Product ID:NANOCHEM® NHX (UNCONDITIONED)
MSDS Date:Jan 03 2001
MSDS Number: EEEKP
Kit Part:=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:MATHESON TRI-GAS, INC.
Address:959 ROUTE 46 EAST
City:PARSIPPANY
State:NJ
ZIP:07054-0624
Country:US
Info Phone Num:(USA) 973-257-1100, (WHITBY) 905-668-3570, (EDMONTON)
780-471-4036
Chemtrec Ind/Phone:18004249300

Telephone: (USA) 973-257-1100, (WHITBY) 905-668-3570, (EDMONTON)

METAL OXIDES IN A PROPRIETARY FORMULATION

Fraction By Weight: 100.0%

Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:No IARC:No OSHA:No
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:

First Aid: INHALATION: If adverse effects occur, remove to
uncontaminated area. Give artificial respiration if not breathing.
If breathing is difficult, oxygen should be administered by
qualified personnel. Get immediate medical attention. SKIN CONTACT:
Wash skin with soap and water for at least 15 minutes while
removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Get immediate medical
attention. Thoroughly clean and dry contaminated clothing and shoes
before reuse. Destroy contaminated shoes. EYE CONTACT: Immediately
flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Then get
immediate medical attention. INGESTION: If swallowed, drink plenty
of water, do NOT induce vomiting. Get immediate medical attention.
NOTE TO PHYSICIAN: For inhalation, consider oxygen. Avoid gastric
lavage or emesis.

Extinguishing Media:Use extinguishing agents appropriate for
surrounding fire.
Fire Fighting Procedures:Do not get water inside container. Move
container from fire area if it can be done without risk. Cool
containers with water spray until well after the fire is out.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:Negligible fire hazard.

Spill Release Procedures:Do not get water inside container. Wear
personal protective clothing and equipment. Collect spilled
material in appropriate container for disposal. Wet down area with
water.
Neutralizing Agent:

Handling and Storage Precautions:Store and handle in accordance with
all current regulations and standards. Store at ambient
temperatures with contents under dry inert gas pressure at 5-15
psig. Do not store or operate at temperatures above 150 C (302 F).
Do not open the system to the atmosphere. Do not puncture
container. The Nanochem in the canister will react with water,
carbon dioxide, and acids. The possibility of accidental exposure
to these chemicals during storage should be minimized. Keep
separated from incompatible substances.
Other Precautions:

Respiratory Protection:Under conditions of frequent use or heavy
exposure, respiratory protection may be needed. Respiratory
protection is ranked in order from minimum to maximum. Consider
warning properties before use. Any dust, mist, and fume respirator.
Any air-purifying respirator with a high-efficiency particulate
filter. Any powered, air-purifying respirator with a dust, mist,
and fume filter. Any powered, air-purifying respirator with a
high-efficiency particulate filter. For Unknown Concentrations or
Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health - Any supplied-air
respirator with full facepiece and operated in a pressure-demand or
other positive-pressure mode in combination with a separate escape
supply. Any self-contained breathing apparatus with a full
facepiece.
Ventilation:Provide local exhaust or process enclosure ventilation
system. Ensure compliance with applicable exposure limits.
Protective Gloves:Wear appropriate chemical resistant gloves.
Eye Protection:Wear splash resistant safety goggles with a faceshield.
Provide an emergency eye wash fountain and quick drench shower in
the immediate work area.
Other Protective Equipment:Wear appropriate chemical resistant
clothing.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NANOCHEM® NHX (UNCONDITIONED): No occupational exposure limits
established.

Boiling Pt:Not applicable
Vapor Pres:Not applicable
Vapor Density:Not applicable
Spec Gravity:Not available
pH:>13 (aqueous slurry)
Evaporation Rate & Reference:Not applicable
Solubility in Water:Not available
Appearance and Odor:PHYSICAL STATE:solid PHYSICAL FORM:White pellets
(compound) encased in a stainless steel cylinder (canister)
pressurized with an inert gas. ODOR:odorless
Corrosion Rate:

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:Exposure to copious moisture
will release heat and result in a moderate temperature rise of the
outside of the canister.
Stability Condition to Avoid:Avoid heat, flames, sparks and other
sources of ignition.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:Combustion products: ammonia
Combustion products: ammonia
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:Will not polymerize.

Waste Disposal Methods:Dispose in accordance with all applicable
regulations.

Toxicological Information:NANOCHEM® NHX (UNCONDITIONED): MEDICAL
CONDITIONS AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE: respiratory disorders

Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies):
This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department
of Defense. The United States of America in no manner whatsoever,
expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and
disclaims all liability for its use. Any person utilizing this
document should seek competent professional advice to verify and
assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their
particular situation.

Ecological:Not available

Transport Information:U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION: No
classification assigned.

SARA Title III Information: SARA TITLE III SECTION 302 EXTREMELY
HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES (40 CFR 355.30): Not regulated. SARA TITLE
III SECTION 304 EXTREMELY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES (40 CFR 355.40): Not
regulated. SARA TITLE III SARA SECTIONS 311/312 HAZARDOUS
CATEGORIES (40 CFR 370.21): ACUTE: Yes CHRONIC: No FIRE: No
REACTIVE: No SUDDEN RELEASE: No SARA TITLE III SECTION 313 (40
CFR 372.65): Not regulated.
Federal Regulatory Information:CERCLA SECTIONS 102a/103 HAZARDOUS
SUBSTANCES (40 CFR 302.4): Not regulated. OSHA PROCESS SAFETY
(29CFR1910.119): Not regulated.
State Regulatory Information: California Proposition 65: Not regulated.