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1 IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND OF THE COMPANY/UNDERTAKING
: 0-0.48% HEXANE IN AIR
Trade name
: AL401
MSDS Nr
: Calibration.
Use
: Air Liquide
Company identification
Level 9, 380 St.Kilda Road
3004 Melbourne AUSTRALIA
: 1800 812 588
Emergency phone nr
2 HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
: Not classified as hazardous according to NOHSC criteria.
Hazard classification
Classified as a dangerous good by the criteria of the ADG code.
: Compressed gas.
Hazards identification
3 COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
: Preparation.
Substance / Preparation
: This product is not hazardous but contains hazardous components.
Components
Substance name Contents CAS No EC No Annex No Classification
Between 0.2 and 2.5 % 110-54-3 203-777-6 601-037-00-0 F; R11
n-hexane :
Repr. Cat. 3; R62
Xn; R65-48/20
R67
Xi; R38
N; R51-53
7782-44-7 231-956-9 008-001-00-8 O; R8
Oxygen :
7727-37-9 231-783-9 -----
Nitrogen :
4 FIRST AID MEASURES
: Not hazardous.
- Inhalation
: No effect on living tissue.
- Skin/eye contact
: Ingestion is not considered a potential route of exposure.
- Ingestion
5 FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
: Non flammable.
Flammable class
: Exposure to fire may cause containers to rupture/explode.
Specific hazards
Supports combustion.
: None.
Hazardous combustion products
Extinguishing media
: All known extinguishants can be used.
- Suitable extinguishing media
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5 FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES (continued)
: If possible, stop flow of product.
Specific methods
Move away from the container and cool with water from a protected position.
Special protective equipment for fire : None.
fighters
6 ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
: None necessary.
Personal precautions
7 HANDLING AND STORAGE
: Keep container below 50癈 in a well ventilated place.
Storage
: Open valve slowly to avoid pressure shock.
Handling
Suck back of water into the container must be prevented.
Do not allow backfeed into the container.
Use only properly specified equipment which is suitable for this product, its supply
pressure and temperature. Contact your gas supplier if in doubt.
Refer to supplier's container handling instructions.
9 PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
: Compressed gas.
Physical state at 20 癈
: Colourless.
Colour
: Odourless.
Odour
: Lighter or similar to air.
Relative density, gas (air=1)
: Not known.
Solubility in water [mg/l]
10 STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
: Stable under normal conditions.
Stability and reactivity
11 TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
: No toxicological effects from this product.
Toxicity information
12 ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
: No ecological damage caused by this product.
Ecological effects information
No known ecological damage caused by this product.
: None.
Effect on ozone layer
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13 DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
: None.
General
: Consult supplier for specific recommendations.
Disposal method
14 TRANSPORT INFORMATION
: 1956
UN No.
: Label 2.2 : Non flammable, non toxic gas.
Labelling ADG
: 20
H.I. nr
: COMPRESSED GAS, N.O.S. (Nitrogen, Oxygen)
Proper shipping name
: 2TE
HAZCHEM - Emergency Action Code
2 = Fine water spray.
:
T = Recommended personal protective equipment : Full fire kit and breathing apparatus.
Appropriate measures : dilute.
E = There may be a public safety hazard outside the immediate area of the incident, and that
the following actions should be considered :
1. People should be warned to stay indoors with all doors and windows closed, preferably in
rooms upstairs and facing away from the incident. Ignition sources should be eliminated and
any ventilation stopped.
2. Effects may spread beyond the immediate vicinity. all non-essential personnel should be
instructed to move at least 250 metres away from the incident.
3. Police and fire brigade incident commanders should consult each other and with a product
expert, or with a source of product expertise.
4. The possible need for subsequent evacuation should be considered, but it should be
remembered that in most cases it will be safer to remain in a building than to evacuate.
:2
- ADG Class
: 1A
- ADG Classification code
: Avoid transport on vehicles where the load space is not separated from the driver's
Other transport information
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 REGULATORY INFORMATION
: Not classified as dangerous preparation/substance.
EC Labelling
: None.
Symbol(s)
: None.
R Phrase(s)
: None.
S Phrase(s)
16 OTHER INFORMATION
Receptacle under pressure.
Ensure all national/local regulations are observed.
This Safety Data Sheet has been established in accordance with the applicable European Directives and applies to all
countries that have translated the Directives in their national laws.
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16 OTHER INFORMATION (continued)
: Before using this product in any new process or experiment, a thorough material
DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY
compatibility and safety study should be carried out.
Details given in this document are believed to be correct at the time of going to
press. 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 document
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