MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET PAGE 1 OF 2
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR REVIEWED: 4/1/99
Abbrev.

COMPLIES WITH USDL SAFETY AND HEALTH REGULATIONS (29 CFR 1910.1200)

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SECTION 1: MANUFACTURER: PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
Amerex Corporation
P.O. Box 81
Trussville, AL 35173-0081

Gas Calibration Kit
EMERGENCY:
Chemtrec:1-800-424-9300
Amerex:   1-205-655-3271


SECTION 2:  HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS

% *ACGIH
ppm		 *OSHA
ppm		 OTHER
CHEMICAL NAME CAS # W/W TLV STEL PEL STEL IDLH

Methane 74-82-8 2.5 NE NE NE NE NE NE
Oxygen 7782-44-7 21 NE NE NE NE NE NE
Nitrogen 7727-37-9 Balance NE NE NE NE NE NE

*NE = None Established


SECTION 3:   PHYSICAL DATA

BOILING POINT: Not Applicable.
VAPOR PRESSURE: Not Applicable.
VAPOR DENSITY: Approximately 1.0.
SOLUBILITY IN WATER: Soluble.
SPECIFIC GRAVITY: Not Applicable.
PERCENT VOLATILE BY VOLUME: Not Applicable.
EVAPORATION RATE: Not Applicable.
pH: (10% solution) Not Applicable.
APPEARANCE & COLOR: This material is an odorless, compressed gas.


SECTION 4:   FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA

FLASH POINT: Not Applicable.
FLAMMABLE LIMITS: Not Applicable.
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Water spray, Carbon Dioxide, Foam, Dry Chemical, Halon, any Class "B" extinguishing agent..
SPECIAL FIREFIGHTING PROCEDURES: When involved in fire cylinders may rupture violently. Keep cool with water spray. Incipient fire responders must wear protection. Structural fire fighters must wear Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus and full protective equipment.

 

MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET PAGE 2 OF 2
MANUFACTURER:  AMEREX CORPORATION DATE: 08-15-96
PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION:  Gas Calibration Kit              Abbrev.


SECTION 5:   HEALTH HAZARD DATA

THRESHOLD LIMIT VALUE: Not Established.
OSHA PEL: Not Established.
EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE: This product may cause mild skin irritation, moderate eye irritation and possible gastric distress. This product is not known to cause chronic illness.

EMERGENCY FIRST-AID PROCEDURES:
  EYE EXPOSURE: Seek immediate medical attention. The most severe effects would be harm to
  skin and eyeswhen in contact with rapidly expanding gas.
  INHALATION: Though methane and nitrogen are asphyxiant gases, the amount of oxygen
  available in this mixture is sufficient to mitigate any asphyxiation hazard. However, as with all
  compressed gases, minimize allinhalation exposures.



SECTION 6:   REACTIVITY DATA

STABILITY DATE: Stable.
INCOMPATIBILITY: Chemically active metals such as lithium and titanium.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Not Applicable. When involved in a fire, cylinder may rupture violently, causing high-pressure release of gas.
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Will not occur.



SECTION 7:   SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES

SMALL SPILLS: Monitor area for a minimum of 19.5% oxygen content before allowing reentry by personnel.
LARGE SPILLS: Use Level C: triple gloves, chemically resistant suit and boots, hard hat, and Self Contained Breathing Apparatus.
FOLLOW STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS FOR DISPOSAL OF LARGE NON-RECLAIMABLE SPILLS.



SECTION 8:   SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION

RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: Not expected to be needed. Maintain oxygen levels of minimum of 19.5% If below 19.5% oxygen, use supplied air respiratory protection.
VENTILATION: Use with adequate ventilation. Use fan or vent to outside.
PROTECTIVE GLOVES: Not normally required.
EYE PROTECTION: Safety glasses.
OTHER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: None except for large spills (see Section 7).

HMIS: 1-0-0             NFPA: 1-0-0



SECTION 9:   SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS

PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN HANDLING AND STORAGE: Follow reasonable and safe practices.
Avoid getting chemicals ON YOU or IN YOU.

OTHER PRECAUTIONS: None.

ANSI Z400.1-1993 FORMAT MSDS AVAILABLE ON REQUEST