AIRCO INDUSTRIAL GASES -- OXYGEN  -- 6830-00-077-1247
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:OXYGEN
MSDS Date:08/03/1989
FSC:6830
NIIN:00-077-1247
MSDS Number: BCXMW
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:AIRCO INDUSTRIAL GASES
Address:575 MOUNTAIN AVE
City:MURRAY HILL
State:NJ
ZIP:07974-2006
Country:US
Emergency Phone Num:800-424-9300 CHEMTREC
CAGE:5B828
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:AIRCO INDUSTRIAL GASES
Address:575 MOUNTAIN AVE
Box:City:MURRAY HILL
State:NJ
ZIP:07974-2006
Country:US
CAGE:5B828

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

Ingred Name:OXYGEN
CAS:7782-44-7
RTECS #:RS2060000
Fraction by Wt: >99.6%
Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED

Ingred Name:OXYGEN
CAS:7782-44-7
RTECS #:RS2060000
Fraction by Wt: 100%

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EYES/SKIN: CRYOGENIC "BURNS" CAUSES
    TISSUE FREEZING.  INHALATION: HIGH CONCENTRATIONS > 75% CAUSES
    SYMPTOMS OF HYPEROXIA; CAN LEAD TO PNEUMONIA AND A GREATER RISK OF
    INFLAMMATION OR ORGANIC MATTER IN  THE BODY.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:OXYGEN IS NOT LISTED BY IARC, NTP OR
    OSHA AS A CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:TISSUE FREEZING.  FORM INHALATION:CRAMPS,
    NAUSEA, DIZZINESS, HYPOTHERMIA, AMBLYOPIA, RESPIRATION
    DIFFICULTIES, BRADYCARDIA, FAINTING SPELLS AND CONVULSIONS CAPABLE
    OF LEADING TO DEATH.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PERSONS WITH A HISTORY OF EYE/SKIN
    AND RESPIRATORY DISORDERS MAY BE AT INCREASED RISK FROM EXPOSURE.

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

First Aid:EYES: OPEN EYELIDS WIDE TO ALLOW LIQUID TO EVAPORATE. DO NOT
    WASH THE EYES WITH HOT OR EVEN TEPID WATER. IF PAIN IS PRESENT, SEE
    AN OPHTHALMOLOGIST FOR TREATMENT. IF VICTIM IS SENSITIVE TO LIGHT,
    PROT ECT EYES WITH A LIGHT BANDAGE.  SKIN: DO NOT USE HOT WATER. 
    REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING AND FLUSH AFFECTED AREAS WITH LUKEWARM
    WATER. SEEK MEDICAL HELP FOR BLISTERING.INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH
    AIR

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

Extinguishing Media:USE WATER FOG, CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM, OR DRY
    CHEMICAL AS APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDINGS.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FIRE FIGHTING PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND A
    FULL FACED SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS. COOL FIRE EXPOSED
    CONTAINERS WITH WATER SPRAY. STOP FLOW OF O2
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:COMBUSTION OR HEAT OF FIRE MAY PRODUCE
    HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS AND VAPORS FROM BURNING MATERIALS.

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

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT, ELIMINATE SOURCES
    OF HIGHLY FLAMMABLE MATERIAL., AND VENTILATE AREA AS REQUIRED. DO
    NOT ATTEMP REPAIR OR MODIFICATION OF CYLINDERS. CONTACT CYLINDER
    MANUFACTURER OR REFILLER  FOR ADVICE.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL, DRY, WELL VENTILATED
    AREA AWAY FROM SOURCES OF IGNITION. KEEP CONTAINER CLOSED WHEN NOT
    IN USE. PROTECT FROM PHYSICAL DAMAGE.
Other Precautions:SECURE CYLINDERS PROPERLY.

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

Respiratory Protection:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Ventilation:USE LOCAL VENTILATION TO PREVENT ACCUMULATION OF OXYGEN >
    25%
Protective Gloves:HEAVY GLOVES FOR HANDLING CRYOGENIC LIQ.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES/CHEMICAL SPLASH GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:SAFETY SHOWER AND EYE BATH. INDUSTRIAL TYPE
    WORK CLOTHING WITH SAFETY SHOES AND APRON AS REQUIRED.
Work Hygienic Practices:LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
USE ONLY IN WELL-VENTILATED AREAS WITH VALVE PROTECTION CAPS. PROTECT
    CYLINDERS FROM PHYSICAL DAMAGE AND KEEP BELOW 130F. SEGREGATE FULL
    AND EMPTY CYLINDERS. POST NO SMOKING OR OPEN FLAMES SIGNS.	FOL LOW
    MANUFACTURERS RECOMMENDATIONS FOR VALVES AND FITTINGS ACCESSORIES.

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

HCC:G4
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:-297F,-183C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:-362F,-219C
Vapor Pres:>CRIT TEMP
Spec Gravity:1.11  AIR=1
Solubility in Water:SLIGHT
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS, ODORLESS GAS
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
CONTACT WITH FLAMMABLE MATERIALS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH TEMPERATURES, CONTACT WITH FLAMMABLE
    MATERIALS
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON DIOXIDE AND CARBON MONOXIDE AND
    OTHER POSSIBLE PRODUCTS FROM BURNING COMBUSTIBLES.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE
    FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS. KEEP CYLINDERS PROPERLY
    LABELED WITH VALVE CAPS AND OUTLET PLUGS SECURED,

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