BTNHQ - 478191 CALIBRATION CHECK GAS
- MSDS: BTNHQ
- Manufacturer: MINE SAFETY APPLIANCES CO
- Product Name: 478191 CALIBRATION CHECK GAS
- National Stock Number: 6830-00F034314
Product Identification
Product ID:478191 CALIBRATION CHECK GAS
MSDS Date:03/04/1993
FSC:6830
NIIN:00F034314
MSDS Number: BTNHQ
Responsible Party
PITTSBURGH, PA 15230
US
Emergency Phone: 412-967-3000
Info Phone: 412-967-3000
Cage: 8F723
Contractor
Telephone: 724-733-9270
Cage: 8F723
Ingredients
CARBON MONOXIDE
CAS: 630-08-0
RTECS: FG3500000
Fraction By Weight: 0.0060%
OSHA PEL 55 MG/CUM
ACGIH TLV: 57 MG/CUM
METHANE
CAS: 74-82-8
RTECS: PA1490000
Fraction By Weight: 1.45%
ACGIH TLV: SIMPLE ASPHYXIANT
OXYGEN (GAS)
CAS: 7782-44-7
RTECS: RS2060000
Fraction By Weight: 15%
NITROGEN
CAS: 7727-37-9
RTECS: QW9700000
Fraction By Weight: BALANCE
ACGIH TLV: ASPHYXIANT
Hazards
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:METHANE IS A SIMPLE ASPHYXIANT. CO AT
TOXIC CONCENTRATIONS CAUSES TISSUE HYPOXIA BY PREVENTING BLOOD FROM
TRANSPORTING SUFFICIENT OXYGEN.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:EXPOSURE TO 500-1000PPM CO: HEADACHE, RAPID
BREATHING, CONFUSION, NAUSEA, WEAKNESS, DIZZINESS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:ANAGINA PECTORIS, PREGNANT WOMEN
First Aid
First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE OXYGEN. OBTAIN MEDICAL
ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.
Fire Fighting
Extinguishing Media:NONFLAMMABLE
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:GAS UNDER PRESSURE, 1000 PSIG AT 70F.
DON'T EXCEED 120F.
Accidental Release
Spill Release Procedures:VENTILATE AREA. AVOID BREATHING GAS.
Handling
Handling and Storage Precautions:AVOID BREATHING GAS. USE IN VENTILATED
AREA. STORE IN A COOL, DRY , WELL VENTILATED AREA. DON'T EXCEED
120F.
Other Precautions:CALIBRATE TEST EQUIPMENT.
Exposure Controls
Ventilation:MECHANICAL
Supplemental Safety and Health
Chemical Properties
Vapor Density: 1
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS, ODORLESS GAS
Stability
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
Stability Condition to Avoid:TEMPERATURES >120F.
Disposal
Waste Disposal Methods:DON'T PUNCTURE/INCINERATE CYLINDER. BEFORE
DISCARDING CYLINDER, SLOWLY RELEASE CONTENTS TO A SAFE EXHAUST.
DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE W/FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL REGULATIONS.
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