Product ID:06587 CAL GAS B TANK
MSDS Date:06/01/1991
FSC:6830
NIIN:01-284-5699
MSDS Number: BLRGL

NOVA BIOMEDICAL CORP

200 PROSPECT ST
WALTHAM, MA 02554-9141
US

Emergency Phone: 617-894-0800

Info Phone: 617-894-0800

Cage: 59941

SCOTT MEDICAL PRODUCTS,DIV OF SCOTT SPECIALTY

PLUMSTEADVILLE, PA 18949 US

Telephone: 215-766-8861

Cage: 3Y341

CARBON DIOXIDE

CAS: 124-38-9

RTECS: FF6400000

Fraction By Weight: 10%

OSHA PEL 5000 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 5000PPM/30000STEL;93

NITROGEN

CAS: 7727-37-9

RTECS: QW9700000

Fraction By Weight: 90%

ACGIH TLV: ASPHYXIANT

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:MOST OF THESE MIXTURES ARE
ASPHYXIANTS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:OXYGEN CONCENTRATIONS OF LESS THAN 19.5% CAN
CAUSE SUFFOCATION.

First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION
IF NOT BREATHING. KEEP VICTIM WARM & AT REST. EYE: FLUSH W/WATER.
OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.

Extinguishing Media:USE MEDIA APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:EVACUATE ALL PERSONNEL FROM DANGER AREA. KEEP
FIRE-EXPOSED CYLINDERS COOL W/WATER, SPRAY FROM MAXIMUM DISTANCE
UNTIL COOL.

Spill Release Procedures:MOST OF THESE MIXTURES ARE ASPHYXIANTS.
EVACUATE ALL PERSONNEL FROM DANGER AREA.

Handling and Storage Precautions:CLOSE VALVE OF CYLINDERS WHEN NOT IN
USE & WHEN EMPTY. USE PIPING & EQUIPMENT ADEQUATELY DESIGNED FOR
THE PRESSURES ENCOUNTERED.
Other Precautions:DON'T DEFACE CYLINDERS & LABELS. MOVE CYLINDERS
W/PROPER CAUTION. DON'T REFILL CYLINDER. NOT INTENDED FOR MEDICAL
USE.

Respiratory Protection:NONE REQUIRED FOR INTENDED USAGE.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST: PREFERRED. MECHANICAL (GENERAL): ACCEPTABLE.
Protective Gloves:RECOMMENDED FOR HANDLING CYLINDERS
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES
Other Protective Equipment:SAFETY SHOES & PROTECTIVE GLOVES WHEN
HANDLING CYLINDERS.
Work Hygienic Practices:FOLLOW STANDARD LABORATORY PRACTICE.
Supplemental Safety and Health

Vapor Pres:20
Vapor Density:0.968-1.2
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS, ODORLESS AT NORMAL TEMPERATURE &
PRESSURE.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF THE CYLINDERS AS SOLID WASTE. DON'T
INCINERATE. MOVE LEAKY CYLINDERS OUTDOORS OR VENTILATED HOOD. ALLOW
GAS TO DISCHARGE AT A MODERATE RATE.

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