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MSDS  : SULFUR HEXAFLUORIDE
CAS  : 2551-62-4
NAME  : sulfur hexafluoride
===================== Product Identification =====================

MSDS NAME:SULFUR HEXAFLUORIDE
NIIN:00-142-9314
MSDS Number: BPHGD
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:AIR PRODUCTS AND CHEMICALS INC.
Address:7201 HAMILTON BLVD
City:ALLENTOWN
State:PA
ZIP:18195-1501
Country:US
Info Phone Num:215-481-8257
Emergency Phone Num:800-523-9374 (800-322-9092 IN PA)
CAGE:00742
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:AIR PRODUCTS AND CHEMICALS INC
Address:7201 HAMILTON BLVD
Box:City:ALLENTOWN
State:PA
ZIP:18195-1501
Country:US
Phone:800-345-3148/ 800-752-1597
CAGE:00742

============= Composition/Information on Ingredients =============

Name:SULFUR HEXAFLUORIDE
CAS:2551-62-4
RTECS #:WS4900000
Fraction by Wt: >98%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:1000 PPM
ACGIH TLV:1000 PPM; 9293

===================== Hazards Identification =====================

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:NONE. SULFUR HEXAFLUORIDE IS NONTOXIC,
BUT COULD BE ASPHYXIANT IF RELEASED TO ATMOSPHERE IN LARGE AMOUNTS.
Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION: HEADACHE, DIZZINESS, LABORED
BREATHNG, AND EVENTUAL UNCONSCIOUSNESS. NO OTHER SYMPTOMS GIVEN BY
MFR.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE

======================= First Aid Measures =======================

First Aid:PROMPT MEDICAL ATTENTION IS REQUIRED IN ALL CASES OF
OVEREXPOSURE. INHALATION. QUICKLY REMOVE VICTIM TO FRESH AIR. GIVE
OXYGEN OR ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION. FURTHER TREATMENT SHOULD BE
SYMPTOMATIC AND SU PPORTIVE.

===================== Fire Fighting Measures =====================

Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:NOT AE
Lower Limits:NOT APPLICAE
Upper Limits:NOT APPLICAE
Extinguishing Media:NONE. NONFLAMMABLE, INERT GAS.
Fire Fighting Procedures:REMOVE FIRE-EXPOSED CYLINDERS, IF WITHOUT
RISK. FROM SAFE DISTANCE, COOL CYLINDERS WITH WATER SPRAY UNTIL
WELL AFTER EXPOSURE CEASES.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:FIRE OR HEAT-EXPOSED CYLINDERS MAY VENT
RAPIDLY OR EXPLODE.

================== Accidental Release Measures ==================

Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE PERSONNEL. USE SCBA. IF LEAK, PURGE
EQUIP AND PIPING WITH INTERT GAS B4 REPAIRS. VAPORS MAY CAUSE
DIZZINESS OR SUFFOCATION. CONTACT WITH LIQUID MAY CAUSE FROSTBITE.
FIRE MAY PRODUCE IRRITATIN G OR POISONOUS GASES.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE

====================== Handling and Storage ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:USE ONLY IN WELL-VENTILATED AREAS.
STORE IN COOL, DRY AREA. DO NOT EXCEED 125F STORAGE TEMP. STORE CYL
IN SECURED UPRIGHT POSITION AWAY FROM CONGESTED
Other Precautions:AREAS AND EMERGENCY EXITS. SEPARATE FULL FROM EMPTY
CONTAINERS. USE HAND TRUCK FOR CYL MOVEMENT, DO NOT DRAG, ROLL OR
SLIDE CYLINDERS. FOR FURTHER INFO, CONSULT AIR PRODUCTS SPECIALTY
GAS TECH INFO SE CTION OR CGA PAMPHLET P-1.

============= Exposure Controls/Personal Protection =============

Respiratory Protection:POSITIVE PRESSURE AIR LINE WITH MASK OR SCBA.
Ventilation:HOOD WITH FORCED VENTILATION, LOCAL EXHAUST.
Protective Gloves:ANY MATERIAL
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES OR GLASSES.
Other Protective Equipment:SAFETY SHOES
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

================== Physical/Chemical Properties ==================

HCC:G3
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:SEE APPEAR
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:SEE APPEAR
Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:NONE SPECI.
Vapor Pres:312.9 PSIA
Vapor Density:0.382 LBCF
Spec Gravity:SEE APPEARANCE
pH:NOT AE
Viscosity:NONE SPECIFI.
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS, ODORLESS GAS. AIR SPGR=5.105, HEAVIER
THAN AIR. SUBLIMES @ -83F.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

================= Stability and Reactivity Data =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
METALS OTHER THAN LISTED BELOW CAUSE SLOW DECOMP TO SF2, SF4, S2F2 AND
S2F10
Hazardous Decomposition Products:PRODUCT IS STABLE AT ELEVATED
TEMPERATURES (<400F0 ONLY IF CONTAINERS ARE ALUMINUM, STAINLESS,
COPPER, BRASS, OR SILVER.

==================== Disposal Considerations ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:COMPLY WITH ALL LOCAL, STATE, FEDERAL LAWS &
REGULATIONS. DO NOT DISPOSE OF UNUSED QUANTITIES, RETURN CYLINDERS
TO AIR PRODUCTS FOR DISPOSAL. CALL AIR PRODUCTS FOR SPECIFIC
DISPOSAL INSTRUCTIONS.

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.

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