GAS TECH INC -- 2.5% NATURAL GAS (METHANE) IN AIR  -- 6830-00N062431
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:2.5% NATURAL GAS (METHANE) IN AIR
MSDS Date:03/03/1987
FSC:6830
NIIN:00N062431
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:GAS TECH INC
Address:8145 CENTRAL AVE
City:NEWARK
State:CA
ZIP:94560-3431
Country:US
Info Phone Num:415-794-6200
Emergency Phone Num:415-794-6200
CAGE:FO148
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:GAS TECH INC
Address:8445 CENTRAL AVE
City:NEWARK
State:CA
ZIP:94560-3431
Country:US
Phone:415-794-6200
CAGE:FO148
Company Name:GAS TECH INC. JOHNSON INSTRUMENT DIV
Address:8445 CENTRAL AVE
Box:City:NEWARK
State:CA
ZIP:94560-3431
Country:US
Phone:510-794-6200
CAGE:51906

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

Ingred Name:METHANE
CAS:74-82-8
RTECS #:PA1490000
Fraction by Wt: 2.5%
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:ASPHYXIANT

Ingred Name:NITROGEN
CAS:7727-37-9
RTECS #:QW9700000
Fraction by Wt: 77%
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:ASPHYXIANT

Ingred Name:OXYGEN
CAS:7782-44-7
RTECS #:RS2060000
Fraction by Wt: 20.5%
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:N/K 

=====================  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:ACUTE/CHRONIC: THIS MIXTURE IS
    NON-HAZARDOUS IN ANY CONCENTRATION.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT.
Effects of Overexposure:NONE.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE KNOWN.

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

First Aid:EYES: FLUSH WITH POTABLE WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. SEE
    MD . SKIN: FLUSH WITH COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER. SEE MD .
    INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. SUPPORT BREATHING (GIVE OXYGEN OR
    ARTI FICIAL RESPIRATION) . INGESTION: CALL MD IMMEDIATELY .

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

Extinguishing Media:USE MEDIA SUITABLE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE .
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA & FULL
    PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE.

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

Spill Release Procedures:NO SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS IF RELEASED IN NORMAL
    WORK SPACE WITH MINIMAL VENTILATION.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:DO NOT PUNCTURE CYLINDER. STORE IN
    COOL, DRY AREA. SAFETY GLASSES ARE RECOMMENDED WHEN DISPENSING
    COMPRESSED GASES.
Other Precautions:EXPOSURE TO TEMPERATURES ABOVE 150F MAY OPERATE
    EXCESS-PRESSURE VALVE.

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

Respiratory Protection:NONE NECESSARY. USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED
    RESPIRATOR APPROPRIATE FOR EXPOSURE OF CONCERN .
Ventilation:NOT REQUIRED.
Protective Gloves:NOT REQUIRED.
Eye Protection:ANSI APPRVD CHEM WORKERS GOGGS .
Other Protective Equipment:NONE.
Work Hygienic Practices:NO SPECIAL PRACTICES REQUIRED.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Vapor Density:1
Solubility in Water:SLIGHT
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS, ODORLESS GAS

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DO NOT INCINERATE. EMPTY CYLINDERS MAY BE
    DISCARDED AS OTHER METAL REFUSE, OBSERVING FEDERAL, STATE, AND
    LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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