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

MSDS NAME:HELIUM (SEE SUPPLEMENTAL DATA)
Status Code:A
MSDS Number: CKFXV
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:SCIENTIFIC GAS PRODUCTS INC
Address:2330 HAMILTON BLVD
City:SOUTH PLAINFIELD
State:NJ
ZIP:07080-3104
Country:US
Info Phone Num:201-754-7700
Emergency Phone Num:201-754-7700
Preparer's Name:NOT PROVIDED
CAGE:54262
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:SCOTT SPECIALTY GASES
Address:6141 EASTON RD (6141 ROUTE 611)
Box:310
City:PLUMSTEADVILLE
State:PA
ZIP:18934
Country:US
Phone:215-766-8861/ FAX: 215-766-0416
CAGE:51847
Company:SCOTT SPECIALTY GASES
Address:2330 HAMILTON BLVD
Box:City:SOUTH PLAINFIELD
State:NJ
ZIP:07080
Country:US
Phone:908-754-7700
CAGE:54262
Company:WARDS NATURAL SCIENCE ESTABLISHMENT INC
Address:5100 W HENRIETTA RD
Box:92912
City:ROCHESTER
State:NY
ZIP:14692-9012
Country:US
Phone:(716) 359-2502
Contract Num:MDA414-99-A-0024-0016
CAGE:63759

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

Name:HELIUM
CAS:7440-59-7
RTECS #:MH6520000
= Wt:100.
Other REC Limits:NOT PROVIDED
OSHA PEL:NOT PROVIDED
ACGIH TLV:SIMPLE ASPHYXIANT

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NOT PROVIDED
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE: ASPHYXIANT.
    SYMPTOMS OF FATIGUE, SLEEPINESS, LOSS OF COORDINATION, CONFUSION
    AND COLLAPSE MAY OCCUR. LIQUID CONTACT CAN CAUSE FREEZE BURNS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:SYMPTOMS OF FATIGUE, SLEEPINESS, LOSS OF
    COORDINATION, CONFUSION AND COLLAPSE MAY OCCUR. LIQUID CONTACT CAN
    CAUSE FREEZE BURNS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NOT PROVIDED

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

First Aid:REMOVE VICTIM TO FRESH AIR. RESTORE AND/OR SUPPORT BREATHING
    AS NECESSARY. ADMINISTER OXYGEN IF AVAILABLE.

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

Extinguishing Media:USE WHAT IS APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:KEEP FIRE EXPOSED CYLINDERS COOL WITH WATER TO
    PREVENT RUPTURE.

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

Spill Release Procedures:DISPERSE LIQUID WITH WATER SPRAY.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CYLINDER CAP IN PLACE WHEN NOT IN
    USE. SECURE CYLINDER. USE NO TOOLS ON CYLINDER. MOVE WITH HAND
    TRUCK. DO NOT DEFACE CYLINDER OR LABELS. RETURN CYLINDER WITH
    POSITIVE PRESSURE.

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

Respiratory Protection:A SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS.
Ventilation:MECHANICAL VENTILATION NOT USUALLY REQUIRED.
Protective Gloves:PROTECTIVE GLOVES RECOMMENDED WHEN HANDLING LIQUID
    HE.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES WHEN HANDLING CYLINDERS.
Other Protective Equipment:SAFETY SHOES WHEN HANDLING CYLINDERS.
Work Hygienic Practices:NOT PROVIDED
Supplemental Safety and Health
WARDS' PART NUMBER: 377205, HELIUM.

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

HCC:G3
Boiling Pt:=-268.7C, -452.F
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:NOT PROVIDED
Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:NOT PROVIDED
Vapor Density:0.138
Spec Gravity:NOT PROVIDED
Solubility in Water:0.0086 V/V @ 20C/68F
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS, ODORLESS
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NON-CORROSIVE
Stability Condition to Avoid:NOT PROVIDED
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE

===================  Toxicological Information	===================

Toxicological Information:NOT PROVIDED

=====================  Ecological Information  =====================

Ecological:NOT PROVIDED

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

Waste Disposal Methods:REMOVE LEAKING CYLINDERS TO OUTDOORS OR PLACE IN
    A HOOD. ALLOW GAS TO DISCHARGE AT A MODERATE RATE.

===================  MSDS Transport Information  ===================

Transport Information:NOT PROVIDED

=====================  Regulatory Information  =====================

SARA Title III Information:NOT PROVIDED
Federal Regulatory Information:NOT PROVIDED
State Regulatory Information:NOT PROVIDED

=======================  Other Information  =======================

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