Product ID:NEON
MSDS Date:08/17/1993
FSC:9135
NIIN:00-800-1815
MSDS Number: BWXRK

AIRCO INC AIRCO INDUSTRIAL GASES DIV

575 MOUNTAIN AVENUE
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ 07974-2006
US

Emergency Phone: 908-464-8100

Info Phone: 908-464-8100

Cage: 83956

AIRCO INC, AIRCO INDUSTRIAL GASES DIV.

MURRAY HILL, NJ 07974-2006 US

Telephone: 800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)

Cage: 00741

NEON

CAS: 7440-01-9

RTECS: QP4550000

Fraction By Weight: 75-100%

ACGIH TLV: SIMPLE ASPHYXIANT

HELIUM

CAS: 7440-59-7

RTECS: MH6520000

Fraction By Weight: 0-25%

ACGIH TLV: SIMPLE ASPHYXIANT

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION: SIMPLE ASPHYXIANT.
LIBERATION OF A LARGE AMOUNT OF NEON IN A CONFINED AREA COULD
DISPLACE OXYGEN IN AIR THAT IS NECESSARY TO SUPPORT LIFE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:HEADACHE, DIZZINESS, LABORED BREATHING,
UNCONSCIOUISNESS.

First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE CPR/SUPPLEMENTAL OXYGEN
IF NEEDED. FURTHER TREATMENT SHOULD BE SYMPTOMATIC & SUPPORTIVE.
OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.

Flash Point:NONE
Lower Limits:NONE
Upper Limits:NONE
Extinguishing Media:USE MEDIA APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDING CONDITIONS.
Fire Fighting Procedures:NONE

Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE AREA. WEAR APPROPRIATE PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT. IF LEAK IS IN CONTAINER/CONTAINER VALVE, CONTACT
CHEMTREC FOR EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE/CALL YOUR CLOSEST AIRCO LOCATION.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL/DRY/WELL VENTILATED AREA
OF NON-COMBUSTIBLE CONSTRUCTION AWAY FROM HEAVILY TRAFFICKED AREAS
& EMERGENCY EXITS. STORE <130F.
Other Precautions:USE ONLY IN WELL VENTILATED AREAS. DON'T
DRAG/SLIDE/ROLL CYLINDERS. USE A SUITABLE HAND TRUCK FOR CYLINDER
MOVEMENT. PROTECT CYLINDERS FROM PHYSICAL DAMAGE. STORE UPRIGHT &
FIRMLY SECURED TO PREVENT F ALLING/BEING KNOCKED OVER. (SEE SUPP)

Respiratory Protection:WEAR A POSITIVE PRESSURE AIRLINE W/MASK/SCBA FOR
EMERGENCY USE.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST: TO PREVENT ACCUMULATION OF HIGH
CONCENTRATIONS. MECHANICAL: IAW/ELECTRICAL CODES.
Protective Gloves:REQUIRED
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES/GLASSES
Other Protective Equipment:SAFETY SHOES
Supplemental Safety and Health
OTHER PRECAUTIONS CONT'D: NEVER CARRY A COMPRESSED GAS
CYLINDER/CONTAINER OF A GAS IN CRYOGENIC LIQUID FORM IN AN ENCLOSED
SPACE/CAR TRUNK/VAN/STATION WAGON. A LEAK CAN RESULT IN A
FIRE/EXPLOSION/ASPH YXIATION/TOXIC EXPOSURE. DON'T HEAT CYLINDER BY
ANY MEANS TO INCREASE DISCHARGE RATE OF PRODUCT FROM CYLINDER.

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:-410.9F
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:-415.5F
Vapor Density:0.7
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS, ODORLESS GAS COMPRESSED & SHIPPED IN
HIGH PRESSURE CYLINDERS.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE

Waste Disposal Methods:DON'T ATTEMPT TO DISPOSE OF WASTE/UNUSED
QUANTITIES. RETURN IN SHIPPING CONTAINER PROPERLY LABELED W/ANY
VALVE OUTLET PLUGS/CAPS SECURED & VALVE PROTECTION CAP IN PLACE TO
AIRCO FOR PROPER DISPOSAL IA W/FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL REGULATIONS.
UN1065

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