SDS Table of Contents Click the desired link below to jump directly to that section in the SDS. PORTAGAS BY PRAXAIR PTG-4128 SAFETY DATA SHEET PTG-4128 THIS SDS CONFORMS TO U.S. CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS 29 CFR 1910.1200, HAZARD COMMUNICATION. PREPARED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SDS REQUIREMENTS OF THE WHMIS CONTROLLED PRODUCTS REGULATION. DATE OF ISSUE: 01/14/2016 REVISION DATE: 01/14/2016 VERSION: 1.0
1.1. PRODUCT IDENTIFIER: PRODUCT FORM: MIXTURE NAME: PTG-4128 FORMULA: (0.00001 - 3.75 %) METHANE, (0.0001 - 20.9 %) OXYGEN IN NITROGEN. 1.2. RELEVANT IDENTIFIED USES OF THE SUBSTANCE OR MIXTURE AND USES ADVISED AGAINST: USE OF THE SUBSTANCE/MIXTURE: INDUSTRIAL USE. USE AS DIRECTED. RECOMMENDED USE AND RESTRICTIONS ON USE: CALIBRATION / REFERENCE 1.3. DETAILS OF THE SUPPLIER OF THE SAFETY DATA SHEET: PORTAGAS (PRAXAIR, INC.) 1202 E SAM HOUSTON PKWY S PASADENA, TX 77503 USA T: +1 713-928-6477 F: +1 713-928-9961 PDIMSDS@PRAXAIR.COM WWW.PRAXAIR.COM 1.4. EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBER: EMERGENCY NUMBER: ONSITE EMERGENCIES: 1-800-645-4633 CHEMTREC: USA: 1-800-424-9300, INTERNATIONAL: 001-703-527-3887 (COLLECT CALLS ACCEPTED, CONTRACT 17729)
2.1. CLASSIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE OR MIXTURE: GHS-US CLASSIFICATION: COMPRESSED GAS: H280 2.2. LABEL ELEMENTS: GHS-US LABELING: HAZARD PICTOGRAMS (GHS-US): GHS04: GAS CYLINDER SIGNAL WORD (GHS-US): WARNING HAZARD STATEMENTS (GHS-US): H280: CONTAINS GAS UNDER PRESSURE; MAY EXPLODE IF HEATED PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS (GHS-US): P403: USE AND STORE ONLY OUTDOORS OR IN A WELL-VENTILATED PLACE CGA-PG27: READ AND FOLLOW THE SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS) BEFORE USE CGA-PG21: OPEN VALVE SLOWLY CGA-PG12: DO NOT OPEN VALVE UNTIL CONNECTED TO EQUIPMENT PREPARED FOR USE CGA-PG11: NEVER PUT CYLINDERS INTO UNVENTILATED AREAS OF PASSENGER VEHICLES CGA-PG10: USE ONLY WITH EQUIPMENT RATED FOR CYLINDER PRESSURE CGA-PG06: CLOSE VALVE AFTER EACH USE AND WHEN EMPTY CGA-PG05: USE A BACK FLOW PREVENTIVE DEVICE IN THE PIPING CGA-PG02: PROTECT FROM SUNLIGHT WHEN AMBIENT TEMPERATURE EXCEEDS 52 DEG. C (125 DEG. F) CGA-MP01: IF INHALED: REMOVE PERSON TO FRESH AIR AND KEEP COMFORTABLE FOR BREATHING. GET MEDICAL ADVICE/ATTENTION P261: AVOID BREATHING GAS, VAPORS 2.3. OTHER HAZARDS: NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AVAILABLE 2.4. UNKNOWN ACUTE TOXICITY (GHS US): NOT APPLICABLE. 2.1. CLASSIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE OR MIXTURE: GHS-CA CLASSIFICATION: COMPRESSED GAS: H280 2.2. GHS LABEL ELEMENTS, INCLUDING PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS: GHS-CA LABELLING: HAZARD PICTOGRAMS: GHS04: GAS CYLINDER SIGNAL WORD: WARNING HAZARD STATEMENTS: CONTAINS GAS UNDER PRESSURE; MAY EXPLODE IF HEATED PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS: USE AND STORE ONLY OUTDOORS OR IN A WELL-VENTILATED PLACE READ AND FOLLOW THE SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS) BEFORE USE OPEN VALVE SLOWLY DO NOT OPEN VALVE UNTIL CONNECTED TO EQUIPMENT PREPARED FOR USE NEVER PUT CYLINDERS INTO UNVENTILATED AREAS OF PASSENGER VEHICLES USE ONLY WITH EQUIPMENT RATED FOR CYLINDER PRESSURE CLOSE VALVE AFTER EACH USE AND WHEN EMPTY USE A BACK FLOW PREVENTIVE DEVICE IN THE PIPING PROTECT FROM SUNLIGHT WHEN AMBIENT TEMPERATURE EXCEEDS 52 DEG. C (125 DEG. F) IF INHALED: REMOVE PERSON TO FRESH AIR AND KEEP COMFORTABLE FOR BREATHING. GET MEDICAL ADVICE/ATTENTION AVOID BREATHING GAS, VAPORS 2.3. OTHER HAZARDS: 2.4. UNKNOWN ACUTE TOXICITY (GHS-CA): NO DATA AVAILABLE
