MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
SECTION
I – MATERIAL IDENTIFICATION AND USE |
Controlled
Product Yes o
NO x |
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Material Name |
Carbon
Monoxide and Methane Calibration Gas |
Product
Identification No |
MC-105, PCA-001, MC-620, MCA-302 |
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Manufacturer’s
Name |
Bascom-Turner
Instruments, Inc. |
Supplier’s Name |
Bascom-Turner
Instruments, Inc. |
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Street Address |
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Street Address |
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City, State,
Zip Code |
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City, State,
Zip Code |
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Emergency Tel.
No. |
781-769-9660 |
Emergency Tel.
No. |
781-769-9660 |
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Chemical Name Carbon Monoxide,
Methane, Oxygen and Nitrogen |
Chemical Family Non-Flammable
Gas Mixture |
Chemical
Formula CO, CH4, O2, N2 |
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Molecular
Weight N/A |
Trade Name
& Synonyms N/A |
Material Use Calibration Gas |
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SECTION II – HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS OF MATERIAL |
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Hazardous Ingredients |
Approximate Concentration % |
C.A.S. N.A. or U.N. Numbers |
“Exposure limits” |
LD50/LC50 Specify Species and Route |
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Carbon Monoxide Methane Oxygen Nitrogen (Main
Component) |
0.01% (100 ppm) 2.5% 18 – 23% Balance |
630-08-0 74-82-8 7782-44-7 7727-37-9 |
ACGIH TLV 25
ppm OSHA PEL 50 ppm NIOSH C 200 ppm
None – Methane
is a simple
asphyxiant None – Oxygen
should be maintained >19.5% None – Nitrogen
is a simple
asphyxiant |
1807 ppm/4hrs.
LC50 Rat Inhalation 1334 ppm LD50 Wild Bird Inhalation |
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SECTION III – PHYSICAL DATA FOR MATERIAL |
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Gas x Liquid o
Solid o |
Odor &
Appearance Odorless |
Odor Threshold
(ppm) N/A |
Specific
Gravity N/A |
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Vapor Pressure
(mm) N/A |
Vapor Density
(Air = 1) 0.906 (for
nitrogen) |
Evaporation
Rate N/A |
Boiling Point (oC) -195.8 oC (for nitrogen) |
Freezing Point
(oC) -210 oC (for nitrogen) |
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Solubility in
Water (0oC 1 atm.) 0.023 vol/vol
(for nitrogen) |
% Volatile (by
volume) 100% |
pH N/A |
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Coefficient of
Water/Oil Distribution: N/A |
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SECTION IV – FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD OF MATERIAL |
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Flammability Yes o No X |
If yes, under which
conditions: |
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Means of
Extinction Non-flammable
gas mixture. Use extinguishing media
appropriate for surrounding fire. |
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Special Procedures The gas mixture
is not flammable; however, containers, when involved in fire, may rupture or
burst in the heat of the fire. |
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Flashpoint (oC)
and Method N/A |
Upper Explosion
Limit (% by volume) N/A |
Lower Explosion
Limit (% by volume) N/A |
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Auto Ignition Temp.
(oC) N/A |
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Hazardous
Combustion Products N/A |
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Explosion Data Sensitivity
to Mechanical Impact: N/A |
Rate of Burning N/A |
Explosion Power
N/A |
Sensitivity to
Static Discharge: N/A |
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SECTION V – REACTIVITY DATA |
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Chemical
Stability Yes x No o |
If no, under which
conditions? |
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Incompatibility
to other substances Yes x No o |
If so, Titanium will burn in
nitrogen the main component of this product.
Methane is incompatible with Which ones? strong oxidizers (i.e. chlorine, bromine
pentafluoride, oxygen difluoride, and nitrogen trifluoride) |
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Reactivity and
under what conditions |
The
components of this gas mixture do not decompose, per se, but can react with
other compounds in the heat of a fire.
