AIRCO, DIVISION OF THE BOC GROUP, INC. -- COMPRESSED AIR  -- 4240-01-377-5422
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:COMPRESSED AIR
MSDS Date:03/01/1994
FSC:4240
NIIN:01-377-5422
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:AIRCO, DIVISION OF THE BOC GROUP, INC.
Address:575 MOUNTAIN AVENUE
City:MURRAY HILL
State:NJ
ZIP:07974
Country:US
Info Phone Num:201-464-8100
Emergency Phone Num:201-464-8100/800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
CAGE:IO644
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:AIRCO, DIVISION OF THE BOC GROUP, INC.
Address:575 MOUNTAIN AVENUE
City:MURRAY HILL
State:NJ
ZIP:07974
Country:US
Phone:201-464-8100
CAGE:IO644
Company Name:BOC GASES, A DIVISION OF THE BOC GROUP, INC
Address:575 MOUNTAIN AVENUE
Box:City:MURRAY HILL
State:NJ
ZIP:07974
Country:US
Phone:908-464-8100
CAGE:80382
Company Name:GASTONIA FIRE AND SAFETY INC
CAGE:0WAR1

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

Ingred Name:OXYGEN
CAS:7782-44-7
RTECS #:RS2060000
Fraction by Wt: 98%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED

Ingred Name:NITROGEN
CAS:7727-37-9
RTECS #:QW9700000
Fraction by Wt: 98%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
ACGIH TLV:ASPHYXIANT; 9394

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:NITROGEN IS NON TOXIC BUT IT IS A
    SIMPLE ASPHYXIANT. NITROGEN UNDER HIGH PRESSURE CAN PRODUCE
    NARCOSIS. HIGH PRESSURE EFFECTS (GREATER THAN TWO ATMOSPHERES OF
    OXYGEN) ARE ON THE CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM . IMPROPER DECOMPRESSION
    RESULTS IN THEACCUMULATION OF NITROGEN IN THE BLOOD.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE OF THE CHEMICALS IN THIS PRODUCT IS
    LISTED BY IARC, NTP OR OSHA AS A CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION: DIZZINESS, TIGHTNESS IN FOREHEAD,
    TINGLING OF TONGE, WEAKENED SPEECH, REDUCTION IN MOVEMENTS, LOSS OF
    TACTILE SENSATION, HEIGHTENED MENTAL ACTIVITY, LOSS OF
    CONSCIOUSNESS, AND DEATH. NONE  OF THESE SYMPTOMS MAY OCCUR, SO
    THERE MAY BE NO DEFINITE WARNING SYMPTOMS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE NOTED.

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

First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE SUBJECT TO FRESH AIR. RESCUE WORKERS, WEAR
    SCBA. GIVE OXYGEN/CPR AS NEEDED. FACILITIES OR PRACTICES AT WHICH
    AIR IS BREATHED IN A HIGH PRESSURE ENVIRONMENT SHOULD BE PREPARED
    TO DEA L WITH THE ILLNESS ASSOCIATED WITH DECOMPRESSION.
    DECOMPRESSION EQUIPMENT MAY BE REQUIRED.

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

Flash Point:NON-FLAMMABLE
Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY ONLY TO KEEP CYLINDERS COOL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FIRE FIGHTING PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND A
    FULL FACED SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS. IF POSSIBLE, STOP
    THE FLOW OF GAS WHICH IS SUPPORTING THE FIRE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:VIGOROUSLY ACCELERATES COMBUSTION.

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

Spill Release Procedures:VENTILATE ENCLOSED AREAS TO PREVENT FORMATION
    OF OXYGEN-DEFICIENT ATMOSPHERES CAUSED BY THE RELEASE OF GASEOUS
    NITROGEN. USE PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE APPLICABLE FOR THIS MATERIAL

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:VALVE PROTECTION MUST REMAIN IN PLACE
    UNLESS CONTAINER IS SECURED WITH VALVE OUTLET PIPED TO USE POINT.
    USE A SUITABLE HAND TRUCK TO MOVE CYLINDERS.
Other Precautions:AVOID DRAGGING,ROLLING OR SLIDING CYLINDERS. KEEP
    AWAY FROM HEAT,FLAMES AND COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS. KEEP AWAY FROM
    HEAVY TRAFFIC AREAS. REPLACE CAP WHEN NOT IN USE.

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

Respiratory Protection:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Ventilation:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Protective Gloves:ANY MATERIAL
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES.
Other Protective Equipment:SAFETY SHOES, SAFETY SHOWER
Work Hygienic Practices:STANDARD HYGENIC PRACTICES.
Supplemental Safety and Health
COMPRESSED AIR IS NOT INTENDED FOR BREATHING USE, SINCE THE OXYGEN
    CONTENTS MAY BE BELOW THAT WHICH SUPPORTS LIFE. COMPRESSED GAS
    CYLINDERS SHOULD NOT BE REFILLED EXCEPT BY QUALIFIED PRODUCERS OF
    COMP RESSED GASES.

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

HCC:G3
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:-317F,-194C
Spec Gravity:1.0 (AIR=1)
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS, ODORLESS GAS.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ALL FLAMMABLE MATERIALS
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DISPOSE OF WASTE OR UNUSED
    QUANTITIES. RETURN IN THE SHIPPING CONTAINER PROPERLY LABELED,
    VALVE PROTECTION CAP IN PLACE, TO AIRCO FOR PROPER DISPOSAL.

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