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Nonflammable Gas Mixture:Ethanol 1-999ppm /Nitrogen 99%
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Section 1.Identification
GHS product identifier
Other means of
identification
Product use
SDS#
Supplier's details
Emergency telephone
number (with hours of
operation)
Nonflammable Gas Mixture:Ethanol 1-999ppm /Nitrogen 99%
Not available.
Synthetic/Analytical chemistry.
007761
Airgas USA, LLC and its affiliates
259 North Radnor-Chester Road
Suite 100
Radnor,PA 19087-5283
1-610-687-5253
1-866-734-3438
Section 2.Hazards identification
OSHA/HCS status
Classification of the
substance or mixture
GHS label elements
Hazard pictograms
Signal word
Hazard statements
Precautionary statements
General
Prevention
Response
Storage
Disposal
Hazards not otherwise
classified
Date ofissue/Date ofrevision
:This material isconsidered hazardous bythe OSHA Hazard Communication Standard
(29 CFR 1910.1200).
:GASES UNDER PRESSURE -Compressed gas
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Warning
Contains gas underpressure;mayexplode ifheated.
May displace oxygenand cause rapidsuffocation.
Readand follow all Safety Data Sheets (SDS'S)before use. Read label before use.
Keep outofreach ofchildren.If medical advice is needed,have product container or
label at hand.Close valve after each useand when empty.Use equipment rated for
cylinder pressure.Do n.dt open valve until connected toequipment prepared for use.
Use a back flow preventative device in the piping.Use only equipment ofcompatible
materials of construction.
Useandstore only outdoors orin a well ventilated place.
Not applicable.
Protect from sunlight.Protect from sunlight when ambient temperature exceeds
52°C/125°F.Store in a well-ventilated place.
Not applicable.
In addition to any other important health or physical hazards,this product may displace
oxygen and cause rapid suffocation.
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Section 4.First aid measures
Notes to physician
Specific treatments
Protection of first-aiders
:In case of inhalation of decomposition products in a fire,symptoms may be delayed.
The exposed person may needtobe kept undermedical surveillance for48 hours.
: No specific treatment.
:No action shall be taken involving any personal risk or without suitable training.It may
bedangeroustothe person providing aidto give mouth-to-mouth resuscitation.
See toxicological information (Section 11)
Section 5.Fire-fighting measures
Extinguishing media
Suitable extinguishing
media
Unsuitable extinguishing
media
Specific hazards arising
from the chemical
Hazardous thermal
decomposition products
Special protective actions
for fire-fighters
Special protective
equipment for fire-fighters
Usean extinguishing agentsuitable for the surrounding fire.
None known.
Contains gas underpressure.In a fire orifheated,a pressure increase will occurand
the containermayburstor explode.
Decomposition products mayinclude the following materials:
nitrogen oxides
Promptly isolate thescene by removing all persons from the vicinity ofthe incident if
there isa fire.No action shall betaken involving anypersonalrisk or without suitable
training.Contactsupplierimmediately forspecialist advice.Move containers fromfire
area if this canbedone without risk.Use water spray to keep fire-exposed containers
cool.
Fire-fighters should wear appropriate protective equipment and self-contained breathing
apparatus (SCBA)with a full face-piece operated inpositive pressure mode.
Section 6.Accidental release measures
Personal precautions,protective equipment and emergency procedures
For non-emergency
personnel
For emergency responders
Environmental precautions
No action shall betaken involving any personal risk orwithout suitable training.
Evacuate surrounding areas.Keep unnecessary and unprotected personnel from
entering.Avoid breathing gas.Provide adequate ventilation.Wearappropriate
respirator when ventilation is inadequate.Puton appropriate personal protective
equipment.
If specialised clothing is required todeal with the spillage,take note ofany information
inSection 8 on suitable and unsuitable materials.See also the information in"For non
emergency personnel".
Ensure emergency procedures todeal with accidental gas releasesare in place to avoid
contamination oftheenvironment.Inform the relevant authorities ifthe product has
caused environmental pollution (sewers,waterways,soil or air).
Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up
Small spill :Immediately contact emergency personnel.Stop leak if without risk.
Large spill :Immediately contact emergency personnel.Stop leak if without risk.Note:see Section
1 for emergency contact information and Section 13 for waste disposal.
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Section 8.Exposure controls/personal protection
Body protection
Other skin protection
Respiratory protection
Personal protective equipment for the body should be selected based on the task being
performed and the risks involved and should be approved by a specialist before
handlingthis product.
Appropriate footwear andanyadditional skin protection measuresshould be selected
based on the task being performed and the risks involved and should be approved by a
specialist before handlingthis product.
Use a properly fitted,air-purifying or air-fed respirator complying with anapproved
standard if a risk assessment indicates this isnecessary.Respirator selection must be
based on known or anticipated exposure levels,the hazards of the product and the safe
working limits oftheselected respirator.
