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

MSDS NAME:BB-S-1419,SULFUR HEXAFLUORIDE,TECH GR
NIIN:00-985-7283
MSDS Number: BGBWQ
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:MATHESON CO DIV OF G D SEARLE MEDICAL PRODUCTS
Address:30 SEAVIEW DRIVE
Box:85
City:SCAUCUS
State:NJ
ZIP:07096
Country:US
Info Phone Num:201-867-4100
Emergency Phone Num:201-867-4100
CAGE:96355
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:MATHESON CO DIV OF G D SEARLE MEDICAL PRODUCTS
Address:30 SEAVIEW DRIVE
Box:City:SCAUCUS
State:NJ
ZIP:07096
Country:US
Phone:201-867-4100
CAGE:96355

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

Name:SULFUR HEXAFLUORIDE
CAS:2551-62-4
RTECS #:WS4900000
Fraction by Wt: 99.8%
OSHA PEL:1000 PPM
ACGIH TLV:1000 PPM; 9192

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

Effects of Overexposure:SIMPLE ASPHYXIANT; COORDINATING CAPACITY OF
    NERVOUS SYSTEM IS IMPAIRED; NAUSEA, VOMITING, DISORIENTD

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

First Aid:REMOVE INDIVIDUAL TO UNCONTAMINATED AREA & INHALE FRESH
    AIR/OXYGEN; FOR UNCONSCIOUS PERSON, GIVE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION
    W/SIMULTANEOUS ADMINISTRATION OF OXYGEN AS PROMPTLY AS POSSIBLE.

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

Extinguishing Media:EXTINQUISH W. AGENT SUITABLE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:MOVE CONT FROM AREA. USE H*2O TO COOL EXPOSED
    CONT.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CYLINDERS MAY EXPLODE IN HEAT OF FIRE

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

Spill Release Procedures:ALLOW GAS TO FLOW INTO A MIXED SOLUTION OF
    CAUSTIC SODA & SLAKED LIME. IF POSSIBLE, KEEP IN A HOOD UNTIL
    CYLINDER IS EMPTIED.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:DONOT STRIKE CYLINDERS; KEEP IN WELL
    VENTILATED,DRY, & DEFINITE STORAGE AREA; PROTECT FROM HEAT;USE
    VALVE PROTECTION CAP UNTIL CYLINDER IS SECURE.
Other Precautions:AVOID DRAGGING CYLINDER EVEN FOR SHORT DISTANCES.
    WHEN RETURNING CYLINDER, CLOSED VALVE BEFORE SHIPMENT. DONOT EXCEED
    125F TEMPERATURE.

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

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA/MESA APPROVD SCBA
Ventilation:PROVIDE MECHAN(GEN/LOCAL EXHAUST)VENT TO MAINTN