Product ID:06586 CLINICAL BLOOD GAS MIXTURES CALIBRATING GAS A
MSDS Date:05/23/1988
FSC:6830
NIIN:01-284-8711
MSDS Number: BLRGM

NOVA BIOMEDICAL CORP

200 PROSPECT ST
WALTHAM, MA 02154-9141

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: 5%

OSHA PEL 5000 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 5000PPM/30000STEL;93

OXYGEN (GAS)

CAS: 7782-44-7

RTECS: RS2060000

Fraction By Weight: 20%

NITROGEN

CAS: 7727-37-9

RTECS: QW9700000

Fraction By Weight: 75%

ACGIH TLV: ASPHYXIANT; 9192

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION: ASPHYXIATION.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION: ASPHYXIATION.

First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION
IF NOT BREATHING. KEEP WARM & AT REST. EYES: 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.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:OXYGEN VIGOROUSLY SUPPORTS COMBUSTION.
HIGHLY OXIDIZING ATMOSPHERES INCREASE THE CHANCE OF FIRE.

Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE ALL PERSONNEL FROM DANGER AREA. MOST
OF THESE MIXTURES ARE ASPHYXIANTS. MOVE LEAKY CYLINDERS TO OUTDOORS
OR VENTILATED HOOD. ALLOW GAS TO DISCHARGE AT A MODERATE RATE.
REMOVE ALL FLAMMABLE MA TERIALS FROM VICINITY.

Handling and Storage Precautions:CLOSE VALVE OF CYLINDERS WHEN NOT IN
USE/WHEN EMPTY. USE PIPING/EQUIPMENT DESIGNED FOR PRESSURES
ENCOUNTERED. DON'T DEFACE CYLINDERS/LABELS.
Other Precautions:MOST MIXTURES ARE ASPHYXIANTS. HAZARD PROPERTIES MAY
COMBINE TO CREATE ADDITIONAL/UNEXPECTED HAZARDS WHEN GASES ARE
MIXED. OBTAIN/EVALUATE SAFETY INFORMATION FOR EACH COMPONENT BEFORE
PRODUCING THE MI XTURE. MOVE CYLINDERS W/PROPER CAUTION.

Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST: PREFERRED. MECHANICAL: ACCEPTABLE.
Protective Gloves:RECOMMENDED
Other Protective Equipment:SAFETY SHOES
Supplemental Safety and Health

Vapor Density:0.968-1.24
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS, ODORLESS GAS
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100%

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
GREASE & OIL

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE W/LOCAL, STATE, &
FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies):
This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department
of Defense. The United States of America in no manner whatsoever,
expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and
disclaims all liability for its use. Any person utilizing this
document should seek competent professional advice to verify and
assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their
particular situation.