3.1. SUBSTANCE: NOT APPLICABLE 3.2. MIXTURE: NAME PRODUCT IDENTIFIER % COMMON NAME (SYNONYMS) NITROGEN (CAS NO) 7727-37-9 73.35 - 100 NITROGEN GAS / NITROGEN / NITROGEN, COMPRESSED OXYGEN (CAS NO) 7782-44-7 0.0001 - 20.9 OXYGEN (DISSOLVED) / OXYGEN GAS / OXYGEN, COMPRESSED / OXYGEN, DISSOLVED METHANE (CAS NO) 74-82-8 0.00001 - 3.75 MARSH GAS / NATURAL GAS, REFRIGERATED LIQUID / METHANE, COMPRESSED
4.1. DESCRIPTION OF FIRST AID MEASURES: FIRST-AID MEASURES AFTER INHALATION: ADVERSE EFFECTS NOT EXPECTED FROM THIS PRODUCT. REMOVE VICTIM TO UNCONTAMINATED AREA WEARING SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS. KEEP VICTIM WARM AND RESTED. CALL A DOCTOR. APPLY ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION IF BREATHING STOPPED. FIRST-AID MEASURES AFTER SKIN CONTACT: ADVERSE EFFECTS NOT EXPECTED FROM THIS PRODUCT. FIRST-AID MEASURES AFTER EYE CONTACT: HOLD THE EYELIDS OPEN AND AWAY FROM THE EYEBALLS TO ENSURE THAT ALL SURFACES ARE FLUSHED THOROUGHLY. CONTACT AN OPHTHALMOLOGIST IMMEDIATELY. REMOVE CONTACT LENSES, IF PRESENT AND EASY TO DO. CONTINUE RINSING. GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION. FIRST-AID MEASURES AFTER INGESTION: INGESTION IS NOT CONSIDERED A POTENTIAL ROUTE OF EXPOSURE. 4.2. MOST IMPORTANT SYMPTOMS AND EFFECTS, BOTH ACUTE AND DELAYED: SYMPTOMS/INJURIES: EFFECTS ARE DUE TO LACK OF OXYGEN. MODERATE CONCENTRATIONS MAY CAUSE HEADACHE, DROWSINESS, DIZZINESS, EXCITATION, EXCESS SALIVATION, VOMITING, AND UNCONSCIOUSNESS. PROLONGED EXPOSURE TO LOW CONCENTRATIONS OF CARBON MONOXIDE CAN KILL. 4.3. INDICATION OF ANY IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION AND SPECIAL TREATMENT NEEDED: NONE.
5.1. EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: SUITABLE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: WATER SPRAY OR FOG. USE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE. UNSUITABLE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: DO NOT USE WATER JET. 5.2. SPECIAL HAZARDS ARISING FROM THE SUBSTANCE OR MIXTURE: REACTIVITY: NO REACTIVITY HAZARD OTHER THAN THE EFFECTS DESCRIBED IN SUB-SECTIONS BELOW. 5.3. ADVICE FOR FIREFIGHTERS: FIREFIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS: EVACUATE ALL PERSONNEL FROM THE DANGER AREA. USE SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS (SCBA) AND PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. IMMEDIATELY COOL CONTAINERS WITH WATER FROM MAXIMUM DISTANCE. STOP FLOW OF GAS IF SAFE TO DO SO, WHILE CONTINUING COOLING WATER SPRAY. REMOVE IGNITION SOURCES IF SAFE TO DO SO. REMOVE CONTAINERS FROM AREA OF FIRE IF SAFE TO DO SO. ON-SITE FIRE BRIGADES MUST COMPLY WITH OSHA 29 CFR 1910.156 AND APPLICABLE STANDARDS UNDER 29 CFR 1910 SUBPART L-FIRE PROTECTION. PROTECTION DURING FIREFIGHTING: COMPRESSED GAS: ASPHYXIANT. SUFFOCATION HAZARD BY LACK OF OXYGEN. SPECIAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT FOR FIRE FIGHTERS: STANDARD PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT (SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS) FOR FIRE FIGHTERS. SPECIFIC METHODS: USE FIRE CONTROL MEASURES APPROPRIATE FOR THE SURROUNDING FIRE. EXPOSURE TO FIRE AND HEAT RADIATION MAY CAUSE GAS CONTAINERS TO RUPTURE. COOL ENDANGERED CONTAINERS WITH WATER SPRAY JET FROM A PROTECTED POSITION. PREVENT WATER USED IN EMERGENCY CASES FROM ENTERING SEWERS AND DRAINAGE SYSTEMS. STOP FLOW OF PRODUCT IF SAFE TO DO SO. USE WATER SPRAY OR FOG TO KNOCK DOWN FIRE FUMES IF POSSIBLE.
