< 57% HYDROGEN BROMIDE, OXYGEN < 5% In ARGON, HELIUM, KRYPTON, NEON, NITROGEN or XENON

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1 1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION Revision Date 14-Sep-2010, Issuing Date 16-Jun-2010, Page 1 / 10 < 57% HYDROGEN BROMIDE, OXYGEN < 5% In ARGON, HELIUM, KRYPTON, NEON, NITROGEN or XENON Material Safety Data Sheet Product Name < 57% HYDROGEN BROMIDE, OXYGEN < 5% In ARGON, HELIUM, KRYPTON, NEON, NITROGEN or XENON Product Code(s) 1149 Recommended Use Lighting gas applications. Supplier Address* Linde Gas North America LLC - Linde Merchant Production Inc. - Linde LLC 575 Mountain Ave. Murray Hill, NJ Phone: Linde Gas Puerto Rico, Inc. Las Palmas Village Road No. 869, Street No. 7 Catano, Puerto Rico Phone: Linde Canada Limited 5860 Chedworth Way Mississauga, Ontario L5R 0A2 Phone: * May include subsidiaries or affiliate companies/divisions. For additional product information contact your local customer service. Chemical Emergency Phone Number Chemtrec: for US/ outside US 2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION DANGER! Emergency Overview Appearance Colorless Corrosive The product causes burns of eyes, skin and mucous membranes Contents under pressure Keep at temperatures below 52 C / 125 F Physical State Compressed gas. Odor Sharp, Suffocating

2 Material Safety Data Sheet, Revision Date 14-Sep-2010, Page 2 / 10 Potential Health Effects Principle Routes of Exposure Eye contact. Skin contact. Inhalation. Acute Toxicity Inhalation Eyes Skin Skin Absorption Hazard Ingestion Chronic Effects Aggravated Medical Conditions Environmental Hazard Inhalation of corrosive fumes/gases may cause coughing, choking, headache, dizziness, and weakness for several hours. Pulmonary edema may occur with tightness in the chest, shortness of breath, bluish skin, decreased blood pressure, and increased heart rate. Chemical pneumonitis and pulmonary edema result from exposure to the lower respiratory tract and deep lung. Residual pulmonary malfunction might occur. Corrosive to the eyes and may cause severe damage including blindness. Risk of serious damage to eyes. Hydrogen bromide reacts rapidly with water to form hydrobromic acid. Hydrobromic acid burns exhibit severe pain, redness, possible swelling and early necrosis. No known hazard by skin absorption. Not an expected route of exposure. Ingestion causes burns of the upper digestive and respiratory tract. Chronic exposure to corrosive fumes/gases may cause erosion of the teeth followed by jaw necrosis. Bronchial irritation with chronic cough and frequent attacks of pneumonia are common. Gastrointestinal disturbances may also be seen. Avoid repeated exposure. Possible risks of irreversible effects. Pre-existing eye disorders. Skin disorders. Respiratory disorders. See Section 12 for additional Ecological Information. 3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS Chemical Name CAS-No Volume % Chemical Formula Krypton Kr Neon Ne Argon Ar Helium He Xenon Xe Nitrogen N2 Hydrogen bromide < 57 HBr Oxygen < 5 O2 Additional information: Composition listed covers broad ranges rather than exact percentages for specific products. 4. FIRST AID MEASURES General Advice Eye Contact Skin Contact Immediate medical attention is required. Show this safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance. Immediate medical attention is required. In case of contact with substance, immediately flush eyes with running water for at least 30 minutes. Keep eye wide open while rinsing. Do not rub affected area. Immediate medical attention is required. Wash off immediately with soap and plenty of water for at least 30 minutes while removing all contaminated clothing and shoes.

