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1 Material Safety Data Sheet 5%, Balance Arcet, Inc 1700 CHAMBERLAYNE AVE RICHMOND, VA phone: (804) fax: (804) Section 1: Product and Company Identification Arcet, Inc 1700 CHAMBERLAYNE AVE RICHMOND, VA phone: (804) fax: (804) Product Code: 5%, Balance Part Number: SP2 ARME5-K Gas Name Concentration 5% Balance Chemical Substance Chemical Family hydrocarbons, gas Trade Names METHANE, COMPRESSED GAS ARGON, COMPRESSED non-metallic ARGON; UN 1006; AR FIRE DAMP; MARSH GAS; METHYL HYDRIDE; NATURAL GAS; METHANE; UN 1971; R50; CH4 Section 2: Hazards Identification Description Colorless, odorless Flammable gas. May cause flash fire. Electrostatic charges may be generated by flow, agitation, etc. Colorless, odorless Containers may rupture or explode if exposed to heat. Simple asphyxiant. Main Health Hazard Difficulty breathing Difficulty breathing Likely Routes of Exposure: Inhalation Ingestion Eye Skin Health Effects Nausea, vomiting, difficulty breathing, irregular heartbeat, headache, drowsiness, fatigue, dizziness, disorientation, mood swings, tingling sensation, loss of coordination, suffocation, convulsions, unconsciousness, coma Nausea, vomiting, difficulty breathing, irregular heartbeat, headache, dizziness, disorientation, mood swings, tingling sensation, loss of coordination, suffocation, convulsions, unconsciousness, coma Ingestion of a gas is unlikely Ingestion of a gas is unlikely This material is considered hazardous by the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR ). Difficulty breathing Difficulty breathing Target Organs Respiratory system Respiratory system Medical Condition Aggravated by - ne known Arcet, Inc page 1 of 6

2 Section 3: Composition/Information on Ingredients CAS # % by Weight % Balance Section 4: First Aid Measures Skin Contact Eye Contact Ingestion Inhalation e to Physicians Wash exposed skin with soap and water. route of exposure Flush eyes with plenty of water. Flush eyes with plenty of water. If a large amount is swallowed, get medical attention. route of exposure If occur, remove to uncontaminated area. Give artificial respiration if not breathing. If breathing is difficult, oxygen should be administered by qualified personnel. Get immediate medical attention. If occur, remove to uncontaminated area. Give artificial respiration if not breathing. If breathing is difficult, oxygen should be administered by qualified personnel. Get immediate medical attention. For inhalation, consider oxygen. For inhalation, consider oxygen. Section 5: Fire Fighting Measures Suitable Extinguishing Media Carbon dioxide, regular dry chemical Large fires: Use regular foam or flood with fine water spray. Products of Combustion Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, water Protection of Firefighters n-flammable gas N/A N/A Respiratory protection may be needed for frequent or heavy exposure. Any self-contained breathing apparatus with a full facepiece. Respiratory protection may be needed for frequent or heavy exposure. Any self-contained breathing apparatus with a full facepiece. Section 6: Accidental Release Measures Personal Precautions Environmental Precautions Methods for Containment Keep unnecessary people away, isolate hazard area and deny entry. Ventilate closed spaces before entering. Keep unnecessary people away, isolate hazard area and deny entry. Stay upwind and keep out of low areas. Avoid heat, flames, sparks and other sources of ignition. ne known. Stop leak if possible without personal risk. Reduce vapors with water spray. Remove sources of ignition. Stop leak if possible without personal risk. Methods for Cleanup Other Information Leaks may be detected by a soapy-water solution. Section 7: Handling and Storage Handling Store and handle in accordance with all current regulations and standards. Grounding and bonding required. Subject to storage regulations: U.S. OSHA 29 CFR Store and handle in accordance with all current regulations and standards. Subject to storage regulations: U.S. OSHA 29 CFR Keep separated from incompatible substances. Storage Keep separated from incompatible substances. Avoid using in confined spaces. Arcet, Inc page 2 of 6

