Product ID:8100, SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS
MSDS Date:04/01/1992
FSC:4240
NIIN:00-216-6826
MSDS Number: BMGPC

Emergency Phone: 716-686-1668

Info Phone: 716-686-1668

Preparer: DGSC-SSH

Cage: 53655

Telephone: 716-683-5100

Cage: 53655

AIR, REFRIGERATED LIQUID; AIR COMPRESSED (UN1002, DOT); AIR

RTECS: AX5271000

Fraction By Weight: 100%

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:NO HEALTH HAZARDS AT ATMOSPHERIC
PRESSURES. CYLINDER IS FILLED WITH BREATHING AIR.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:AIR IS NOT CURRENTLY CLASSIFIED AS A
CARCINOGEN BY NTP, IARC OR OSHA.
Effects of Overexposure:NONE.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE KNOWN

First Aid:ONLY INJURY EXPECTED WOULD BE FROM MECHANICAL FAILURE OF
VALVE FOLLOWED BY RELEASE OF GAS AT HIGH PRESSURE. IN THIS CASE,
SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION AND TREAT SYMPOMATICALLY.

Flash Point:NONFLAMMABLE
Lower Limits:NONFLAMMABLE
Upper Limits:NONFLAMMABLE
Extinguishing Media:MATERIAL IS NOT FLAMMABLE. USE MEDIA APPROPRIATE
FOR SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FIRE FIGHTING PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND A
FULL FACED SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS. EVACUATE AREA. COOL
FIRE EXPOSED CONTAINERS WITH WATER SPRAY.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:COMBUSTION OR HEAT OF FIRE MAY PRODUCE
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS AND VAPORS.

Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE ALL PERSONNEL FROM RELEASE AREA.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE

Handling and Storage Precautions:PROTECT CYLINDERS FROM PHYSICAL
DAMAGE. STORE AWAY FROM EXTREME HEAT. KEEP CYLINDER VALVES CLOSED
WHEN NOT IN USE AND WHEN EMPTY.
Other Precautions:DO NOT DEFACE CYLINDERS OR LABELS. HANDLE CYLINERS
WITH PROPER CAUTION. AVOID USE OF OIL IN HIGH PRESSURE SYSTEMS. USE
PRESSURE REDUCING REGULATORS. RETURN TO MANUFACTURER OR DISTRIBUTOR
FOR REFILLING . SEGREGATE FULL AND EMPTY CYLINDERS.

Respiratory Protection:NOT REQUIRED
Ventilation:NORMAL VENTILATION SHOULD BE SUFFICIENT.
Protective Gloves:WORK GLOVES FOR HANDLING CYLINDERS.
Eye Protection:APPROVED SAFETY GLASSES OR FACE SHIELD.
Other Protective Equipment:SAFETY SHOES
Work Hygienic Practices:OBSERVE GOOD PERSONAL HYGIENE PRACTICES AND USE
PROPER CARE WHEN HANDLING AND STORING CYLINERS.
Supplemental Safety and Health
SECURE CYLINDERS AT ALL TIMES. NEVER USE A DIRECT FLAME TO HEAT
CYLINDER CONTENTS.

HCC:G3
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:-318F,-194C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:-351F,-213C
Vapor Density:0.0752
Spec Gravity:1.00 AIR=1
Solubility in Water:MODERATE
Appearance and Odor:GASEOUS AIR IS ODORLESS AND COLORLESS
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100 %

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
AVOID USE OF OIL IN SYSTEMS AT FULL CYLINDER PRESSURE.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH HEAT WHICH WOULD CAUSE EXCESSIVE
PRESSURE TO BUILD UP IN CYLINDER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE.

Waste Disposal Methods:MOVE LEAKY CYLINDERS TO OUTDOORS OR VENTILATED
HOOD. ALLOW GAS TO DISCHARGE AT MODERATE RATE. REMOVE ALL FLAMMABLE
MATERILS FROM VICINITY. DISPOSAL SHOULD BE MADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH
ALL APPLICABLE FED ERAL, STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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