Product ID:P-5 GAS MIXTURE, MGI08557
MSDS Date:10/09/1990
FSC:6830
NIIN:01-031-9655
MSDS Number: BMQLF

MG INDUSTRIES

2460 BOULEVARD OF THE GENERALS
VALLEY FORGE, PA 19482
US

Emergency Phone: 800-424-9300 (CHEMTREC)

Info Phone: 215-630-5422

Cage: 08772

MG INDUSTRIES

MALVERN, PA 19355-1424 US

Telephone: 610-695-7400 / 610-695-7449

Cage: 08772

ARGON

CAS: 7440-37-1

RTECS: CF2300000

Fraction By Weight: 95%

ACGIH TLV: SIMPLE ASPHYXIANT

METHANE

CAS: 74-82-8

RTECS: PA1490000

Fraction By Weight: 5%

ACGIH TLV: SIMPLE ASPHYXIANT

NITROGEN TRIFLUORIDE, OXIDIZERS (STRONG),

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

NAUS, VOMIT, COLLAPSE, UNCON, CONVULS, DEEP

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

(ING 2)(ACUTE)NO ADVERSE EFTS HAVE BEEN RPTD FROM

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

TINGLING & PAIN/NUMBNESS.IN MORE SEVERE CASES,SKIN

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

DATA AVAIL.(ING 1)(ACUTE)NO ADVERSE EFTS HAVE BEEN

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

W/REDNESS,TINGLING & PAIN/NUMBNESS.IN MORE SEVERE

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

(ING 1)(ACUTE)NO ADVERSE

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

CAUSE FROSTBITE W/REDNESS,PAIN & BLURRED

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

BEEN RPTD FROM GAS.DUE TO EVAP,LIQ MAY CAUSE

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

(ING 2)(ACUTE)INGEST OF GAS IS

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

MUCOUS MEMB MAY OCCUR.(CHRONIC)NO DATA AVAIL.(ING

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

FROSTBITE DMG TO LIPS,MOUTH & MUC MEMB MAY

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

CHEM REMAINS (APPROX 15-20 MIN).GET MD

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

EMER TREATMENT.IF CONT W/LIQUIFIED/COMPRESSED GAS

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

OF CHEM REMAINS (APPROX 15-20 MIN).GET MD IMMED.

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

IF ADVERSE EFTS OCCUR, TREAT SYMP & SUPPORTIVELY AND

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

TRUCK IS INVOLVED IN FIRE. EXTING USING AGENT

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

A DISTANCE AS POSS. DO NOT USE WATER DIRECTLY ON

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

KEEP UPWIND. CONSIDER EVAC OF DOWNWIND AREA IF MATL

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHAL:(ING 2)PREG MICE WERE EXPSD FOR
1 HR TO FUEL GAS,CONTAINING 85% METHANE.RESULTANT ABNORMALITIES OF
FETAL BRAIN PRODUCED BRAIN HERNIAS & HYDROCEPHALUS.SEE INFO ON
SIMPLE ASPHYXIANTS.(ING 1)SEE IN FO ON SIMPLE ASPHYXIANTS.SIMPLE
ASPHYXIANTS:(ACUTE)THE SYMP OF ASPHYXIA DEPEND ON RAPIDITY W/WHICH
THE (EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ:OXYGEN DEFICIENCY DEV & HOW LONG IT
CONTINUES.IN SUDDEN ACUTE ASPHYXIA, UNCON MAY BE IMMED.W/SLOW DEV
THERE MAY BE RAPID RESP & PULSE, AIR HUNGER, DIZZ, REDUCED
AWARENESS, TIGHTNESS IN HEAD, TINGLING SENSATIONS, INCOORD, FAULTY
JUDGEMENT, EMOTIONAL INSTABILITY & RAPID FATIGUE.AS ASPHYXIA
PROGRESSES, (ING 4)
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

First Aid:INHAL:REMOVE FROM EXPOS AREA TO FRESH AIR IMMED.IF BRTHG
STOPS,GIVE ARTF RESP.MAINTAIN AIRWAY & BLOOD PRESS & ADMINISTER
OXYGEN IF AVAIL.KEEP AFFECTED PERSON WARM & AT REST.TREAT SYMP &
SUPPORTIVELY.A DMIN OF OXYGEN SHOULD BE PERFORMED BY QUALIFIED
PERS.GET MD IMMED.SKIN:REMOVE CONTAM CLTHG & SHOES IMMED.WASH
AFFECTED AREA W/SOAP/MILD DETERGENT & LRG AMTS OF WATER UNTIL NO
EVIDENCE OF (ING 15)

Extinguishing Media:FOR LARGER FIRES, USE WATER SPRAY, FOG OR REGULAR
FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD SCBA & FULL PROT EQUIP
.MOVE CNTNR FROM FIRE IF CAN W/O RISK.APPLY COOLING WATER TO SIDES
OF CNTNRS THAT ARE EXPSD TO (SUPP DATA)
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NEGLIGIBLE FIRE HAZARD WHEN EXPOSED TO
HEAT OR FLAME. CYLINDER MAY EXPLODE IN HEAT OF FIRE.

Spill Release Procedures:STOP LEAK IF YOU CAN DO IT WITHOUT RISK. KEEP
UNNECESSARY PEOPLE AWAY; ISOLATE HAZARD AREA AND DENY ENTRY. STAY
UPWIND; KEEP OUT OF LOW AREAS.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR
1910.101. STORE AWAY FROM INCOMPATIBLE SUBSTANCES.
Other Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Respiratory Protection:THE SPECIFIC NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESP MUST BE
BASED ON CONTAM LEVS FOUND IN WORK PLACE, MUST NOT EXCEED WORKING
LIMITS OF RESP. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION SEE ORIGINAL MSDS .
Ventilation:PROVIDE GENERAL DILUTION VENTILATION.
Protective Gloves:PROTECTIVE GLOVES ARE RECOMMENDED.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
FIRE FIGHT PROC:FLAMES UNTIL WELL AFTER FIRE IS OUT.STAY AWAY FROM ENDS
OF TANKS.WITHDRAW IMMED IN CASE OF RISING SOUND FROM VENTING SAFETY
DEVICE/ANY DISCOLORATION OF TANK DUE TO FIRE.SOME OF THESE M
ATLS,IF SPILLED,MAY EVAP LEAVING FLAM RESIDUE.ISOLATE FOR 1/2 MILE
IN ALL DIRECTIONS IF TANK,RAIL CAR/TANK (ING 19)

Spec Gravity:1.3
Solubility in Water:SLIGHTLY SOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:ODORLESS, COLORLESS GAS.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
BROMINE,CHLORINE,CHLORINE DIOXIDE, DIOXYGEN DIFLUORIDE, DIOXYGENYL
TETRAFLUOROBORATE, FLUORINE,INTERHALOGENS, (ING 3)
Stability Condition to Avoid:DO NOT PERMIT PHYS DMG/OVERHEAT OF
CNTNRS.CONTENTS ARE UNDER PRESS;CNTNRS MAY VIOLENTLY RUPTURE/TRAVEL
CONSID DISTANCE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:THERMAL DECOMPOSITION MAY RELEASE
TOXIC AND/OR HAZARDOUS GASES.

Waste Disposal Methods:OBSERVE ALL FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS
WHEN STORING OR DISPOSING OF THIS SUBSTANCE. FOR ASSISTANCE,
CONTACT THE DISTRICT DIRECTOR OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
AGENCY.

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