6.1. PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS, PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND EMERGENCY PROCEDURES: GENERAL MEASURES: EVACUATE AREA. ENSURE ADEQUATE AIR VENTILATION. WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS WHEN ENTERING AREA UNLESS ATMOSPHERE IS PROVEN TO BE SAFE. STOP LEAK IF SAFE TO DO SO. 6.1.1. FOR NON-EMERGENCY PERSONNEL: EMERGENCY PROCEDURES: EVACUATE UNNECESSARY PERSONNEL. 6.1.2. FOR EMERGENCY RESPONDERS: NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AVAILABLE 6.2. ENVIRONMENTAL PRECAUTIONS: NONE. 6.3. METHODS AND MATERIAL FOR CONTAINMENT AND CLEANING UP: NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AVAILABLE 6.4. REFERENCE TO OTHER SECTIONS: SEE ALSO SECTIONS 8 AND 13.
7.1. PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING: PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING: WEAR LEATHER SAFETY GLOVES AND SAFETY SHOES WHEN HANDLING CYLINDERS. PROTECT CYLINDERS FROM PHYSICAL DAMAGE; DO NOT DRAG, ROLL, SLIDE OR DROP. WHILE MOVING CYLINDER, ALWAYS KEEP IN PLACE REMOVABLE VALVE COVER. NEVER ATTEMPT TO LIFT A CYLINDER BY ITS CAP; THE CAP IS INTENDED SOLELY TO PROTECT THE VALVE. WHEN MOVING CYLINDERS, EVEN FOR SHORT DISTANCES, USE A CART (TROLLEY, HAND TRUCK, ETC.) DESIGNED TO TRANSPORT CYLINDERS. 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. SLOWLY OPEN THE VALVE. IF THE VALVE IS HARD TO OPEN, DISCONTINUE USE AND CONTACT YOUR SUPPLIER. CLOSE THE CONTAINER VALVE AFTER EACH USE; KEEP CLOSED EVEN WHEN EMPTY. NEVER APPLY FLAME OR LOCALIZED HEAT DIRECTLY TO ANY PART OF THE CONTAINER. HIGH TEMPERATURES MAY DAMAGE THE CONTAINER AND COULD CAUSE THE PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICE TO FAIL PREMATURELY, VENTING THE CONTAINER CONTENTS. FOR OTHER PRECAUTIONS IN USING THIS PRODUCT, SEE SECTION 16. 7.2. CONDITIONS FOR SAFE STORAGE, INCLUDING ANY INCOMPATIBILITIES: STORAGE CONDITIONS: STORE ONLY WHERE TEMPERATURE WILL NOT EXCEED 125 DEG. F (52 DEG. C). POST "NO SMOKING OR OPEN FLAMES" SIGNS IN STORAGE AND USE AREAS. THERE MUST BE NO SOURCES OF IGNITION. SEPARATE PACKAGES AND PROTECT AGAINST POTENTIAL FIRE AND/OR EXPLOSION DAMAGE FOLLOWING APPROPRIATE CODES AND REQUIREMENTS (E.G, NFPA 30, NFPA 55, NFPA 70, AND/OR NFPA 221 IN THE U.S.) OR ACCORDING TO REQUIREMENTS DETERMINED BY THE AUTHORITY HAVING JURISDICTION (AHJ). ALWAYS SECURE CONTAINERS UPRIGHT TO KEEP THEM FROM FALLING OR BEING KNOCKED OVER. INSTALL VALVE PROTECTION CAP, IF PROVIDED, FIRMLY IN PLACE BY HAND WHEN THE CONTAINER IS NOT IN USE. STORE FULL AND EMPTY CONTAINERS SEPARATELY. USE A FIRST-IN, FIRST-OUT INVENTORY SYSTEM TO PREVENT STORING FULL CONTAINERS FOR LONG PERIODS. FOR OTHER PRECAUTIONS IN USING THIS PRODUCT, SEE SECTION 16 OTHER PRECAUTIONS FOR HANDLING, STORAGE, AND USE: WHEN HANDLING PRODUCT UNDER PRESSURE, USE