===================== Product Identification =====================
MSDS NAME:OXYGEN
NIIN:01-169-3977
MSDS Number: BQQNY
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:NATIONAL WELDERS
Address:810 GESCO
Box:31007
City:CHARLOTTE
State:NC
ZIP:28231
Country:US
Info Phone Num:704-333-5475
Emergency Phone Num:800-866-5475 800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
CAGE:18264
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:NATIONAL WELDERS SUPPLY CO INC
Address:810 GESCO ST
Box:31007
City:CHARLOTTE
State:NC
ZIP:28231
Country:US
Phone:704-333-5475
CAGE:18264
============= Composition/Information on Ingredients =============
Name:OXYGEN
CAS:7782-44-7
RTECS #:RS2060000
Fraction by Wt: >99.5%
===================== Hazards Identification =====================
LD50 LC50 Mixture:TCLO=100PPH/14H TECS 92-4
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHAL:ABOVE 75 MOLAR PERCENT OF OXYGEN
CAUSES HYPEROXIA WHICH CAN LEAD TO PNEUMONIA.HIGH CONCENTRATION OF
OXYGEN CAUSES INFLAMMATION OF THE ORGANIC MATTER IN THE BODY.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:OXYGEN HAS BEEN INVESTIGATED BY RTECS AS
A MUTAGEN AND A REPRODUCTIVE EFFECTOR.
Effects of Overexposure:BREATHING HIGH CONCENTRATIONS CAUSES SYMPTOMS
OF HYPEROXIA WHICH INCLUDE CRAMPS,NAUSEA, DIZZINESS, HYPOTHERMIA,
AMBYLOPIA, RESPIRATORY DIFFICULTIES, BRADYCARDIAFAINTING SPELLS,
AND CONVULSIONS CAPABLE OF LEADING TO DEATH.FOR FURTHER
INFORMATION,SEE COMPRESSED GAS ASSOCIATION'S PAMPHLET P-14.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NOT REPORTED.
======================= First Aid Measures =======================
First Aid:PROMPT MEDICAL ATTENTION IS MANDATORY IN ALL CASES OF
OVEREXPOSURE TO OXYGEN. RESCUE PERSONNEL SHOULD BE COGNIZANT OF
EXTREME FIRE HAZARD ASSOCIATED WITH OXYGEN RICH ATMOSPHERES.
CONSCIOUS PERSONS SHO ULD BE ASSISTED TO AN UNCONTAMINATED AREA AND
BREATHE FRESH AIR KEEPING THEM WARM AND QUIET. PHYSICIAN SHOULD BE
INFORMED THAT THE VICTIM IS EXPERIENCING HYPEROXIA.
===================== Fire Fighting Measures =====================
Flash Point:NA
Lower Limits:NA
Upper Limits:NA
Extinguishing Media:COPIOUS QUANTITIES OF WATER FOR FIRES WITH OXYGEN
AS THE OXIDIZER
Fire Fighting Procedures:IF POSSIBILE STOP THE FLOW OF OXYGEN WHICH IS
SUPPORTING THE FIRE.HMIS SUGGESTS USING AN SCBA WHENEVER FIGHTING A
CHEMICAL FIRE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:VIGOROUSLY ACCELERATES COMBUSTION.
================== Accidental Release Measures ==================
Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE 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 CONTACT CLOSE ST SUPPLIER OR 800-866-4422.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE.
====================== Handling and Storage ======================
Handling and Storage Precautions:PROTECT CYLINDERS FROM PHYSICAL
DAMAGE. USE ONLY IN WELL VENTILATED AREA. DO NOT DRAG, SLIDE, OR
ROLL CYLINDERS. USE SUITABLE HANDTRUCK.
Other Precautions:OXYGEN SHOULD NOT BE USED AS A SUBSTITUTE FOR
COMPRESSED AIR IN PNEUMATIC EQUIPMENT SINCE THIS TYPE GENERALLY
CONTAINS FLAMMABLE LUBICANTS. EQUIP TO CONTAIN OXYGEN MUST BE
CLEANED FOR OXYGEN SERVICE.S TORE BELOW 130F.
============= Exposure Controls/Personal Protection =============
Respiratory Protection:NONE NEEDED.
Ventilation:USE LOCAL EXHAUST TO PREVENT ACCUMULATION ABOVE 25 MOLAR
PERCENT.
Protective Gloves:AS REQUIRED, ANY MATERIAL
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES OR GLASSES
Other Protective Equipment:SAFETY SHOES, SAFETY SHOWER
Work Hygienic Practices:USE PRUDENT SANITARY AND HYGENIC PRACTICES.
Supplemental Safety and Health
PROTECT CYLINDERS FROM PHYSICAL DAMAGE. FULL AND EMPTY CYLINDERS SHOULD
BE SEGRATED.
================== Physical/Chemical Properties ==================
HCC:G4
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:-297F,-183C
Vapor Density:1.326KG/M3
Spec Gravity:1.11
Evaporation Rate & Reference:NA
Solubility in Water:SLIGHT
Appearance and Odor:GAS;COLORLESS;ODORLESS
================= Stability and Reactivity Data =================
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ALL FLAMMABLE MATERIALS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH HEAT,SOURCES OF IGNITION,STATIC
ELECTRICITY.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:MANUFACTURER STATES NONE.
==================== Disposal Considerations ====================
Waste Disposal Methods:DO NOT DISPOSE OF WASTE OR UNUSED QUANTITIES.
RETURN IN THE SHIPPING CONTAINER PROPERLY LABLED WITH ANY VALVE
OUTLET PLUGS OR CAPS SECURED AND VALVE PROTECTION CAP IN PLACE TO
YOUR SUPPLIER FOR EMERGE NCY DISPOSAL ASSISTANCE (1-800-866-4422).
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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