Product ID:OXYGEN
MSDS Date:06/23/1989
FSC:6830
NIIN:00-292-0129
MSDS Number: BMQBZ

Emergency Phone: 215-766-8861

Info Phone: 215-766-8861

Cage: 51847

Telephone: 215-766-0416

Cage: 51847

OXYGEN

CAS: 7782-44-7

RTECS: RS2060000

Fraction By Weight: 100%

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50 (ORAL RAT) IS NOT APPLICABLE.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EXTENDED EXPOSURES TO OXYGEN AT HIGHER
PRESSURES MAY BE HAZARDOUS. A VARIETY OF CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM
EFFECTS MAY RESULT FROM BREATHING OXYGEN GREATER THAN 2 ATM.,
CONTACT WITH LIQUID OXYGEN CAN CAUS E SEVERE FROSTBITE/FREEZE
BURNS. CHRONIC: PROLONGED BREATHING OF VERY COLD ATMOSPHERES CAN
CAUSE LUNG DAMAGE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:OXYGEN IS NOT LISTED BY IARC, NTP, OR
OSHA AS A CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:BREATHING OXYGEN GREATER THAN 2 ATM. MAY RESULT
IN DIZZINESS, IMPAIRED COORDINATION, VISUAL AND HEARING
DISTURANCES, AND SEIZURES. PROLONGED EXPOSURE TO COLD AREAS CAN
RESULT IN HYPOTHERMIA.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE

First Aid:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF IN CONTACT WITH LIQUID, REMOVE VICTIM
FROM SOURCE OF CONTACT. FLUSH AFFECTED AREA WITH LOTS OF TEPID
WATER. DO NOT APPLY DIRECT HEAT. DO NOT RUB FROZEN AREA.

Extinguishing Media:USE WHAT IS APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE, SUCH
AS WATER FOG, CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM, OR DRY CHEMICAL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:SHUT OFF OXYGEN GAS IF POSSIBLE. USE WATER
SPRAY TO KEEP FIRE EXPOSED CYLINDERS COOL. REMOVE CYLINDERS IF
POSSIBLE. WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:HIGH OXIDIZING ATMOSPHERES INCREASE
LIKLIHOOD OF FIRES. OXYGEN VIGOUROUSLY SUPPORTS COMBUSTION.

Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE AND VENTILATE AREA. SHUT OFF OXYGEN
SOURCE. REMOVE SOURCES OF HEAT AND IGNITION, AND IF POSSIBLE,
COMBUSTIBLES.
Neutralizing Agent:NOT APPLICABLE.

Handling and Storage Precautions:PROTECT CYLINDERS FROM PHYSICAL
DAMAGE. STORE AWAY FROM EXTREME HEAT. USE ONLY EQUIPMENT CLEANED
FOR OXYGEN USE. AVOID OILS AND GREASES.
Other Precautions:DO NOT EXPOSE ANY PART OF CYLINDER TO TEMPERATURES
GREATER THAN 125F. KEEP VALVE PROTECTION CAP ON CYLINDERS WHEN NOT
IN USE AND SECURE CYLINDER WHEN USING TO PROTECT FROM FALLING.USE
SUITABLE HAND TR UCK TO MOVE CYLINDERS.

Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION RECOMMENDED.
Protective Gloves:INSULATED FOR HANDLING LIQUID OXYGEN.
Eye Protection:APPROVED SAFETY GLASSES OR FACE SHIELD.
Other Protective Equipment:SAFETY SHOES WHEN HANDLING CYLINDERS.
Work Hygienic Practices:OBSERVE GOOD PERSONAL HYGIENE PRACTICES AND
RECOMMENDED PROCEDURES. USE PROPER CARE WHEN HANDLING AND STORING
CYLINDERS.
Supplemental Safety and Health

HCC:G4
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:-297F,-183C
Vapor Density:1.105 @77F
Spec Gravity:1.14 @ -297F
Solubility in Water:4.89 CM3/100 CM3 @0C
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS AND ODORLESS.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
REACTS EXPLOSIVELY WITH PHOSPHINE, HYDRAZINE, ETHERS, ALCOHOLS,
HYDROGEN SULFIDE, HYDROCARBONS, ETC.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH HEAT AND OPEN FLAMES.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE

Waste Disposal Methods:REMOVE LEAKY CYLINDERS TO EXHAUST HOODS OR
OUTDOORS AND ALLOW TO DISCHARGE AT A MODERATE RATE. RETURN
CYLINDERS TO SUPPLIERS FOR PROPER DISPOSAL WITH ANY VALVE OUTLET
PLUGS OR CAPS SECURED AND VALVE P ROTECTION CAP IN PLACE.

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