Compressed gas a flammable gases b1 dangerously reactive f. Safety data sheet ghs product identifier other means of identification product type section 1. Please be aware that you may need to supplement the contents of these data sheets with the most uptodate local regulations and legislative guidelines governing safe use of our products. Msds for all compressed gas cylinders in your workplace. Gas regulator of suitable pressure and flow rating fitted to cylinder and manifold with low pressure gas distribution equipment which controls fuel gas mixture and flame.
We have prepared a wide range of safety data sheets. Firefighters should wear selfcontained breathing apparatus and full firefighting turnout gear. Safety data sheets safety data sheets can be an extremely useful source of information to help you remain vigilant on the potential hazards of our products. Compressed gas safety resources for individual gases. Protection of all personnel and the area must be maintained.
Ensure that fittings and tubing are compatible with the gas and designed for that use. Have the group walk to a nearby compressed gas storage area and complete a practice inspection. Acetylene is a highly flammable colourless gas of distinct odour. Fuel gas for welding, cutting, heating, brazing and soldering applications. Enter the 10digit sds number, as listed on your correspondence, into the search box. Vapors or gases may ignite at distant ignition sources and flash back. Never place a compressed gas cylinder where it may become part of an. Never open an acetylene cylinder valve without the regulator attached. Handling and storage advice on general occupational hygiene conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities eating, drinking and smoking should be prohibited in areas where this material is. Highpressure, oxidizing gas evacuate all personnel from the danger area. Our msds database is an easy to use, do it yourself tool, and best of all. Find the safety data sheets sds for the products you are interested in from the alphabetical listing below. Product use industrial and specialty gas applications.
Accidental release measures continued this is an extremely flammable gas. Select the pdf icon to the left and you may print or save as needed. Material safety data sheet argon compressed roc group of companies page 3 of 6 and contact supplier. Immediately evacaute all personnel from danger area. December 2009 page 3 of 10 protective equipment and precautions for firefighters. O supply the group with a msds for a compressed gas used in your workplace. Praxair material safety data sheet american compressed gas. Stop flow of gas if safe to do so, while continuing cooling water spray.
Linde gas north america llc linde merchant production inc. Containers may rupture or explode if exposed to heat. Shipment of compressed gas cylinders that have been filled without the owners consent is a violation of federal law 49 cfr 173. Cylinders should be transported in a secure position, in a well ventilated vehicle. Use selfcontained breathing apparatus scba and protective clothing. Never place a compressed gas cylinder where it may become part of an electrical circuit. There are many different types of gases, including. Acetylene cylinders are filled with porous material that carries the acetone. For safety reasons, the acetylene is dissolved in acetone cas no. Vapor of the solvent is carried away as impurity when the acetylene is. Always store and handle compressed gas cylinders in accordance with compressed gas association, pamphlet cgap1, safe handling of compressed gases in containers. Ask group members to identify requirements for handling and storage noted therein. Helium, compressed safety data sheet p4602 this sds conforms to u. Vapor of the solvent is carried away as impurity when the acetylene is extracted from the gas container.
Handling and storage advice on general occupational hygiene conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities eating, drinking and smoking should be prohibited in areas. Whmis compressed gas a flammable gases b1 dangerously reactive f 2. Acetylene, dissolved gas safety data sheet sds p4559. Do not allow storage area temperature to exceed 50c. Remind your employees to read the label on the cylinder and the material safety data sheet msds for safety information. Material safety data sheet argon compressed roc group of companies page 1 of 6 1. Fire hazard, reactive, sudden release of pressure, immediate acute health. Vapour of the solvent is carried away as impurity when the acetylene is extracted from the gas receptacle. Acetylene, dissolved praxair safety data sheet p4559. Material safety data sheet complete welders supply. Fuel gas for welding, cutting, heating, brazing and soldering. Take a copy of the label and the msds to physician or other health professional with victims.
Acetylene, dissolved gas safety data sheet sds p4559 praxair. Before using a compressed gas cylinder cylinder, users and handlers must be familiar. Search for an sds for australian industrial, scientific and medical gases and industrial products. Your new online msds binder is a place for you to store the material safety data sheets you need to deploy. Material safety data sheet product name airgas inc. For safety reasons, the acetylene is dissolved in acetone flam. Classification determined in accordance with compressed gas association standards. Immediately cool containers with water from maximum distance. See safety resources for individual toxic and hazardous gases. Our gas cylinders comply with australian standards and we supply argon, argoweld and. The transportation of compressed gas cylinders in automobiles or in closedbody vehicles can present serious safety hazards and should be discouraged. The concentration of the solvent vapour in the gas is lower than the concentration limits to change the classification of the.
Only experienced and properly instructed persons should handle gases under pressure. Remind your employees to read the label on the cylinder and the material safety data sheet msds. Ensure that fittings and tubing are compatible with the gas and. As this product is a gas, refer to the inhalation section. Standard protective clothing and equipment self contained breathing. Replace when signs of damage or deterioration are noted. Air samples can be used to find out what respiratory. Only experienced and properly instructed persons should handle compressed gases.
Compressed gas cylinders range from small lecture bottles to large cylinders with more than 200 cubic feet of gas. Acetylene, material safety data sheet, revision date 01sep2010, page 2 11. Own your gas cylinder puregas is a supplier of industrial gases and cylinders to those who demand quality. Acetylene as this product is a gas, refer to the inhalation section. Other companies are charging thousands of dollars to set up accounts and give you access to their msds online database. O emphasize they must periodically inspect storage areas. Safety data sheet ghs product identifier other means of identification product type. Firefighters should wear selfcontained breathing apparatus and full fire. Safety data sheets can be an extremely useful source of information to help you remain vigilant on the potential hazards of our products. Acetylene is a colorless, flammable gas which may have a garliclike odor, that is dissolved in a solvent called acetone or dimethylformamide dmf.
If you have an sds number shown on your invoice or a letter you received in the mail, simply click the msds online button on the right side of the screen. Contact with rapidly expanding gas may cause burns or frostbite. No action shall be taken involving any personal risk or without suitable training. The main health hazard associated with a release of this gas is asphyxiation by displacement of oxygen. Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet matheson trigas, inc. Product and company identification product name acetylene product codes g2 unnumber un1001 recommended use compressed gas. For example, copper fittings are incompatible with acetylene and can form explosive deposits. For safety reasons, acetylene gas is dissolved in acetone in the gas cylinder. Exposure controls personal protection engineering measures provide. May displace or reduce oxygen available for breathing especially in confined spaces. Before using a compressed gas cylinder cylinder, users and handlers must be familiar with general and specific hazards associated with it.
Vapour of the solvent is carried away as impurity when the acetylene is extracted from the gas container. Safety regulations are generally governed first and foremost by local legislation. Hazards identification flammable gases category 1 gases under pressure compressed gas classification of the. Regulatory information the following selected regulatory requirements may apply to this product. Some common kinds of compressed gas include acetylene, ammonia, carbon dioxide, chlorine, fluorine, hydrogen and oxygen. Chemical product and company identification product name. Accidental release measures steps to be taken if material is released or spilled. Use selfcontained breathing apparatus where needed. Compressed gas cylinders, portable tanks, and cargo tanks shall have pressure relief devices installed and maintained in accordance with compressed gas association pamphlets cga s1. Safety relief devices for compressed gas containers. Never recompress a gas or a gas mixture without first consulting the supplier. Acetylene gas poses an extreme fire hazard when accidentally. Acetylene central welding supply gas, safety and welding.
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