===================== Product Identification =====================
MSDS NAME:P/N 812144 CALIBRATION CHECK GAS
NIIN:01-441-1263
Status Code:A
MSDS Number: CHXDS
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:MINE SAFETY APPLIANCES - CORP HQTRS
Address:121 GAMMA DR
Box:426
City:PITTSBURGH
State:PA
ZIP:15230-0426
Country:US
Info Phone Num:412-967-3000
Emergency Phone Num:412-967-3000
CAGE:8F723
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:MINE SAFETY APPLIANCES CO
Address:121 GAMMA DR
Box:426
City:PITTSBURGH
State:PA
ZIP:15230-0426
Country:US
Phone:724-733-9270
CAGE:8F723
============= Composition/Information on Ingredients =============
Name:NITRIC OXIDE (SARA 302)
CAS:10102-43-9
RTECS #:QX0525000
Fraction by Wt: 0.001%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:25 PPM
ACGIH TLV:25 PPM; 9596
EPA Rpt Qty:10 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:10 LBS
Name:NITROGEN
CAS:7727-37-9
RTECS #:QW9700000
Fraction by Wt: BALANCE
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
ACGIH TLV:ASPHYXIANT; 9596
===================== 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:NITRIC OXIDE IS A HIGHLY TOXIC GAS.
THE TLV-TWA IS 25 PPM AND THE IDLH ASPHYXIANT. THE DILUTE NITROGEN
IS A SIMPLE ASPHYXIANT.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT LISTED BY RTECS, OSHA, NTP OR IARC.
Effects of Overexposure:OVEREXPOSURE TO NITROGEN OXIDES CAN CAUSE
COUGH, DIFFICULT BREATHING, FATIGUE, NAUSEA, CHEST CONGESTION,
IRRITATION OF EYES AND RESPIRATORY TRACT, PULMONARY EDEMA AND
DELAYED EDEMA, AND POSSIBLY METHE MOGLOBINEMIA.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NO INFORMATION.
======================= First Aid Measures =======================
First Aid:REMOVE THE VICTIM TO FRESH AIR. APPLY ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION
IF THE VICTIM IS NOT BREATHING. GIVE OXYGEN IF BREATHING IS
DIFFICULT. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY, EVEN IF THE VICTIM IS
NOT COMPLAI NING OF DISCOMFORT. IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION IS
ADVISED IN ALL CASES WHERE APPRECIABLE INHALATION OF NO/NO2 IS
BELIEVED TO HAVE OCCURRED, AS PULMONARY EDEMA MAY DEVELOP.
===================== Fire Fighting Measures =====================
Extinguishing Media:THIS CALIBRATION GAS MIXTURE ISN'T FLAMMABLE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:GAS UNDER PRESSURE, 500 PSIG AT 70F.
DON'T EXCEED 120F.
================== Accidental Release Measures ==================
Spill Release Procedures:VENTILATE AREA. AVOID BREATHING GAS.
====================== Handling and Storage ======================
Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL, DRY WELL VENTILATED
AREA. DON'T EXCEED 130F.
Other Precautions:AVOID BREATHING GAS.
============= Exposure Controls/Personal Protection =============
Respiratory Protection:DUE TO LIMITED AMOUNT OF GAS IN THE CYLINDER, &
THE LOW RELEASE RATE EMPLOYED IN INSTRUMENT CALIBRATION,
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION ISN'T INDICATED UNDER CONDITIONS OF INTENDED
USE.
Ventilation:USE IN WELL VENTILATED AREA.ITABLE.
Work Hygienic Practices:AVOID BREATHING GAS.
Supplemental Safety and Health
FOLLOW THE CALIBRATION PROCEDURE DETAILED IN THE MSA INSTRUCTIONS
MANUAL PROVIDED WITH THE INSTRUMENT UNDER CALIBRATION.
================== Physical/Chemical Properties ==================
HCC:G3
Vapor Density:<1
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS GAS.
================= Stability and Reactivity Data =================
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE
Stability Condition to Avoid:TEMP >130F.
==================== Disposal Considerations ====================
Waste Disposal Methods:DON'T PUNCTURE/INCINERATE CYLINDER. BEFORE
DISCARDING CYLINDER, SLOWLY RELEASE CONTENTS TO A SAFE EXHAUST.
Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies):
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
assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their
particular situation.
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