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

MSDS NAME:NITROUS OXIDE COMPRESSED GAS CYLINDER (SUPPLEMENTAL)
NIIN:00D007260
MSDS Number: CHLDD
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:PURITAN-BENNETT
Address:10800 PFLUMM ROAD
City:LENEXA
State:KS
ZIP:66215-2182
Country:US
Info Phone Num:913-469-5400
Emergency Phone Num:913-469-5400
CAGE:45148
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:BALKAMP INC
Address:2601 S HOLT ROAD
Box:City:INDIANAPOLIS
State:IN
ZIP:46241
Country:US
Phone:317-244-7241
CAGE:70842
Company:NAPA
Box:UNKNOW
CAGE:0NBN5
Company:PURITAN-BENNETT
Address:10800 PFLUMM ROAD
Box:City:LENEXA
State:KS
ZIP:66215-2182
Country:US
Phone:913-469-5400
CAGE:45148

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

Name:NITROUS OXIDE
CAS:10024-97-2
RTECS #:QX1350000
Fraction by Wt: 99.9%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
ACGIH TLV:50 PPM; 9596

Name:SULFUR DIOXIDE (SARA 302)
CAS:7446-09-5
RTECS #:WS4550000
Fraction by Wt: 0.01%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:5 PPM
ACGIH TLV:2 PPM/5 STEL; 9596

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:SOME STUDIES SUGGEST THAT LONG TERM
    EXPOSURE MAY HAVE CERTAIN HEALTH HAZARDS TO OPERATING ROOM AND
    DENTAL PERSONNEL.INHAL:ASPHYXIATION CAN OCCUR BY DISPLACEMENT OF
    AIR.HAS ANESTHETIC PROPERTIES @HI CO NCEN & CAN INDUCE
    HYSTERIA,DIZZ,UNCONSC,DEATH.INTENSELY IRRIT.SKIN:CAN CAUSE
    CYROGENIC BURNS OR FROSTBITE.EYE:(SIGN/SYM)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:PER MSDS:NTP/IARC/OSHA:NO.
Effects of Overexposure:HEALTH:CAN CAUSE CYROGENIC BURNS OR
    FROSTBITE,TEARING,AND SMARTING.INTENSELY IRRIT.
    ASPHYXIATION,ANESTHETIC
    PROPERTIES,HYSTERIA,DIZZ,UNCONSC,DEATH,CYROGENIC SKIN/EYE BURNS OR
    FROSTBITE,EYE-TEARING,SMA RTING,IRRIT.

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

First Aid:INHAL:REMOVE TO WELL VENTI AREA.BREATH DIFF ADMIN OXY.USE ART
    RESP IF NEEDED.OBTAIN PROMPT MED ATTN.SKIN:FLUSH AFFECTED AREA
    W/WARM "NOT HOT"WATER.OBTAIN PROMPT MED ATTN.EYE:FLUSH W/WARM WATER
    & OBTAI N PROMPT MED ATTN.

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

Flash Point:NA
Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:NP
Lower Limits:NA
Upper Limits:NA
Extinguishing Media:NON-FLAMMABLE. WILL SUPPORT COMBUSTION.
Fire Fighting Procedures:KEEP CYLINDERS COOL WITH WATERSPRAY.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:OXIDZING AGENT;MAY VIGOROUSLY ACCELERATE
    COMBUSTION.CYLINDER MAY EXPLO IF PRESURE RELIEF DEVICES FAIL.CAN
    DECOMPOSE EXPLO @ELEVATED TEMPS & PRESSURE.

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

Spill Release Procedures:PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION TO MAINTAIN OXY
    CONCEN >19.5% BY VOL.LIQ CAN CAUSE CYROGENIC BURNS.SLOWLY VENT TO
    ATMOSPHERE IN OPON AREA.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:CYLINDERS SHOULD NOT BE DROPPED.KEEP
    THEM SECURED OR PROTECTED TO PREVENT BEING KNOCKED OVER.CAN BE
    STORED OUTSIDE.STORE UPRIGHT W/VALVE CAP IN PLACE.
Other Precautions:REFER TO CGA BULLETIN SB-2,OXY DEFICIENTY ATMOSPHERE
    & CGA PAMPHLETS P-1 SAF HDNLG OF COMPRESSED GASES & CGA PAMPHLET
    P-14.

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

Respiratory Protection:SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS
Ventilation:LOCAL:YES. GENERAL:IF DESIRED.
Protective Gloves:COTTON,LEATHER,OR NEOPRENE
Eye Protection:NOT AS NORMALLY USED
Other Protective Equipment:SAFETY SHOES.
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
USED FOR KITS:300-6000,-6001,-6002,-6003,-6004,-6005,-6006.

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

HCC:G3
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:-127F,-89C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:NA
Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:NP
Vapor Pres:745 PSIG
Vapor Density:1.53
Spec Gravity:NDA0
pH:NP
Viscosity:NP
Evaporation Rate & Reference:GAS
Solubility in Water:129.7CC/100C H2O@32F
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS GAS, PUNGENT ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100
Corrosion Rate:NP

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
COMBUSTIBLES.
Stability Condition to Avoid:EXCESS HEAT.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NITROGEN, OXYGEN.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:EXCESS HEAT.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:SLOWLY VENT TO ATMOSPHERE IN OPEN AREA.DISPO OF
    CYLINDERS IAW LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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