Material Safety Data Sheet U.S. Department of Labor
May be used to comply with Occupational Safety and Health Administration
OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard, (Non-Mandatory Form)
29 CFR 1910.1200. Standard must be Form Approved
consulted for specific requirements. OMB No. 1218-0072
Section I
Manufacturer's Name Emergency Telephone Number
SRB Technologies, Inc.
Address (Number, Street, City, State, and ZIP Telephone Number for Information
Code) (336) 659-2610
Date Prepared May 28, 1999
2580 Landmark Drive
Signature of Preparer (optional)
Winston-Salem, NC 27103
Section II- Hazardous Ingredients/Identity Information
Hazardous components(specific OSHA PEL ACGIH TLV Other Limits Recommended % (optional)
Chemical Identity: Common Name(s)
Hydrogen H3 100%
Section III - Hazard Ingredients/Identity Information
Boiling Point 0.0000899 g/m
Specific Gravity (H2O = 1)
-423 F
(gas)
Vapor Pressure (mm Hg.) None Established Melting Point N/A
Vapor Density (AIR = 1) Evaporation Rate
0.069 N/A
(Butyl Acetate = 1)
Solubility in Water
1.82q/100 cc water
Appearance and Odor
colorless, odorless, non-liquefied gas
Section IV - Fire and Explosion Hazard Data
Flash Point (Method Used) Flammable Limits LEL UEL
N/A 4.1 % 74.2 %
Extinguishing Media
Dry powder or CO2 at base of flame, water to cool surroundings
Special Fire Fighting Procedures
Air mask should be worn
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards
Vapor is lighter than air, small hydrogen flames are invisible
Section V - Reactivity Data
Stability Unstable Conditions to Avoid
Stable X
Incompatibility (Materials to Avoid)
Strong oxidizers, others that are incompatible with hydrogen (Bromine, Chlorine, etc)
Hazardous Decomposition or Byproducts
May Occur Conditions to Avoid
Hazardous
Polymerization
Will Not Occur X
Section VI- Health Hazard Data
Route(s) of Entry: Inhalation? Skin? Ingestion?
X X X
Health Hazards (Acute and Chronic)
Hydrogen is a simple asphyxiant.
IARC Monographs? OSHA Regulated?
Carcinogenicity: NTP?
Hydrogen No
Signs and Symptoms of Exposure
Exposure to the levels of hydrogen found in these signs is not great enough to produce medical
symptoms.
Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure
N/A
Emergency and First Aid Procedures
Inhalation: Move victim to fresh air. If breathing stops, give artificial respiration.
Skin, eyes: If contamination suspected, wash with water for at least 15 minutes.
Section VII - Precautions for Safe Handling and Use
Steps to Be Taken in Case Material Is Released or Spilled
If contamination of surfaces suspected following damage to device, treat as radioactive spill.
Dispose clean up material as radioactive waste.
Waste Disposal Method
Consult local, state, and federal regulations concerning disposal of radioactive waste.
Return exit sign (damaged or not) to manufacturer.
Precautions to be Taken in Handling and Storing
Device contains radioactive material. Store in secure area.
Other Precautions
Do not attempt to repair devices. Contact manufacturer prior to returning signs.
Maintain record of location of signs.
Section VIII- Control Measures
Respiratory Protection (Specify Type)
Not required for routine use.
Local Exhaust Special
X N/A
Ventilation
Mechanical (General) Other
X N/A
Protective Gloves Eye Protection
Not required for routine use. Not required for routine use.
Other Protective Clothing or Equipment
Not required for routine use.
Work/Hygienic Practices
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