AIRCO INC AIRCO INDUSTRIAL GASES DIV -- HELIUM REFRIGERATED LIQUID -- 6830-00F050276
===================== Product Identification ===================== Product ID:HELIUM REFRIGERATED LIQUID MSDS Date:08/07/1989 FSC:6830 NIIN:00F050276 === Responsible Party === Company Name:AIRCO INC AIRCO INDUSTRIAL GASES DIV Address:575 MOUNTAIN AVENUE City:NEW PROVIDENCE FORMERLY MURRAY HILL State:NJ ZIP:07974-2006 Country:US Info Phone Num:908-464-8100 Emergency Phone Num:908-464-8100 CAGE:83956 === Contractor Identification === Company Name:AIRCO INC AIRCO WELDING PRODUCTS DIV Address:5600 BICKETT ST City:VERNON State:CA ZIP:90058-3606 Country:US CAGE:83956 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 ============= Composition/Information on Ingredients ============= Ingred Name:HELIUM CAS:7440-59-7 RTECS #:MH6520000 ACGIH TLV:SIMPLE ASPHYXIANT ===================== Hazards Identification ===================== Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:YES Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION: ASPHYXIANT. SKIN/EYES: TISSUE FREEZING & CRYOGENIC BURNS. Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE Effects of Overexposure:HEADACHE, DIZZINESS, LABORED BREATHING, UNCONSCIOUSNESS & BURNS. ======================= First Aid Measures ======================= First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF UNCONSCIOUS GIVE CPR. TREAT SYMPTOMATICALLY. SKIN: FLUSH W/TEPID WATER. DON'T USE HOT WATER. EYES: FLUSH W/LARGE QUANTITIES OF WATER/STERILE SALINE SOLUTION. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES. ===================== Fire Fighting Measures ===================== Flash Point:NONE Lower Limits:NONE Upper Limits:NONE ================== Accidental Release Measures ================== Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE AREA. USE APPROPRIATE PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. ====================== Handling and Storage ====================== Handling and Storage Precautions:USE ONLY WELL-VENTILATED AREAS. CYLINDERS MUST ALWAYS BE KEPT UPRIGHT. DON'T DRAG, SLIDE/ROLL CYLINDERS. UN1963 Other Precautions:DON'T ATTEMPT TO REPAIR, ADJUST/IN ANY WAY MODIFY THE OPERATION OF VESSELS. LIQUID HELIUM IS DELIVERED INTO STATIONARY VACUUM JACKETED VESSELS. DUE TO EXTREMELY COL LIQUID, UNINSULATED TRANSFERLINES M AY CONDENSE AIR. (SEE SUPP) ============= Exposure Controls/Personal Protection ============= Respiratory Protection:POSITIVE PRESSURE AIR LINE MASK/SCBA. Ventilation:ADEQUATE Protective Gloves:LOOSE FITTING INSULATED GLOVES Other Protective Equipment:SAFETY SHOES Supplemental Safety and Health LIQUEFIED AIR MAY FLASH OF NITROGEN, LEAVING AN OXYGEN ENRICHED LIQUID. DON'T ALLOW LIQUEFIED AIR TO CONTACT OILS, GASES/COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS/ASPHALT/MOTOR OIL. NEVER CARRY A COMPRESSED GAS CYLINDER/ A CONTIANER OF A GAS IN CRYOGENIC LIQUID FORM IN AN ENCLOSED SPACE SUCH AS A CAR TRUNK, VAN/STATION WAGON. ================== Physical/Chemical Properties ================== Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:-452.1F Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:-456.5F Vapor Density:0.14 Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS GAS W/NO ODOR Percent Volatiles by Volume:100 ================= Stability and Reactivity Data ================= Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES ==================== Disposal Considerations ==================== Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IAW/FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL REGULATIONS. DON'T ATTEMPT TO DISPOSE OF WASTE/UNUSED QUANTITIES. RETURN IN THE SHIPPING CONTAINER PROPERLY LABELED W/ANY VALVE OUTLET PLUGS/CAPS SECURED & VALVE PROTECTION CAP IN PLACE TO AIRCO FOR DISPOSAL. Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies): This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department of Defense. The United States of America in no manner whatsoever, expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and disclaims all liability for its use. Any person utilizing this document should seek competent professional advice to verify and assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their particular situation.