Product Name: MSDS# P-18-0251 Date: 2/15/2002
Polar Standard Test Mixture
Praxair Material Safety Data Sheet
1. Chemical Product and Company Identification
Trade Name:
Polar Standard Test Mixture Polar Standard Test Mixture
Product Name:
MSDS# P-18-0251
Chemical Name: Synonym:
Not applicable.
Agilent Part Numbers: 5185-5932 (Set of 2)
Polar Standard Test Mixture, 5185-5867
Polar Standard Test Mixture
Chemical Formula: Chemical Family:
Not applicable. Not applicable.
Emergencies:* 1-800-645-4633
Telephone: Company Name: Praxair, Inc.
CHEMTREC:* 1-800-424-9300
39 Old Ridgebury Road
Routine: 1-800-PRAXAIR
Danbury, CT 06810-5113
*Call emergency numbers 24 hours a day only for spills, leaks, fire, exposure, or accidents involving this product. For routine
information, contact your supplier, Praxair sales representative, or call 1-800-PRAXAIR (1-800-772-9247).
2. Composition and Information on Ingredients
COMPONENTS CAS NUMBER CONCENTRATION, OSHA PEL ACGIH TLV-TWA
% by volume
67-64-1 0.02 TWA: 500 STEL: 750 (ppm) from ACGIH (TLV) [United
1) Acetone
States] [2001]
TWA: 1000 (ppm) from OSHA (PEL) [United States]
108-38-3 0.005 TWA: 100 STEL: 150 (ppm) from ACGIH (TLV) [United
2) m-Xylene
States] [2001]
TWA: 100 (ppm) from OSHA (PEL) [United States]
95-47-6 0.005 TWA: 100 STEL: 150 (ppm) from ACGIH (TLV) [United
3) o-Xylene
States] [2001]
TWA: 100 (ppm) from OSHA (PEL) [United States]
106-42-3 0.005 TWA: 100 STEL: 150 (ppm) from ACGIH (TLV) [United
4) p-Xylene
States] [2001]
TWA: 100 (ppm) from OSHA (PEL) [United States]
64-17-5 0.005 TWA: 1000 (ppm) from ACGIH (TLV) [United States]
5) Ethyl alcohol
[2001]
TWA: 1000 (ppm) from OSHA (PEL) [United States]
7727-37-9 99.96 None currently established. Simple asphyxiant.
6) Nitrogen
3. Hazards Identification
Emergency Overview
CAUTION! High-pressure gas. Harmful if inhaled. Can cause rapid suffocation. May cause liver damage. May cause
respiratory system damage. May cause nervous system damage. Causes eye irritation. May cause skin
irritation. Repeated overexposure may cause impairment of hearing. May cause dizziness and drowsiness.
Self-contained breathing apparatus may be required by rescue workers.
THRESHOLD LIMIT VALUE: TLV-TWA Data from 2001 Guide to Occupational Exposure Values (ACGIH). TLV-TWAs should be
used as a guide in the control of health hazards and not as fine lines between safe and dangerous concentrations.
EFFECTS OF A SINGLE (ACUTE) OVEREXPOSURE:
INHALATION:
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Asphyxiant. Effects are due to lack of oxygen. Moderate concentrations may cause headaches,
drowsiness, dizziness, excitation, excess salivation, vomiting, and unconciousness. Lack of oxygen
can kill.
SKIN CONTACT: May causes skin irritation.
SWALLOWING:
This product is a gas at normal temperature and pressure.
EYE CONTACT:
Causes eye irritation.
EFFECTS OF REPEATED (CHRONIC) OVEREXPOSURE:
None known.
OTHER EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE:
None known.
MEDICAL CONDITIONS AGGRAVATED BY OVEREXPOSURE:
Repeated or prolonged exposure is not known to aggravate medical condition.
SIGNIFICANT LABORATORY DATA WITH POSSIBLE RELEVANCE TO HUMAN HEALTH HAZARD EVALUATION:
Not available - mixture not tested.
CARCINOGENICITY:
Not listed as carcinogen by OSHA, NTP or IARC.
4. First Aid Measures
INHALATION:
Remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artifical respiration. If breathing is difficult, qualified personnel may give oxygen. Call a
physician.
SKIN CONTACT:
Wash with soap and water. Get medical attention if discomfort persists.
SWALLOWING:
This product is a gas at normal temperature and pressure.
EYE CONTACT:
Flush with water. Hold the eyelids open and away from the eyeballs to ensure that all surfaces are flushed thoroughly. Get medical
attention if discomfort persists.
NOTES TO PHYSICIAN:
There is no specific antidote. Treatment of over-exposure should be directed at the control of symptoms and the clinical condition.
