=====================  Product Identification  =====================

MSDS NAME:SULFUR HEXAFLUORIDE
NIIN:00F051691
MSDS Number: CCFNL
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:ADVANCED SPECIALTY GASES, INC
Address:ONE POST STREET SUITE 2525
City:SAN FRANCISCO
State:CA
ZIP:94104-5000
Country:US
Info Phone Num:415-398-7167
Emergency Phone Num:415-398-7167
CAGE:AVANC
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:ADVANCED SPECIALTY GASES, INC
Address:ONE POST STREET SUITE 2525
City:SAN FRANCISCO
State:CA
ZIP:94104-5000
Country:US
Phone:415-398-7167
CAGE:AVANC

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Name:SULFUR HEXAFLUORIDE   * 96-3 *
CAS:2551-62-4
RTECS #:WS4900000
Other REC Limits:1000 PPM
OSHA PEL:6000 MG/CUM
ACGIH TLV:5970 MG/CUM

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO	Skin:NO  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:HEADACHE, DIZZINESS, LABORED BREATHING,
    UNCONSCIOUSNESS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PERSONS IN ILL HEALTH.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF UNCONSCIOUS, GIVE
    CPR/OXYGEN. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Extinguishing Media:NONFLAMMABLE, INERT GAS
Fire Fighting Procedures:IF CYLINDERS ARE INVOLVED IN FIRE, SAFELY
    RELOCATE/KEEP COOL W/WATER SPRAY.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE AREA. USE APPROPRIATE PROTECTIVE
    EQUIPMENT. IF LEAK IS IN USER'S EQUIPMENT, BE CERTAIN TO PURGE
    PIPING W/INERT GAS PRIOR TO ATTEMPTING REPAIRS.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:USE ONLY IN WELL VENTILATED AREAS.
    VALVE PROTECTION CAPS MUST REMAIN IN PLACE. DON'T DRAG, SLIDE/ROLL
    CYLINDERS.
Other Precautions:USE SUITABLE HAND TRUCK FOR MOVEMENT. FULL & EMPTY
    CYLINDERS SHOULD BE SEGREGATED.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:POSITIVE PRESSURE AIR LINE W/MASK/SCBA SHOULD BE
    AVAILABLE FOR EMERGENCY.
Ventilation:USE HOOD W/FORCED VENTILATION. USE LOCAL EXHAUST TO PREVENT
    ACCUMULATION ABOVE TWA.
Protective Gloves:RECOMMENDED
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES/GLASSES
Other Protective Equipment:SAFETY SHOES
Supplemental Safety and Health

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:-82.8F
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:-59.4F
Vapor Pres:319.1
Spec Gravity:5.13
Solubility in Water:VERY SLIGHTLY
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS GAS W/NO ODOR

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:DON'T ATTEMPT TO DISPOSE OF WASTE/UNUSED
    QUANTITIES. RETURN IN SHIPPING CONTAINER PROPERLY LABELED, W/ANY
    VALVE OUTLET PLUGS/CAPS SECURED & VALVE PROTECTION IN PLACE TO YOUR
    SUPPLIER. UN 1080

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