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| Product Name: | Air, Compressed |
| Chemical Name: | Air |
| Formula: | N/A | 0 |
| Chemical Family: | Nonflammable gas | 0 | 0 |
| Use: | Various |
| Synonyms: | Medical Air, Breathing Air, Compressed Air |
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| NFPA Fire: | 0 | HMIS Fire: | 0 | Acute: | No |
| NFPA Health: | 0 | HMIS Health: | 0 | Chronic: | No |
| NFPA Reactivity: | 0 | HMIS Reactivity: | 0 | Fire: | No |
| NFPA Special Hazard: | Mixture: | No | Reactive: | No |
| Sudden Release Pressure: | Yes |
| 02. INGREDIENTS - COMPOSITION & INFORMATION |
| PERCENT | EXPOSURE GUIDELINES |
| COMPONENT | CAS No. | (BY WT.) | OSHA - TWA | ACGIH - STEL |
|
Air |
132257-10-0 |
100.0% |
100.0% |
None. |
None. |
| LD50: None. LC50: None. |
| 03. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION |
| EMERGENCY OVERVIEW: |
| Caution: | High pressure gas. |
| May accelerate combustion. |
| Potential Health Effects Information: |
| Inhalation: | At atmospheric pressure air has no adverse health effects. For elevated pressure |
| exposure see Section 11 - Toxicological Information. |
| Eye: | None. |
| Skin: | None. |
| Ingestion: | None. |
| Carcinogenicity: | None. |
| Chronic Effects: | None established. |
| Medical Conditions Aggravated By | None. |
| Overexposure: |
| Carcinogenicity: | Not listed in NTP, OSHA or IARC |
| 04. FIRST AID MEASURES |
| Inhalation: | Not Applicable |
| Eye: | None. |
| Skin: | None. |
| Ingestion: | None. |
| Notes To Physician: | None. |
| 05. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES |
| Flash Point: | Not applicable; Gas. |
| Autoignition: | Not applicable |
| Flammable Limits - Lower: | Not applicable |
| Flammable Limits - Upper: | Not applicable |
| Extinguishing Media: | Air is nonflammable but will support combustion. Use extinguishing media |
| appropriate for surrounding fire. |
| Fire Fighting Instructions: | Evacuate all personnel from the danger area. If possible, shut off flow of air which |
| is supporting the fire. Immediately cool containers with water spray from maximum |
| distance. When cool, move containers from fire area, if without risk. |
| Compressed air at high pressures may accelerate combustion of other materials. |
| Upon exposure to intense heat or flame, cylinder will vent rapidly and or rupture |
| violently. Most cylinders are designed to vent contents when exposed to elevated |
| temperatures. |
| Pressure in a container can build due to heat (fire) and it may rupture if pressure |
| relief devices should fail to function. |
| Hazardous Combustion Products: | None. |
| Sensitivity To Static Discharge: | None. |
| Sensitivity To Mechanical Impact: | None. |
| 06. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES |
| Steps to be taken is material is released | Shut off source of air, if possible. If leaking from cylinder or its valve, contact your |
| or spilled: | supplier. |
| 07. HANDLING AND STORAGE |
| Storage: | Store and use with adequate ventilation. Cylinders should be stored upright with |
| valve protection cap in place and firmly secured to prevent falling or being knocked |
| over. Protect cylinders from physical damage; do not drag, roll, slide or drop. Do |
| not allow storage area temperature to exceed 125°F (52°C). Full and empty |
| cylinders should be segregated. Use a first-in, first-out inventory system to prevent |
| full containers from being stored for long periods of time. |
| Handling: | Use a suitable hand truck for cylinder movement. Never attempt to lift a cylinder |
| by its valve protection cap. Keep cylinders and their valves free from oil and |
| grease. Open valve slowly. If user experiences difficulty operating cylinder valve, |
| discontinue use and contact supplier. Never insert an object (e.g., wrench, |
| screwdriver, pry bar, etc.) into valve cap openings. Doing so may damage valve, |
| causing a leak to occur. Never strike an arc on a compressed gas cylinder or make |
| a cylinder a part of an electrical circuit. Use a adjustable strap wrench to remove |
| over-tight or rusted caps. For additional precautions in using air see Section 16 - |
| Other Information |
| 08. EXPOSURE CONTROLS - PERSONAL PROTECTION |
| Engineering Controls: |
| Ventilation: | None required. |
| Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): |
| Skin Protection: | None required. |
| Glasses: | Safety glasses are recommended when handling cylinders. |
| Shoes: | Safety shoes are recommended when handling cylinders. |
| Gloves: | Work gloves are recommended when handling cylinders. |
| Respirator: | None required. |
| 09. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES |
| Physical State: | Gas |
| Color: | Colorless gas. |
| Odor: | Odorless |
| Molecular Weight: | 28.975 |
| Boiling Point: | -317.8°F (-194.3°C) |
| Specific Gravity: | 1.00 At 70°F (21.1°C) @ 1 atm, Air = 1 |
| Freezing/Melting Point: | -357.2°F (-216.2°C) at 1 atm |
| Vapor Pressure: | Not applicable. |
| Vapor Density: | .07493 lb./cu ft (1.2 kg/CuM), At 70°F (21.1°C) @ 1 atm |
| Water Solubility: | .0292 Vol./Vol. At 32° F (0°C) |
| Expansion Ratio: | Not Applicable - Gas |
| pH: | Not Applicable - Gas |
| Odor Threshold: | Not applicable. |
| Evaporation Rate: | Not Applicable - Gas |
| Coefficient Of Water/Oil Distribution: | Not applicable. |
| 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY |
| Chemical Stability: | Stable. |
| Conditions To Avoid: | None. |
| Incapability With Other Materials: | None. |
| Hazardous Decomposition Products: | None. |
| Hazardous Polymerization: | Will not occur. |
| 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION |
| Caution: | Air is nontoxic and is necessary to support life. Inhalation of air in high pressure |
| environments can result in symptoms similar to overexposure to oxygen. These |
| include tingling of fingers, impaired coordination, and confusion. Decompression |
| sickness (Bends) is possible following decompression. Decompression equipment |
| may be required if exposed to high pressure environment. |
| Additional Notes to Physician: | None. |
| Irritancy Of Material: | None. |
| Reproductive Effects: | None. |
| Teratogenicity: | None. |
| Synergistic Materials: | None. |
| Sensitization To Material: | None. |
| Mutagenicity: | None. |
| 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION |
| Ecotoxicity: | No adverse ecological effects are expected. Air does not contain any Class I or |
| Class II ozone depleting chemicals (40 CFR Part 82). Air is not listed as a marine |
| pollutant by DOT (49 CFR Part 171). |
| 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS |
| Waste Disposal Method: | Do not attempt to dispose of residual or unused quantities. Return cylinder to |
| supplier. |
| For emergency disposal, secure the cylinder discharge slowly to the atmosphere. |
| 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION |
| DOT/IMO Shipping Name: | Air, compressed. |
| Hazard Class: | 2.2 (Nonflammable Gas) |
| Identification Number: | UN 1002 |
| PIN: | 1002 |
| Product RQ: | None. |
| Shipping Label: | Nonflammable gas |
| Special Shipping Information: | Cylinders should be transported in a secure position, in a well ventilated vehicle. |
| The transportation of compressed gas cylinders in automobiles or in closed-body |
| vehicles can present serious hazards and should be discouraged. |
| Placard (When Required): | Nonflammable Gas. |
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