PRAXAIR INC -- AIR  -- 6830-00N060973
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:AIR
MSDS Date:10/01/1997
FSC:6830
NIIN:00N060973
Status Code:A
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:PRAXAIR INC
Address:39 OLD RIDGEBURY RD
City:DANBURY
State:CT
ZIP:06810-5113
Country:US
Info Phone Num:800-772-9247
Emergency Phone Num:800-645-4633;800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
CAGE:0LV01
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:PRAXAIR, INC.
Address:39 OLD RIDGEBURY RD
Box:City:DANBURY
State:CT
ZIP:06810-5113
Country:US
Phone:800-772-9247; 800-PRAXAIR
CAGE:0LV01

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

Ingred Name:OXYGEN; % (WT): 19.5-23.5
CAS:7782-44-7
RTECS #:RS2060000
Fraction by Wt: >19.5%
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:N/K 

Ingred Name:NITROGEN. % (WT): 76.5-80.5
CAS:7727-37-9
RTECS #:QW9700000
Fraction by Wt: >76.5%
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:ASPHYXIANT; 9495

Ingred Name:SUPDAT: SUBJECTED TO A TEMP HIGHER THAN 125F (52C).
    CYLINDER HAS A PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICE DESIGNED TO VENT (ING 4)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:ING 3: CONTENTS AT ELEVATED TEMPERATURES AND PRESSURE.
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:OTHER PREC: DO NOT DRAG, ROLL, SLIDE/DROP. NEVER ATTEMPT TO
    LIFT A CYL BY ITS CAP, CAP IS INTENDED SOLELY TO (ING 6)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:ING 5: PROT THE VALVE. NEVER INSERT AN OBJECT (EG., WRENCH,
    SCREWDRIVER, PRY BAR) INTO CAP OPENINGS; DOING SO (ING 7)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:ING 6: MAY DMG VALVE & CAUSE A LEAK. USE AN ADJUSTABLE
    STRAP WRENCH TO REMOVE OVER-TIGHT/RUSTED CAPS. OPEN (ING 8)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:ING 7: VALVE SLOWLY IF VALVE IS HARD TO OPEN, DISCONTINUE
    USE & CNTCT YOUR SUPPLIER. USE IN UNDERWATER (ING 9)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:ING 8: BREATHING: SUITABILITY OF THIS PROD FOR USE IN
    UNDERWATER BREATHING MUST BE DETERM BY/UNDER SUPERVISION (ING 10)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:ING 9: OF SOMEONE EXPERIENCED IN USE OF UNDERWATER
    BREATHING GAS MIXS. THIS PERS MUST BE FAMILIAR W/HOW PROD (ING 11)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:ING 10: IS USED; FREQUENCY, DURATION, & EFTS OF USE; HAZ &
    SIDE EFTS OF USE, & PRECS TO TAKE TO AVOID/CONTROL (ING 12)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:ING 11: THEM. STORE & USE AWAY FROM FLAMM MATLS. NEVER
    LUBRICATE AIR VALVES, REGULATORS, ETC., W/ANY COMBUST (ING 13)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:ING 12: SUBSTANCE. ADDNL SAFETY & HLTH HAZ: HIGH-PRESSURE
    GAS. USE PIPING & EQUIP ADEQUATELY DESIGNED TO (ING 14)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:ING 13: W/STAND PRESSURES TO BE ENCOUNTERED. CLOSE VALVE
    AFTER EACH USE; KEEP CLSD EVEN WHEN EMPTY. PVNT REVERSE(ING 15)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:ING 14: FLOW. REVERSE FLOW INTO CYL MAY CAUSE RUPTURE. USE
    A CHECK VALVE/OTHER PROT DEVICE IN ANY LINE/PIPING (ING 16)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:ING 15: FROM CYL. DO NOT STRIKE AN ARC ON CYL. DEFECT
    PRODUCED BY AN ARC BURN COULD LEAD TO CYL. (ING 17)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:ING 16: RUPTURE. NEVER WORK ON A PRESSURIZED SYS. IF THERE
    IS A LEAK, CLOSE THE CYL VALVE. BLOW SYS (ING 18)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:ING 17: DOWN IN A SAFE & ENVIRONMENTALLY SOUND MANNER IN
    COMPLIANCE W/ALL FED, STATE & LOCAL LAWS, THEN REPAIR (ING 19)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:ING 18: THE LEAK. NEVER GROUND A COMPRESSED GAS CYLINDER OR
    ALLOW IT TO BECOME PART OF AN ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT.
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:CNDTNS (STAB): SAFETY INFO FOR EACH COMPONENT BEFORE YOU
    PRODUCT THE MIXTURE. CONSULT AN INDUSTRIAL HYGIENIST, (ING 21)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:ING 20: OR OTHER TRAINED PERSON WHEN YOU EVALUATE THE END
    PRODUCT.
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:WASTE DISP METH: ASSISTANCE. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DISPOSE OF
    RESIDUAL/UNUSED QUANTITIES. RETURN CYLINDER TO (ING 23)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:ING 22: SUPPLIER. FOR EMERGENCY DISPOSAL, SECURE CYLINDER,
    THEN SLOWLY DISCHARGE GAS TO THE ATMOSPHERE.
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:OTHER PROT EQUIP: IN ACCORDANCE WITH OSHA 29 CFR 1910.132
    AND 1910.133.
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO	Skin:NO  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: INHALATION, SKIN CONTACT,
    INGESTION, & EYE CONTACT: NO HARM EXPECTED. INGESTION: THIS PRODUCT
    IS A GAS AT NORMAL TEMPERATURE AND PRESSURE. BE SURE TO READ &
    UNDERSTAND ALL LABELS AND INSTRUCTIO NS SUPPLIED WITH ALL
    CONTAINERS OF THISPRODUCT.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT.
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE KNOWN.

