Product ID:CALIBRATING GAS, 473190
MSDS Date:06/13/1991
FSC:6830
NIIN:00N060701
MSDS Number: BXVMX

CIBA-CORNING

63 NORTH STREET
MEDFIELD, MA 02052
US

Emergency Phone: 508-359-7711

Info Phone: 800-888-8372

Cage: 0JF84

CIBA-CORNING

S SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94080-6310 US

Telephone: 415-615-9100

Cage: 0JF84

CARBON DIOXIDE

CAS: 124-38-9

RTECS: FF6400000

Fraction By Weight: 5%

OSHA PEL 5000 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 5000 PPM;30000 STEL

OXYGEN

CAS: 7782-44-7

RTECS: RS2060000

Fraction By Weight: 12%

OSHA PEL N/K

ACGIH TLV: N/K

NITROGEN

CAS: 7727-37-9

RTECS: QW9700000

Fraction By Weight: BALANCE

OSHA PEL N/K

ACGIH TLV: ASPHYXIANT

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:SYMPTOMS INCLUDE HEADACHE, DIZZINESS,
MUSCULAR INCOORDINATION & RAPID RESPIRATION. HIGH CARBON DIOXIDE
LEVELS CAN EFFECT THE CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM CAUSING A PARALYSIS OF
THE BREATHING CONTROL CENTERS .
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

First Aid:INGEST:CALL MD IMMEDIATELY . EYES:IMMEDIATELY FLUSH W/POTABLE
WATER FOR A MINIMUM OF 15 MINUTES, SEEK ASSISTANCE FROM MD .
SKIN:FLUSH W/COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER. CALL MD . INHAL:REMO VE
VICTIM TO FRESH AIR. RESTORE &/OR SUPPORT BREATHING AS NECESSARY.

Extinguishing Media:USE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDING
FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA & FULL PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT . KEEP EXPOS CYLS COOL W/WATER SPRAY. SHUT OFF GAS SOURCE
& REMOVE CYLS IF POSSIBLE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:EXPOSURE TO TEMPERATURE >50C (130F) MAY
CAUSE CONTENTS TO VENT OR CAUSE BURSTING.

Spill Release Procedures:PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION. REMOVE LEAKING
CYLINDER TO EXHAUST HOODS OR SAFE OUTDOOR AREA.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:TANKS MUST BE SECURED AGAINST A WALL
OR BENCH, ON THE FLOOR OR PLACED IN A TANK BASE SUPPORT STAND.
Other Precautions:DO NOT DEFACE CYLS/LBLS. MOVE CYLS W/ADEQ HAND TRUCK.
MATL IS COMPRESSED GAS. USE W/APPROP GAS REGULATORS & EQUIP RATED
FOR PRESS. THESE GASES ARE FOR USE IN CALIBRATION OF CLINICAL &
RESEARCH INSTRUM ENTATION. U.S. LAW PROHIBITS (SUPP DATA)

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SELF CONTAINED BREATHING
APPARATUS SHOULD BE WORN DURING A LEAK.
Ventilation:MECHANICAL:NOT APPLICABLE. LOCAL EXHAUST:GENERAL
VENTILATION.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES .
Eye Protection:ANSI APPROVED CHEM WORKERS GOGGS .
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH FOUNTAIN & DELUGE SHOWER WHICH MEET
ANSI DESIGN CRITERIA . SAFETY SHOES WHEN HANDLING CYLINDERS.
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
OTHER PREC:DISPENSING THESE GASES FOR DRUG USES.

Vapor Density:0.978
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS; ODORLESS.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
CONTAINS OXYGEN WHICH CAN REACT W/HYDROCARBONS & OTHER ORGANIC
MATERIALS.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE.

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF I/A/W APPLICABLE FEDERAL, STATE &
LOCAL LAWS.

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