5. Fire Fighting Measures
FLASH POINT AUTOIGNITION
Not applicable. Not applicable.
(test method) TEMPERATURE
FLAMMABLE LIMITS LOWER: UPPER:
Not applicable. Not applicable.
IN AIR, % by volume:
EXTIGUISHING MEDIA:
This mixture cannot catch fire. Use media appropriate for surrounding fire.
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES:
CAUTION! High-pressure gas. Asphxiant. Effects are due to lack of oxygen. Evacuate 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. On-site fire brigades must comply
with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.156.
UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD:
Heat of fire can build pressure in cylinder and cause it to rupture. No part of cylinder should be subjected to a temperature higher
than 125癋 (52癈). Cylinders containing this mixture are equipped with a pressure relief device. (Exceptions may exist where
authorized by DOT.)
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HAZARDOUS COMBUSTION PRODUCTS:
These products are nitrogen oxides (NO, NO2...).
6. Accidental Release Measures
STEPS TO BE TAKEN IF MATERIAL IS RELEASED OR SPILLED:
CAUTION! High-pressure gas. Evacuate all personnel from danger area. Use self-contained breathing apparatus where
needed. Shut off flow if you can do so without risk. Ventilate area or move cylinder to a well-ventilated area. Test
for sufficient oxygen, especially in confined spaces, before allowing reentry.
WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD:
Prevent waste from contaminating the surrounding environment. Keep personnel away. Discard any product, residue, disposable
container, or liner in an environmentally acceptable manner, in full compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. If
necessary, call your local supplier for assistance.
7. Handling and Storage
PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN STORAGE:
Store and use with adequate ventilation. 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 125癋 (52癈). Store full and empty
cylinders separately. Use a first-in, first-out inventory system to prevent storing full cylinders for long periods.
PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN HANDLING:
Protect cylinders from damage. Use a suitable hand truck to move 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 openings; 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 your supplier. For other precautions, see section 16.
For additional information on storage and handling, refer to Compressed Gas Association (CGA) pamphlet P-1, Safe Handling of
Compressed Gases in Containers, available from the CGA. Refer to section 16 for the address and phone number along with a list
of other available publications.
8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
VENTILATION/ENGINEERING CONTROLS:
LOCAL EXHAUST: Use an explosion-proof local exhaust system, if necessary, to prevent
oxygen deficiency and keep hazardous fumes and gases below
applicable TLVs in the worker's breathing zone.
MECHANICAL (general): General exhaust ventilation may be acceptable if it can maintain an
adequate supply of air.
SPECIAL: None.
OTHER: None.
PERSONAL PROTECTION:
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: Wear appropriate respirator when ventilation is inadequate.
Respiratory protection must conform to OSHA rules as specified in 29
CFR 1910.134.
SKIN PROTECTION: Wear work gloves when handling cylinders.
EYE PROTECTION: Wear safety glasses when handling cylinders.
Select in accordance with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.133.
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OTHER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: Metatarsal shoes for cylinder handling. Select in accordance with OSHA
29 CFR 1910.132 and 1910.133. Regardless of protective equipment,
never touch live electrical parts.
9. Physical and Chemical Properties
SPECIFIC GRAVITY (Air=1) at 21.1篊 (70篎) and 1 atm: The only known value is 0.967 (Nitrogen).
PERCENT VOLATILES BY VOLUME: 100%
APPEARANCE: Colourless.
ODOR: Odorless.
STATE: Gas.
10. Stability and Reactivity
STABILITY: The product is stable.
INCOMPATIBILITY (materials to avoid): Not available - mixture not tested.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Not available - mixture not tested.
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Will not occur.
Not available - mixture not tested.
CONDITIONS TO AVOID:
11. Toxicological Information
See section 3.
12. Ecological Information
No adverse ecological effects expected. This product does not contain any Class I or Class II ozone-depleting chemicals. The
components of this mixture are not listed as marine pollutants by DOT.
13. Disposal Considerations
WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD: Do not attempt to dispose of residual or unused quantities. Return cylinder to supplier.
14. Transport Information
DOT/IMO SHIPPING NAME: Compressed gas, n.o.s., (nitrogen, acetone)
UN1956
HAZARD CLASS: 2.2 IDENTIFICATION #: PRODUCT RQ: None.
Non-flammable gas
SHIPPING LABEL(s):
Non-flammable gas
PLACARD (when required):
SPECIAL SHIPPING INFORMATION:
Cylinders should be transported in a secure position, in a well-ventilated vehicle. Cylinders transported in an enclosed, nonventilated
compartment of vehicle can present serious safety hazards.
Shipment of compressed gas cylinders that have been filled without the owner's consent is a violation of federal law [49 CFR
173.301 (b)].
