MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
SECTION 1 - PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Product Name: Oxygen Generator, Chemical Revision: 1 September, 2004
Product Part Number: 801386 - 11
AVOX SYSTEMS INC. CHEMTREC Emergency Telephone Numbers:
225 Erie Street
Lancaster, NY 14086 United States: 800-424-9300
Telephone 716-683-5100 International: 703-527-3887 (collect)
SECTION 2 - INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
GENERATOR CAS # WGT. % EXPOSURE LIMITS
Sodium Chlorate 7775-09-9 less than 90 鈥?01 none (oxidizer)
Barium Peroxide 1304-29-6 less than 7 鈥?02 ACGIH TLV 0.5mg/m3
鈥?02 OSHA, PEL 0.5 mg/m3
Potassium Perchlorate 7778-74-7 less than 2 鈥?01 none (oxidizer)
Iron Powder 7439-89-6 less than 7 鈥?01 none, see iron oxide
Silicon Dioxide 14808-60-7 less than 5 鈥?02 ACGIH TLV 3mg/m3
鈥?02 OSHA, PEL 5 mg/m3
Titanium Dioxide 13463-67-7 less than 3 鈥?02 ACGIH TLV 10mg/m3 total TWA
5 mg/m3 respirable dust
鈥?02 OSHA, PEL 15 mg/m3
5 mg/m3 respirable dust
Mica 12001-26-2 less than 2 鈥?02 ACGIH TLV 3 mg/m3 total TWA
鈥?02 OSHA, PEL 20 mppcf
Magnesium Oxide 1309-48-4 less than 0.2 鈥?01 OSHA, PEL 5 mg/m3 respirable dust
15 mg/m3 dust
鈥?01 ACGIH TLV 10 mg/m3 fume
Talc 14807-96-6 less than 0.2 鈥?02 ACGIH TLV 2 mg/m3 total TWA
鈥?02 OSHA, PEL 20 mppcf
Iron Oxide 1309-37-1 less than 0.1 鈥?02 ACGIH TLV 5 mg/m3 fume as Fe
鈥?02 OSHA, PEL 10 mg/m3 fume
Asbestos* 1332-21-4 less than 3 鈥?03 OSHA, PEL 0.1 fiber/cm3
鈥?02 ACGIH, TLV 0.1 fibers/cm3 TLV
Listed as IARC Carcinogen: asbestos*, silicon dioxide
Listed as NTP Carcinogen: asbestos*, silicon dioxide, talc
OSHA Carcinogen: asbestos*
* (asbestos is only in generators manufactured prior to August 1992)
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SECTION 3 - HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
Eye Contact: Can burn.
Skin Contact: Sodium chlorate is irritating to skin. May cause rash.
Ingestion: Both barium and sodium chlorate are toxic if ingested. Reported lethal doses of sodium chlorate are 2
grams for children and 15 - 30 grams for adults.
Inhalation: Dust from the chemical core may cause irritation to the mucous membranes, throat and nose.
SECTION 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES
Eye Contact: Flush eyes with a directed stream of water for at least 15 minutes. Forcibly hold eyelids apart to ensure
complete irrigation of all eye and lid tissue. Get medical attention if irritation occurs.
Skin Contact: Wash affected area with soap and water. Get medical attention if irritation occurs.
Inhalation: Avoid breathing excessive dust. Remove to fresh air at once.
Ingestion: Contact physician immediately.
SECTION 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Flash Point: not applicable Flash Point Method: not applicable
Flammable Limits: not applicable Autoignition Temperature:not applicable
Unusual Fire & Explosion Hazards:Oxidizers generate their own oxygen as they burn and therefore cannot be
extinguished by means other than water. Do not use CO2 or dry extinguishers as they
are ineffective and may create a worse situation.
Special Firefighting Procedures: Avoid bodily contact. Wear self contained breathing apparatus and wear appropriate
protective equipment. Keep material from exposure to high heat by using water to cool
containers.
SECTION 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Steps To Be Taken In Case Material Is Released Or Spilled: Loose chemicals and components should be carefully placed into a
dry metal container.
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SECTION 7 - HANDLING AND STORAGE
Storage Temperature & Pressure: Maintain at normal, ambient, temperature and pressure.
General: Do not store in wet or moist environments.
SECTION 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROL / PERSONAL PROTECTION
Personal Protection: Impervious gloves, air purifying respirator, safety glasses/goggles and protective
clothing should be worn if handling the chemical core or dust from the chemical
core.
SECTION 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance: A compressed, gray, chemical core enclosed within a metal canister.
Vapor Pressure: not applicable Vapor Density: not applicable
Specific Gravity: varies Evaporation Rate: not applicable
Odor: none Solubility in Water: appreciable
SECTION 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Conditions To Avoid: Avoid storing, mixing or contaminating with chemicals, mineral acids, and combustible materials.
Incompatibility: Oils, organic metals, and acids.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Can include chlorine and chlorine dioxide.
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.
Stability: Stable
SECTION 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL PROPERTIES
No data available.
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SECTION 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
No data available.
SECTION 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Generators must be spent prior to disposal. Due to barium within the generator it is considered a hazardous waste even after it is
spent. The spent generator must be disposed of in accordance with all Federal, State and local regulations.
SECTION 14 - TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
DOT Shipping Name: Oxygen Generator, Chemical
DOT Hazard Class: 5.1
DOT Number: UN 3356
Packing Group: II
Notice: Special Shipping restrictions apply. Refer to United States Code of Federal
Regulations (CFR 49) or other applicable government regulations. Government
approval, exemptions or permits may be required.
SECTION 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION
This device is a chemical oxygen generator and is classified as an 鈥淎rticle鈥? as defined in 29 CFR 1910.1200 (b) (6) (v) - 1 July
1995. Therefore, this device does not require a Material Safety Data Sheet. However, for Federal procurement, a MSDS is required
per Federal Standard No. 313C (GSA Federal Supply Service).
SECTION 16 - OTHER INFORMATION
The information contained herein is, to the best of our knowledge and belief, accurate. However, Scott Aviation assumes no
liability whatsoever for the accuracy or completeness of the information contained herein. Final determination of suitability of any
material is the sole responsibility of the user. All materials may present unknown hazards and should be used with caution.
Although certain hazards are described herein, we cannot guarantee that these are the only hazards which exist. It is the
responsibility of the user to comply with all applicable Federal, State, and Local laws and regulations.
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