CHWBR - COMPRESSED AIR, BREATHING QUALITY

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
C F C RECLAIMATION AND RECYCLING SERVICE INC
318 N TREADAWAY
ABILENE, TX 79604
US

Emergency Phone: 9150-675-5311

Info Phone: 9150-675-5311

Cage: 0XXK5

Contractor
C F C RECLAIMATION AND RECYCLING SERVICE INC
560 ABILENE, TX 79604 US

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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