===================== Product Identification =====================
MSDS NAME:SULFUR HEXAFLUORIDE
NIIN:00-985-7283
MSDS Number: BGBWP
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:AIR PRODUCTS AND CHEMICALS INC.
Address:7201 HAMILTON BLVD.
Box:351
City:ALLENTOWN
State:PA
ZIP:18195-1501
Country:US
Info Phone Num:215-481-8257
Emergency Phone Num:215-481-8257/800-523-9374
CAGE:8K294
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:AIR PRODUCTS AND CHEMICALS INC
Address:7201 HAMILTON BLVD
Box:City:ALLENTOWN
State:PA
ZIP:18195-1501
Country:US
Phone:800-345-3148/ 800-752-1597
CAGE:00742
Company:AIR PRODUCTS AND CHEMICALS INC
Address:RD 1
Box:351
City:TAMAQUA
State:PA
ZIP:18252
Country:US
Phone:717-467-2981
CAGE:8K294
============= Composition/Information on Ingredients =============
Name:SULFUR HEXAFLUORIDE
CAS:2551-62-4
RTECS #:WS4900000
Fraction by Wt: 100%
Other REC Limits:STEL=1250PPM
OSHA PEL:1000 PPM
ACGIH TLV:1000 PPM; 9394
===================== Hazards Identification =====================
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:UNKNOWN Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EXPOSURE TO HIGH CONCENTRATIONS
DISPLACES THE OXYGEN IN THE AIR NECESSARY FOR LIFE.
Effects of Overexposure:HEADACHE, DIZZINESS, LABORED BREATHING AND
EVENTUAL UNCONSCIOUSNESS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
======================= First Aid Measures =======================
First Aid:PROMPT MEDICAL ATTENTION IS REQUIRED IN ALL CASES OF
OVEREXPOSURE. RESCUE PERSONNEL SHOULD BE EQUIPPED W/APPRORPIATE
PROTECTIVE EQUIT. INHAL:REVOVE TO FRESH AIR. UNCONSCIOUS PERSONS
SHOULD BE GIVEN MO UTH-TO-MOUTH RESUSCITATION AND SUPPLEMENTAL
OXYGEN. FURTHER TREATMENT SHOULD BE SYMPTOMATIC AND SUPPORTIVE.
===================== Fire Fighting Measures =====================
Extinguishing Media:NONFLAMMABLE, INERT GAS.
Fire Fighting Procedures:IF POSSIBLE W/O RISK, MOVE CYLINDERS AWAY FROM
FIRE AREA. FROM A SAFE DISTANCE COOL CYLINDERS W/A WATER SPRAY TIL
WELL AFTER FIRE IS OUT.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CYLINDERS EXPOSED TO HEAT OR FLAMES MAY
VENT RAPIDLY OR EXPLODE.
================== Accidental Release Measures ==================
Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE ALL PERSONNEL FROM AREA. USE
APPROPRIATE PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. PURGE SERVICE PIPING W/INERT GAS
PRIOR TO REPARIS. IF LEAK IS IN CONTAINER OR CONTAINER VALVE, CALL
800-523-9374.
====================== Handling and Storage ======================
Handling and Storage Precautions:USE HAND TRUCK FOR MOVING TANK.PROTECT
FROM PHYSICAL DAMAGE.STORE UPRIGHT IN COOL,DRY,WELL VENTILATED AREA
TEMP NOT >125F.FOLLOW SAFETY RULES FOR CYLI
Other Precautions:DISILANE EXPLODES VIOLENTLY ON CONTACT W/SULFUR
HEXAFLUORIDE. ELECTRICAL ARCING IN THE PRESENCE OF OXYGEN OR
MOISTURE WILL BREAK DOWN SULFUR HEXAFLUORIDE YIELDING TOXIC SULFUR
OXYFLUORIDES. FOLLOW SAF ETY RULES FOR HANDING/STORING CYLINDERS.
============= Exposure Controls/Personal Protection =============
Respiratory Protection:POSITIVE PRESSURE AIR LINE W/MASK OR
SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS SHOULD BE AVAILABLE FOR
EMERGENCY USE.
Ventilation:HOOD WITH FORCED VENTILATION. LOCAL EXHAUST TO PREVENT
ACCUMULATION ABOVE THE TWA.
Protective Gloves:ANY MATERIAL.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES OR GLASSES.
Other Protective Equipment:SAFETY SHOES.
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
FOR ADDITIONAL STORAGE RECOMMENDATIONS CONSULT AIR PRODUCTS SPECIALTY
GAS CATALOG SAFETY AND TECHNICAL INFORMATION SECTION OR COMPRESSED
GAS ASSOCIATION PAMPHLET P-1.
================== Physical/Chemical Properties ==================
HCC:G3
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:-83F,-64C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:-59F,-51C
Vapor Pres:312.9PSIA
Vapor Density:0.382LB/F3
Spec Gravity:5.105
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS, ODORLESS GAS
================= Stability and Reactivity Data =================
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
CONTACT W/METALS OTHER THAN ALUMINUM, STAINLESS STEEL, COPPER & BRASSES
OR SILVER AT TEMPERATURES <400F.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:SF2, S2F2, SF4, & S2F10 FROM METALS
OTHER THAN ALUMINUM,STAINLESS STEEL,COPPER,BRASSES,SILVER @ TEMP
<400F.
==================== Disposal Considerations ====================
Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE IAW FED/STATE/LOCAL REGULATIONS. CONTACT
AIR PRODUCTS FOR SPECIFIC RECOMMENDATIONS. RETURN UNUSED QUANTITIES
TO MFG. FOR EMERGENCY DISPOSAL ASSISTANCE, CALL 800-523-9374.
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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