AIR LIQUIDE AMERICA CORPORATION -- COMPRESSED AIR  -- 4240-01-458-2115
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:COMPRESSED AIR
MSDS Date:01/30/1997
FSC:4240
NIIN:01-458-2115
Status Code:A
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:AIR LIQUIDE AMERICA CORPORATION
Address:2700 POST OAK DRIVE
City:HOUSTON
State:TX
ZIP:77056-8229
Country:US
Info Phone Num:713-868-0440
Emergency Phone Num:(800)424-9300
Chemtrec Ind/Phone:(800)424-9300
CAGE:17688
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:AIR LIQUIDE AMERICA CORPORATION
Address:2700 POST OAK DRIVE
Box:City:HOUSTON
State:TX
ZIP:77056-8229
Country:US
Phone:713-896-2896;800-231-1366
CAGE:17688
Company Name:SCOTT AVIATION, A FIGG INTERNATIONAL CO, MONROE PL
Address:309 W CROWELL ST
Box:City:MONROE
State:NC
ZIP:28110-4668
Country:US
Contract Num:SP0450-99-F-0597
CAGE:15927

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

Ingred Name:AIR (COMPRESSED, ATMOSPHERIC)
CAS:132259-10-0
= Wt:100.

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION: AIR IS NON-TOXIC AND
    NECESSARY TO SUPPORT LIFE. INHALATION OF AIR IN HIGH PRESSURE
    ENVIRONMENTS, SUCH AS UNDERWATER DIVING OR HYPERBOLIC CHAMBERS CAN
    RESULT IN SYMPTOMS SIMILAR TO OVER-EXP OSURE TO PURE OXYGEN. THESE
    SYMPTOMS INCLUDE TINGLING OF THE FINGERS AND TOES, ABNORMAL
    SENSATIONS, ALONG WITH IMPAIRED COORDINATION AND CONFUSION.
    DECOMPRESSION SICKNESS., "BENDS', IS POSSIBLE FOLLOW ING RAPID
    DECOMPRESSION.
Effects of Overexposure:AN EXPLANATION IN LAY TERMS. OVER-EXPOSURE TO
    AIR MAY CAUSE THE FOLLOWING HEALTH EFFECTS:  THE MOSE SIGNIFICANT
    ROUTE OF OVER-EXPOSURE FOR AIR IS BY INHALATION AT ELEVATED OR
    REDUCED PRESSURE.  EXPLAN ATION IN LAY TERMS.   OVER-EXPOSURE TO
    AIR MAY CAUSE THE FOLLOWING HEALTH EFFECTS: ACUTE: THE MOST
    SIGNIFICANT HAZARDS ASSOCIATED WITH AIR IS THE PRESSURE HAZARD. 
    CHRONIC: THERE ARE CURRENTLY NO KNOW N ADVERSE HEALTH EFFECTS
    ASSOCIATED WITH CHRONIC EXPOSURE TO THIS GAS.

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

First Aid:AS THE OPPORTUNITY FOR INJURY FROM EXPOSURE TO AIR IS LIMITED
    TO INHALATION OF AIR IN HIGH PRESSURE ENVIRONMENTS, SUCH AS
    UNDERWATER DIVING OR HYPERBOLIC CHAMBERS, THE FIRST-AID MEASURES
    WOULD BE FOR  OVER-PRESSURE ACCIDENTS, OR RAPID
    DECOMPRESSION-INDUCED DECOMPRESSION SICKNESS. IN THE EVENT OFSUCH
    ACCIDENTS. SEEK IMMEDIATE AND QUALIFIED MEDICAL ATTENTION.

