Product ID:CARBON MONOXIDE IN AIR
MSDS Date:01/04/1993
FSC:6830
NIIN:00F013639
MSDS Number: BJSPX

NATIONAL DRAEGER, INC

101 TECHNOLOGY DRIVE
PITTSBURGH, PA 15230
US

Emergency Phone: 412-787-8383/8389

Info Phone: 412-787-2207

Cage: 53833

NATIONAL DRAEGER INC

PITTSBURGH, PA 15372 US

Telephone: 412-787-8383 OR 412-787-8389

Cage: 53833

CARBON MONOXIDE

CAS: 630-08-0

RTECS: FG3500000

OSHA PEL 50 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 25 PPM; 9293

COMPRESSED AIR

RTECS: AX5271000

Fraction By Weight: BALANCE

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:CARBON MONOXIDE CAUSES OXYGEN
STARVATION OF BODY CELLS. CARDIOVASCULAR PROBLEMS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION: HEADACHE, MENTAL DULLNESS,
DIZZINESS, POSSIBLE COLLAPSE & DEATH.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:RESPIRATORY PROBLEMS

First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF BREATHING STOPS, GIVE
ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION. IF BREATHING IS DIFFICULT, GIVE OXYGEN.
OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.

Flash Point:NON-FLAMMABLE
Extinguishing Media:APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS & FULL
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. USE WATER SPRAY TO KEEP FIRE EXPOSED CYLINDERS
COOL.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CONTAINER MAY RUPTURE UNDER FIRE
CONDITIONS. COMPRESSED AIR MAY ACCELERATE COMBUSTION.

Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE & VENTILATE AREA. REMOVE LEAKING
CYLINDER TO EXHAUST HOOD OR SAFE OUTDOORS AREA. ELIMINATE SOURCES
OF IGNITION.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE CYLINDERS IN A WELL VENTILATED
AREA. RETURN CYLINDERS WITH POSITIVE PRESSURE. DON'T DEFACE
CYLINDERS OR LABELS. AVOID TEMPS ABOVE 125F.
Other Precautions:MOVE CYLINDERS W/AN ADEQUATE HAND TRUCK. KEEP VALVE
PROTECTION CAP ON CYLINDERS WHEN NOT IN USE; SECURE DURING USE TO
PROTECT FROM FALLING. CYLINDERS MAY NOT BE REFILLED (VIOLATION OF
FEDERAL LAW).

Respiratory Protection:USE SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS IN CASE
OF EMERGENCY.
Ventilation:ADEQUATE GENERAL & LOCAL EXHAUST.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES OR GOGGLES
Supplemental Safety and Health
CONCENTRATION OF CARBON MONOXIDE IN PRODUCT IS 25-3000 PPM.

Vapor Density:1
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS, ODORLESS GAS
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
FLAMMABLE & COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS, ESPECIALLY GREASES & OILS
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT, FLAMES. TEMPERATURES ABOVE 125F.

Waste Disposal Methods:RETURN CYLINDERS TO SUPPLIER FOR PROPER DISPOSAL
W/ANY VALVE OUTLET PLUGS/CAPS SECURED & VALVE PROTECTION CAP IN
PLACE. ALLOW GAS TO DISCHARGE SLOWLY. WASTE CO CAN BE PIPED TO AN
APPROVED INCINERATOR TO BURN CO TO CO2 UNDER CONTROLLED
CONDITIONS.

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