MSDS Date:12/31/1992
FSC:6830
NIIN:00-203-1492
Kit Part:Y
MSDS Number: BPQRF

AIRCO INC, AIRCO INDUSTRIAL GASES DIV.

575 MOUNTAIN AVE
MURRAY HILL, NJ 07974-2006
US

Preparer: HMIS TECHNICIAN

Cage: 00741

KAPLAN INDUSTRIES

MAPLE SHADE, NJ 08052 US

Telephone: 609-779-8181

Cage: 6M339

HYDROGEN

CAS: 1333-74-0

RTECS: MW8900000

Fraction By Weight: 2.4-2.6%

OXYGEN

CAS: 7782-44-7

RTECS: RS2060000

Fraction By Weight: >20.3%

NITROGEN

CAS: 7727-37-9

RTECS: QW9700000

Fraction By Weight: >76.03%

ACGIH TLV: ASPHYXIANT; 9293

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50 (ORAL RAT) IS NOT APPLICABLE.
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: NONE AT ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURES.
CHRONIC: NONE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE OF THE COMPOUNDS IN THIS PRODUCT IS
LISTED BY IARC, NTP, OR OSHA AS A CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:NONE
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE

First Aid:NOT APPLICABLE.

Extinguishing Media:USE WATER FOG, CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM, OR DRY
CHEMICAL AS APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDINGS. MATERIAL IS NOT
FLAMMABLE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FIRE FIGHTING PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND A
FULL FACED SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS. EVACUATE AREA. COOL
FIRE EXPOSED CONTAINERS WITH WATER SPRAY.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:COMBUSTION OR HEAT OF FIRE MAY PRODUCE
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS AND VAPORS. CONTAINS HYDROGEN
BELOW ITS LOWER EXPLOSIVE LIMIT.

Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE ALL PERSONNEL FROM RELEASE AREA.
Neutralizing Agent:NOT APPLICABLE.

Handling and Storage Precautions:PROTECT CYLINDERS FROM PHYSICAL
DAMAGE. STORE AWAY FROM EXTREME HEAT AND IGNITION SOURCES. KEEP
CYLINDER VALVES CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE AND WHEN EMPTY.
Other Precautions:DO NOT DEFACE CYLINDERS OR LABELS. HANDLE CYLINDERS
WITH PROPER CAUTION. AVOID USE OF OIL IN HIGH PRESSURE SYSTEMS. USE
PRESSURE REDUCING REGULATORS. RETURN TO MANUFACTURER OR DISTRIBUTOR
FOR REFILLIN G. SEGREGATE FULL AND EMPTY CYLINDERS.

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
MSDS GENERATED BY HMIS TECHNICIAN. KAPLAN/AIRCO PROVIDED MSDS' FOR ALL
3 GASES SEPARATLY- DID NOT REFLECT PRODUCT ON HAND. SECURE
CYLINDERS AT ALL TIMES. NEVER USE DIRECT FLAME TO HEAT CONTENTS.
CONTA INS HYDROGEN AT CONCENTRATION BELOW LEL. COMPOSITION COMES
FROM DLSC TIR.

HCC:G3
Appearance and Odor:GASEOUS MIX IS ODORLESS AND COLORLESS
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
AVOID USE OF OIL IN CYLINER SYSTEMS, AVOID OXIDIZING MATERIALS. SOME
STEELS SUSCEPTIBLE TO HYDROGEN ATTACK.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH HEAT WHICH WOULD CAUSE EXCESSIVE
PRESSURE IN GAS CYLINDER. AVOID FLAMES, SPARKS OR OTHER IGNITION
SOURCES.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE

Waste Disposal Methods:MOVE LEAKY CYLINDER TO OUTDOORS OR VENTILATED
HOOD. ALLOW GAS TO DISCHARGE AT MODERATE RATE. REMOVE ALL FLAMMABLE
MATERIALS FROM VICINITY. DISPOSAL SHOULD BE MADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH
ALL APPLICABLE FED ERAL, STATE AND LOCAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS.

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