3 Material Safety Data Sheet, Revision Date 14-Sep-2010, Page 3 / 10 Inhalation Ingestion Notes to Physician Protection of First-aiders PROMPT MEDICAL ATTENTION IS MANDATORY IN ALL CASES OF INHALATION OVEREXPOSURE. RESCUE PERSONNEL SHOULD BE EQUIPPED WITH SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS. Conscious inhalation victims should be assisted to an uncontaminated area and inhale fresh air. If breathing is difficult, administer oxygen. Unconscious persons should be moved to an uncontaminated area and, as necessary, given artificial resuscitation and supplemental oxygen. Treatment should be symptomatic and supportive. Not an expected route of exposure. Product is a corrosive material. Use of gastric lavage or emesis is contraindicated. Possible perforation of stomach or esophagus should be investigated. Do not give chemical antidotes. Asphyxia from glottal edema may occur. Marked decrease in blood pressure may occur with moist rales, frothy sputum, and high pulse pressure. Treat symptomatically. Use personal protective equipment. Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing. 5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES Flammable Properties Suitable Extinguishing Media Hazardous Combustion Products Not flammable. Use extinguishing measures that are appropriate to local circumstances and the surrounding environment. Bromides. Hydrogen. Explosion Data Sensitivity to Mechanical Impact Sensitivity to Static Discharge Specific Hazards Arising from the Chemical Protective Equipment and Precautions for Firefighters None None Reacts with moisture to produce Hydrobromic acid. Continue to cool fire exposed cylinders until flames are extinguished. Cylinders may rupture under extreme heat. Damaged cylinders should be handled only by specialists. As in any fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent) and full protective gear. Additional chemical protective clothing may be required to protect from toxic decomposition products. 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES Personal Precautions Environmental Precautions Methods for Containment Methods for Cleaning Up Evacuate personnel to safe areas. Keep people away from and upwind of spill/leak. Use personal protective equipment. Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing. Prevent spreading of vapors through sewers, ventilation systems and confined areas. Stop the flow of gas or remove cylinder to outdoor location if this can be done without risk. If leak is in container or container valve, contact the appropriate emergency telephone number in Section 1 or call your closest Linde location. Return cylinder to Linde or an authorized distributor. Other Information Refer to protective measures listed in Sections 7 and 8.

4 Material Safety Data Sheet, Revision Date 14-Sep-2010, Page 4 / HANDLING AND STORAGE Handling Use only in ventilated areas. Never attempt to lift a cylinder by its valve protection cap. Most metals corrode rapidly with wet hydrogen bromide. Hastelloy C, Nickel, Monel,Copper-nickel alloys and copper-tin alloys as well as nickel-chromium alloys offer the best resistance to hydrogen bromide corrosion. Kel-F and Teflon are best for gasketing materials. Do not use Buna S, Buna N and Neoprene. Cylinder valves should be regularly inspected for corrosion (apparent by discoloration or rust). Inspection should include neck (where valve inserts into cylinder) and bonnet nut (where handle attaches to valve body). Protect cylinders from physical damage; do not drag, roll, slide or drop. When moving cylinders, even for short distance, use a cart designed to transport cylinders. Use equipment rated for cylinder pressure. Use backflow preventive device in piping. Never insert an object (e.g. wrench, screwdriver, pry bar,etc.) into valve cap openings. Doing so may damage valve, causing leak to occur. Use an adjustable strap wrench to remove over-tight or rusted caps. Close valve after each use and when empty. If user experiences any difficulty operating cylinder valve discontinue use and contact supplier. Never put cylinders into trunks of cars or unventilated areas of passenger vehicles. Never attempt to refill a compressed gas cylinder without the owner's written consent. Never strike an arc on a compressed gas cylinder or make a cylinder a part of an electrical circuit. For additional recommendations consult Compressed Gas Association's Pamphlets P-1 and Safety Bulletin SB-2. Storage Protect from physical damage. Cylinders should be stored upright with valve protection cap in place and firmly secured to prevent falling. Store in cool, dry, well-ventilated area of non-combustible construction away from heavily trafficked areas and emergency exits. Keep at temperatures below 52 C / 125 F. Full and empty cylinders should be segregrated. Use a "first in-first out" inventory system to prevent full cylinders from being stored for excessive periods of time. Always store and handle compressed gas cylinders in accordance with Compressed Gas Association, pamphlet CGA-P1, Safe Handling of Compressed Gases in Containers. 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION Exposure Guidelines Chemical Name ACGIH TLV OSHA PEL NIOSH IDLH Hydrogen bromide Ceiling: 2 ppm TWA: 3 ppm TWA: 10 mg/m 3 IDLH: 30 ppm Ceiling: 3 ppm Ceiling: 10 mg/m 3 NIOSH IDLH: Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health. Other Exposure Guidelines Engineering Measures Ventilation Vacated limits revoked by the Court of Appeals decision in AFL-CIO v. OSHA, 965 F.2d 962 (11th Cir., 1992). Eyewash stations. Showers. Local exhaust ventilation to prevent accumulation of high concentrations and maintain air-oxygen levels at or above 19.5%. Use ventilation adequate to keep exposures below recommended exposure limits. Personal Protective Equipment Eye/Face Protection Tightly fitting safety goggles. Face-shield.

