Product ID:461768 CALIBRATION CHECK GAS, 60 PPM CARBON
MSDS Date:02/01/1988
FSC:6550
NIIN:01-203-6242
MSDS Number: BNRJM

MINE SAFETY APPLIANCES CO

3880 MEADOWBROOK ROAD
MURRYSVILLE, PA 15668-1753
US

Emergency Phone: 412-325-1313

Info Phone: 412-325-1313

Cage: 55799

MINE SAFETY APPLIANCES CO DBA MSA

MURRYSVILLE, PA 15668-1753 US

Telephone: 724-733-9272

Cage: 55799

CARBON MONOXIDE

CAS: 630-08-0

RTECS: FG3500000

Fraction By Weight: 0.006%

OSHA PEL 50 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 25 PPM; 9293

OXYGEN

CAS: 7782-44-7

RTECS: RS2060000

Fraction By Weight: 22%

NITROGEN

CAS: 7727-37-9

RTECS: QW9700000

Fraction By Weight: 78%

ACGIH TLV: ASPHYXIANT; 9192

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50 (ORAL RAT) IS NOT APPLICABLE.
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:CARBON MONOXIDE TCLO (HUMAN) IS
REPORTEDLY 650 PPM/45 MINUTES. LCLO(HUMAN) 5000 PPM/5 MINUTES.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE OF THE COMPOUNDS IN THIS PRODUCT IS
LISTED BY IARC, NTP, OR OSHA AS A CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:EXPOSURE TO 500-1000 PPM MAY CAUSE HEADACHE,
RAPID BREATHING, NAUSEA, WEAKNESS, DIZZINESS AND CONFUSION.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:CARBON MONOXIDE BURDEN MAY
AGGRAVATE ANGINA PECTORIS. PREGNANT WOMEN ARE REPORTADLY MORE
SENSITIVE THAN OTHERS. EFFECTS OF CO EXPOSURE ARE AGGRAVATED BY
HEAVY LABOR, HEAT STRESS & HIGH ALTITUDE.

First Aid:REMOVE FROM EXPOSURE. ADMINISTER OXYGEN. CONSULT PHYSICIAN
IMMEDIATELY.

Extinguishing Media:THIS GAS MIXTURE IS NOT FLAMMABLE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FIRE FIGHTING PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND A
FULL FACED SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS. COOL FIRE EXPOSED
CONTAINERS WITH WATER SPRAY.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:GAS UNDER PRESSURE, 300 PSIG AT 70F. DO
NOT EXCEED 120F.

Spill Release Procedures:VENTILATE AREA. AVOID BREATHING GAS.
Neutralizing Agent:NOT APPLICABLE.

Handling and Storage Precautions:PROTECT CYLINDERS FROM PHYSICAL
DAMAGE. STORE BELOW 120F. KEEP CYLINDER VALVES CLOSED WHEN NOT IN
USE AND WHEN EMPTY.
Other Precautions:DO NOT DEFACE CYLINDERS/LABELS. HANDLE CYLINDERS WITH
PROPER CAUTION. AVOID BREATHING GAS. USE IN WELL-VENTILATED AREAS.
FOLLOW THE CALIBRATION PROCEDURE DETAILED IN THE MSA INSTRUCTION
MANUAL PROVIDE D WITH THE INSTRUMENT UNDER CALIBRATION.

Respiratory Protection:DUE TO THE LIMITED AMOUNT OF GAS IN THE
CYLINDER, AND THE LOW RELEASE RATE EMPLOYED IN INSTRUMENT
CALIBRATION, RESPIRATORY PROTECTION IS NOT INDICATED UNDER
CONDITIONS OF INTENDED USE.
Ventilation:MECHANICAL VENTILATION IS SUITABLE.
Protective Gloves:WORK GLOVES FOR HANDLING CYLINDERS.
Eye Protection:APPROVED SAFETY GLASSES OR FACE SHIELD.
Other Protective Equipment:SAFETY SHOES AND HEARING PROTECTION.
Work Hygienic Practices:OBSERVE GOOD PERSONAL HYGIENE PRACTICES AND
RECOMMENDED PROCEDURES. USE PROPER CARE WHEN HANDLING AND STORING
CYLINDERS.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE

HCC:G3
Vapor Density:1
Solubility in Water:SLIGHT
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS, ODORLESS GAS
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH HEAT
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE

Waste Disposal Methods:DO NOT PUNCTURE OR INCINERATE CYLINDER. BEFORE
DISCARDING CYLINDER, SLOWLY RELEASE CONTENTS TO A SAFE EXHAUST.

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