MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET Product Name: DOT ID No: DOT Hazard Class: Emergency No.: UN 1956 2.2 +971-6-5336481 Page No. : 1/5 DOT Shipping Label : Non-Flammable Gas Date last updated: 03/10/2009 Chemical Product Product Name: Carbon Monoxide in Air Synonyms: None 1. Composition/Information on Ingredients Ingredient Formula CAS Number Concentration OSHA PEL ACGIH TLV Carbon Monoxide CO 630-08-0 0.0026-8.5% 50 25 Air O 2 /N 2 132259-10-0 Balance NE NE NE: None Established S/A: Simple Asphyxiant 2. Hazards Identification ***EMERGENCY OVERVIEW*** High Pressure gas. May accelerate composition. Acts on blood causing damage to central nervous system. Potential Acute Health Effects: Routes of Entry Acute Effects Chronic Effects Medical Conditions Aggravated by Overexposure Carcinogenicity (US Only) Inhalation Carbon monoxide is highly toxic by reduction of blood s oxygen carrying capacity resulting in oxygen starvation of body cells. Symptoms include shortness, headache, confusion, nausea, dizziness, and Cardiovascular problems.. None known None known NTP - No IARC Monographs No OSHA Regulated - No 3. First Aid Measures Eyes Inhalation Immediately remove victim to fresh air. If breathing has stopped, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen.
Page No.: 2/5 Skin Contact Ingestion In Event of Exposure, Consult a Physician Note to Physician 4. Fire Fighting Measures Product Flammability Hazards Combustion Products Extinguishing Media Special Fire fighting instruction and Equipment Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards 5. Accidental Release Measures Clean Up Procedure Specialized Equipment Non- flammable Use what is appropriate for surrounding fire Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective clothing. Keep fire exposed cool with water spray. Escaping gas mixture containing 19-24% Oxygen (air) vigorously supports and may accelerate composition of surrounding materials. Cylinders rapture may occur under fir conditions. Evacuate and ventilate area. Remove leaking cylinder to exhaust hood or safe outdoor area. Remove source of ignition and combustibles.. 6. Handling and Storage Precautions To Be Taken in Handling Precautions To Be Taken in Storage Secure cylinder when using to protect from falling. Use suitable hand truck to move cylinders. Store in well ventilated areas. Keep valve protection cap on cylinders when not in use. 7. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection Engineering Controls Provide adequate general and local exhaust ventilation to maintain concentration below the exposure limits. Eye/Face Protection Use safety goggles or glasses. Skin Protection Respiratory Protection In Case of leakage, use self-contained breathing apparatus.
Page No.: 3/5 Protective Equipment Safety Shoes when handling cylinders. 8. Physical and Chemical Properties Appearance Odor Physical Pressure Vapor Pressure Vapor Density (air=1) Boiling Point (c) Solubility in Water Specific Gravity (H 2 O=1) Evaporation Rate Odor Threshold Colorless. Odorless. Gas. 1.09 0.0187 Gas None 9. Stability and Reactivity Stability Conditions to Avoid Materials to Avoid Hazardous Polymerization Hazardous Decomposition This product is Stable under normal storage conditions. Storage in poorly ventilated areas. Storage near a heat source. Toxic Carbon Monoxide reacts with BrF3, SC2O, ClF3, lf7, NF3, O2, OF2, Ag2O, and oxidizing materials. Flammable and combustible materials, especially greases and oil. Will not occur. 10. Toxicological Information Lethal Concentration (LC50) Lethal Dose 50 (LD50) Teratogenicity Reproductive Effects Mutagenicity 3760 ppm, Rat 1 hour.
Page No.: 4/5 11. Ecological Information No adverse ecological effects are expected. 12. Disposal Considerations Waste Disposal Method Dispose of non-refillable cylinders in accordance with federal, state and local regulations. Allow gas to vent slowly to atmosphere in an unconfined area or exhaust hood. If the cylinders are the refillable type, return cylinders to supplier with any valve outlet plugs or caps secured and valve protection caps in place. 13. Transport Information DOT Description PROPER SHIPPING NAME : Compressed Gas, N.O.S. HAZARD CLASS : 2.2 (nonflammable) IDENTIFICATION NUMBER : UN 1956 SHIPPING LABEL(s) : NONFLAMMABLE GAS ADR / RID (EU Only) Special Precautions Class 2, 1A Cylinders should be transported in secure upright position in a well ventilated truck. 14. Regulatory Information SARA OSHA (Process safety Management) TSCA EU Number Number in Annex 1 of DIR 67/548 The threshold planning quantity for this mixture is 10,000 lbs. Minor component is not listed in appendix A of 29 CFR 1910.119 as a highly hazardous chemical. Mixture is not listed in TSCA inventory. Mixture is not listed in annex 1.
Page No.: 5/5 15. Other Information Other Precautions Protect containers from physical damage. Do not deface cylinders or labels. Cylinders should be refilled by qualified producers of compressed gas. Shipment of a compressed gas cylinder which has not been filled by the owner or with his written consent is a violation of federal law (49 CFR). Abbreviations Not Applicable, N/Av Not Available, SA Simple Asphyxiant, NE None Established. DISCLAIMER OF EXPRESSED AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES: The MSDS information is based on sources believed to be reliable. However, since data, safety standards, and government regulations are subject to change and the conditions of handling and use, or misuse are beyond our control, makes no warranty, either expressed or implied, with respect to the completeness or continuing accuracy of the information contained herein and disclaims all liability for reliance thereon. Also, additional information may be necessary or helpful for specific conditions and circumstances of use. It is the user's responsibility to determine the suitability of this product and to evaluate risks prior to use, and then to exercise appropriate precautions for protection of employees and others.