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Label 2.2: Non Label 5.1: Oxidizing
flammable, non toxic NFPA RATING O: Oxidizing
Substance.
gas.
1 IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE / PREPARATION AND OF THE COMPANY / UNDERTAKING
Trade Name : Oxygen
Chemical Formula : O2
MSDS No : DG001G
Company Identification : Aldakheel Industrial Gases and Plant (DIGAS)
Emergency Phone Number : 04-8455-101
2 COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
COMPONENT CAS NUMBER CONCENTRATION
Oxygen 7782-44-7 >99%*
*The symbol > means "greater than"
3 HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Emergency Overview : Warning! High-pressure, oxidizing gas. Vigorously accelerates combustion. Self-
contained breathing apparatus may be required by rescue workers.
Effects of a Single (Acute)
Overexposure
-Inhalation : Breathing 80% or more oxygen at mospheric pressure for more than a few hours may
cause nasal stuffiness, cough, sore throat, chest pain, and breathing difficulty. Breathing
oxygen at higher pressure increases the likelihood of adverse effects within a shorter time
period. Breathing pure oxygen under pressure may cause lung damage and also Central
Nervous System (CNS) effects resulting in dizziness, poor coordination, tingling
sensation, visual and hearing disturbances, muscular twitching, unconsciousness, and
convulsions. Breathing oxygen under pressure may cause prolongation of adaptation to
darkness and reduced peripheral vision.
Skin Contact : No harm expected.
Swallowing : This product is a gas at normal temperature and pressure.
Eye Contact : No harm expected.
Effects of Repeated (Chronic)
: No harm expected.
Overexposure
Other Effects of Overexposure : See Toxicological Information.
Medical Conditions Aggravated by
: See Toxicological Information.
Overexposure
Potential Environmental Effects : See Ecological Information.
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4 FIRST AID MEASURES
Inhalation : Immediately remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. Keep victim
warm and at rest. Call a physician. Advise the physician that the victim has been exposed
to a high concentration of oxygen.
Skin contact : Wash with soap and water; seek medical attention if discomfort persists.
Swallowing : This product is a gas at normal temperature and pressure.
Flush eyes thoroughly with water. Hold the eyelids open and away from the eyeballs to
: ensure that all surfaces are flushed thoroughly. Get medical attention if
Eye Contact discomfort
persists.
Notes to Physician : Supportive treatment should include immediate sedation, anticonvulsive therapy if
needed, and rest. Victim may not be aware of asphyxiation.
5 FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
Flammable class : Oxidizingagent; vigorously accelerates combustion. Contact with flammable materials
may cause fire or explosion.
Extinguishing media
Suitable extinguishing media : All known extinguishants can be used.
Hazardous combustion products : None.
Specific physical and chemical : Heat of fire can build a pressure in cylinder and cause it to rupture. Oxygen cylinders are
hazards equipped with a pressure relief device. (Exceptions may exist) No part of cylinder should
be subjected to a temperature higher than 52°C (125°F). Smoking, flames, and electric
sparks in the presence of enriched oxygen atmospheres are potential explosion hazards.
Specific methods : If possible, stop flow of [Link] all personnel from danger area. Immediately
deluge cylinders with water from maximum distance until cool; then move them away from
fire area if without risk. Self-contained breathing apparatus may be required by rescue
workers.
Protective equipment and precautions : Firefightersshould wear personal protective equipment and fire-fighting turnout gear as
for firefighters appropriate for surrounding fire.
6 ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal precautions : High-pressure, oxidizing gas. Wear self-contained breathing apparatus when entering
area unless atmosphere is proved to be safe. Ensure adequate air ventilation.
Environmental precautions : Try to stop release. Prevent from entering sewers, basements and workpits, or any place
where its accumulation can be dangerous.
Clean up methods : Ventilate area.
