Product ID:COMPRESSED BREATHING AIR
MSDS Date:08/01/1991
FSC:4240
NIIN:01-252-0083
MSDS Number: BPPPN

NATIONAL DRAEGER INC

101 TECHNOLOGY DRIVE
PITTSBURGH, PA 15230
US

Emergency Phone: 412-787-8383

Info Phone: 412-787-8389/FAX -2207

Cage: 53833

NATIONAL DRAEGER INC

PITTSBURGH, PA 15372 US

Telephone: 412-787-8383 OR 412-787-8389

Cage: 53833

OXYGEN (19.5 - 23.5 %)

CAS: 7782-44-7

RTECS: RS2060000

Fraction By Weight: 19.5-23%

NITROGEN

CAS: 7727-37-9

RTECS: QW9700000

Fraction By Weight: BALANCE

ACGIH TLV: ASPHYXIANT; 9293

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE AND CHRONIC- NONE
Effects of Overexposure:NONE
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE

First Aid:NONE

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:USE WATER FOG, CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM, OR DRY
CHEMICAL FOR SURROUNDING FIRE.
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:OXIDIZING ATMOSPHERE INCREASES THE
LIKELIHOOD OF FIRES.

Spill Release Procedures:AVOID BODILY EXPOSURE TO HIGH PRESSURE AIR
RELEASE.
Neutralizing Agent:NOT APPLICABLE.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORAGE- CYLINDERS SHOULD BE SECURED
TO PREVENT FALLING AND BEING KNOCKED AROUND. STORE IN COOL AREA.
STORAGE TEMPERATURE SHOULD NOT EXCEED 130F(54C).
Other Precautions:USE REGULAR PIPING AND EQUIPMENT ADEQUATELY DESIGNED
FOR PRESSURES ENCOUNTERED. COMPRESSED GAS CYLINDERS SHOULD NOT BE
REFILLED EXCEPT BY QUALIFIED PRODUCERS OF COMPRESSED GASES.
CYLINDERS FILLED TO 2 216/3000/4500 PSIG.

Respiratory Protection:NONE
Ventilation:NONE
Protective Gloves:NONE
Eye Protection:APPROVED SAFETY GLASSES OR FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:SAFETY SHOES AND HEARING PROTECTION
Work Hygienic Practices:USE PROPER CARE WHEN HANDLING CYLINDERS. CLOSE
CYLINDER VALVES WHEN NOT IN USE/EMPTY. DO NOT DEFACE CYLINDERS OR
LABELS.
Supplemental Safety and Health
THIS IS GRADE D BREATHING AIR WHICH MEETS THE SPECIFICATIONS OF THE
COMPRESSED GAS ASSOCIATION.

HCC:G3
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:-318F,-194C
Vapor Pres:GAS @ 20C
Vapor Density:1
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS GAS - NO ODOR
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS-ESPECIALLY GREASES AND OILS
Stability Condition to Avoid:EXCESSIVE HEAT
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE

Waste Disposal Methods:ALLOW GAS TO DISCHARGE AT MODERATE RATE. REMOVE
ALL FLAMMABLE MATERIALS FROM VICINITY.

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