PIPING AND EQUIPMENT ADEQUATELY DESIGNED TO WITHSTAND THE PRESSURES TO BE ENCOUNTERED. NEVER WORK ON A PRESSURIZED SYSTEM. USE A BACK FLOW PREVENTIVE DEVICE IN THE PIPING. GASES CAN CAUSE RAPID SUFFOCATION BECAUSE OF OXYGEN DEFICIENCY; STORE AND USE WITH ADEQUATE VENTILATION. IF A LEAK OCCURS, CLOSE THE CONTAINER VALVE AND BLOW DOWN THE SYSTEM IN A SAFE AND ENVIRONMENTALLY CORRECT MANNER IN COMPLIANCE WITH ALL INTERNATIONAL, FEDERAL/NATIONAL, STATE/PROVINCIAL, AND LOCAL LAWS; THEN REPAIR THE LEAK. NEVER PLACE A CONTAINER WHERE IT MAY BECOME PART OF AN ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT STORE IN A COOL, WELL-VENTILATED PLACE. STORE AND USE WITH ADEQUATE VENTILATION. STORE ONLY WHERE TEMPERATURE WILL NOT EXCEED 125 DEG. F (52 DEG. C). FIRMLY SECURE CONTAINERS UPRIGHT TO KEEP THEM FROM FALLING OR BEING KNOCKED OVER. INSTALL VALVE PROTECTION CAP, IF PROVIDED, FIRMLY IN PLACE BY HAND. STORE FULL AND EMPTY CONTAINERS SEPARATELY. USE A FIRST-IN, FIRST-OUT INVENTORY SYSTEM TO PREVENT STORING FULL CONTAINERS FOR LONG PERIODS. 7.3. SPECIFIC END USE(S): NONE.
8.1. CONTROL PARAMETERS: PTG-4128: ACGIH: NOT APPLICABLE OSHA: NOT APPLICABLE METHANE (74-82-8): ACGIH: NOT APPLICABLE OSHA: NOT APPLICABLE OXYGEN (7782-44-7): ACGIH: NOT APPLICABLE OSHA: NOT APPLICABLE NITROGEN (7727-37-9): ACGIH: NOT APPLICABLE OSHA: NOT APPLICABLE METHANE (74-82-8): BRITISH COLUMBIA: OEL TWA (PPM): 1000 PPM NORTHWEST TERRITORIES: OEL STEL (PPM): 1250 PPM NORTHWEST TERRITORIES: OEL TWA (PPM): 1000 PPM SASKATCHEWAN: OEL STEL (PPM): 1250 PPM SASKATCHEWAN: OEL TWA (PPM): 1000 PPM NITROGEN (7727-37-9): 8.2. EXPOSURE CONTROLS: APPROPRIATE ENGINEERING CONTROLS: OXYGEN DETECTORS SHOULD BE USED WHEN ASPHYXIATING GASES MAY BE RELEASED. SYSTEMS UNDER PRESSURE SHOULD BE REGULARLY CHECKED FOR LEAKAGES. PROVIDE ADEQUATE GENERAL AND LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION. CONSIDER WORK PERMIT SYSTEM E.G. FOR MAINTENANCE ACTIVITIES. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: GLOVES. SAFETY GLASSES. HAND PROTECTION: WEAR WORKING GLOVES WHEN HANDLING GAS CONTAINERS. EYE PROTECTION: WEAR SAFETY GLASSES WHEN HANDLING CYLINDERS; VAPOR-PROOF GOGGLES AND A FACE SHIELD DURING CYLINDER CHANGEOUT OR WHENEVER CONTACT WITH PRODUCT IS POSSIBLE. SELECT EYE PROTECTION IN ACCORDANCE WITH OSHA 29 CFR 1910.133. SELECT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CURRENT CSA STANDARD Z94.3, "INDUSTRIAL EYE AND FACE PROTECTION", AND ANY PROVINCIAL REGULATIONS, LOCAL BYLAWS OR GUIDELINES. SKIN AND BODY PROTECTION: WEAR METATARSAL SHOES AND WORK GLOVES FOR CYLINDER HANDLING, AND PROTECTIVE CLOTHING WHERE NEEDED. WEAR APPROPRIATE CHEMICAL GLOVES DURING CYLINDER CHANGEOUT OR WHEREVER CONTACT WITH PRODUCT IS POSSIBLE. SELECT PER OSHA 29 CFR 1910.132, 1910.136, AND 1910.138. SAFETY SHOES: