LIQUID AIR CORP CALIFORNIA PLZ -- SULFUR HEXAFLUORIDE
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Material Safety Data Sheet
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NIIN: 00-817-2342
MSDS Num: CCMJG
MSDS NAME: SULFUR HEXAFLUORIDE
Responsible Party
Name: LIQUID AIR CORP CALIFORNIA PLZ
Address: 2121 N CALIFORNIA BLVD
City: WALNUT CREEK CA 94596
Info Phone: 415-977-6500 / FAX 415-977-6747
Emergency Phone Number: 415-977-6500
Review Ind: Y
Published: Y
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Contractor Summary
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Name: LIQUID AIR CORP ONE CALIFORNIA PLAZA
Address: 2121 N. CALIFORNIA BLVD
City: WALNUT CREEK CA 94596
Phone: 415-977-6500
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Item Description Information
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Item Manager: S9G
Item Name: SULFUR HEXAFLUORIDE,TECHNICAL
Specification Number: BB-S-1419
Unit of Issue: CY
Quantitative Expression: 00000000025LB
UI Container Qty: 1
Type of Container: CYLINDER
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Ingredients
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Cas: 2551-62-4
RTECS #: WS4900000
Name: SULFUR HEXAFLUORIDE
% Wt: 100
Other REC Limits: NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL: 1000 PPM
ACGIH TLV: 1000 PPM; 9596
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Health Hazards Data
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LD50 LC50 Mixture: TLV: 1000 PPM
Route Of Entry Inds - Inhalation: YES
Skin: NO
Ingestion: NO
Carcinogenicity Inds - NTP: NO
IARC: NO
OSHA: NO
Effects of Exposure: SKIN AND EYES-DIRECT CONTACT WITH THE LIQUEFIED MATERIAL
OR ESCAPING COMPRESSED GAS MAY CAUSE FROSTBITE INJURY. PRODUCT IS NONTOXIC
BUT THE LIBERATION OF A LARGE AMOUNT IN A CONFINED AREA COULD DISPLA CE THE
AMOUNT OF OXYGEN IN AIR AND CAUSE HEADACHE, DIZZINESS, LABORED BREATHING AND
EVENTUAL UNCONSCIOUSNESS.
Explanation Of Carcinogenicity: THIS COMPOUND CONTAINS NO INGREDIENTS AT
CONCENTRATIONS OF 0.1% OR GREATER THAT ARE CARCINOGENS OR SUSPECT
CARCINOGENS.
Signs And Symptions Of Overexposure: FROSTBITE TO EXPOSED TISSUE, HEADACHE,
DIZZINESS, LABORED BREATHING, UNCONSCIOUSNESS.
Medical Cond Aggravated By Exposure: NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
First Aid: SKIN-WASH EXPOSED AREA THOROUGHLY, BUT GENTLY IN CASE OF FROSTBITE
INJURY, WITH SOAP & WATER. CONTACT PHYSICIAN. EYES-WASH EYES WITH COPIOUS
AMOUNTS OF WARM WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MIN. CONTACT PHYSICIA N.
INHALATION-IMMEDIATELY REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF BREATHING HAS STOPPED, GIVE
CPR. IF BREATHING IS DIFFICULT, GIVE OXYGEN PROVIDED BY A QUALIFIED OPERATOR
IS AVAILABLE. CONTACT A PHYSICIAN.
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Handling and Disposal
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Spill Release Procedures: EVACUATE UNPROTECTIVE PERSONNEL. USE APPROPRIATE
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. IF LEAK IS IN USER'S EQUIPMENT, BE CERTAIN TO PURGE
PIPING WITH AN INERT GAS PRIOR TO ATTEMPTING REPAIRS. IF LEAK IS IN CONTAINER
VALVE, CONTACT THE CLOSEST LIQUID AIR CORPORATION
Neutralizing Agent: NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Waste Disposal Methods: DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DISPOSE OF WASTE OR UNUSED
QUANTITIES. RETURN IN THE SHIPPING CONTAINER PROPERLY LABELED WITH ANY VALVE
OUTLET PLUGS OR CAPS SECURED AND VALVE PROTECTION CAP IN PLACE TO LIQUID AIR
C ORPORATION FOR PROPER DISPOSAL.
Handling And Storage Precautions: PROTECT CYLINDERS FROM PHYSICAL DAMAGE. STORE
IN COOL, DRY, WELL VENTILATED AREA AWAY FROM HEAVILY TRAFFICKED AREAS AND
EMERGENCY EXITS.
Other Precautions: DO NOT ALLOW THE TEMPERATURE WHERE CYLINDERS ARE STORED TO
EXCEED 130F. CYLINDERS SHOULD BE STORED UPRIGHT AND FIRMLY SECURED TO PREVENT
FALLING OR BEING KNOCKED OVER. FULL AND EMPTY CYLINDERS SHOULD BE
SEGREGATED.
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Fire and Explosion Hazard Information
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Flash Point Text: NONFLAMMABLE
Lower Limits: NOT GIVEN
Upper Limits: NOT GIVEN
Extinguishing Media: NONFLAMMABLE. USE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA SUITABLE FOR
SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures: NONFLAMMABLE. USE STANDARD FIREFIGHTING PROCEDURES
FOR SURROUNDING MATERIALS IN THE FIRE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard: CYLINDERS MAY EXPLODE IN HEAT OF FIRE. FIRE MAY
PRODUCE IRRITATING OR POISONOUS GASES.
