Product ID:MSA P/N 478192 CALIBRATION CHECK GAS,(SUPPL)
MSDS Date:07/05/1996
FSC:NIIN:Submitter:D DG
Status Code:A
MSDS Number: CKQDJ

MINE SAFETY APPLIANCES COMPANY

PITTSBURGH, PA 15230
US

Emergency Phone: 412-967-3000

Info Phone: 412-965-3000

Cage: DO463

MINE SAFETY APPLIANCES COMPANY

426 PITTSBURGH, PA 15230 US

Telephone: 412-965-3000

Cage: DO463

METHANE

CAS: 74-82-8

RTECS: PA1490000

OXYGEN

CAS: 7782-44-7

RTECS: RS2060000

NITROGEN GAS

CAS: 7727-37-9

RTECS: QW9700000

Fraction By Weight: BALANCE

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE PROVIDED BY MFR.
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:TARGET ORGANS: LUNGS. METHANE IS A
SIMPLE ASPHYXIANT, ACGIH 1995-96
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:COMPONENT GASES ARE NOT LISTED BY NIOSH,
RTECS, OSHA, NTP OR IARC
Effects of Overexposure:NONE KNOWN FOR 1.45% METHANE
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NO INFORMATION

First Aid:REMOVE FROM EXPOSURE

Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:NONE P
Lower Limits:NOT APPLICAB
Upper Limits:NOT APPLICAB
Extinguishing Media:THIS CALIBRATION GAS MIXTURE IS NOT FLAMMABLE
Fire Fighting Procedures:SEE UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:GAS UNDER PRESSURE, 1000 PSIG @ 70 DEG F.
DO NOT EXCEED 120 DEG F.

Spill Release Procedures:VENTILATE AREA. AVOID BREATHING GAS.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE PROVIDED BY MFR.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL, DRY , WELL VENTILATED
AREA. DO NOT EXCEED 120 DEG F.
Other Precautions:NONE PROVIDED BY MFR.

Respiratory Protection:DUE TO THE LIMITED AMOUNT OF GAS IN THE
CYLINDER, & THE LOW RELEASE RATE EMPLOYED IN INSTRUMENT
CALIBRATION, RESPIRATORY PROTECTION IS NOT INDICATED UNDER
CONDITIONS OF INTENDED USE.
Ventilation:MECHANICAL VENTILATION IS SUITABLE
Protective Gloves:NONE PROVIDED BY MFR.
Eye Protection:NONE PROVIDED BY MFR.
Other Protective Equipment:NONE PROVIDED BY MFR.
Work Hygienic Practices:AVOID BREATHING GAS. USE IN WELL-VENTILATED
AREAS. FOLLOW THE CALIBRATION PROCEDURE DETAILED IN THE MSA
INSTRUCTION MANUAL PROVIDED WITH THE INSTRUMENT UNDER CALIBRATION.
Supplemental Safety and Health
ITEM NAME CONT: 1.45% METHANE AND 15% OXYGEN IN NITROGEN

HCC:G3
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:NONE PROVIDED BY MFR.
Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:NONE PROVIDED BY MFR.
Vapor Density:<1(AIR=1)
pH:NONE PROVIDED
Viscosity:NONE PROVIDED BY MFR.
Evaporation Rate & Reference:NONE PROVIDED BY MFR.
Solubility in Water:NONE PROVIDED BY MFR.
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS, ODORLESS GAS
Percent Volatiles by Volume:NOT APPLICAB
Corrosion Rate:NONE PROVIDED BY MFR

NONE PROVIDED BY MFR.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE PROVIDED BY MFR.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE PROVIDED BY MFR.

Waste Disposal Methods:DO NOT PUNCTURE OR INCINERATE CYLINDER. BEFORE
DISCARDING CYLINDER, SLOWLY RELEASE CONTENTS TO A SAFE EXHAUST.

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