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

MSDS NAME:HELIUM,REFRIGERATED LIQUID
NIIN:00-660-0027
MSDS Number: BFKDP
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:AIRCO WELDING PRODUCTS;DIV OF THE BOC GROUP INC.
Address:575 MOUNTAIN AVENUE
City:MURRAY HILL
State:NJ
ZIP:07974
Country:US
Info Phone Num:710-984-7970
Emergency Phone Num:201-464-8100
CAGE:83923
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:AIRCO WELDING PRODUCTS DIV OF THE BOC GROUP INC.
Address:4437 E 49TH STRRET
City:CLEVELAND
State:OH
ZIP:44125-1005
Country:US
Phone:216-641-8790
CAGE:83923

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

Name:HELIUM,REFRIGERATED LIQUID (INERT)
CAS:7440-59-7
RTECS #:MH6520000
Fraction by Wt: 99.995%
OSHA PEL:ASPHYXIANT GAS
ACGIH TLV:ASPHYXIANT GAS

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

Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUUTE:DISPLACES O*2 IN THE AIR
    NECESSARY FOR LIFE;CAUSE HEADACHE,DIZZINESS,LABORED BREATHING AND
    EVENTUAL UNCONSCIOUSNESS;CAN CAUSE TISSUE FREEZING OR FROSTBITE ON
    DERMAL CONTACT OR IF SPLASHED IN TH E EYES. CHRONIC:OXYGEN
    DEFICIENCY;CHANGE OF COLOR OF SKIN,BLISTERING OR FROSTBITE.
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS DATA.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PRE-EXISTING CONDITIONS MAY BE
    WORSEN.

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

First Aid:PROMPT MEDICAL ATTENTION IS MANDATORY IN ALL CASES OF
    OVEREXPOSURE TO HELIUM.RESCUE PERSONNEL SHOULD BE EQUIPED WITH
    NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA;INHALATION:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR,CPR,OXYGEN
    & TREAT FOR FROS TBITE;EYES:USE LARGE VOLUME OF WATER AND SEEK
    IMMEDIATE MEDICAL HELP;SKIN:FLUSH AFFECTED AREA WITH LUKEWARM
    WATER,DO NOT USE HOT WATER,CONSULT A PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY.

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

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:NONFLAMMABLE,INERT GAS
Fire Fighting Procedures:NONE NOTED
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE NOTED

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

Spill Release Procedures:USE PROPER PERSONAL PROTECTION.EVACUATE ALL
    PERSONNEL FROM AFFECTED AREA.SEEK EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE AND CONTACT
    AIRCO LOCATION IMMEDIATELY.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CYLINDERS MUST BE KEPT IN UPRIGHT
    POSITION.DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REPAIR,ADJUST OR IN ANY WAY MODIFY THE
    OPERATION OF THESE VESSELS;CONTACT AIRCO/BOC

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

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA WITH FULL
    PROTECTION IN AN EMERGENCY USE.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST TO REDUCE HIGH CONCENTRATION.
Protective Gloves:LOOSE FITTING INSULATED
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES/GLASSES WITH SIDESHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:SAFETY SHOES
Work Hygienic Practices:AVOID CONTACT WITH SKIN & EYES;USE PROPER
    PERSONAL PROTECTION;DO NOT BREATHE VAPOR/MIST.FOLLOW AIRCO
    INSTRUCTIONS.
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

HCC:G3
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:-452F/-269C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:0.14
Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:-456F/271C
Spec Gravity:0.14
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS,ODORLESS GAS,LIQUID IS WATER WHITE.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE NOTED
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE NOTED
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE NOTED

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DISPOSE OF RESIDUAL OR UNUSED
    QUANTITIES.RETURN TO AIRCO FOR PROPER DISPOSAL;DISPOSAL MUST BE IN
    ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL,STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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