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15. Regulatory Information
The following selected regulatory requirements may apply to this product. Not all such requirements are identified. Users of this product are solely
responsible for compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
CLASS: Non-flammable gas.
HCS Classification
TSCA 8(b) inventory: Acetone; m-Xylene; o-Xylene; p-Xylene; Ethyl alcohol; Nitrogen
U.S. Federal Regulations
SARA 302/304/311/312 extremely hazardous substances: No products were found.
SARA 302/304 emergency planning and notification: No products were found.
SARA 302/304/311/312 hazardous chemicals: No products were found.
SARA 311/312 MSDS distribution - chemical inventory - hazard identification: m-Xylene: fire,
immediate health hazard; o-Xylene: fire, immediate health hazard, delayed health hazard; p-Xylene:
fire, immediate health hazard; Nitrogen: sudden release
Clean Water Act (CWA) 307: No products were found.
Clean Water Act (CWA) 311: No products were found.
Clean Air Act (CAA) 112 accidental release prevention: No products were found.
Clean Air Act (CAA) 112 regulated flammable substances: No products were found.
Clean Air Act (CAA) 112 regulated toxic substances: No products were found.
Pennsylvania RTK: m-Xylene: (not a special hazard); o-Xylene: (not a special hazard); p-Xylene: (not a
State Regulations
special hazard); Nitrogen: (not a special hazard)
California Prop. 65: No products were found.
16. Other Information
OTHER HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS OF HANDLING, STORAGE, AND USE:
High pressure gas. Use piping and equipment adequately designed to withstand pressures to be encountered. Gas can cause rapid
suffocation due to oxygen deficiency. Store and use with adequate ventilation. Close valve after each use; keep closed even when
empty. Prevent reverse flow. Reverse flow into cylinder may cause rupture. Use a check valve or other protective device in any line
or piping from the cylinder. Never work on a pressurized system. If there is a leak, close the cylinder valve. Blow the system down in
an environmentally safe manner in compliance with all federal, state, and local laws, then repair the leak. Never place a compressed
gas cylinder where it may become part of an electrical circuit.
MIXTURES:
When two or more gases, or liquefied gases are mixed, their hazardous properties may combine to create additional, unexpected
hazards. Obtain and evaluate the safety information for each component before you produce the mixture. Consult an Industrial
Hygienist, or other trained person when you make your safety evaluation of the end product. Remember, gases and liquids have
properties which can cause serious injury or death.
HAZARD RATING SYSTEM:
NFPA RATINGS: HMIS RATINGS:
HEALTH HEALTH
0 0
FLAMMABILITY FLAMMABILITY
0 0
REACTIVITY REACTIVITY
0 0
SPECIAL None.
STANDARD VALVE CONNECTIONS FOR U.S. AND CANADA:
THREADED: CGA-350
PIN-INDEXED YOKE: Not applicable.
ULTRA-HIGH-INTEGRITY CONNECTION: Not applicable.
Use the proper CGA connections. DO NOT USE ADAPTERS. Additional limited-standard connections may apply. See CGA
pamphlets V-1 and V-7 listed below.
Ask your supplier about free Praxair safety literature as referred to in this MSDS and on the label for this product. Further
information about this product can be found in the following pamphlets published by the Compressed Gas Association, Inc. (CGA),
4221 Walney Road, 5th Floor, Chantilly, VA 20151-2923, Telephone (703) 788-2700, Fax: (703) 934-1830, website:
www.cganet.com.
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AV-1 Safe Handling and Storage of Compressed Gas
P-1 Safe Handling of Compressed Gases in Containers
V-1 Compressed Gas Cylinder Valve Inlet and Outlet Connections
V-7 Standard Method of Determining Cylinder Valve Outlet Connections for Industrial Gas Mixtures
--- Handbook of Compressed Gases, Fourth Edition
Praxair asks users of this product to study this MSDS and become aware of product hazards and safety information. To promote
safe use of this product, a user should (1) notify employees, agents, and contractors of the information in this MSDS and of any other
known product hazards and safety information, (2) furnish this information to each purchaser of the product, and (3) ask each
purchaser to notify its employees and customers of the product hazards and safety information.
For more in-depth information for each component, refer to the pure product MSDS.
The information contained in this MSDS is generated from technical sources using the Chemmate Mixture
MSDS system and the pure-product MSDS for each component. These mixtures are not tested as a whole
for chemical, physical, or health effects.
The opinions expressed herein are those of qualified experts within Praxair, Inc. We believe that the information contained herein is
current as of the date of this Material Safety Data Sheet. Since the use of this information and the conditions of use of the product are
not within the control of Praxair, Inc., it is the user's obligation to determine the conditions of safe use of the product.
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