Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION: ASPHYXIANT. SKIN: CONTACT
MAY CAUSE FROSTBITE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:ASPHYXIATION, RAPID RESPIRATION, MUSCULAR
INCOORDINATION, FATIGUE, NAUSEA, VOMITING, UNCONSCIOUSNESS,
FROSTBITE
======================= First Aid Measures =======================
First Aid:INHALATION: IMMEDIATELY REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE CPR/OXYGEN
IF NECESSARY. SKIN/EYES: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH W/COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF
WATER FOR 15 MINS. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.
===================== Fire Fighting Measures =====================
Extinguishing Media:USE MEDIA APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS & FULL
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. USE WATER SPRAY TO KEEP FIRE EXPOSED CYLINDERS
COOL.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CYLINDERS ARE EQUIPPED W/PRESSURE &
TEMPERATURE RELIEF DEVICES BUT MAY STILL RUPTURE UNDER FIRE
CONDITIONS.
Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE/VENTILATE AREA. REMOVE LEAKING
CYLINDER TO EXHAUST HOOD/SAFE OUTDOORS AREA. RETURN CYLINDER TO
SUPPLIER FOR DISPOSAL W/ANY VALVE OUTLET PLUGS/CAPS SECURED & VALVE
PROTECTION CAP IN PLACE. ALL OW GAS TO VENT INTO A FUME
HOOD/UNCONFINED AREA.
====================== Handling and Storage ======================
Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN WELL VENTILATED AREA ONLY.
KEEP VALVE PROTECTION CAP ON CYLINDERS WHEN NOT IN USE & SECURE
WHEN USING TO PROTECT FROM FALLING.
Other Precautions:USE SUITABLE HAND TRUCK TO MOVE CYLINDERS. PROTECT
FROM PHYSICAL DAMAGE. DON'T DEFACE CYLINDERS/LABELS. CYLINDER
SHOULD BE REFILLED BY QUALIFIED PRODUCERS OF COMPRESSED GASES.
Respiratory Protection:USE A SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS IN CASE
OF EMERGENCY/NON-ROUTINE USE.
Ventilation:ADEQUATE GENERAL & LOCAL VENTILATION TO MAINTAIN
CONCENTRATION
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES
Other Protective Equipment:SAFETY SHOES WHEN HANDLING.
Work Hygienic Practices:REMOVE/LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE
REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE W/LOCAL, STATE &
FEDERAL REGULATIONS.
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