PURITAN-BENNETT CORP -- CARBON DIOXIDE, ARGON  -- 6830-00N066693
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:CARBON DIOXIDE, ARGON
MSDS Date:03/01/1989
FSC:6830
NIIN:00N066693
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:PURITAN-BENNETT CORP
Address:10800 PFLUMM RD
City:LENEXA
State:KS
ZIP:66215
Country:US
Info Phone Num:913-469-5400
Emergency Phone Num:913-469-5400
CAGE:45148
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:PURITAN-BENNETT
Address:10800 PFLUMM ROAD
Box:City:LENEXA
State:KS
ZIP:66215-2182
Country:US
Phone:913-469-5400
CAGE:45148

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

Ingred Name:CARBON DIOXIDE %:5+/-0.02
CAS:124-38-9
RTECS #:FF6400000
OSHA PEL:5000 PPM
ACGIH TLV:5000PPM/30000STEL

Ingred Name:ARGON
CAS:7440-37-1
RTECS #:CF2300000
Fraction by Wt: BALANCE
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:ASPHYXIANT

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:DIZZINESS, UNCONSCIOUSNESS, SHORTNESS
    OF BREATH, DEATH.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

First Aid:INGEST:CALL MD IMMEDIATELY . EYES:IMMEDIATELY FLUSH W/POTABLE
    WATER FOR A MINIMUM OF 15 MINUTES, SEEK ASSISTANCE FROM MD .
    SKIN:FLUSH W/COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER. CALL MD . INHALATION :REMOVE
    TO FRESH AIR. IF BREATHING IS DIFFICULT, ADMINISTER OXYGEN. IF
    BREATHING HAS STOPPED, ADMINISTER ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION. OBTAIN
    PROMPT MEDICAL ATTENTION.

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

Extinguishing Media:MEDIA SUITABLE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE .
    NON-FLAMMABLE, WILL NOT SUPPORT COMBUSTION.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA & FULL
    PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT . KEEP CYLINDERS COOL WITH WATER SPRAY.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:EXCESSIVE PRESSURE CAN BUILD UP DUE TO
    HEAT. CYLINDERS MAY EXPLODE IF PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES SHOULD FAIL
    TO RELIEVE PRESSURE.

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

Spill Release Procedures:PROVIDE ADEQ VENT TO MAINTAIN OXYG CONC ABOVE
    19.5% BY VOL. EMER PERS WILL REQ NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD SCBA IF OXYG
    CONC IS BELOW 19.5% BY VOL. CARBON DIOXIDE IS HEAVIER THAN AIR AND
    MAY ACCUMULATE AND DISP LACE OXYGEN IN LOW AREAS.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:CYLS SHOULD NOT BE DROPPED. KEEP
    PROPERLY SECURED/PROT TO PVNT CYLS FROM BEING KNOCKED OVER. MATL
    CAN BE STORED OUTSIDE. TEMPS SHOULD BE KEPT <125F.
Other Precautions:CYLS SHOULD BE STORED UPRIGHT W/VALVE CAP IN PLACE.
    CYLS MUST NOT BE RECHARGED UNLESS BY/W/CONSENT OF MFR. PLEASE REFER
    TO CGA BULLETIN SB-2 "OXYG DEFICIENT ATMS", & CGA PAMPHLETS P-1,
    "SAFE HNDLG OF  COMPRESSED GASES IN CNTNRS", P-9(SUPDAT)

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

Respiratory Protection:EMERGENCY PERSONNEL WILL REQUIRED NIOSH/MSHA
    APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPPARATUS IF OXYGEN
    CONCENTRATION IS BELOW 19.5% BY VOLUME.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST RECOMMENDED. VENT TO ATMOSPHERE IN AN OPEN
    AREA.
Protective Gloves:COTTON, LEATHER, OR NEOPRENE GLOVES.
Eye Protection:ANSI APPROVED CHEM WORKERS GOGGS .
Other Protective Equipment:ANSI APPROVED EMERGENCY EYE WASH AND DELUGE
    SHOWER . SAFETY SHOES WHEN HANDLING CYLINDERS.
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
OTHER PRECS:INERT GASES, ARGON, NITROGEN, & HELIUM", & P-14 "ACCIDENT
    PREVENTION IN OXYG-RICH & OXYG-DEFICIENT ATMS", G-6 "CARBON
    DIOXIDE", G-6.1 "STD FOR LOW PRESS CO*2 SYS AT CONSUMER SITE",
    G-6.3 " CARBON DIOXIDE CYLINDER FILLING AND HANDLING PROCEDURES FOR
    BEVERAGE PLANTS".

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

Evaporation Rate &amp; Reference:GAS
Solubility in Water:SLIGHT
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS & ODORLESS GAS.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
MOISTURE:CO*2 FORMS CARBONIC ACID.
Stability Condition to Avoid:EXCESSIVE HEAT.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSAL MUST BE I/A/W FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL
    REGULATIONS . VENT TO ATMOSPHERE IN AN OPEN AREA.

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