CHWBR - COMPRESSED AIR, BREATHING QUALITY
- MSDS: CHWBR
- Manufacturer: C F C RECLAIMATION AND RECYCLING SERVICE INC
- Product Name: COMPRESSED AIR, BREATHING QUALITY
- National Stock Number: 6830-01-416-7944
Product Identification
Product ID:COMPRESSED AIR, BREATHING QUALITY
MSDS Date:01/01/1995
FSC:6830
NIIN:01-416-7944
Status Code:A
MSDS Number: CHWBR
Responsible Party
ABILENE, TX 79604
US
Emergency Phone: 9150-675-5311
Info Phone: 9150-675-5311
Cage: 0XXK5
Contractor
Telephone: 915-675-5324
Cage: 0XXK5
Ingredients
WATER (VAPOR)
CAS: 7732-18-5
RTECS: ZC0110000
Fraction By Weight: VARIES
NITROGEN
CAS: 7727-37-9
RTECS: QW9700000
Fraction By Weight: 78.09%
ACGIH TLV: ASPHYXIANT; 9596
OXYGEN
CAS: 7782-44-7
RTECS: RS2060000
Fraction By Weight: 20.94%
ARGON
CAS: 7440-37-1
RTECS: CF2300000
Fraction By Weight: 0.93%
ACGIH TLV: ASPHYXIANT; 9596
CARBON DIOXIDE
CAS: 124-38-9
RTECS: FF6400000
Fraction By Weight: 0.033%
OSHA PEL 5000 PPM
ACGIH TLV: 5000PPM/30000STEL;96
NEON
CAS: 7440-01-9
RTECS: QP4450000
Fraction By Weight: TRACE
ACGIH TLV: ASPHYXIANT; 9596
HELIUM
CAS: 7440-59-7
RTECS: MH6520000
Fraction By Weight: TRACE
KRYPTON
CAS: 7439-90-9
RTECS: OC6772500
Fraction By Weight: TRACE
HYDROGEN
CAS: 1333-74-0
RTECS: MW8900000
Fraction By Weight: TRACE
XENON
CAS: 7440-63-3
RTECS: ZE1280000
Fraction By Weight: TRACE
RADON
Fraction By Weight: TRACE
Hazards
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:AIR IS NONTOXIC AND NECESSARY TO
SUPPORT LIFE. INHALATION OF AIR AT HIGH PRESSURE CAN RESULT IN
SYMPTOMS SIMILAR TO OVEREXPOUSRE TO PURE OXYGEN SUCH AS TINGLING OF
FINGERS & TOES, ABNORMAL SENSATIONS, IMPAIRED COORDINATION &
CONFUSION. DECOMPRESSION SICKNESS POSSIBLE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:THIS COMPOUND CONTAINS NO INGREDIENTS AT
CONCENTRATIONS OF 0.1% OR GREATER THAT ARE CARCINOGENS OR SUSPECT
CARCINOGENS.
Effects of Overexposure:TINGLING OF FINGERS & TOES, ABNORMAL
SENSATIONS, IMPAIRED COORDINATION, CONFUSION, DECOMPRESSION PAINS,
THE "BENDS".
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PERSONS IN ILL HEALTH WHERE CUSH
ILLNESS WOULD BE AGGRAVATTED BY EXPOSURE TO HIGH PRESSURE AIR
SHOULD NOT BE ALLOWED TO WORK WITH OR HANDLE THIS PRODUCT.
First Aid
First Aid:FACILITIES OR PRACTICES AT WHICH AIR IS BREATHED IN A HIGH
PRESSURE ENVIRONMENT SHOULD BE PREPARED TO DEAL WITH THE ILLNESSES
ASSOCIATED WITH DECOMPRESSION (BENDS OR CAISSON DISEASE).
DECOMPRESSION EQ UIPMENT MAY BE REQUIRED.
Fire Fighting
Flash Point:NONE
Lower Limits:NOT RELEVANT
Upper Limits:NOT RELEVANT
Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY, CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM OR DRY CHEMICAL
FOR SURROUNDING FIRE. USE WATER SPRAY TO COOL FIRE EXPOSED
CYLINDERS.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND NIOSH-APPROVED
SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS. MOVE CYLINDERS FROM FIRE AREA
IF POSSIBLE WITHOUT INCREASED PERSONAL RISK.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:COMPRESSED AIR AT HIGH PRESSURES WILL
ACCELERATE THE BURNING OF MATERIALS TO A GREATER RATE THAN THEY
BURN AT ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE.
Accidental Release
Spill Release Procedures:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Handling
Handling and Storage Precautions:PROTECT CYLINDERS FROM PHYSICIAL
DAMAGE. STORE IN COOL, DRY, WELL-VENTILATED AREA AWAY FROM HEAVILY
TRAFFICKED AREAS AND EMERGENCY EXITS.
Other Precautions:DO NOT ALLOW TEMPERATURE WHERE CYLINDERS ARE STORED
TO EXCEED 125F. CYLINDERS SHOULD BE STORED UPRIGHT AND FIRMLY
SECURED TO PREVENT FAILING OR BEING KNOCKED OVER. FULL AND EMPTY
CYLINDERS SHOULD BE S EGREGATED. USE "FIRST IN - FIRST OUT"
Exposure Controls
Respiratory Protection:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Ventilation:NORMAL VENTILATION IS SUFFICIENT.
Protective Gloves:LINED BUTYL GLOVES
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SPLASH GOGGLES/FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:EYEBATH, SAFETY SHOWER, PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS THOROUGHLY WITH SOAP AND WATER
BEFORE EATING, DRINKING, SMOKING OR USING TOILET FACILITIES.
Supplemental Safety and Health
COMPRESSED GAS CYLINDERS SHOULD NOT BE REFILLED EXCEPT BY QUALIFIED
PRODUCERS OF COMPRESSED GASES. VALVE PROTECTION CAPS MUST REMAIN IN
PLACE UNLESS CONTAINER IS SECURED WITH VALVE OUTLET PIEPD TO USE
POINT. DO NOT HEAT CYLINDER BY ANY MEANS TO INCREASE DISCHARGE
RATE.
Chemical Properties
HCC:G3
NRC/State Lic Num:NOT RELEVANT
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:-318F,-194C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:NOT GIVEN
Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:NOT GIVEN
Vapor Pres:NOT GIVEN
Vapor Density:NOT GIVEN
Spec Gravity:.0749
Evaporation Rate & Reference:NOT RELEVANT
Solubility in Water:VERY SLIGHTLY
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS GAS - NO ODOR
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100
Stability
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Disposal
Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE AND
FEDERAL REGULATIONS. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DISPOSE OF RESIDUAL OR
UNUSED QUANTITIES. RETURN IN THE SHIPPING CONTAINER PROPERLY
LABELED, WITH ANY VALVE OR CAP S SECURED TO YOUR SUPPLIER FOR
PROPER DISPOSAL.
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