7 HANDLING AND STORAGE
: Avoid breathing gas. Protect cylinders from damage. Use a suitable hand truck to move
Precautions to be taken in handling
cylinders; do not drag, roll, slide, or drop. Never attempt to lift a cylinder by its cap; the
cap is intended solely to protect the valve. Never insert an object (e.g., wrench,
screwdriver, pry bar) into cap penings; doing so may damage the valve and cause a leak.
Use an adjustable strap wrench to remove over-tight or rusted caps. Open valve slowly. If
valve is hard to open, discontinue use and contact DIGAS. Close cylinder valve after
each use; keep closed even when empty. Never apply flame or localized heat directly to
any part of the cylinder. High temperatures may damage the cylinder and could cause the
pressure relief device to fail prematurely, venting the cylinder contents.
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7 HANDLING AND STORAGE (Continued)
Precautions to be taken in storage : Store and use with adequate ventilation, away from oil, grease, and other hydrocarbons.
Separate oxygen cylinders from flammables by at least 20 ft (6.1 m) or use a barricade of
noncombustible material. This barricade should be at least 5 ft (1.53 m) high and have a
fire resistance rating of at least ½ hour. Firmly secure cylinders upright to keep them from
falling or being knocked over. Screw valve protection cap firmly in place by hand. Store
only where temperature will not exceed 52°C (125°F). Store full and empty cylinders
separately. Use a first-in, first-out inventory system to prevent storing full cylinders
cylinders for long periods.
8 EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
Engineering controls
: Use a local exhaust system, if necessary, to prevent increased oxygen concentration and,
Local exhaust
in welding, to keep hazardous fumes and gases below the applicable exposure limits in
the worker’s breathing zone.
Mechanical (General) : General exhaust ventilation may be acceptable if it can maintain a supply of air that is not
too rich in oxygen and, during welding, can keep hazardous fumes and gases below
applicable TLVs in the worker’s breathing zone.
Special : None.
Other : None.
Personal protective equipment
Skin Protection : Wear work gloves when handling cylinders; welding gloves for welding. Gloves must be
free of oil and grease. Metatarsal shoes for cylinder handling. As needed for welding,
wear hand, head, and body protection to help prevent injury from radiation and sparks. At
a minimum, this includes welder’s gloves and protective goggles, and may include arm
protectors, aprons, hats, shoulder protection, as well as substantial clothing. Regardless
of protective equipment, never touch live electrical parts.
Eye/Face Protection : Wear safety glasses when handling cylinders. For welding, wear goggles with filter lens.
Provide protective screens and goggles, if necessary, to protect others.
Respiratory Protection : None required under normal use. However, air-supplied respirators are required while
working in confined spaces with this product. For welding, use air-purifying or air-supplied
respirators, as appropriate, where local or general exhaust ventilation is inadequate.
Adequate ventilation must keep worker exposure below applicable TLVs for fumes,
gases, and other by-products of welding with oxygen.
9 PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance : Colorless, odorless, tasteless gas at normal temperature and pressure.
Odor : None.
Odor Thresold : Not available.
Physical State : Gas at normal temperature and pressure.
pH : Not applicable.
Melting Point at 1 atm : -218.79°C (-361.82°F)
Boiling Point at 1 atm : -182.98°C (-297.36°F)
Flash Point (test method) : -52.2°C (-62°F)
Evaporation Rate (Butyl Acetate = 1) : Not applicable.
Flammability : Not applicable.
: Lower Not Upper Not
Flammable Limits In Air, % by volume
applicable applicable
Vapor Pressure at 20°C (68°F) : Not applicable.
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9 PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES (Continued)
Vapor Density at 21.1°C (70°F) and 1 atm : 0.0827 lb/ft3 (1.325 kg/m3).
Specific Gravity (H2O = 1) at boiling point : 1.141
Specific Gravity (Air = 1) at 21.1°C (70°F)
and 1 atm
: 1.105
Solubility In Water, vol/vol at 0°C (32°F)
: 0.0489
and 1 atm
Partition Coefficient: n-octanol/water : Not available.
