BMRVB - 50-5,000 PPM HEXANE IN AIR
- MSDS: BMRVB
- Manufacturer: GAS TECH INC
- Product Name: 50-5,000 PPM HEXANE IN AIR
- National Stock Number: 6830-00N027054
Product Identification
Product ID:50-5,000 PPM HEXANE IN AIR
MSDS Date:10/28/1991
FSC:6830
NIIN:00N027054
MSDS Number: BMRVB
Responsible Party
NEWARK, CA 94560-3431
US
Emergency Phone: 510-794-6200
Info Phone: 510-794-6200
Preparer: L. WILSON
Cage: FO148
Contractor
Telephone: 510-794-6200
Cage: 51906
Ingredients
0.005-0.5
CAS: 110-54-3
RTECS: MN9275000
Fraction By Weight: ING
OSHA PEL 500 PPM
ACGIH TLV: 50 PPM; 9293
EPA Report Quantity: 1 LB
DOT Report Quantity: 1 LB
NITROGEN
CAS: 7727-37-9
RTECS: QW9700000
Fraction By Weight: 78.7%
ACGIH TLV: ASPHYXIANT
OXYGEN
CAS: 7782-44-7
RTECS: RS2060000
Fraction By Weight: 20.8%
Hazards
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:NONE IDENTIFIED.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT.
Effects of Overexposure:NONE IDENTIFIED.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE IDENTIFIED.
First Aid
First Aid:INHAL: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT BREATHING, GIVE ARTF RESP.
IF BREATHING DIFFICULT, GIVE O2. SKIN: FLUSH WITH COPIOUS AMOUNTS
OF WATER. CALL MD . EYES: IMMED FLUSH WITH POTABLE WATER FOR A MIN
IMUM OF 15 MIN, SEEK ASSISTANCE FROM MD. INGEST: CALL MD .
Fire Fighting
Lower Limits:NONE
Upper Limits:NONE
Extinguishing Media:USE WHAT IS APPROP FOR SURROUNDING FIRE. SM FIRES:
DRY CHEM OR CO2, LG FIRES: WATER SPRAY, FOG OR STD FOAM IS RECOM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA AND FULL
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CYLINDER MAY EXPLODE IN HEAT OF FIRE.
WITHDRAW IMMED IN CASE OF RISING SOUND FROM VENTING SAFETY DEVICE.
Accidental Release
Spill Release Procedures:NO SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS IF RELEASED IN WORK
SPACES WITH NORMAL VENTILATION.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Handling
Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL, DRY AREA. DO NOT
PUNCTURE CYLINDER.
Other Precautions:EXPOSURE TO TEMPERATURES ABOVE 150F MAY OPERATE
EXCESS- PRESSURE VALVE.
Exposure Controls
Respiratory Protection:NONE NECESSARY. USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED
RESPIRATOR APPROPRIATE FOR EXPOSURE OF CONCERN .
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST/MECHANICAL(GEN): RECOMMENDED.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES .
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:NONE.
Work Hygienic Practices:NO SPECIAL PRACTICES REQUIRED.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Chemical Properties
HCC:N1
Vapor Density:1.0
Spec Gravity:1.29
Solubility in Water:SLIGHT
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS GAS, MAY HAVE FAINT GASOLINE-LIKE ODOR.
Stability
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
OXIDIZING MATERIALS, OIL IN HIGH PRESSURE EQUIPMENT.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE IDENTIFIED.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CO, CO2.
Disposal
Waste Disposal Methods:DISCHARGE GAS @ SLOW RATE. DO NOT INCINERATE.
EMPTY CYLINDERS MAY BE DISCARDED AS METAL REFUSE, OBSERVING
FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS.
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