Cylinders exposed to high temperatures or direct flame can rupture. |
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Hazardous
Decomposition Products |
The
thermal decomposition of products of methane include carbon oxides. |
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Material Name/Identifier:
Carbon Monoxide and Methane Calibration Gas |
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SECTION VI – TOXICOLOGICAL PROPERTIES OF PRODUCT |
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Route of Entry o |
Skin Contact o |
Skin Absorption
o |
Eye Contact o |
Inhalation
Acute o |
Inhalation
Chronic o |
Ingestion o |
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Effects of
Acute Exposure to Product |
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Effects of
Chronic Exposure to Product Pre-existing
respiratory conditions may be aggravated by over-exposure to this
product. Carbon monoxide, a component
of this gas mixture, can aggravate some diseases of the cardiovascular
system, such as coronary artery disease and angina pectoris. |
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LD50 of Product (specify species &
route) N/A |
Irritancy of
Product N/A |
Exposure Limits
of Product CO 35 ppm OSHA
PEL, 200 ppm C |
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LC50 of Product (specify species) N/A |
Sensitization
of Product N/A |
Synergistic
Materials N/A |
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o Carcinogenicity |
o Reproductive Effects |
o Teratogenicity |
o Mutagenicity |
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SECTION VII– PREVENTIVE MEASURES |
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Personal
Protective Equipment: |
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Gloves
(specify) N/A |
Respiratory
(specify): Not required with normal
use, only if CO exceeds
levels in Section II |
Eye (specify) Safety glasses |
Footwear
(specify) N/A |
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Clothing
(specify) N/A |
Other (specify) |
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Engineering
Controls (e.g., ventilation, enclosed process, specify): No special ventilation systems or
engineering controls are needed under normal circumstances of use. As with all chemicals, use product in well
ventilated areas. |
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Leak &
Spill Procedure: Due to the small size
and content of the cylinders (e.g. 105 liters and 620 liters of gas), an
accidental release of this product presents significantly less risk of an
oxygen deficient environment and other safety hazards than a similar release
from a larger cylinder. |
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Waste Disposal: Once the cylinders are relieved of pressure
(empty) they are not considered hazardous material or waste. It is acceptable to place empty cylinders
in a landfill if local laws permit. |
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Handling
Procedures & Equipment: Cylinders
should be firmly secured to prevent falling or being knocked-over. |
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Storage
Requirements: Cylinders must be protected from the environment, and
preferably kept at room temperature.
Cylinders should be stored in dry, well ventilated areas, away from
sources of heat, ignition, and direct sunlight. Protect cylinders against physical damage. |
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Special
Shipping Information: This material is
hazardous as defined by 49 CFR 172.101 by the U.S. Department of
Transportation. Shipping name:
compressed gases, n.o.s. (Nitrogen, Oxygen).
Hazard class number and description: 2.2 (Non-Flammable Gas). UN identification number: UN 1956. DOT Label required: Non-Flammable Gas. North American Emergency Response Guidebook
Number (1996): 126 |
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SECTION VIII– FIRST AID MEASURES |
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Skin: N/A |
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Eye: N/A |
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Inhalation: No
unusual health effects are anticipated after exposure to this product, due to
the small cylinder size. If any
adverse symptom develops after over-exposure to this product, remove victim(s)
to fresh air as quickly as possible.
Only trained personnel should administer supplemental oxygen and/or
cardio-pulmonary resuscitation if necessary. |
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Ingestion: N/A |
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General Advice: Victim(s) who experience any adverse effect
after over-exposure to this product must be taken for medical attention. Take a copy of the label and the MSDS to
physician or other health professional with victim(s). |
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SECTION
IX – PREPARATION DATE OF M.S.D.S. |
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Additional
Information |
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Sources Used Air Liquide
MSDS on the same non-flammable gas mixture,
Matheson Tri-Gas MSDS on CO, Intermountain Specialty Gases MSDS on
Methane |
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Prepared by: Dennis N.
Crouse |
Phone No. 781-769-9660 |
Date |
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N/A – Not
Applicable N.D. – Not Determined C – Ceiling Level |
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