MINIFLAM USA INC -- OXYGEN GAS  -- 6505-00-132-5199
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:OXYGEN GAS
MSDS Date:08/04/1988
FSC:6505
NIIN:00-132-5199
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:MINIFLAM USA INC
Address:5913 MASSACHUTSETTS AVE
City:BETHESDA
State:MD
ZIP:20816
Country:US
Info Phone Num:301-229-5203
Emergency Phone Num:301-320-4384
CAGE:MINIF
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:MILITARY SPECIFICATIONS PROMULGATED BY MILITARY
Address:DEPTS/AGENCIES UNDER AUTH OF DEF STD
Box:MANUAL
City:4120 3-M
Phone:804-279-4371 DSN 695-4371
CAGE:81349
Company Name:MINIFLAM USA INC
Address:5913 MASSACHUTSETTS AVE
Box:City:BETHESDA
State:MD
ZIP:20816
Country:US
Phone:301-229-5203
CAGE:MINIF

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

Ingred Name:OXYGEN
CAS:7782-44-7
RTECS #:RS2060000
Fraction by Wt: 99.5%
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:INHAL:ACUTE EYE IRRITATION AND CENTRAL
    NERVOUS SYSTEM EFFECTS. CHRONIC: HYPOTHERMIA, LUNG DAMAGE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:THERE ARE NO INGREDIENTS ABOVE 0.1%
    WHICH ARE IDENTIFIED AS CARCINOGENS BY NTP,IARC OR OSHA.
Effects of Overexposure:DIZZINESS, HEADACHE,DEPRESSION.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

First Aid:PROMPT MEDICAL ATTENTION IS MANDATORY IN ALL CASES OF
    OVEREXPOSURE TO OXYGEN. RESCUE PERSONNEL SHOULD BE EQUIPPED WITH
    SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS. VICTIMS SHOULD BE ASSISTED TO
    AN UNCONTAMINAT ED AREA AND INHALE FRESH AIR. UNCONSCIOUS PERSONS
    SHOULD BE MOVED TO AN UNCONTAMINATED AREA, AND IF BREATHING HAS
    STOPPED, ADMINISTER ARTIFICIAL RESUSCITATION AND SUPPLEMENTAL
    OXYGEN.

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

Extinguishing Media:NON-ELECTRICAL:WATER.ELECTRICAL:CARBON DIOXIDE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND
    FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. SHUT OFF OXYGEN GAS IF POSSIBLE. USE
    WATER SPRAY TO KEEP FIRE EXPOSED CYLINDERS COOL.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:HIGH OXIDIZING ATMOSPHERES INCREASE
    LIKELIHOOD OF FIRES. OXYGEN VIGOROUSLY SUPPORTS COMBUSTION.

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

Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE PERSONNEL. VENTILATE AREA. REMOVE
    HEAT AND IGNITION SOURCES. ATTEMPT TO STOP RELEASE IF SAFE TO DO
    SO. CAUTION SHOULD BE EXERTED FOR NOISE OR INJURY BY PROPELLED
    MOTION OF CYLINDER IF LEAKING . VENT GAS TO ATMOSPHERE IN AN OPEN
    AREA.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE BELOW 120F.KEEP AWAY FROM
    HEAT,SPARKS,FALMES AND INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS.SECURE CYLINDERS WHEN
    IN USE. CYLINDERS SHOULD BE STORED UPRIGHT.
Other Precautions:STORE AWAY FROM HEAVY TRAFFIC AND COMBUSTIBLE
    MATERIALS. KEEP AWAY FROM HEAT SOURCES, SALT AND CORROSIVE
    CHEMICALS.

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

Respiratory Protection:NONE.
Ventilation:USE LOCAL EXHAUST.
Protective Gloves:LEATHER WORK GLOVES FOR HANDLING CYLINDR
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES.
Other Protective Equipment:SAFETY TOE SHOES FOR HANDING CYLINDERS.
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
AVOID THE USE OF OIL IN CYLINDER.

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

HCC:G4
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:-297F,-183C
Vapor Pres:14420
Vapor Density:1.1
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE,34CC/L
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS, ODORLESS GAS.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH HEAT ABOVE 120F, OPEN FLAMES AND
    OTHER SOURCES OF IGNITION
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON DIOXIDE,CARBON MONOXIDE

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DISPOSE OF RESIDUAL OXYGEN 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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