Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION: CAN PRODUCE DEATH BY
SUFFOCATION. SKIN: CAN PRODUCE CRYOGENIC BURNS/FROSTBITE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:BURNS, DIZZINESS, DEEPER BREATHING,
UNCONSCIOUSNESS, DISCOLORATION, BLISTERS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:BREATHING DIFFICULTIES.
======================= First Aid Measures =======================
First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF UNCONSCIOUS GIVE
MOUTH-TO-MOUTH RESUCITATION & OXYGEN. SKIN: FLUSH W/WARM WATER.
OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.
===================== Fire Fighting Measures =====================
Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:ANY MAY BE USED
Fire Fighting Procedures:NONE REQUIRED
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:IF INVOLVED IN A FIRE, TOXIC & CORROSIVE
GASES WILL BE PRODUCED. CYLINDERS INVOLVED IN A FIRE MAY RUPTURE.
Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE THE AREA. VENT ALL GAS TO THE
ATMOSPHERE.
====================== Handling and Storage ======================
Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE CYLINDERS IN COOL, DRY AREA
W/GOOD VENTILATION. SECURE CYLINDERS SO THAT THEY CAN'T BE KNOCKED
OVER. KEEP VALVE CAPS & COVERS IN PLACE.
Other Precautions:DON'T DRAG, SLIDE/ROLL CYLINDERS. USE A HAND TRUCK.
USE A PRESSURE REGULATOR & CHECK VALVE IN THE DISCHARGE LINE.
Respiratory Protection:USE A POSITIVE PRESSURE AIR LINE/SCBA.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST: USE HOOD/BLOWER TO VENT. MECHANICAL
(GENERAL): KEEP OXYGEN CONTENT NEAR NORMAL.
Protective Gloves:INSULATING
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES
Other Protective Equipment:NOT NORMALLY REQUIRED
Work Hygienic Practices:USE NORMAL PROCEDURES FOR HANDLING COMPRESSED
GASES.
Supplemental Safety and Health
Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IAW/FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL
REGULATIONS.
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