5 Material Safety Data Sheet, Revision Date 14-Sep-2010, Page 5 / 10 Skin and Body Protection Appropriate protective and chemical resistant gloves, clothing and splash protection, or fully encapsulating vapor protective clothing to prevent exposure. For materials of construction consult protective clothing manufacturer's specifications. (Teflon is generally effective for exposures longer than 4 hours). Respiratory Protection General Use Emergency Use Hygiene Measures If exposure limits are exceeded or irritation is experienced, NIOSH/MSHA approved respiratory protection should be worn. Positive-pressure supplied air respirators may be required for high airborne contaminant concentrations. Respiratory protection must be provided in accordance with current local regulations. Use positive pressure airline respirator with escape cylinder or self contained breathing apparatus for oxygen-deficient atmospheres (<19.5%). When using, do not eat, drink or smoke. Remove and wash contaminated clothing before re-use. Keep away from food, drink and animal feeding stuffs. Provide regular cleaning of equipment, work area and clothing. Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing. Wear suitable gloves and eye/face protection. 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES Product Information Appearance Colorless. Odor Sharp, Suffocating. Odor Threshold 2-5 ppm (Hydrogen Bromide) Physical State Compressed gas Flash Point Not applicable. Autoignition Temperature Flammability Limits in Air Upper Not applicable Lower Not applicable The following information is for the NON-INERT components of this mixture: Chemical Name Boiling Point Melting Point Molecular Weight Evaporation Rate Water Solubility Vapor Pressure Vapor Density (Air=1) Gas Density Kg/m C Hydrogen bromide -67 C -87 C C C and 1 atm) Oxygen -183 C -219 C Slightly soluble Above critical temperature The following information is for the INERT components that may be part of this mixture: Chemical Name Boiling Point Melting Point Molecular Weight Evaporation Rate Water Solubility Vapor Pressure Vapor Density (Air=1) Gas Density Kg/m C Argon C C Above critical C and 1 atm) temperature Krypton C -157 C Above critical C and 1 atm) temperature Nitrogen -196 C -210 C Above critical C and 1 atm) temperature Xenon C -111 C Above critical C and 1 atm) temperature Neon C C Above critical C and 1 atm) temperature Helium C C C and 1 atm) Above critical temperature

6 Material Safety Data Sheet, Revision Date 14-Sep-2010, Page 6 / STABILITY AND REACTIVITY Stability Incompatible Products Conditions to Avoid Hazardous Decomposition Products Hazardous Reactions Hazardous Polymerization Stable under recommended storage conditions. Acids. Bases. Strong oxidizing agents. Ammonia. Ozone. Fluorine. Ferric oxide. Halogens. Exposure to air or moisture over prolonged periods. Thermal decomposition can lead to release of irritating gases and vapors. An explosive reaction can occur with 1,2-Diaminoethanemminediperoxochromium. Hazardous polymerization does not occur. 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION Acute Toxicity Product Information LD50 Oral: LD50 Dermal: LC50 Inhalation: Inhalation Repeated Dose Toxicity The current ACGIH TLV-Ceiling of 2 ppm is based on the results of controlled exposures of human volunteers and is expected to minimize transient irritation and complaints. An odor threshold of 2 ppm has been reported. Component Information Chemical Name LD50 Oral LD50 Dermal LC50 Inhalation Hydrogen bromide 2858 ppm ( Rat ) 1 h Chronic Toxicity Chronic Toxicity Carcinogenicity Chronic exposure to corrosive fumes/gases may cause erosion of the teeth followed by jaw necrosis. Bronchial irritation with chronic cough and frequent attacks of pneumonia are common. Gastrointestinal disturbances may also be seen. Avoid repeated exposure. Possible risks of irreversible effects. Contains no ingredient listed as a carcinogen. Irritation Sensitization Reproductive Toxicity Developmental Toxicity Oxygen deficiency during pregnancy has produced developmental abnormalities in humans and experimental animals.

