MATHESON GAS PRODUCTS -- HYDROGEN -- 5895-01-047-0233
===================== Product Identification ===================== Product ID:HYDROGEN MSDS Date:10/01/1985 FSC:5895 NIIN:01-047-0233 === Responsible Party === Company Name:MATHESON GAS PRODUCTS Address:8800 UTICA AVE City:CUCAMONGA State:CA ZIP:91730-5104 Country:US Info Phone Num:714-987-4611 Emergency Phone Num:714-987-4611 CAGE:55549 === Contractor Identification === Company Name:MATHESON GAS PRODUCTS Address:8800 UTICA AVE Box:City:CUCAMONGA State:CA ZIP:91730-5104 Country:US Phone:714-987-4611 CAGE:55549 ============= Composition/Information on Ingredients ============= Ingred Name:HYDROGEN CAS:1333-74-0 RTECS #:MW8900000 Fraction by Wt: 100% Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED ===================== 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:ACUTE: HYDROGEN IS NONTOXIC BUT CAN ACT AS A SIMPLE ASPHYXIANT BY DISPLACING AIR. CHRONIC: NONE KNOWN. Explanation of Carcinogenicity:THIS COMPOUND CONTAINS NO INGREDIENTS AT CONCENTRATIONS OF 0.1% OR GREATER THAT ARE CARCINOGENS OR SUSPECT CARCINOGENS. Effects of Overexposure:SYMPTOMS OF ASPHYXIA INCLUDE RAPID RESPIRATION, DIZZINESS AND FATIGUE. Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER. ======================= First Aid Measures ======================= First Aid:INHALATION: MOVE VICTIM TO FRESH AIR. GIVE MOUTH-TO-MOUTH RESUSCITATION IF NOT BREATHING. IF BREATHING IS DIFFICULT, GIVE OXYGEN. CALL A PHYSICIAN. ===================== Fire Fighting Measures ===================== Flash Point:-434F,-259C Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:1060F Extinguishing Media:THE ONLY SAFE WAY TO EXTINGUIS A HYDROGEN FIRE IS TO STOP THE FLOW OF GAS. IF THE FLOW CAN NOT BE STOPPED, LET FIRE BURN Fire Fighting Procedures:COOL FIRE EXPOSED CYLINDERS WITH WATER SPRAY. PERSONNEL MAY HAVE TO WEAR APPROACH TYPE PROTECTIVE SUITS & POSITIVE PRESSURE SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS. Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:HYDROGEN BURNS WITH AN INVISIBLE FLAME. CYLINDERS EXPOSED TO FIRE MAY RUPTURE WITH VIOLENT FORCE. FLAMMABLE GAS MAY SPREAD AFTER A FIRES IS OUT AND REIGNITE. ================== Accidental Release Measures ================== Spill Release Procedures:SHUT OFF ALL IGNITION SOURCES AND VENTILATE THE AREA. FOR CONTROLLING LARGE FLOWS, PERSONNEL MAY HAVE TO WEAR APPROACH TYPE PROTECTIVE SUITS AND POSITIVE PRESSURE SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS. ====================== Handling and Storage ====================== Handling and Storage Precautions:CYLINDERS SHOULD BE STORED & USED IN DRY, WELL VENTILATED AREAS AWAY FRPM SOURCES OF HEAT OR IGNITION. DO NOT STORE WITH OXIDIZERS. Other Precautions:NONE ============= Exposure Controls/Personal Protection ============= Respiratory Protection:RESPIRATION PROTECTION IS NOT NEEDED UNLESS THE GAS DISPLACES THE AIR AND CAUSES A DEFICIENCY OF OXYGEN AND THE POSSIBILITY OF ASPHYXIATION. Ventilation:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER. Protective Gloves:GLOVES RECOMMENDED FOR CYLINDER HANDLING Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES SHOULD BE WORN. Other Protective Equipment:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER. Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER. Supplemental Safety and Health BEFORE USING GAS: 1. SECURE THE CYLINDERS TO PREVENT IT FROM FALLING OR BEING KNOCKED OVER. 2. LEAK CHECK THE LINES & EQUIPMENT. 3. HAVE AN EMERGENCY PLAN COVERING STEPS TO BE TAKEN IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENTAL RELEASE. ================== Physical/Chemical Properties ================== HCC:G2 Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:-422F,-252C Vapor Density:0.0695 Spec Gravity:0.0694 Solubility in Water:18.02 CM3/KG WATER Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS, ODORLESS, FLAMMABLE GAS; COMPRESSED & SHIPPED IN HIGH PRESSURE CYLDE ================= Stability and Reactivity Data ================= Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES REACT VIGOROUSLY OR EXPLOSIVELY WITH MANY STRONG OXIDIZING MATERIALS. Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH HEAT, OPEN FLAMES AND OTHER SOURCES OF IGNITION. Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE ==================== Disposal Considerations ==================== Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSAL MUST BE MADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS. 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.