MATHESON GAS PRODUCTS INC -- HELIUM  -- 6830-00F025176
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:HELIUM
MSDS Date:06/25/1990
FSC:6830
NIIN:00F025176
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:MATHESON GAS PRODUCTS INC
Address:30 SEAVIEW DR
Box:1587
City:SECACUS
State:NJ
ZIP:07094-1882
Country:US
Info Phone Num:201-867-4100
Emergency Phone Num:800-424-9300 (CHEMTREC)
CAGE:0NPS5
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:MATHESON GAS PRODUCTS INC
Address:30 SEAVIEW DR
Box:1587
City:SECACUS
State:NJ
ZIP:07094-1882
Country:US
Phone:800-424-9300 (CHEMTREC)
CAGE:0NPS5

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

Ingred Name:HELIUM
CAS:7440-59-7
RTECS #:MH6520000
Fraction by Wt: 100.0%
ACGIH TLV:SIMPLE ASPHYXIANT

=====================  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:INHALATION: DISTORTED SPEECH,
    INCREASED LOSS OF BODY HEAT. UNCONSCIOUSNESS MAY BE IMMEDIATE.
    SKIN: FROSTBITE, REDNESS, TINGLING & PAIN OR NUMBNESS. EYES:
    FROSTBITE W/REDNESS, PAIN, & BLURRED VISION. I NGESTION: FROSTBITE
    DAMAGE TO LIPS, MOUTH & MUCOUS MEMBRANES MAY OCCUR.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT CARCINOGENIC.
Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION: RAPID PULSE, AIR HUNGER, DIZZINESS,
    REDUCED AWARENESS, RAPID FATIGUE, NAUSEA, VOMITING, COLLAPSE,
    CONVULSIONS, DEEP COMA & POSSIBLE DEATH.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF BREATHING HAS STOPPED,
    GIVE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION. MAINTAIN AIRWAY & BLOOD PRESSURE &
    ADMINISTER OXYGEN IF AVAILABLE. SKIN: WASH AFFECTED SKIN IN WARM
    WATER AT A T EMPERATURE OF 107F. GENTLY WRAP AFFECTED PART IN
    BLANKET. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES. PHYSICAN NOTE: NO
    SPECIFIC ANTIDOTE. TREAT SYMPTOMATICALLY & SUPPORTIVELY.

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

Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL, CARBON DIOXIDE OR HALON. FOR LARGE
    FIRES, USE WATER SPRAY, FOG OR STANDARD FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:MOVE CONTAINER FROM FIRE AREA IF POSSIBLE.
    STAY AWAY FROM STORAGE TANK ENDS. COOL FIRE-EXPOSED CONTAINERS
    W/WATER FROM SIDE UNTIL WELL AFTER FIRE IS OUT.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NEGLIGIBLE FIRE HAZARD WHEN EXPOSED TO
    HEAT OR FLAME. CYLINDERS MAY EXPLODE IN HEAT OF FIRE.

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

Spill Release Procedures:STOP LEAK IF YOU CAN DO SO WITH OUT RISK. KEEP
    UNNECESSARY PEOPLE AWAY; ISOLATE HAZARD AREA & DENY ENTRY.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN ACCORDANCE W/29 CFR 1910.101.
Other Precautions:NONE.

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

Respiratory Protection:ANY SUPPLIED-AIR RESPIRATOR OPERATED IN
    PRESSURE- DEMAND OR OTHER POSITIVE PRESSURE MODE. SELF-CONTAINED
    BREATHING APPARATUS W/FULL FACEPIECE OPERATED IN PRESSURE-DEMAND OR
    OTHER POSITIVE PRESSURE MOD E.
Ventilation:PROVIDE GENERAL DILUTION VENTILATION.
Protective Gloves:WEAR FULL PROTECTIVE, COLD INSULATING
Eye Protection:SPLASH-PROOF, SAFETY GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:THE EMPLOYER SHOULD PROVIDE AN EYE WASH
    FOUNTAIN & QUICK DRENCH SHOWER WITHIN IMMEDIATE WORK AREA FOR
    EMERGENCY USE.
Work Hygienic Practices:REMOVE & WASH CONTAMINATED CLOTHES BEFORE
    REUSE. WASH HANDS THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
FOR THE GAS FORM, PROTECTIVE CLOTHING NOT REQUIRED.

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

HCC:G3
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:-452F/-269C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:-458F/-272C
Vapor Pres:1719
Vapor Density:0.138
Spec Gravity:0.1785
Solubility in Water:0.94%
Appearance and Odor:ODORLESS, COLORLESS, TASTELESS, INERT GAS.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NO DATA AVAILABLE.
Stability Condition to Avoid:STABLE UNDER NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND
    PESSURES.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE HAZARDOUS.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:OBSERVE ALL FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL REGULATIONS
    WHEN STORING OR DISPOSING OF THIS SUBSTANCE. FOR ASSISTANCE,
    CONTACT THE DISTRICT DIRECTOR OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
    AGENCY.

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