Autoignition Temprature : Not applicable.
Decomposition Tempreture : Not available.
Percent Volatiles By Volume : 100
Molecular Weight : 31.9988
Molecular Formula : O2
10 STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Chemical Stability : Unstable. Stable.
Conditions to Avoid : None known.
Incompatible Materials : Combustible materials, asphalt, flammable materials, especially oils and greases. Oxygen
reacts with many materials.
Hazardous Decomposition Products : None known.
Possible Of Hazardous Reactions : May Occur. Will Not Occur.
11 TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute Dose Effect : At atmospheric concentration and pressure, oxygen poses no toxicity hazards. At high
concentrations, newborn premature infants may suffer delayed retinal damage (retrolental
fibroplasia) that can progress to retinal detachment and blindness. Retinal damage may
also occur in adults exposed to 100% oxygen for extended periods (24 to 48 hours) or at
pressures exceeding atmospheric pressure, particularly in individuals whose retinal
circulation has been previously compromised. All individuals exposed for long periods to
oxygen at high pressure and all who exhibit overt oxygen toxicity should have
ophthalmologic examinations.
At two or more atmospheres, CNS toxicity occurs. Symptoms include nausea, vomiting,
dizziness or vertigo, muscle twitching, vision changes, and loss of consciousness and
generalized seizures. At three atmospheres, CNS toxicity occurs in less than two hours;
at six atmospheres, in only a few minutes.
Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease retain carbon dioxide abnormally. If
oxygen is administered, raising their blood-oxygen concentration, their breathing
becomes depressed, and retained carbon dioxide rises to a dangerous level.
Airway obstruction during high oxygen tension may cause alveolar collapse following
absorption of the oxygen. Similarly, occlusion of the eustachian tubes may cause
retraction of the eardrum, and obstruction of the paranasal sinuses may produce vacuum-
type headache.
Study Results : Animal
N studies suggest that the administration of certain drugs, including phenothiazine
drugs and chloroquine, increases the susceptibility to toxicity from oxygen at high
concentrations or pressures. Animal studies also indicate that vitamin E deficiency may
increase susceptibility to oxygen toxicity.
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12 ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxicity : No known effects.
Ecological Effects Information : The atmosphere contains approximately 21% oxygen. No adverse ecological effects
expected. Oxygen does not contain any Class I or Class II ozone depleting chemicals.
13 DISPOSAL CONSIDERATION
Waste Disposal Method : Do not attempt to dispose of residual or unused quantities. Return cylinder to DIGAS. For
emergency disposal, secure cylinder in a well-ventilated area or outdoors; then slowly
discharge gas to the atmosphere.
14 TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Transport Information : Avoid transport on vehicles where the load space is not separated from the driver's
compartment.
: Ensure vehicle driver is aware of the potential hazards of the load and knows what to do
in the event of an accident or an emergency.
: Before transporting product containers:
- Ensure that containers are firmly secured.
- Ensure cylinder valve is closed and not leaking.
- Ensure valve outlet cap nut or plug (where provided) is correctly fitted.
- Ensure valve protection device (where provided) is correctly fitted.
- Ensure there is adequate ventilation.
- Compliance with applicable regulations.
15 OTHER INFORMATION
Ensure all national/local regulations are observed.
Ensure operators understand the hazard of oxygen enrichment.
Hazard Rating Systems
S: NFPA Ratings HMIS Ratings
Health =0 Health = 0
Flammability =0 Flammability = 0
Instability =0 Physical Hazard = 3
SPECIAL = OX
Standard Valve Connections
Threaded : CGA-540
Pin-indexed yoke : CGA-870 (Medical Use)
Use the proper CGA connections. DO NOT USE ADAPTERS.
This Material Safety Data Sheet has been established for the best knowledge of DIGAS.
Details given in this document are believed to be correct at the best of DIGAS knowledge. Whilst proper care has been taken
in the preparation of this document, no liability for injury or damage resulting from its use can be accepted.
End of Documents.
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