BFTSK - BB-S-1419,SULFUR HEXAFLUORIDE,TECH GR.
- MSDS: BFTSK
- Manufacturer: MATHESON GAS PRODUCTS
- Product Name: BB-S-1419,SULFUR HEXAFLUORIDE,TECH GR.
- National Stock Number: 6830-00-882-1794
Product Identification
Product ID:BB-S-1419,SULFUR HEXAFLUORIDE,TECH GR.
MSDS Date:01/01/1985
FSC:6830
NIIN:00-882-1794
MSDS Number: BFTSK
Responsible Party
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ 07073-2130
US
Cage: MATHE
Contractor
Telephone: 201-867-4100
Cage: MATHE
Ingredients
SULFUR HEXAFLUORIDE
CAS: 2551-62-4
RTECS: WS4900000
Fraction By Weight: 99.8%
OSHA PEL 1000 PPM
ACGIH TLV: 1000 PPM; 9192
Hazards
Effects of Overexposure:SIMPLE ASPHYXIANT; COORDINATING CAPACITY OF
NERVOUS SYSTEM IS IMPAIRED; NAUSEA, VOMITING, DISORIENTD
First Aid
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.
Fire Fighting
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
Accidental Release
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
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.
Exposure Controls
Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA/MESA APPROVD SCBA
Ventilation:PROVIDE MECHAN(GEN/LOCAL EXHAUST)VENT TO MAINTN
Eye Protection:SAFETY/CHEM GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:AS REQUIRED FOR APPROPRIATE PROTECTION
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS DATE: 1/78
Chemical Properties
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
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
Stability Condition to Avoid:AVOID ELEVATED TEMPERATURES(NOT EXCEEDING
125F)
Disposal
Waste Disposal Methods:SEAL CYLINDER & RETURN TO SUPPLIER IAW
ESTABLISHED PROCEDURES/REGULATIONS OF AGENCY/STATE.
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