Product ID:CALIBRATION GAS, 51-7131
MSDS Date:12/10/1987
FSC:6630
NIIN:00F018305
MSDS Number: BKXQK

BACHARACH INC

625 ALPHA DR
PITTSBURGH, PA 15238

Emergency Phone: (412) 963-2000

Info Phone: (412) 963-2223

Preparer: ROBERT MORACH

Cage: 05083

BACHARACH INC

PITTSBURGH, PA 15238 US

Telephone: 412-963-2130

Cage: 05083

NITROGEN

CAS: 7727-37-9

RTECS: QW9700000

Fraction By Weight: 78%

ACGIH TLV: ASPHYXIANT; 9192

OXYGEN (GAS)

CAS: 7782-44-7

RTECS: RS2060000

Fraction By Weight: 21%

ARGON

CAS: 7440-37-1

RTECS: CF2300000

Fraction By Weight: 0.93%

ACGIH TLV: ASPHYXIANT; 9192

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:NONE. BREATHABLE MIXTURE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:NONE
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE

First Aid:NONE

Fire Fighting Procedures:IF CYLINDERS ARE OVER-HEATED, COOL W/WATER
SPRAY.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CYLINDER MAY EXPLODE IF EXPOSED TO HIGH
TEMPERATURES. COMPRESSED AIR MIXTURES AT HIGH PRESSURES WILL
ACCELERATE THE BURNING OF MATERIAL.

Spill Release Procedures:VENTILATE AREA. MIXTURE IS BREATHABLE. VENT TO
ATMOSPHERE.

Handling and Storage Precautions:EXPOSURE TO TEMPERATURES >130F. MAY
CAUSE RUPTURE. AVOID DRAGGING/ROLLING/SLIDING CYLINDERS, EVEN FOR A
SHORT DISTANCE. USE A SUITABLE HAND TRUCK.
Other Precautions:DON'T DROP OR PUNCTURE CYLINDER, HANDLE W/CARE. NEVER
THROW CONTAINER INTO FIRE OR INCINERATOR. USE A PRESSURE-REDUCING
REGULATOR WHEN CONNECTING TO LOWER PRESSURE PIPING SYSTEMS.
CONTENTS UNDER PRESS URE. (SEE SUPP.)

Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST: RECOMMENDED. MECHANICAL: ACCEPTABLE.
Protective Gloves:LEATHER
Eye Protection:PLASTIC SAFETY GLASSES
Other Protective Equipment:AS REQUIRED
Supplemental Safety and Health
USE A CHECK VALVE TO PREVENT BACKFLOW INTO STORAGE CONTAINER. AIR IS A
NON-TOXIC, NON-HAZARDOUS BREATHABLE GAS MIXTURE.

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:-317.8F
Vapor Density:1
Solubility in Water:18.6 ML/L
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS, ODORLESS GAS
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100%

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH TEMPERATURES

Waste Disposal Methods:LEAVE FILLER VALVE OPEN. DISPOSE OF CYLINDER
W/OTHER NON-REUSABLE GOODS ACCORDING TO FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL
REGULATIONS.

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