SCOTT SPECIALTY GASES -- INSPECTION/MAINTENANCE CALIBRATION GAS  -- 6830-00N034373
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:INSPECTION/MAINTENANCE CALIBRATION GAS
MSDS Date:08/31/1989
FSC:6830
NIIN:00N034373
MSDS Number: BPXPQ
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:SCOTT SPECIALTY GASES
Address:ROUTE 611 NORTH
City:PLUMSTEADVILLE
State:PA
ZIP:18949
Country:US
Info Phone Num:215-766-8861
Emergency Phone Num:215-766-8861
CAGE:51847
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:SCOTT SPECIALTY GASES
Address:6141 EASTON RD (6141 ROUTE 611)
Box:310
City:PLUMSTEADVILLE
State:PA
ZIP:18934
Country:US
Phone:215-766-8861/ FAX: 215-766-0416
CAGE:51847

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

Ingred Name:PROPANE. %:300-1200 PPM.
CAS:74-98-6
RTECS #:TX2275000
Fraction by Wt: SEE ING
OSHA PEL:1000 PPM
ACGIH TLV:SIMPLE ASPHYXIANT

Ingred Name:CARBON MONOXIDE
CAS:630-08-0
RTECS #:FG3500000
Fraction by Wt: 1-4%
OSHA PEL:50 PPM
ACGIH TLV:25 PPM; 9293

Ingred Name:CARBON DIOXIDE
CAS:124-38-9
RTECS #:FF6400000
Fraction by Wt: 6-12%
OSHA PEL:5000 PPM
ACGIH TLV:5000PPM/30000STEL;93

Ingred Name:NITROGEN
CAS:7727-37-9
RTECS #:QW9700000
Fraction by Wt: BALANCE
ACGIH TLV:SIMPLE ASPHYXIANT

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE:MIXT ACTS AS A SIMPLE ASPHYXIANT
    BY DISPLACING AIR NECESSARY FOR LIFE. SYMPS INCLUDE RAPID
    RESPIRATION, MUSCULAR INCOORD, FATG, NAUS & VOMIT, & UNCON. CARBON
    MONOXIDE IS HIGHLY TOX & CAN CAUSE S HORTNESS OF BREATH, HDCH,
    CONFUSN, NAUS, DIZZ, UNCON & MAY BE FATAL. CARBON DIOXIDE AT HIGH
    CONCS WILL (EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ:PRODUCE LABORED BREATHING, POSSIBLE
    UNCONSCIOUSNESS & IS DANGEROUS TO LIFE. CHRONIC:NONE.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE

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

First Aid:INGEST:CALL MD IMMEDIATELY . EYES:IMMEDIATELY FLUSH W/POTABLE
    WATER FOR A MINIMUM OF 15 MINUTES, SEEK ASSISTANCE FROM MD .
    SKIN:FLUSH W/COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER. CALL MD . INHAL:IMME DIATELY
    REMOVE VICTIM TO FRESH AIR. IF BREATHING HAS STOPPED, GIVE
    ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION. IF BREATHING IS DIFFICULT, GIVE OXYGEN. GET
    IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION FOR SERIOUS EXPOSURE.

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

Flash Point:NON-FLAMMABLE
Extinguishing Media:USE WHAT IS APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE. USE
    WATER SPRAY TO KEEP FIRE EXPOSED CYLINDERS COOL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA & FULL
    PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE

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

Spill Release Procedures:VENTILATE AREA. REMOVE LEAKING CYLINDER TO
    EXHAUST HOOD OR SAFE OUT OF DOORS AREA.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A WELL-VENTILATED AREA AWAY
    FROM SOURCES OF HEAT & IGNITION.
Other Precautions:DO NOT DEFACE CYLINDERS OR LABELS. MOVE CYLINDER
    W/ADEQUATE HAND TRUCK.

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

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA IN CASE OF
    EMERGENCY OR NON-ROUTINE USE.
Ventilation:PROVIDE ADEQUATE GENERAL & LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION TO
    MEET TLV REQUIREMENTS.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES .
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:WEAR SAFETY SHOES WHEN HANDLING CYLINDERS.
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MATLS TO AVOID:CARBONATES & BICARBONATES. NITROGEN REACTS WITH LI, ND &
    TI AT HIGH TEMPERATURES.

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

HCC:G3
Vapor Density:1-1.03
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS, ODORLESS.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
PROPANE REACTS W/OXIDIZING AGENTS. CARBON DIOXIDE, BEING WEAKLY ACIDIC,
    REACTS W/ALKALINE MATLS TO FORM (SUPP DATA)
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSAL MUST BE I/A/W FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL
    REGULATIONS . ALLOW GAS TO DISCHARGE AT SLOW RATE. WASTE GAS CAN BE
    PIPED TO APPRVD INCIN TO BURN OFF PROPANE & CONVERT CO TO CO*2
    UNDER CONTROLLED  CNDTNS. RETURN DEFECTIVE CYL TO SUPPLIER.

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