3 Section 8: Exposure Controls/Personal Protection Exposure Guidelines METHANE, COMPRESSED GAS: ALIPHATIC HYDROCARBON GASES ALKANE (C1-C4): 1000 ppm ACGIH TWA METHANE: occupational exposure limits established. ALIPHATIC HYDROCARBON GASES ALKANE (C1-C4): 1000 ppm ACGIH TWA ARGON, COMPRESSED: ARGON: ACGIH (simple asphyxiant) Engineering Controls Handle only in fully enclosed systems. Eye Protection Skin Protection Respiratory Protection Eye protection not required, but recommended. Eye protection not required, but recommended. Protective clothing is not required. Protective clothing is not required. General Hygiene considerations Avoid breathing vapor or mist Avoid contact with eyes and skin Wash thoroughly after handling and before eating or drinking Section 9: Physical and Chemical Properties Respiratory protection may be needed for frequent or heavy exposure. Any self-contained breathing apparatus with a full facepiece. N/A Physical State Appearance Color Change in Appearance Physical Form Odor Taste Gas Colorless Colorless N/A Gas, liquid Odorless Tasteless Gas Colorless Colorless N/A Gas Odorless Tasteless Flash Point Flammability Partition Coefficient Autoignition Temperature -369 F ( (log = 2.87) (estimated C) from water solubility) flammable Upper Explosive Limits 999 F (537 C) Lower Explosive Limits nflammable nflammable nflammable Boiling Point -260 F (-162 C) -303 F (-186 C) Freezing Point -297 F (- 183 C) -308 F (- 189 C) Vapor Pressure C C Vapor Density Specific Gravity Water Solubility 17 C 20 C ph Odor Threshold Evaporation Rate Viscosity C C Molecular Weight Molecular Formula Density C-H C AR C Weight per Gallon Volatility by Volume Volatility 100% Solvent Solubility Soluble: Alcohol, ether, benzene, organic solvents Soluble: Organic solvents Section 10: Stability and Reactivity Stability Conditions to Avoid Incompatible Materials Stable at normal temperatures and Stable at normal temperatures and Halogens, oxidizing materials, combustible materials Stable at normal temperatures and Stable at normal temperatures and data. Hazardous Decomposition Products Possibility of Hazardous Reactions Oxides of carbon Will not polymerize. Arcet, Inc page 3 of 6

4 Hazardous Decomposition Products Possibility of Hazardous Reactions data. Will not polymerize. Section 11: Toxicology Information Acute Effects Oral LD50 Dermal LD50 Inhalation Nausea, vomiting, difficulty breathing, irregular heartbeat, headache, drowsiness, fatigue, dizziness, disorientation, mood swings, tingling sensation, loss of coordination, suffocation, convulsions, unconsciousness, coma established established Nausea, vomiting, difficulty breathing, irregular heartbeat, headache, dizziness, disorientation, mood swings, tingling sensation, loss of coordination, suffocation, convulsions, unconsciousness, coma Eye Irritation Skin Irritation Sensitization Difficulty breathing Difficulty breathing Chronic Effects Carcinogenicity Mutagenicity Reproductive Effects Developmental Effects data established established established data Section 12: Ecological Information Fate and Transport Eco toxicity Persistence / Degradability Bioaccumulation / Accumulation Fish toxicity: Invertibrate toxicity: Algal toxicity: Phyto toxicity: Other toxicity: Fish toxicity: Invertibrate toxicity: Algal toxicity: Phyto toxicity: Other toxicity: Relatively non-persistent in the environment. Moderately volatile from water. Section 13: Disposal Considerations Accumulates very little in the bodies of living organisms. Mobility in Environment expected to leach through the soil or the sediment. Dispose in accordance with all regulations. Subject to disposal regulations: U.S. EPA 40 CFR 262. Hazardous Waste Number(s): D001. Dispose in accordance with all regulations. Arcet, Inc page 4 of 6

5 Section 14: Transportation Information U.S. DOT 49 CFR Proper Shipping Name, compressed, compressed ID Number Hazard Class or Division Packing Group UN UN Labeling Requirements Passenger Aircraft or Railcar Quantity Limitations Cargo Aircraft Only Quantity Limitations 2.1 Forbidden 150 kg N/A kg or L 150 kg N/A Additional Shipping Description Canadian Transportation of Dangerous Goods Shipping Name UN Number Class Packing Group / Risk Group, compressed UN , compressed UN Section 15: Regulatory Information U.S. Regulations CERCLA Sections SARA SARA regulated. regulated. regulated. regulated. regulated. regulated. SARA Acute Chronic Fire Reactive Sudden Release Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes SARA regulated. regulated. OSHA Process Safety regulated. regulated. State Regulations CA Proposition 65 regulated. regulated. Canadian Regulations WHMIS Classification A, B1 A National Inventory Status US Inventory (TSCA) TSCA 12b Export ification Canada Inventory (DSL/NDSL) Listed on inventory. listed. Listed on inventory. Listed on inventory. listed. Listed on inventory. Section 16: Other Information NFPA Rating HEALTH=1 FIRE=4 REACTIVITY=0 HEALTH=0 FIRE=0 REACTIVITY=0 Arcet, Inc page 5 of 6

6 0 = minimal hazard, 1 = slight hazard, 2 = moderate hazard, 3 = severe hazard, 4 = extreme hazard Arcet, Inc page 6 of 6