7 Material Safety Data Sheet, Revision Date 14-Sep-2010, Page 7 / 10 Synergistic Materials Target Organ Effects None known. Eyes. Respiratory system. Skin. 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION Ecotoxicity The environmental impact of this product has not been fully investigated. Ozone depletion potential; ODP; (R-11 = 1): Does not contain ozone depleting chemical (40 CFR Part 82). 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS Waste Disposal Methods Do not attempt to dispose of residual waste or unused quantities. Return in the shipping container PROPERLY LABELED WITH ANY VALVE OUTLET PLUGS OR CAPS SECURED AND VALVE PROTECTION CAP IN PLACE to Linde for proper disposal. Contaminated Packaging Do not re-use empty containers. 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION DOT Subsidiary Class None Packing Group None Emergency Response Guide Number 126 TDG MEX IATA ERG Code 2L Maximum Quantity for Passenger 75 kg Maximum Quantity for Cargo Only 150 kg

8 Material Safety Data Sheet, Revision Date 14-Sep-2010, Page 8 / 10 Limited Quantity IMDG/IMO EmS No. F-C, S-V ADR Classification Code 1A 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION International Inventories TSCA DSL EINECS/ELINCS Complies Complies Complies Legend TSCA - United States Toxic Substances Control Act Section 8(b) Inventory DSL/NDSL - Canadian Domestic Substances List/Non-Domestic Substances List EINECS/ELINCS - European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances/EU List of Notified Chemical Substances U.S. Federal Regulations SARA 313 Section 313 of Title III of the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 (SARA). This product does not contain any chemicals which are subject to the reporting requirements of the Act and Title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 372. SARA 311/312 Hazard Categories Acute Health Hazard Chronic Health Hazard Fire Hazard Sudden Release of Pressure Hazard Reactive Hazard Yes Yes No Yes No Clean Water Act This product does not contain any substances regulated as pollutants pursuant to the Clean Water Act (40 CFR and 40 CFR ). Risk and Process Safety Management Programs This material, as supplied, contains one or more regulated substances with specified thresholds under 40 CFR Part 68 or regulated as a highly hazardous chemical pursuant to the 29 CFR Part with specified thresholds:

9 Material Safety Data Sheet, Revision Date 14-Sep-2010, Page 9 / 10 Chemical Name U.S. - CAA (Clean Air Act) - Accidental Release Prevention - Toxic Substances Hydrogen bromide U.S. - CAA (Clean Air Act) - Accidental Release Prevention - Flammable Substances U.S. - OSHA - Process Safety Management - Highly Hazardous Chemicals 5000 lb Clean Air Act, Section 112 Hazardous Air Pollutants (HAPs) (see 40 CFR 61) This product does not contain any substances regulated as hazardous air pollutants (HAPS) under Section 112 of the Clean Air Act Amendments of CERCLA/SARA This material, as supplied, does not contain any substances regulated as hazardous substances under the Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA) (40 CFR 302) or the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA) (40 CFR 355). There may be specific reporting requirements at the local, regional, or state level pertaining to releases of this material. U.S. State Regulations California Proposition 65 This product does not contain any Proposition 65 chemicals. U.S. State Right-to-Know Regulations U.S. State Regulations Chemical Name Massachusetts New Jersey Pennsylvania Illinois Rhode Island Hydrogen bromide X X X X Oxygen X X X - X Argon X X X - X Nitrogen X X X - X Xenon X - Neon X X X - X Helium X X X - X International Regulations Chemical Name Carcinogen Status Exposure Limits Hydrogen bromide Mexico: Ceiling= 3 ppm Mexico: Ceiling= 10 mg/m 3 Canada This product has been classified in accordance with the hazard criteria of the Controlled Products Regulations (CPR) and the MSDS contains all the information required by the CPR. WHMIS Hazard Class A Compressed gases E Corrosive material

10 Material Safety Data Sheet, Revision Date 14-Sep-2010, Page 10 / OTHER INFORMATION Prepared By Issuing Date Revision Date Product Stewardship 23 British American Blvd. Latham, NY Jun Sep-2010 Revision Number 1 Revision Note (M)SDS sections updated. 1. NFPA Health Hazard 3 Flammability 0 Stability 0 Physical and Chemical Hazards W1** HMIS Health Hazard 3 Flammability 0 Physical Hazard 3 Personal Protection - Note: Ratings were assigned in accordance with Compressed Gas Association (CGA) guidelines as published in CGA Pamphlet P , CGA Recommended Hazard Ratings for Compressed Gases, 3rd Edition. General Disclaimer For terms and conditions, including limitation of liability, please refer to the purchase agreement in effect between Linde LLC, Linde Merchant Production, Inc. or Linde Gas North America LLC (or any of their affiliates and subsidiaries) and the purchaser. DISCLAIMER OF EXPRESSED AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES Although reasonable care has been taken in the preparation of this document, we extend no warranties and make no representations as to the accuracy or completeness of the information contained herein, and assume no responsibility regarding the suitability of this information for the user's intended purposes or for the consequences of its use. Each individual should make a determination as to the suitability of the information for their particular purpose(s). End of Safety Data Sheet