Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:OVEREXPOSURE MAY CAUSE HEADACHE,
DIZZINESS, UNCONSCIOUSNESS, DEATH.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:OVEREXPOSURE MAY CAUSE HEADACHE, DIZZINESS,
UNCONSCIOUSNESS, DEATH.
======================= First Aid Measures =======================
First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE OXYGEN/CPR IF
NECESSARY. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.
===================== Fire Fighting Measures =====================
Extinguishing Media:NON-FLAMMABLE, WILL NOT SUPPORT COMBUSTION.
Fire Fighting Procedures:KEEP CYLINDERS COOL W/WATER SPRAY.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:EXCESSIVE PRESSURE CAN BUILD UP DUE TO
HEAT. CYLINDERS MAY EXPLODE IF PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES SHOULD FAIL
TO RELIEVE PRESSURE.
Spill Release Procedures:PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION TO MAINTAIN
OXYGEN CONCENTRATION >19.5% BY VOLUME. WEAR SELF CONTAINED
BREATHING APPARATUS IF CONCENTRATION IS <19.5 %.
====================== Handling and Storage ======================
Handling and Storage Precautions:CYLINDERS SHOULD NOT BE DROPPED. KEEP
PROPERLY SECURED/PROTECTED TO PREVENT CYLINDERS FROM BEING KNOCKED
OVER. TEMPS SHOULD BE KEPT <125F.
Other Precautions:CYLINDERS SHOULD BE STORED UPRIGHT W/VALVE CAP IN
PLACE. CYLINDERS MUST NOT BE RECHARGED UNLESS BY/W/THE CONSENT OF
PURITAN-BENNETT CORPORATION.
Respiratory Protection:REQUIRED IF CONCENTRATION IS <19.5% BY VOLUME.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST
Protective Gloves:COTTON, LEATHER/NEOPRENE.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES/GLASSES.
Other Protective Equipment:SAFETY SHOES WHEN HANDLING CYLINDERS.
Supplemental Safety and Health
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:-452.1F
Vapor Density:0.14
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS & ODORLESS GAS
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100
================= Stability and Reactivity Data =================
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE
Stability Condition to Avoid:TEMPS >125F
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE
Waste Disposal Methods:VENT TO ATMOSPHERE IN AN OPEN AREA. DISPOSE OF
IN ACCORDANCE W/LOCAL, STATE & FEDERAL REGULATIONS.
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