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

Flash Point:NA
Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:NA
Lower Limits:NA
Upper Limits:NA
Extinguishing Media:NON-FLAMMABLE. AIR WILL SUPPORT COMBUSTION OF
    FLAMMABLE MATERIALS. USE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA APPROPRIATE FOR
    SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:INCIPIENT FIRE RESPONDERS SHOULD WEAR EYE
    PROTECTION. STRUCTURAL FIREPFIGHTERS MUST WEAR SELF-CONTAINED
    BREATHING APPARATUS & FULL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. IF POSSIBLE,
    SHUT-OFF THE FLOW OF AIR SUPPORTIN G THE FIRE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:AIR DOES NOT BURN; HOWEVER, CYLINDERS
    WHEN INVOLVED IN FIRE, MAY RUPTURE OR BURST IN THE HEAT OF THE
    FIRE.  IMMEDIATELY COOL THE CYLINDERS WITH WATER SPRAY FROM MAXIMUM
    DISTANCE. WHEN COOL, MOVE CYLIN DERS FRON FIRE AREA. IF WITHOUT
    RISK.

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

Spill Release Procedures:UNCONTROLLED RELEASES SHOULD BE RESPONDED TO
    BY TRAINED PERSONNEL USING PRE-PLANNED PROCEDURES. PROPER
    PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT SHOULD BE USED. IN CASE OF A RELEASE, CLEAR
    THE AFFECTED AREA. PROTECT PEOPL E, AND RESPOND WITH TRAINED
    PERSONNEL. MINIMIUM PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT SHOULD BE LEVEL
    D: SAFTETY GLASSES. LOCATE AND SEAL THE SOURCE OF THE LEAKING GAS.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:COMPRESSED GASES CAN PRESENT
    SIGNIFICANT SAFETY HAZARDS. STORE CYLINDERS AWAY FROM HEAVILY
    TRAFFICKED AAREAS AND EMERGENCY EXITS. POST "NO SMOKING OR OPEN
    FLAMES" SIGNS IN STORAGE OR USE AREAS.
Other Precautions:FOLLOW PRACTICES INDICATED IN SECTION 6(ACCIDENTAL
    RELEASES MEASURES). MAKE CERTAIN APPLICATION EQUIPMENT IS LOCKED
    AND LAGGED-OUT SAFELY. ALWAYS USE PRODUCT IN AREAS WHERE ADEQUATE
    VENTILATION IS PRO VIDED.

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

Respiratory Protection:NONE NEEDED
Ventilation:NONE NEEDED
Protective Gloves:WEAR GLOVES WHEN HANDLING CYLINDERS OF THIS PRODUCT.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES.
Other Protective Equipment:USE BODY PROTECTION APPROPRIATE FOR TASK.
    SAFETY SHOES ARE RECOMMENDED WHEN HANDLING CYLINDERS.
Work Hygienic Practices:AIR INTENDED FOR BREATHING MUST CONFORM TO CGA
    STANDARD G-7 AND STANDARD G-7-1. AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARD
    COMMODITY SPEICIFCATION FOR AIR. ALL OTHER SOURCES OF COMPRESSED
    AIR MUST BE TREATED AS UNFIT.
Supplemental Safety and Health
BEFORE USE: MOVE CYLINDERS WITH A SUITABLE HAND-TRUCK. DO NOT DRAG,
    SLIDE OR ROLL CYLINDERS. DO NOT DROP CYLINDERS OR PERMIT THEM TO
    STRIKE EACH OTHER. SECURE CYLINDERS FIRMLY. LEAVE THE VALVE PROTECT
    ION CAP IN-PLACE (WHERE PROVIDED) UNTIL CYLINDER IS READY FOR USE.

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

HCC:G3
Boiling Pt:=-194.3C, -317.8F
Melt/Freeze Pt:=-216.1C, -357.F
M.P/F.P Text:@10 PSIG
Vapor Pres:NA
Spec Gravity:1
Evaporation Rate &amp; Reference:NA( NBUAC=1)
Solubility in Water:VOL/VOL@32F=0.292
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS, ODORLESS GAS.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
FUELS MAY FORM EXPLOSIVE MIXTURES IN AIR.
Stability Condition to Avoid:CONTACT WITH INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS, AS
    LISTED ABOVE. AVOID EXPOSING CYLINDERS TO EXTREMELY HIGH
    TEMPERATURES, WHICH COULD CAUSE THE CYLINDERS TO RUPTURE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:WILL NOT OCCUR.

