/LOCAL EXHAUST)VENT TO MAINTN Protective Gloves:AS REQUIRED
Eye Protection:SAFETY/CHEM GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:SAFETY SHOWER & EYE BATH
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS DATED:UNDATED

HCC:G3
Vapor Pres:HI
Vapor Density:6.5
Solubility in Water:SLIGHT
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS & ODORLESS GAS
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZERS, ACIDS AND ALKALIES.
Stability Condition to Avoid:AVOID ELEVATED TEMPATURES. CORR MATL. OXID
MATLS.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:OXIDES OF SULFUR, FLUORIDE
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:WILL NOT POLYMERIZE

Waste Disposal Methods:RETURN CYLINDER TO APPROPRIATE ACTIVITY/OR
ACTIVITY RESPONSIBLE FOR DISPOSAL. DISPOSE OF CONTENTS IAW
APPROPRIATE FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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