Product ID:CYLINDER AND VALVE ASSEMBLY,MSA 801279,MODEL 5-447-1
MSDS Date:10/01/1992
FSC:4240
NIIN:01-252-0086
MSDS Number: BWLHP

MINE SAFETY APPLIANCES CO

121 GAMMA DRIVE
PITTSBURGH, PA 15230
US

Emergency Phone: 412-967-3000

Info Phone: 412-967-3000

Cage: DO463

MINE SAFETY APPLIANCES COMPANY

PITTSBURGH, PA 15230 US

Telephone: 412-965-3000

Cage: DO463

OXYGEN

CAS: 7782-44-7

RTECS: RS2060000

Fraction By Weight: 21%

NITROGEN

CAS: 7727-37-9

RTECS: QW9700000

Fraction By Weight: 79%

ACGIH TLV: ASPHYXIANT; 9495

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NOT RELEVANT
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:TARGET ORGANS:NOT RELEVANT. ACUTE AND
CHRONIC- NO HEALTH HAZARDS ARE KNOWN IN CONNECTION WITH USE OF
BREATHING QUALITY AIR AT ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE. AIR IS VITAL TO
LIFE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity: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:NONE
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CYLINDERS UNDER PRESSURE. MAY BURST IN
HEAT OF FIRE.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:CYLINDERS SHOULD BE SECURED TO PREVENT
FALLING AND BEING KNOCKED AROUND. STORE IN COOL, DRY AREA. STORAGE
TEMPERATURE SHOULD NOT EXCEED 125F (52C).
Other Precautions:DO NOT PUNCTURE, CRUSH OR INCINERATE CYLINDER/VALVE
ASSEMBLY. BEFORE DISCARDING ASSEMBLY, SLOWLY RELEASE CONTENTS TO
ATMOSPHERE. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. WASH HANDS AFTER
HANDLING. OBSERVE ALL I NSTRUCTIONS GIVEN ON LABEL.

Respiratory Protection:NONE
Ventilation:NONE
Protective Gloves:COTTON FOR HANDLING CYLINDERS.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES WHILE HANDLING CYLINDERS
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

HCC:G3
NRC/State Lic Num:NOT RELEVANT
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:-318F,-194C
Vapor Density:1
Spec Gravity:NOT RELEVANT
Evaporation Rate & Reference:NOT RELEVANT
Solubility in Water:1.87% @ 68F, 1 ATM
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS GAS - NO ODOR
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
Stability Condition to Avoid:EXCESSIVE HEAT (TEMPERATURES ABOVE 125F)
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE

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

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