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Control Measures
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Respiratory Protection: POSITIVE PRESSURE AIR LINE WITH MASK OR SELF-CONTAINED
BREATHING APPARATUS SHOULD BE AVAILABLE FOR EMERGENCY USE.
Ventilation: HOOD WITH FORCED VENTILATION.
Protective Gloves: ANY MATERIAL
Eye Protection: SAFETY GLASSES OR GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment: SAFETY SHOES. AN EMERGENCY EYEWASH AND SHOWER
SHOULD BE AVAILABLE.
Work Hygienic Practices: WASH HANDS THOROUGHLY WITH SOAP AND WATER BEFORE
EATING, DRINKING, SMOKING OR USING TOILET FACILITIES.
Supplemental Safety and Health: USE ONLY IN WELL VENTILATED AREAS. VALVE
PROTECTION CAPS MUST REMAIN IN PLACE UNLESS CONTAINER IS SECURED WITH VALVE
OUTLET PIPED TO USE POINT. DO NOT DRAG, SLIDE OR ROLL CYLINDERS. USE A
SUITABLE HAN D TRUCK FOR CYLINDER MOVEMENT. COMPRESSED GAS CYLINDERS SHOULD
NOT BE REFILLED EXCEPT BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
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Physical/Chemical Properties
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HCC: G3
B.P. Text: -83F,-64C
M.P/F.P Text: -59F,-51C
Decomp Text: NOT GIVEN
Vapor Pres: 319 PSIA
Vapor Density: 5.13
Spec Gravity: > 1
Evaporation Rate & Reference: NOT GIVEN
Solubility in Water: SLIGHT
Appearance and Odor: COLORLESS, ODORLESS GAS.
Corrosion Rate: UNKNOWN
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Reactivity Data
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Stability Indicator: YES
Stability Condition To Avoid: STABLE UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS.
Materials To Avoid: NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: FLUORIDES OF SULFUR, METAL FLUORIDES AND
SULFIDES.
Hazardous Polymerization Indicator: NO
Conditions To Avoid Polymerization: NONE. WILL NOT OCCUR.
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Toxicological Information
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Ecological Information
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MSDS Transport Information
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Regulatory Information
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Other Information
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Transportation Information
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Trans ID NO: 86751
MSDS NAME: SULFUR HEXAFLUORIDE
MSDS Prepared Date: 10/01/1995
Review Date: 01/08/1997
Net Unit Weight: 25 LBS
AF MMAC Code: NR
Multiple KIT Number: 0
Review IND: Y
Unit Of Issue: CY
Container QTY: 1
Type Of Container: CYLINDER
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Detail DOT Information
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DOT PSN Code: NTF
DOT Proper Shipping Name: SULFUR HEXAFLUORIDE
Hazard Class: 2.2
UN ID Num: UN1080
Label: NONFLAMMABLE GAS
Packaging Exception: 306
Non Bulk Pack: 304
Bulk Pack: 314,315
Max Qty Pass: 75 KG
Max Qty Cargo: 150 KG
Vessel Stow Req: A
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Detail IMO Information
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IMO PSN Code: OFB
IMO Proper Shipping Name: SULPHUR HEXAFLUORIDE
IMDG Page Number: 2179
UN Number: 1080
UN Hazard Class: 2(2.2)
IMO Packaging Group: -
EMS Number: 2-09
MED First Aid Guide NUM: 620
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Detail IATA Information
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IATA PSN Code: XIS
IATA UN ID Num: 1080
IATA Proper Shipping Name: SULPHUR HEXAFLUORIDE
IATA UN Class: 2.2
IATA Label: NON-FLAMMABLE GAS
Packing Note Passenger: 200
Max Quant Pass: 75KG
Max Quant Cargo: 150KG
Packaging Note Cargo: 200
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Detail AFI Information
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AFI PSN Code: XIS
AFI Proper Shipping Name: SULPHUR HEXAFLUORIDE
AFI Hazard Class: 2.2
AFI UN ID NUM: UN1080
Special Provisions: P5
Back Pack Reference: A6.3, A6.5
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HAZCOM Label
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MSDS NAME: SULFUR HEXAFLUORIDE
Company: LIQUID AIR CORP ONE CALIFORNIA PLAZA
Street: 2121 N. CALIFORNIA BLVD
City: WALNUT CREEK CA
Zipcode: 94596
Health Emergency Phone: 415-977-6500
Label Required IND: Y
Date Of Label Review: 01/08/1997
Status Code: C
MFG Label NO: NONE
Label Date: 01/08/1997
Origination Code: G
Eye Protection IND: YES
Skin Protection IND: YES
Signal Word: WARNING
Respiratory Protection IND: YES
Health Hazard: Slight
Contact Hazard: Moderate
Fire Hazard: None
Reactivity Hazard: None
Hazard And Precautions: PROTECT CYLINDERS FROM PHYSICAL DAMAGE. STORE IN COOL,
DRY, WELL VENTILATED AREA AWAY FROM HEAVILY TRAFFICKED AREAS AND EMERGENCY
EXITS. FIRST AID: SKIN-WASH EXPOSED AREA THOROUGHLY, BUT GENTLY IN CAS E OF
FROSTBITE INJURY, WITH SOAP & WATER. CONTACT PHYSICIAN. EYES-WASH EYES
WITH COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WARM WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MIN. CONTACT PHYSICIAN.
INHALATION-IMMEDIATELY REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF BR EATHING HAS STOPPED, GIVE
CPR. IF BREATHING IS DIFFICULT, GIVE OXYGEN PROVIDED BY A QUALIFIED OPERATOR
IS AVAILABLE. CONTACT A PHYSICIAN.
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