======================= First Aid Measures =======================
First Aid:NONE
===================== Fire Fighting Measures =====================
Extinguishing Media:WATER, CARBON DIOXIDE, DRY CHEMICAL
Fire Fighting Procedures:STOP FLOW OF GAS IF POSSIBLE. COOL CYLINDERS
W/WATER SPRAY.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:BURNS W/INVISIBLE FLAME. HYDROGEN GAS
RISES & MAY COLLECT IN UPPER PORTIONS OF BUILDING.
Spill Release Procedures:EVAC AREA AND CALL AUTHORITIES FOR EQUIPMENT
REPAIR.
====================== Handling and Storage ======================
Handling and Storage Precautions:PROTECT CYLINDERS FROM PHYSICAL
DAMAGE. STORE IN A COOL,DRY,WELL-VENT AREA AWAY FROM EXTREME HEAT
ABOVE 130F. STORE UPRIGHT & SECURED.
Other Precautions:POST"NO SMOKING/OPEN FLAMES" SIGNS IN STORAGE AND
WORK AREA.
Respiratory Protection:NONE NORMALLY REQD.
Ventilation:MECHANICAL RECOMMENDED
Protective Gloves:WORK GLOVE
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES OR GLASSES
Other Protective Equipment:SAFETY SHOES.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS WAS SUBMITTED FOR HYDROGEN GAS,BUT ITEM ONLY CONTAINS 2-5% BY
VOLUME OF HYDROGEN IN AIR; PER MANUFACTURE,TOTAL WEIGHT OF MIXTURE
IS 9.4 OZ,AND PRESSURE IS 1600PSIG.
Waste Disposal Methods:RETURN CYLINDAR PROPERLY LABELED W/VALVE PLUGS
OR CAPS TO AIRCO FOR PROPER DISPOSAL.
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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
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document should seek competent professional advice to verify and
assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their
particular situation.