MATHESON CO DIV OF G D SEARLE MEDICAL PRODUCTS -- OXYGEN  -- 6830-00-169-0803
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:OXYGEN
MSDS Date:10/01/1985
FSC:6830
NIIN:00-169-0803
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:MATHESON CO DIV OF G D SEARLE MEDICAL PRODUCTS
Address:932 PATERSON PLANK RD
Box:85
City:EAST RUTHERFORD
State:NJ
ZIP:07073-2130
Country:US
Info Phone Num:201-933-2400
Emergency Phone Num:201-933-2400
CAGE:96355
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:MATHESON CO DIV OF G D SEARLE MEDICAL PRODUCTS
Address:30 SEAVIEW DRIVE
Box:City:SCAUCUS
State:NJ
ZIP:07096
Country:US
Phone:201-867-4100
CAGE:96355

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

Ingred Name:OXYGEN
CAS:7782-44-7
RTECS #:RS2060000
Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE-SKIN/EYE:SEVERE FROSTBITE.
    INHALATION:BREATHING OXYGEN AT PRESSURES ABOVE ATMOSPHERIC IS
    HARMFUL. CHRONIC:NONE
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE OF THE CHEMICALS IN THIS PRODUCT IS
    LISTED BY IARC, NTP OR OSHA AS A CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:SKIN/EYE:FROSTBITE.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE

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

First Aid:EYE/SKIN: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH LUKEWARM WATER FOR 20
    MINUTES. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION.

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

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:USE LARGE QUANTITIES OF WATER; CARBON DIOXIDE OR
    DRY CHEMICAL IF ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT IS INVOLVED.
Fire Fighting Procedures:OXYGEN CAN CAUSE OR INTENSIFY FIRES. CYLINDERS
    OPEN TO FIRE MAY BURST /W GREAT FORCE. PUT OUT FIRE & KEEP
    CYLINDERS COOL WITH A WATER SPRAY FROM A DISTANCE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:OXYGEN DANGEROUSLY ACCELERATES THE
    COMBUSTION OF MATERIALS. SOME MATERIALS THAT WILL NOT BURN IN AIR
    WILL BURN IN OXYGEN.

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

Spill Release Procedures:SPILL-WEAR PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT,
    ELIMINATE SOURCES OF IGNITION, AND VENTILATE AREA AS REQUIRED.
    ISOLATE AREA UNTIL GAS HAS DISPERSED. ALLOW GAS TO DISSIPATE SAFELY
    INTO THE ATMOSPHERE.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE-STORE IN A DRY, WELL VENTILATED
    AREA AWAY FROM SOURCES OF IGNITION. DO NOT STORE WITH
    FLAMMABLE/COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS.
Other Precautions:BEFORE USING THE GAS: 			       
	  1. SECURE CYLINDER TO PREVENT FALLING 		     
    2. LEAK CHECK THE LINES & EQUIPMENT.			3. BE
    CERTAIN EQUIPM ENT IS CLEAN FOR SERVICE & IS COMPATIBLE

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

Respiratory Protection:NONE
Ventilation:NONE
Protective Gloves:NONE
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES
Other Protective Equipment:SAFETY SHOWER AND EYE BATH. INDUSTRIAL TYPE
    WORK CLOTHING AND APRON AS REQUIRED TO AVOID PROLONGED OR REPEATED
    CONTACT.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING AND BEFORE
    EATING OR DRINKING. LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

HCC:G4
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:-297F,-183C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:-360F,-218C
Vapor Density:1.105
Spec Gravity:1.14
Solubility in Water:48.89 CM3/KG WATER
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS, ODORLESS, TASTELESS GAS.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ORGANIC & COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS (CHLORINATED HYDROCARBONS, BORON
    COMPOUNDS, ETHERS, PHOSPHINE,TETRAFLUOROETHYLENE).
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE
    FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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