Section 9. Physical and chemical properties
Appearance
Physical state
Color
Melting/freezing point
Critical temperature
Odor
Odor threshold
pH
Flash point
Burning time
Burning rate
Evaporation rate
Flammability (solid,gas)
Lower and upper explosive
(flammable)limits
Vapor pressure
Vapor density
Gas Density (lb/ft3)
Relative density
Solubility
Solubility in water
Partition coefficient:n-
octanol/water
Auto-ignition temperature
Decomposition temperature
SADT
Viscosity
Gas.
Not available.
-210.01 °C (-346°F)This isbased on data for thefollowing ingredient:nitrogen.
Lowest known value:-146.95°C (-232.5°F)(nitrogen).
Not available.
Not available.
Not available.
Not available.
Not applicable.
Not applicable.
Not available.
Not available.
Not available.
Not available.
Highest known value:0.97 (Air =1)(nitrogen).
Onlyknown value:0.072 (nitrogen).
Not applicable.
Not available.
Not available.
Not available.
Not available.
Not available.
Not available.
Not applicable.
Section 10.Stability and reactivity
Reactivity
Chemical stability
Possibility of hazardous
reactions
Date ofissue/Dateofrevision
No specific testdata related toreactivity available for this product orits ingredients.
The product is stable.
Undernormalconditionsofstorage and use,hazardous reactions will notoccur.
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Section 11.Toxicological information
Eye contact
Inhalation
Skin contact
Ingestion
No specific data.
No specific data.
No specific data.
No specific data.
Delayed andimmediate effects andalso chronic effects from shortand long termexposure
Short term exposure
Potential immediate :Not available.
effects
Potential delayed effects : Not available.
Long term exposure
Potential immediate :Not available.
effects
Potential delayed effects : Not available.
Potential chronic health effects
Not available.
General
Carcinogenicity
Mutagenicity
Teratogenicity
Developmental effects
Fertility effects
Numerical measures of toxicity
Acute toxicity estimates
Not available.
No known significant effects or criticalhazards.
No known significant effects or criticalhazards.
No known significant effects or critical hazards.
No known significant effects or critical hazards.
No known significant effects or critical hazards.
No known significant effects or criticalhazards.
Section 12.Ecological information
Toxicity
Not available.
Persistence and deoradabilitv
Not available.
Bioaccumulative potential
Not available.
Mobility in soil
Soil/water partition
coefficient (Koc)
Other adverse effects
Not available.
No known significant effects or criticalhazards.
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Section 15.Regulatory information
Clean Air Act Section 602
Class II Substances
DEA List I Chemicals
(Precursor Chemicals)
DEA List II Chemicals :Not listed
(Essential Chemicals)
SARA 302/304
Composition/information on ingredients
No products were found.
SARA 304 RQ : Notapplicable.
SARA 311/312
Classification : Sudden release ofpressure
Composition/information on ingredients
No products were found.
State regulations
Massachusetts
New York
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Canada inventory
International regulations
International lists
Chemical Weapons
Convention List Schedule
I Chemicals
Chemical Weapons
Convention List Schedule
II Chemicals
Chemical Weapons
Convention List Schedule
III Chemicals
Canada
WHMIS (Canada)
Date ofissue/Dateofrevision
Not listed
Not listed
The following components are listed: NITROGEN
None of the components are listed.
The following components are listed: NITROGEN
The following components are listed: NITROGEN
All components are listed or exempted.
Australia inventory (AICS):All components are listed or exempted.
China inventory (IECSC):All components arelisted orexempted.
Japan inventory:Not determined.
Korea inventory:All components are listed or exempted.
Malaysia Inventory (EHS Register):Not determined.
New Zealand Inventory of Chemicals (NZIoC):All components are listed orexempted.
Philippines inventory (PICCS):All components arelisted orexempted.
Taiwan inventory (CSNN):Notdetermined.
Not listed
Not listed
Not listed
Class A:Compressed gas.
CEPA Toxic substances:None ofthecomponents are listed.
CanadianARET:None ofthe components are listed.
Canadian NPRI:None ofthe components are listed.
Alberta Designated Substances:None ofthe components are listed.
Ontario Designated Substances:None ofthe components are listed.
Quebec Designated Substances:None ofthe components are listed.
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Section 16.Other information
DSL -Domestic Substances List
GWP - GlobalWarming Potential
IARC -International Agencyfor Research on Cancer
ICAO -International Civil Aviation Organisation
Inh -Inhalation
LC -Lethal concentration
LD- Lethal dosage
NDSL -Non-Domestic Substances List
NIOSH -National Institute for Occupational Safetyand Health
TDG -Canadian Transportation ofDangerous Goods Act and Regulations
TLV -Threshold Limit Value
TSCA -Toxic Substances Control Act
WEEL - WorkplaceEnvironmental Exposure Level
WHMIS -Canadian Workplace Hazardous Material Information System
References : Not available.
VIndicates information that has changed from previously issued version.
Notice to reader
To thebestofour knowledge,the information contained herein is accurate.However,neither theabove-named
supplier,nor any ofits subsidiaries,assumes any liability whatsoever for theaccuracy orcompleteness ofthe
information contained herein.
Final determination ofsuitability ofany material isthe sole responsibility ofthe user.All materials may present
unknown hazards and should beused with caution.Although certain hazards are described herein,we cannot
guarantee that these are the only hazards that exist.
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