===================== Product Identification =====================
MSDS NAME:OXYGEN-REFRIGERATED LIQUID.
NIIN:00-169-0800
MSDS Number: BDFGJ
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:AIRCO DIVISION OF BOC GROUP
Address:575 MOUNTAIN AVE.
City:MURRAY HILL
State:NJ
ZIP:07974-2006
Info Phone Num:201-464-8100
Emergency Phone Num:201-464-8100/CHEMTREC 800-424-9300
CAGE:BR799
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:AIRCO DIVISION OF THE BOC GROUP INC
Address:575 MOUNTAIN AVENUE
Box:City:MURRAY HILL
State:NJ
ZIP:07974
Country:US
Phone:201-464-8100
CAGE:BR799
Company:BOC GROUP INC THE, BOC GASES DIV
Address:575 MOUNTAIN AVE
Box:City:NEW PROVIDENCE
State:NJ
ZIP:07974-1209
Country:US
Phone:908-464-8100
CAGE:6J576
============= Composition/Information on Ingredients =============
Name:OXYGEN
CAS:7782-44-7
RTECS #:RS2060000
Fraction by Wt: 100%
===================== Hazards Identification =====================
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:OXYGEN PRESENTS A PHYSIOLOGICAL HAZARD
OF HYPEROXIA,AND FROM CONTACT FROSTBITE. HYPEROXIA OCCURS WHEN THE
OXYGEN CONTENT OF THE AIR IS ENRICHED ABOVE 75%(21% NORMAL) SEE CGA
PAMPHLET P-14 FOR DETAILS.
Effects of
Overexposure:CRAMPS,NAUSEA,DIZZINESS,HYPOTHERMIA,AMBYLOPIA,BRADYCAR
DIA,CONVULSIONS ARE SYMPTOMS OF HYPEROXIA. SYMPTOMS MAY LEAD TO
DEATH.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE
======================= First Aid Measures =======================
First Aid:INHALATION:REMOVE FROM EXPOSURE. GIVE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION
IF NEEDED. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. INFORM DR. OF HYPEROXIA.
CONTACT/FROSTBITE:FLUSH WITH LUKE WARM WATER. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION
PROMPTLY.
===================== Fire Fighting Measures =====================
Flash Point:OXIDIZER
Extinguishing Media:USE COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER TO FIGHT FIRES FED BY
OXYGEN.
Fire Fighting Procedures:IF POSSIBLE,STOP FLOW OF OXYGEN.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:VIGOROUSLY ACCELERATES COMBUSTION.
================== Accidental Release Measures ==================
Spill Release Procedures:CONTACT MFR FOR INSTRUCTIONS AND/OR
ASSISTANCE. OXYGEN WILL CAUSE SOME COMPOUNDS TO BURN EVEN THOUGH
THEY ARE NOT FLAMMABLE IN AIR.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE
====================== Handling and Storage ======================
Handling and Storage Precautions:SEE CGA PAMPHLETS G-4,P-12,G-4.1,G-4.4
AND P-14. LIQUID OXYGEN CANNOT BE HANDLED IN CARBON STEEL OR LOW
ALLOY STEEL MATERIAL. SEE CGA PAMPHLET LIST.
Other Precautions:EQUIPMENT USED WITH OXYGEN MUST BE "CLEANED FOR
OXYGEN SERVICE". SHIPMENTS OF A LIQUID OXYGEN VESSEL WHICH HAS NOT
BEEN FILLED BY THE OWNER OR WITH HIS (WRITTEN) CONSENT VIOLATES
FEDERAL LAW (49CFR). SEE CGA PAMPHLETS.
============= Exposure Controls/Personal Protection =============
Respiratory Protection:NONE
Ventilation:USE GENERAL/LOCAL EXHAUST TO MAINTAIN CONCENTRATIONS BELOW
25%.
Protective Gloves:LOOSE FITTING INSULATED
Eye Protection:SPLASH GOGGLES/SAFETY GLASSES & SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:SAFETY SHOES,SAFETY SHOWER
Work Hygienic Practices:USE NORMAL PERSONAL HYGIENE PRACTICES.
Supplemental Safety and Health
================== Physical/Chemical Properties ==================
HCC:G4
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:-297F/-183C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:-362F/-219C
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR,PALE BLUE ODORLESS LIQUID. GAS DENSITY 0.0828
LB/CUF
================= Stability and Reactivity Data =================
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ALL FLAMMABLE MATERIALS. OXYGEN VIGOROUSLY ACCELERATES COMBUSTION.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE
==================== Disposal Considerations ====================
Waste Disposal Methods:DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DISPOSE OF THE OXYGEN. CALL
MFR TO HANDLE PROPERLY.
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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
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