AIR PRODUCTS AND CHEMICALS INC -- COMPRESSED AIR  -- 4240-01-376-4394
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:COMPRESSED AIR
MSDS Date:06/01/1990
FSC:4240
NIIN:01-376-4394
=== 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:215-481-6311
Emergency Phone Num:215-481-6311
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:FIRE FIGHTERS EQUIPMENT CO.
CAGE:0DB99
Company Name:SCOTT AVIATION
Address:225 ERIE ST
Box:City:LANCASTER
State:NY
ZIP:14086
Country:US
Phone:716-683-5100
CAGE:53655

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

Ingred Name:NITROGEN
CAS:7727-37-9
RTECS #:QW9700000
Fraction by Wt: 79%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED

Ingred Name:OXYGEN
CAS:7782-44-7
RTECS #:RS2060000
Fraction by Wt: 21%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED

=====================  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:AIR IS NONTOXIC AND IS NECESSARY TO
    SUPPORT LIFE. INHALATION- EXCESSIVE INHALATION CAN RESULT IN
    SYMPTOMS SIMILIAR TO THOSE OF EXPOSURE TO OXYGEN AND CAN RESULT IN
    ACCUMULATION OF NITROGEN IN THE BLOO D.
Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION- EXCESSIVE INHALATION CAN RESULT IN
    DECOMPRESSION SICKNESS. MAY PRODUCE A VARIETY OF CENTRAL NERVOUS
    SYSTEM MANIFESTATIONS INCLUDING TINGLING OF FINGERS AND TOES,
    VISUAL AND ACOUSTICAL DIST URBANCES, ABNORMAL SENSATIONS,
    IMPAIREDCOORDINATION, CONFUSION, MUSCLE TWITCHING AND SEIZURES.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

First Aid:FACILITIES AT WHICH AIR IS BREATHED UNDER PRESSURE SHOULD BE
    PREPARED TO DEAL WITH ILLNESS RELATED TO A HYPERBARIC ENVIRONMENT.
    DECOMPRESSION EQUIPMENT MAY BE REQUIRED.

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

Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:COMPRESSED AIR AT HIGH PRESSURE CAN
    ACCELERATE THE BURNING OF MATERIALS WHICH ARE COMBUSTIBLE AT
    ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE.

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

Spill Release Procedures:NO HAZARD.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:COMPRESSED GAS CYLINDERS CONTAIN GAS
    WITH EXTREMELY HIGH PRESSURE AND SHOULD BY HANDLED WITH CARE.
    SECURE CYLINDERS WHEN IN USE.
Other Precautions:STORAGE SHOULD NOT BE IN HEAVY TRAFFIC AREAS TO
    PREVENT ACCIDENTAL KNOCKING OVER OR DAMAGE. VALVE CAPS SHOULD
    REMAIN ON CYLINDERS NOT CONNECTED FOR USE. STORAGE AREAS SHOULD BE
    FREE OF COMBUSTIBLE MAT ERIALS.

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

Respiratory Protection:NONE
Ventilation:NONE
Protective Gloves:LEATHER WORK GLOVES RECOMMENDED.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES
Other Protective Equipment:SAFETY TOE SHOES ARE RECOMMENDED WHEN
    HANDLING HIGH-PRESSURE CYLINDERS.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE

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

HCC:G3
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:-317F,-194C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:-351F,-213C
Vapor Density:0.07520
Spec Gravity:1.00
Solubility in Water:1.87%
Appearance and Odor:GASEOUS AIR IS ODORLESS AND COLORLESS.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE
Stability Condition to Avoid:AVOID THE USE OF OIL IN SYSTEMS AT FULL
    CYLINDER PRESSURE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DISPOSE OF RESIDUAL AIR IN
    COMPRESSED GAS CYLINDERS. RETURN TO MANUFACTURER WITH THE CYLINDER
    VALVE TIGHTLY CLOSED, POSITIVE PRESSURE IN THE CYLINDER, AND VALVE
    CAP IN PLACE.

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