MATHESON GAS PRODUCTS -- HYDROGEN  -- 5895-01-047-0233
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:HYDROGEN
MSDS Date:10/01/1985
FSC:5895
NIIN:01-047-0233
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:MATHESON GAS PRODUCTS
Address:8800 UTICA AVE
City:CUCAMONGA
State:CA
ZIP:91730-5104
Country:US
Info Phone Num:714-987-4611
Emergency Phone Num:714-987-4611
CAGE:55549
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:MATHESON GAS PRODUCTS
Address:8800 UTICA AVE
Box:City:CUCAMONGA
State:CA
ZIP:91730-5104
Country:US
Phone:714-987-4611
CAGE:55549

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

Ingred Name:HYDROGEN
CAS:1333-74-0
RTECS #:MW8900000
Fraction by Wt: 100%
Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: HYDROGEN IS NONTOXIC BUT CAN
    ACT AS A SIMPLE ASPHYXIANT BY DISPLACING AIR. CHRONIC: NONE KNOWN.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:THIS COMPOUND CONTAINS NO INGREDIENTS AT
    CONCENTRATIONS OF 0.1% OR GREATER THAT ARE CARCINOGENS OR SUSPECT
    CARCINOGENS.
Effects of Overexposure:SYMPTOMS OF ASPHYXIA INCLUDE RAPID RESPIRATION,
    DIZZINESS AND FATIGUE.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

First Aid:INHALATION: MOVE VICTIM TO FRESH AIR. GIVE MOUTH-TO-MOUTH
    RESUSCITATION IF NOT BREATHING. IF BREATHING IS DIFFICULT, GIVE
    OXYGEN. CALL A PHYSICIAN.

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

Flash Point:-434F,-259C
Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:1060F
Extinguishing Media:THE ONLY SAFE WAY TO EXTINGUIS A HYDROGEN FIRE IS
    TO STOP THE FLOW OF GAS. IF THE FLOW CAN NOT BE STOPPED, LET FIRE
    BURN
Fire Fighting Procedures:COOL FIRE EXPOSED CYLINDERS WITH WATER SPRAY.
    PERSONNEL MAY HAVE TO WEAR APPROACH TYPE PROTECTIVE SUITS &
    POSITIVE PRESSURE SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:HYDROGEN BURNS WITH AN INVISIBLE FLAME.
    CYLINDERS EXPOSED TO FIRE MAY RUPTURE WITH VIOLENT FORCE. FLAMMABLE
    GAS MAY SPREAD AFTER A FIRES IS OUT AND REIGNITE.

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

Spill Release Procedures:SHUT OFF ALL IGNITION SOURCES AND VENTILATE
    THE AREA. FOR CONTROLLING LARGE FLOWS, PERSONNEL MAY HAVE TO WEAR
    APPROACH TYPE PROTECTIVE SUITS AND POSITIVE PRESSURE SELF-CONTAINED
    BREATHING APPARATUS.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:CYLINDERS SHOULD BE STORED & USED IN
    DRY, WELL VENTILATED AREAS AWAY FRPM SOURCES OF HEAT OR IGNITION.
    DO NOT STORE WITH OXIDIZERS.
Other Precautions:NONE

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

Respiratory Protection:RESPIRATION PROTECTION IS NOT NEEDED UNLESS THE
    GAS DISPLACES THE AIR AND CAUSES A DEFICIENCY OF OXYGEN AND THE
    POSSIBILITY OF ASPHYXIATION.
Ventilation:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Protective Gloves:GLOVES RECOMMENDED FOR CYLINDER HANDLING
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES SHOULD BE WORN.
Other Protective Equipment:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
BEFORE USING GAS: 1. SECURE THE CYLINDERS TO PREVENT IT FROM FALLING OR
    BEING KNOCKED OVER. 2. LEAK CHECK THE LINES & EQUIPMENT. 3. HAVE AN
    EMERGENCY PLAN COVERING STEPS TO BE TAKEN IN THE EVENT OF AN 
    ACCIDENTAL RELEASE.

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

HCC:G2
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:-422F,-252C
Vapor Density:0.0695
Spec Gravity:0.0694
Solubility in Water:18.02 CM3/KG WATER
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS, ODORLESS, FLAMMABLE GAS; COMPRESSED &
    SHIPPED IN HIGH PRESSURE CYLDE

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
REACT VIGOROUSLY OR EXPLOSIVELY WITH MANY STRONG OXIDIZING MATERIALS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH HEAT, OPEN FLAMES AND OTHER SOURCES
    OF IGNITION.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSAL MUST BE MADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH
    APPLICABLE FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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