===================== Product Identification =====================
MSDS NAME:LIQUID OXYGEN
NIIN:00-808-9531
MSDS Number: CKBQZ
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:AIR LIQUIDE AMERICA CORPORATION
Address:2700 POST OAK DRIVE
City:HOUSTON
State:TX
ZIP:77056-8229
Country:US
Info Phone Num:713-868-0440
Emergency Phone Num:713-868-0302
CAGE:17688
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:AIR LIQUIDE AMERICA CORPORATION
Address:2700 POST OAK DRIVE
Box:City:HOUSTON
State:TX
ZIP:77056-8229
Country:US
Phone:713-896-2896;800-231-1366
CAGE:17688
Company:AIR LIQUIDE AMERICA CORPORATION
Box:3047
City:HOUSTON
State:TX
ZIP:77253
Country:US
Phone:713-896-2140
CAGE:AIRLI
Company:CJ INTERNATIONAL
Address:2741 PLAZA DEL AMO SUITE 208
Box:City:TORRANCE
State:CA
ZIP:90503-7319
Country:US
Phone:310-328-8550
CAGE:59672
============= Composition/Information on Ingredients =============
Name:OXYGEN
CAS:7782-44-7
RTECS #:RS2060000
Fraction by Wt: 100%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
===================== Hazards Identification =====================
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:OXYGEN IS THE VITAL ELEMENT INTHE
ATMOSPHERE IN WHICH WE LIVE & BREATHE. ATMOSPHERE CONTAINS 21 MOLAR
% OXYGEN. BREATHING HIGH CONCENTRATIONS COULD LEAD TO HYPEROXIA &
PNEUMONIA OR COULD PRESENT A RIS K OF INFLAMMATION OF ORGANIC
MATTER IN BODY.
Effects of Overexposure:SKIN OR EYE CONTACT: CONTACT WITH THE LIQUID
OR COLD PIPING COULD RESULT IN "BURNS" OR FROSTBITE.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PEOPLE WITH PULMONARY DISEASES ARE
AT HIGHER RISK.
======================= First Aid Measures =======================
First Aid:INHALATION: CONSCIOUS PERSONS SHOULD BE ASSISTED TO AN
UNCONTAMINATED AREA AND BREATHE FRESH AIR. THEY SHOULD BE KEPT WARM
AND QUIET. THE PHYSICIAN SHOULD BE INFORMED THAT THE VICTIM IS
EXPERIENCING ( HAS EXPERIENCED) HYPEROXIA. UNCONSCIOUS PERSONS
SHOULD BE MOVED TO AN UNCONTAMINATED AREA & GIVEN ASSISTED
RESPIRATION. WHEN BREATHING RESTORED, TREAT AS ABOVE.
===================== Fire Fighting Measures =====================
Extinguishing Media:MATERIAL IS NONFLAMMABLE. USE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA
APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:THOUGH NOT FLAMMABLE ITSELF, VIGOROUSLY
ACCELERATES COMBUSTION.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:MAT'LS WHICH DON'T BURN IN AIR MAY BURN
IN OXYGEN RICH ATMOSPHERES (>21%).OXYGEN MAY FORM EXPLOSIVE
COMPOUNDS WHEN EXPOSED TO COMBUSTIBLE MAT'LS OR OIL,GREASE.
====================== Handling and Storage ======================
Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE AWAY FROM ORGANICS AND
COMBUSTIBLES
Other Precautions:HANDLE CYLINDERS WITH CAUTION, DO NOT DRAG OR DROP
CYLINDERS. ALWAYS WEAR WORK GLOVES AND GOGGLES.
============= Exposure Controls/Personal Protection =============
Protective Gloves:WORK GLOVES
Eye Protection:GOGGLES WITH SIDE SHIELDS
Other Protective Equipment:WORK APRON AND WORK SHOES.
Work Hygienic Practices:USE IN A WELL VENTILATED AREA.
Supplemental Safety and Health
================== Physical/Chemical Properties ==================
HCC:G4
Boiling Pt:=-182.6C, -297.F
B.P. Text:-297F,-183C
Spec Gravity:1.14 (H2O=1)
Appearance and Odor:PALE BLUE, ODORLESS LIQUID
================= Stability and Reactivity Data =================
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
OXYGEN REACTS EXPLOSIVELY WITH ETHERS, ALCOHOLS, AND HYDROCARBON
MATERIALS. KEEP OXYGEN CONTAINERS FREE OF OIL/GREASE.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE
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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
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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