===================  Toxicological Information	===================

Toxicological Information:TOXICITY DATA: THERE IS NO SPECIFIC
    TOXICOLOGICAL DATA FOR AIR. SUSPECT CANCER AGENT: AIR IS NOT FOUND
    ON THE FOLLOWING LISTS: FEDERAL OSHA Z LIST, NTP, CAL/OSHA, IARC,
    AND THEREFORE IS NOT CONSIDERED  TO BE, NOR SUSPECTED TO BE A
    CANCER-CAUSING AGENT BY THESE AGENCIES. IRRITANCY OF PRODUCT: NOT
    APPLICABLE. SENSITIZATION OF PRODUCT: AIR IS NOT A SENSITIZER.
    MUTAGENICITY: IAR IS NOT EXPECTED TO CAUS E MUTAGENIC EFFECTS IN
    HUMANS. EMBRYOTOXICITY: AIR IS NOT EXPECTED TO CAUSE EMBRYOTOXIC
    EFFECTS IN HUMANS. REPRODUCTIVE TOXICITY: AIR IS NOT EXPECTED TO
    CAUSE ADVERSE REPRODUCTIVE EFFECTS IN HUMANS.

=====================  Ecological Information  =====================

Ecological:ENVIRONMENTAL STABILITY: THIS GAS WILL BE DISSIPATED RAPIDLY
    IN WELL-VENTILATED AREAS. THE COMPONENTS OF THE GAS MIXTURE ARE
    STABLE IN THE ENVIRONMENT. EFFECT OF MATERIAL ON PLANTS OR ANIMALS:
    NO ADVE RSE EFFFECT IS ANTICIPATED TO OCCUR TO PLANT-LIFE, EXCEPT
    FOR FROST PRODUCED IN THE PRESENCE OF RAPIDLY EXPANDING GASES.
    EFFECTS OF CHEMICAL ON AQUATIC LIFE: NO EVIDENCE OF AN ADVERSE
    EFFECTS OF AIR O N AQUATIC LIFE IS CURRENTLY AVAILABLE.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:AFTER USE: CLOSE MAIN CYLINDER VALVE. REPLACE
    VALVE PROTECTION CAP (WHERE PROVIDED). MARK EMPTY CYLINDERS EMPTY.
    USE ONLY DOT OR ASME CODE CYLINDERS. CLOSE VALVE AFTER EACH USE AND
    WHEN EMPTY. CYLINDE RS MUST NOT BE RECHARGED EXCEPT BY OR WITH THE
    CONSENT OF OWNER.

===================  MSDS Transport Information  ===================

Transport Information:THIS MATERIAL IS HAZARDOUS AS DEFINED BY 49 CFR
    172.101 BY THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION. PROPER SHIPPING
    NAME: AIR, COMPRESSED. HAZARD CLASS NUMBER & DESCRIPTION: 2.2
    (NON-FLAMMABLE GAS). UN  IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: UN1002. DOT
    LABEL(S) REQUIRED: NON-FLAMMABLE GAS. NORTH AMERICAN EMERGENCY
    RESPONSE GUIDEBOOK NUMBER (1996): 122. MARINE POLLUNTANT: AIR IS
    NOT CLASSIFIED BY THE DOT AS A MARINE  POLLUTANT. TRANSPORT CANADA
    TRANSPORTATION OF DANGEROUS GOODS REGULATIONS: THIS MATERIAL IS
    CONSIDERED AS DANGEROUS GOODS.

=====================  Regulatory Information  =====================

SARA Title III Information:THIS PRODUCT IS SUBJECT TO THE REPORTING
    REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 302, 304, AND 313 OF TITLE III OF SARA: NOT
    APPLICABLE.
Federal Regulatory Information:TSCA INVENTORY STATUS: AIR IS LISTED ON
    THE TSCA INVENTORY.
State Regulatory Information:CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65: AIR  IS NOT ON
    THE CALIFORNIA 65 LISTS.

=======================  Other Information  =======================

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