GAS TECH INC. JOHNSON INSTRUMENT DIV -- CARBON MONOXIDE IN AIR  -- 6830-00N027864
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:CARBON MONOXIDE IN AIR
MSDS Date:03/12/1990
FSC:6830
NIIN:00N027864
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:GAS TECH INC. JOHNSON INSTRUMENT DIV
Address:8445 CENTRAL AVE
City:NEWARK
State:CA
ZIP:94560-3431
Country:US
Info Phone Num:510-794-6200
Emergency Phone Num:510-794-6200
Preparer's Name:WILSON
CAGE:51906
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:GAS TECH INC. JOHNSON INSTRUMENT DIV
Address:8445 CENTRAL AVE
Box:City:NEWARK
State:CA
ZIP:94560-3431
Country:US
Phone:510-794-6200
CAGE:51906

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

Ingred Name:CARBON MONOXIDE; (CARBONIC OXIDE)
CAS:630-08-0
RTECS #:FG3500000
Fraction by Wt: 0-6.5%VV
OSHA PEL:50 PPM
ACGIH TLV:25 PPM; 9293

Ingred Name:OXYGEN. %: 18.5-21.9 V/V
CAS:7782-44-7
RTECS #:RS2060000
Fraction by Wt: INGRED

Ingred Name:NITROGEN. %: 74.3-80.1V/V
CAS:7727-37-9
RTECS #:QW9700000
Fraction by Wt: INGRED
ACGIH TLV:SIMPLE ASPHYXIANT

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHAL: HEADACHE, NAUSEA, DIZZ,
    WEAKNESS, RAPID BREATHING, UNCONSCIOUSNESS AND DEATH. CHRONIC
    EFFECTS SIMILAR TO ACUTE EFFECTS SUCH AS HEADACHE, NAUSEA AND
    DIZZINESS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT.
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:EXPOSRE TO CO MAY AGGRAVATE HEART
    DISEASE AND ARTERY DISEASE AND MAY CAUSE CHEST PAIN IN THOSE WITH
    PRE-EXISTING HEART DISEASE.

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

First Aid:INHAL: MOVE TO FRESH AIR & CALL EMERGENCY MED CARE; IF NOT
    BREATHING, GIVE ARTF RESP; IF BREATHING IS DFCLT, GIVE O*2. INGEST:
    NOT APPLICABLE. EYES: NOT APPLICABLE. SKIN: NOT APPLICABLE.

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

Lower Limits:NONE
Upper Limits:NONE
Extinguishing Media:USE WHAT IS APPROP FOR SURROUNDING FIRE. SM
    FIRES:DRY CHEM/CO*2 OR HALON. LG FIRES:H*2O SPRAY/FOG OR STD FOAM
    IS RECOM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA AND FULL
    PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CYLINDER MAY EXPLODE IN HEAT OF FIRE.
    WITHDRAW IMMED IN CASE OF RISING SOUND FROM VENTING SAFETY DEVICE.

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

Spill Release Procedures:VENTILATE AREA.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL, DRY AREA. DO NOT
    PUNCTURE CYLINDER.
Other Precautions:EXPOSURE TO TEMPERATURE ABOVE 150F MAY OPERATE
    EXCESS-PRESSURE VALVE.

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

Respiratory Protection:EMERGENCIES MAY REQUIRE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED TYPE
    N GAS MASK, OR PRESSURE DEMAND TYPE SCBA.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST/MECHANICAL: RECOMMENDED.
Protective Gloves:NOT REQUIRED.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

HCC:G3
Vapor Density:0.99-1.00
Solubility in Water:SLIGHT
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS, ODORLESS COMPRESSED GAS.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NICKEL AND OXIDIZING MATERIALS, OIL IN HIGH PRESSURE EQUIPMENT.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CO*2 AND OTHER OXIDES OF CARBON.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISCHARGE GAS @ SLOW RATE. DO NOT INCINERATE.
    EMPTY CYLINDERS MAY BE DISCARDED AS METAL REFUSE, OBSERVING
    FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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