AIR PRODUCTS AND CHEMICALS INC. -- HELIUM COMPRESSED  -- 6830-01-354-1164
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:HELIUM COMPRESSED
MSDS Date:03/01/1994
FSC:6830
NIIN:01-354-1164
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:AIR PRODUCTS AND CHEMICALS INC.
Address:7201 HAMILTON BLVD
City:ALLENTOWN
State:PA
ZIP:18195-1501
Country:US
Info Phone Num:800-752-1597 OR 215-481-4911
Emergency Phone Num:800-523-9374 OR 610-481-7711
CAGE:00742
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:AIR PRODUCTS AND CHEMICALS INC
Address:7201 HAMILTON BLVD
Box:City:ALLENTOWN
State:PA
ZIP:18195-1501
Country:US
Phone:800-345-3148/ 800-752-1597
CAGE:00742
Company Name:SPECIALTY GAS TECHNOLOGY
Address:10207-D CHAPEL HILL RD
Box:City:MORRISVILLE
Phone:800-876-9581
CAGE:0Y5M5

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

Ingred Name:HELIUM
CAS:7440-59-7
RTECS #:MH6520000
Fraction by Wt: >99%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED

=====================  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: INHALATION MAY CAUSE
    ASPHYXIATION. MAY CAUSE DISPLACEMENT OF OXYGEN WHICH MAY CAUSE
    SUFFOCATION. NO ADVERSE HEALTH EFFECTS EXPECTED FROM CONTACT WITH
    GAS TO SKIN AND/OR EYES. CHRONIC: NONE SPEC IFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:HELIUM IS NOT LISTED AS A CARCINOGEN OR
    SUSPECTED CARCINOGEN BY IARC, NTP NOR IS IT REGULATED AS SUCH BY
    OSHA.
Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION (ATMOSHERE OF LESS THAN 19.5%
    OXYGEN)-DIZZINESS, DROWSINESS, NAUSEA, VOMITING, EXCESS SALAVATION,
    DIMINISHED MENTAL ALERTNESS, LOSS OF CONSCIOUSNESS, POSSIBLE DEATH.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE.

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

First Aid:REMOVE VICTIM(S) TO FRESH AIR. ADMINISTER ARTIFICIAL
    RESPIRATION IF NOT BREATHING. ADMINISTER OXYGEN IF BREATHING IS
    DIFFICULT. OBTAIN IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION.

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

Extinguishing Media:HELIUM IS NONFLAMMABLE AND DOES NOT SUPPORT
    COMBUSTION. USE MEDIA APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:HELIUM IS A SIMPLE ASPHYXIANT. IF POSSIBLE,
    MOVE CYLINDERS FORM FIRE AREA OR COOL WITH WATER. WEAR
    SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:UPON EXPOSURE TO FIRE OR FLAME, CYLINDER
    WILL VENT RAPIDLY AND/OR RUPTURE VIOLENTLY. PRESSURE CAN BUILD UP
    WHEN HEATED AND PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES FAIL.

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

Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE ALL PERSONNEL FROM AFFECTED AREA.
    INCREASE VENTILATION TO RELASE AREA AND MONITOR OXYGEN LEVEL. USE
    APPROPRIATE PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (SCBA). IF LEAK IS FROM CONTAINER
    OR VALVE, CALL AIR PRODU CT'S EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBER.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:CYLINDERS SHOULD BE STORED UPRIGHT IN
    A WELL-VENTILATED,SECURE AREA,OUT OF THE WEATHER.KEEP TEMPS BELOW
    125F.STORE AWAY FROM EXITS &WELL-TRAVELED AREA
Other Precautions:SECURE CYLINDERS AT ALL TIMES WHILE NOT IN USE. USE A
    PRESSURE REDUCING REGULATOR OR SEPARATE CONTROL VALVE TO RELEASE
    FROM CYLINDER. USE A CHECK VA;LVE TO PREVENT REVERS FLOW INTO
    CYLINDER. DO NOT HE AT CYLINDER TO INCREASE DISCHARGE RATE.

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

Respiratory Protection:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED. IF ENGINEERING CONTROLS
    FAIL OR NON-ROUTINE USE OR AN EMERGENCY OCCURS; WEAR AN MSHA/NIOSH
    APPROVED AIR-SUPPLIED RESPIRATOR OR SCBA, AS REQUIRED. USE IAW 29
    CFR 1910.134.
Ventilation:PROVIDE ADEQUATE MECHANICAL VENTILATION OR LOCAL EXHAUST TO
    MAINTAIN EXPOSURE BELOW TLV(S).
Protective Gloves:DLA-HMIS: WORK GLOVES.
Eye Protection:DLA-HMIS: SAFETY GLASSES.
Other Protective Equipment:SAFETY SHOES ARE RECOMMENDED WHEN HANDLING
    CYLINDERS.
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER. DLA-HMIS: USE
    GOOD PERSONAL HYGIENE PRACTICES.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS PRESENTED BY CAGE 0Y5M5 FOR CONTRACT NUMBER SP0450-96-MJ266.

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

HCC:G3
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:-452F,-269C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:NONE
Vapor Density:0.0103
Spec Gravity:0.138
Evaporation Rate &amp; Reference:NONE SPECIFIED BY MFR.
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS, ODORLESS GAS.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:WILL NOT OCCUR.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:RETURN CONTAINER AND UNUSED PRODUCT TO SUPPLIER.
    DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DISPOSE OF RESIDUAL OR UNUSED QUANTITIES. FOR
    EMERGENCY DISPOSAL, SECURE CYLINDER AND SLOWLY DISCHARGE GAS TO THE
    ATMOSPHERE IN A WEL L-VENTILATED AREA OR OUTDOORS.

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