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

MSDS NAME:MSA P/N 466193 CALIBRATION CHECK GAS; 0.75% PENTANE IN AIR
NIIN:01-297-1039
Status Code:A
MSDS Number: CKXWL
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:MINE SAFETY APPLIANCES COMPANY
Box:426
City:PITTSBURGH
State:PA
ZIP:15230
Country:US
Info Phone Num:412-965-3000
Emergency Phone Num:412-967-3000
CAGE:DO463
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:MINE SAFETY APPLIANCES CO	DBA MSA
Address:3880 MEADOWBROOK RD
Box:City:MURRYSVILLE
State:PA
ZIP:15668-1753
Country:US
Phone:724-733-9272
Contract Num:SP0440-01-M-P833
CAGE:55799
Company:MINE SAFETY APPLIANCES COMPANY
Address:Box:426
City:PITTSBURGH
State:PA
ZIP:15230
Country:US
Phone:412-965-3000
CAGE:DO463

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

Name:PENTANE
CAS:109-66-0
RTECS #:RZ9450000
= Wt:.75
OSHA PEL:2950 MG/M3;1000 PPM
OSHA STEL:750 PPM
ACGIH TLV:1770 MG/M3;600 PPM
ACGIH STEL:2210 MG/M3;750 PPM

Name:AIR
Fraction by Wt: BALANCE

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:TARGET ORGANS: RESPIRATORY TRACT.
    PENTANE MAY BE IRRITATING TO MUCOUS MEMBRANES.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:COMPONENT GASES NOT LISTED IN NIOSH
    RTECS.
Effects of Overexposure:RESPIRATORY TRACT IRRITATION.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NO INFORMATION.

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

First Aid:REMOVE FROM EXPOSURE.

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

Lower Limits:1.4-PENTANE
Upper Limits:8.O-PENTANE
Extinguishing Media:THIS GAS MIXTURE IS NOT FLAMMABLE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:SEE NEXT ITEM.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:GAS UNDER PRESSURE 250 PSIG AT 70 DEG F.
    DO NOT EXCEED 120 DEG F.

==================  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. DO NOT EXCEED 120 DEG F.
Other Precautions:NOTE: GAS UNDER PRESSURE, 250 PSIG AT 70F. APPROX. 17
    LITERS GAS AT ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE.

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

Respiratory Protection:DUE TO THE LIMITED AMOUNT OF GAS IN THE
    CYLINDER, AND THE LOW RELEASE RATE EMPLOYED IN INSTRUMENT
    CALIBRATION, RESPIRATORY PROTECTION IS NOT INDICATED UNDER
    CONDITIONS OF INTENDED USE.
Ventilation:MECHANICAL VENTILATION IS SUITABLE
Protective Gloves:NONE PROVIDED BY MFR
Eye Protection:NONE PROVIDED BY MFR
Other Protective Equipment:NONE PROVIDED BY MFR
Work Hygienic Practices:AVOID BREATHING GAS. USE IN WELL-VENTILATED
    AREA. FOLLOW THE CALIBRATION PROCEDURE DETAILED IN THE MSA
    INSTRUCTION MANUAL PROVIDED WITH THE INSTRUMENT UNDER CALIBRATON.
Supplemental Safety and Health
LABEL IDENTITY: MSA P/N 466193 CALIBRATION CHECK GAS, 0.75% PENTANE IN
    AIR. CHEMICAL NAME: PENTANE, OXYGEN, NITROGEN MIXTURE. ADDITIONAL
    IDENTITIES: MSA P/N 466193 CALIBRATION GAS. FORMULA: C5H12 IN A IR.

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

HCC:G3
Vapor Density:>1 (AIR=1)
Solubility in Water:11 CM3/100 ML -PENTANE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS GAS, FAINT HYDROCARBON ODOR

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE

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

Toxicological Information:PHYSICAL HAZARD-COMPRESSED GAS 250 PSIG AT
    70F. EXPOSURE LIMITS - ACGIH, PENTANE 600 PPM, 750 PPM STEL
    (1987088).

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DO NOT PUNCTURE OR INCINERATE CYLINDER. BEFORE
    DISCARDING CYLINDER, SLOWLY RELEASE CONTENTS TO A SAFE EXHAUST.

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

State Regulatory Information:THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS PENTANE, OXYGEN AND
    NITROGEN, SUBSTANCES SUBJECT TO THE PENNSYLVANIA WORKER AND
    COMMUNITY RIGHT-TO-KNOW ACT.

 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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