AIRCO, DIVISION OF THE BOC GROUP, INC. -- HELIUM  -- 5895-01-008-8173
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:HELIUM
MSDS Date:07/01/1986
FSC:5895
NIIN:01-008-8173
Kit Part:Y
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:AIRCO, DIVISION OF THE BOC GROUP, INC.
Address:575 MOUNTAIN AVE
City:MURRAY HILL
State:NJ
ZIP:07974
Country:US
Info Phone Num:201-464-8100
Emergency Phone Num:800-424-9300 (CHEMTREC)
CAGE:IO644
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:AIRCO INC, AIRCO INDUSTRIAL GASES DIV.
Address:575 MOUNTAIN AVE
Box:City:MURRAY HILL
State:NJ
ZIP:07974-2006
Country:US
Phone:800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
CAGE:00741
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

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

Ingred Name:HELIUM (SIMPLE ASPHYXIANT - MAINTAIN OXYGEN LEVELS ABOVE
    19.5 PERCENT)
CAS:7440-59-7
RTECS #:MH6520000
Fraction by Wt: 99.9%

=====================  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:HELIUM IS A SIMPLE ASPHYXIANT.
    MAINTAIN OXYGEN LEVELS ABOVE 19.5% AT SEA LEVEL. HELIUM IS
    NONTOXIC, BUT THE RELEASE OF A LARGE AMOUNT IN A CONFINED AREA
    COULD DISPLACE THE OXYGEN IN AIR NECESSARY TO S UPPORT LIFE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT CARCINOGENIC.
Effects of Overexposure:EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE TO HIGH CONCENTRATIONS
    SO AS TO DISPLACE THE OXYGEN IN THE AIR NECESSARY FOR LIFE ARE
    HEADACHE, DIZZINESS, LABORED BREATHING AND EVENTUAL
    UNCONSCIOUSNESS. BREATHING MIXTURES OF  HELIUM WITH ADEQUATE OXYGEN
    TO SUPPORTLIFE MODIFIES THE VOICE SO THAT IT IS HIGH PITCHED.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

First Aid:INHALE: PROMPT MEDICAL ATTENTION MANDATORY IN ALL OVEREXPOS
    CASES. USE SCBA. REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. QUICK REMOVAL IS IMPORTANT.
    GIVE CPR/SUPPLEMENTAL OXYGEN IF UNCONSCIOUS. SYMPTOMATIC &
    SUPPORTIVE TREA TMENT. EYES: DO NOT WASH W/HOT/TEPID WATER. NEVER
    USE OINTMENT OR OIL W/O MEDICAL ADVISE. OPEN EYELIDS WIDE TO ALLOW
    LIQUID TO EVAPORATE. IF VICTIM CANNOT TOLERATE LIGHT, PROTECT EYES
    W/LIGHT BANDAGE.

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

Extinguishing Media:NONFLAMMABLE, INERT GAS - USE ANY EXTINGUISHING
    MEDIA WHICH IS SUITABLE FOR THE SURROUNDING FIRE.

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

Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE ALL PERSONNEL FROM AFFECTED AREAS.
    USE APPROPRIATE PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. IF LEAK IS IN CONTAINER OR
    CONTAINER VALVE, CONTACT CHEMTREC FOR EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE OR YOUR
    CLOSEST AIRCO LOCATION.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:PROTECT FROM PHYSICAL DAMAGE. STORE IN
    COOL, DRY, WELL-VENT AREA AWAY FROM HEAT/HEAVILY TRAFFICKED
    AREAS/EMERGENCY EXITS. DO NOT LET TEMP EXCEED 130F.
Other Precautions:STORE UPRIGHT/FIRMLY SECURED. USE "FIRST IN-FIRST
    OUT" INVENTORY. DO NOT DRAG, SLIDE, OR ROLL CYLINDERS. USE SUITABLE
    HAND TRUCK FOR MOVEMENT. USE PRESSURE REDUCING REGULATOR WHEN
    CONNECTING CYLINDER  TO LOWER PRESSURE PIPING OR SYSTEMS.

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

Respiratory Protection:POSITIVE PRESSURE AIR LINE WITH MASK OR SELF-
    CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS SHOULD BE AVAILABLE FOR EMERGENCY
    USE.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST TO PREVENT ACCUM OF HIGH CONC. KEEP OXYGEN
    LEVEL IN AIR LESS THAN 19.5%. MECHANICAL PER ELECTRICAL CODES.
Protective Gloves:ANY MATERIAL.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES OR GLASSES.
Other Protective Equipment:SAFETY SHOES.
Supplemental Safety and Health
USE VALVE PROTECT CAPS UNLESS SECURED W/ VALVE PROTECT OUTLET PIPED TO
    USE POINT.USE CHECK VALVE/TRAP IN DISCHARGE LINE.NEVER CARRY
    COMPRESSED GAS CYLINDER/CNTNR IN CRYOGENIC LIQUID FORM IN ENCLOSED
    S PACE.LEAK CAN RESULT IN FIRE,EXPLOS,ASPHYX,TOXIC EXPOS.HELIUM IS
    NON-CORROSIVE.REFILL CYLINDERS BY QUALIFIED PRODUCERS.

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

HCC:G3
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:-452F,-269C
Vapor Density:0.14 (GAS)
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:A COLORLESS GAS; ODORLESS

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE
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, WITH
    ANY VALVE OUTLET PLUGS OR CAPS SECURED AND VALVE PROTECTION CAP IN
    PLACE TO AIRCO FOR P ROPER DISPOSAL.

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