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

First Aid:INGEST: NO EMERGENCY CARE ANTICIPATED. CALL MD IMMEDIATELY .
    INHAL: NO EMERGENCY CARE ANTICIPATED. REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. SUPPORT
    BREATHING (GIVE O*2/ARTF RESP) . EYES: NO EMERGENCY CARE ANT
    ICIPATED. IMMEDIATELY FLUSH W/POTABLE WATER FOR A MINIMUM OF 15
    MINUTES, SEEK ASSISTANCE FROM MD . SKIN: NO EMERGENCY CARE
    ANTICIPATED. FLUSH W/COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER. CALL MD .

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

Extinguishing Media:OXIDIZING AGENT. MAY ACCELERATE COMBUSTION. USE
    MEDIA APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH APPRVD SCBA & FULL PROT EQUIP .
    CAUTION! HIGH-PRESS GAS. EVACULATE ALL PERS FROM DANGER AREA. IMMED
    DELUGE CYLS W/H*2O FROM MAX (SUPDAT)
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:OXIDIZING AGENT. MAY ACCELERATE
    COMBUSTION. CNTCT W/FLAMM MATLS MAY CAUSE FIRE/EXPLOSION HEAT OF
    FIRE CAN BUILD PRESS IN CYL & CAUSE IT TO RUPTURE. (SUPDAT)

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

Spill Release Procedures:CAUTION! HIGH-PRESSURE GAS. SHUT OFF FLOW IF
    WITHOUT RISK.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE & USE W/ADEQUATE VENT. FIRMLY
    SECURE CYL UPRIGHT TO KEEP THEM FROM FALLING/BEING KNOCKED OVER.
    SCREW VALVE PROT CAP FIRMLY IN PLACE BY HAND.
Other Precautions:STORE ONLY WHERE TEMP WILL NOT EXCEED 125F (52C).
    STORE FULL & EMPTY CYLS SEPARATELY. USE FIRST-IN, FIRST-OUT
    INVENTORY SYS TO PVNT STORING FULL CYLS FOR LONG PERIODS. PROTECT
    CYLS FROM DMG. USE SUITA BLE HAND TRUCK TO MOVE CYLS; (ING 5)

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

Respiratory Protection:NOT REQUIRED. NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATOR
    APPROPRIATE FOR EXPOSURE OF CONCERN .
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST- NOT APPLICABLE. MECHANICAL
    (GENERAL)-ADEQUATE. SPECIAL-NOT APPLICABLE. OTHERS-NOT APPLICABLE.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES .
Eye Protection:ANSI APPROVED CHEM WORKERS GOGGS .
Other Protective Equipment:ANSI APPRVD EMER EYE WASH & DELUGE SHOWER .
    METATARSAL SHOES FOR CYLINDER HANDLING. SELECT (ING 24)
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
BP: -318F,-194C. SPEC GRAV (AIR=1): AT 70F (21.1C) AND 1 ATM: 1.00. SOL
    IN H*2O: % BY WT:, VOL/VOL AT 32 F (0C): 0.0292. FIRE FIGHT PROC:
    DISTANCE UNTIL COOL, THEN MOVE THEM AWAY FROM FIRE AREA IF W/O UT
    RISK. ON-SITE FIRE BRIGADES MUST COMPLY W/OSHA 29 CFR 1910 156.
    EXPLO HAZ: NO PART OF CYL SHOULD BE (ING 3)

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

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:SUPDAT
Spec Gravity:SUPDAT
Solubility in Water:SUPDAT
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS, ODORLESS, TASTELESS GAS AT NORMAL
    TEMPERATURE AND PRESSURE.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:WHEN YOU MIX TWO/MORE GASES/LIQUEFIED
    GASES, YOU CAN CREATE ADDITIONAL, UNEXPECTED HAZS. OBTAIN &
    EVALUATE (ING 20)
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:PVNT WASTE FROM CONTAMINATING SURROUND
    ENVIRONMENT. KEEP PERS AWAY. DISCARD ANY PROD, RESIDUE, DISPOSABLE
    CNTNR/LINER IN ENVIRONMENTALLY ACCEPTABLE MANNER, IN FULL
    COMPLIANCE W/FED, STATE & LOCAL REGS . IF NEC, CALL YOUR LOCAL
    SUPPLIER FOR (ING 22)

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