SCIENTIFIC GAS PRODUCTS INC -- HYDROGEN  -- 6830-00N044251
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:HYDROGEN
MSDS Date:04/12/1993
FSC:6830
NIIN:00N044251
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:SCIENTIFIC GAS PRODUCTS INC
Address:2330 HAMILTON BLVD
Box:648
City:SOUTH PLAINFIELD
State:NJ
ZIP:07080
Country:US
Info Phone Num:201-754-7700
Emergency Phone Num:201-754-7700
CAGE:54262
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:SCOTT SPECIALTY GASES
Address:2330 HAMILTON BLVD
Box:City:SOUTH PLAINFIELD
State:NJ
ZIP:07080
Country:US
Phone:908-754-7700
CAGE:54262

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

Ingred Name:ING 2:GROUNDED, ESP GLASSWARE & PLASTIC TUBING WHICH ARE
    PRONE TO STATIC ELECTRICITY BUILD-UP. DOWNSTREAM EQUIP (ING 4)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:ING 3:MUST BE DESIGNED TO HANDLE MAXIMUM PRESS TO WHICH IT
    WILL BE EXPOSED. USE EXPLOS-PROOF MOTORS, TOOLS, (ING 5)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:ING 4:LIGHTS & FIXTURES IN WORK AREA. TRANSPORT ALL
    COMPRESSED GAS CYL W/AN APPROP CYL CART OR TRUCK. USE A (ING 6)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:ING 5:FLAMMABLE GAS MONITOR AT ALL TIMES WHEN WORKING
    W/HYDROGEN.
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:HYDROGEN
CAS:1333-74-0
RTECS #:MW8900000
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:SIMPLE ASPHYXIANT

Ingred Name:SUPP DATA:SYS MUST BE CHECKED FOR LEAKS USING AN AQ SOAP
    SOLN. ALL SYS EQUIP & LINES MUST BE ELECTRICALLY (ING 3)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

=====================  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:TLV: SIMPLE ASPHYXIANT. CAUSES
    ASPHYXIATION IF ALLOWED TO DISPLACE THE OXYGEN CONTENT IN THE
    ATMOSPHERE NECESSARY TO SUSTAIN LIFE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT.
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

First Aid:INHAL:IF DIZZINESS OCCURS, REMOVE TO FRESH AIR IMMEDIATELY.
    INGEST:CALL MD IMMEDIATELY . EYES:IMMEDIATELY FLUSH W/POTABLE WATER
    FOR A MINIMUM OF 15 MINS. SEEK ASSISTANCE FROM MD . SKIN:FLU SH
    W/COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER. CALL MD .

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

Flash Point:FLAMMABLE GAS
Lower Limits:4%
Upper Limits:74.2%
Extinguishing Media:CARBON DIOXIDE, DRY CHEMICAL OR HALON
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD SCBA & FULL PROT EQUIP
    . IF POSS, ELIM SOURCE OF GAS. OTHERWISE, ALLOW FIRE TO BURN UNDER
    CONTROL UNTIL GAS SUPPLY IS (SUP DAT)
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:IF FLAMES ARE EXTINGUISHED PRIOR TO
    ELIMINATING GAS SUPPLY, EXPLOS REIGNITION MAY OCCUR. HYDROGEN BURNS
    W/NO EVIDENT FLAME. DO NOT ENTER DANGER AREA (SUP DAT)

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

Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE AREA. REMOVE ALL POTENTIAL SOURCES OF
    IGNITION. VENTILATE AREA, ESPECIALLY HIGH PLACES WHERE HYDROGEN
    WILL RISE & ACCUMULATE.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:HYDROGEN MUST BE STORED AWAY FROM
    OXIDIZING AGENTS, E.G. OXYGEN, CHLORINE & FLUORINE. CYL STORED
    OUTDOORS MUST BE PROTECTED FROM EXTREMES OF WEATHER.
Other Precautions:HYDROGEN IS EXTREMELY FLAMM & MUST BE STORED IN A
    COOL, DRY, WELL-VENTD AREA & MUST BE PROTECTED FROM OPEN FLAMES,
    SPARKS & OTHER POTNTL SOURCES OF IGNIT. THAW ACCUMULATED ICE OR
    SNOW ON CYL AT ROOM T EMPS. NEVER USE A TORCH OR (SUP DAT)

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

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED OXYGEN-DEFFICIENT
    ATMOSPHERES ARE FLAMMABLE. DO NOT ENTER AREA.
Ventilation:MECHANICAL VENTILATION MUST COMPLY W/NEC FOR CLASS 1, GROUP
    B.
Protective Gloves:FOR HANDLING CYLINDERS TYPE GLOVES.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES,GOGGLES AND/OR FACESHLD.
Other Protective Equipment:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
FIRE FIGHT PROC:DEPLETED. COOL CONTR W/WATER SPRAY BUT DO NOT EXTING
    THE FLAMES. EXPLO HAZ:UNTIL GAS HAS DISSIPATED. FORMS EXPLOS MIX
    W/AIR, OXYGEN & ALL OXIDIZING AGENTS. OTHER PREC:OTHER SOURCE OF I
    NTENSE HEAT TO THAW ICE ON A CYL. "NO SMOKING" SIGNS MUST BE POSTED
    IN ALL WORK & STOR AREAS. THE HYDROGEN GAS (ING 2)

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

HCC:G2
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:-423F,-253C
Vapor Density:0.069
Solubility in Water:0.019 CC/CC WATER
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS, ODORLESS GAS.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
OXIDIZERS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:SPARKS, OPEN FLAMES & EXCESSIVE
    TEMPERATURES.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:CONTACT SUPPLIER FOR DISPOSAL INSTRUCTIONS.
    DISPOSAL MUST BE IN ACCORDANCE W/FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL REGULATIONS
    .

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