SELECT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CURRENT CSA STANDARD Z195, "PROTECTIVE FOOT WEAR", AND ANY PROVINCIAL REGULATIONS, LOCAL BYLAWS OR GUIDELINES. RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: WHEN WORKPLACE CONDITIONS WARRANT RESPIRATOR USE, FOLLOW A RESPIRATORY PROTECTION PROGRAM THAT MEETS OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134, ANSI Z88.2, OR MSHA 30 CFR 72.710 (WHERE APPLICABLE). USE AN AIR-SUPPLIED OR AIR-PURIFYING CARTRIDGE IF THE ACTION LEVEL IS EXCEEDED. ENSURE THAT THE RESPIRATOR HAS THE APPROPRIATE PROTECTION FACTOR FOR THE EXPOSURE LEVEL. IF CARTRIDGE TYPE RESPIRATORS ARE USED, THE CARTRIDGE MUST BE APPROPRIATE FOR THE CHEMICAL EXPOSURE. FOR EMERGENCIES OR INSTANCES WITH UNKNOWN EXPOSURE LEVELS, USE A SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS (SCBA) RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: USE RESPIRABLE FUME RESPIRATOR OR AIR SUPPLIED RESPIRATOR WHEN WORKING IN CONFINED SPACE OR WHERE LOCAL EXHAUST OR VENTILATION DOES NOT KEEP EXPOSURE BELOW TLV. SELECT IN ACCORDANCE WITH PROVINCIAL REGULATIONS, LOCAL BYLAWS OR GUIDELINES. SELECTION SHOULD BE BASED ON THE CURRENT CSA STANDARD Z94.4, "SELECTION, CARE, AND USE OF RESPIRATORS." RESPIRATORS SHOULD ALSO BE APPROVED BY NIOSH AND MSHA. FOR EMERGENCIES OR INSTANCES WITH UNKNOWN EXPOSURE LEVELS, USE A SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS (SCBA). THERMAL HAZARD PROTECTION: WEAR COLD INSULATING GLOVES WHEN TRANSFILLING OR BREAKING TRANSFER CONNECTIONS. ENVIRONMENTAL EXPOSURE CONTROLS: NONE NECESSARY. OTHER INFORMATION: WEAR SAFETY SHOES WHILE HANDLING CONTAINERS.
9.1. INFORMATION ON BASIC PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES: PHYSICAL STATE: GAS COLOR: COLORLESS ODOR: NO DATA AVAILABLE ODOR THRESHOLD: NO DATA AVAILABLE PH: NOT APPLICABLE. RELATIVE EVAPORATION RATE (BUTYL ACETATE=1): RELATIVE EVAPORATION RATE (ETHER=1): NOT APPLICABLE. MELTING POINT: NO DATA AVAILABLE FREEZING POINT: NO DATA AVAILABLE BOILING POINT: NO DATA AVAILABLE FLASH POINT: NO DATA AVAILABLE RELATIVE EVAPORATION RATE (BUTYL ACETATE=1): NO DATA AVAILABLE RELATIVE EVAPORATION RATE (ETHER=1): NOT APPLICABLE. FLAMMABILITY (SOLID, GAS): NO DATA AVAILABLE EXPLOSION LIMITS: NO DATA AVAILABLE EXPLOSIVE PROPERTIES: NOT APPLICABLE. OXIDIZING PROPERTIES: NONE. VAPOR PRESSURE: NOT APPLICABLE. RELATIVE DENSITY: NO DATA AVAILABLE RELATIVE VAPOR DENSITY AT 20 DEG. C: NO DATA AVAILABLE SOLUBILITY: WATER: NO DATA AVAILABLE LOG POW: NOT APPLICABLE. LOG KOW: NOT APPLICABLE. AUTO-IGNITION TEMPERATURE: NO DATA AVAILABLE DECOMPOSITION TEMPERATURE: NO DATA AVAILABLE VISCOSITY: NO DATA AVAILABLE VISCOSITY, KINEMATIC: NOT APPLICABLE. VISCOSITY, DYNAMIC: NOT APPLICABLE. 9.2. OTHER INFORMATION: NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AVAILABLE
10.1. REACTIVITY: NO REACTIVITY HAZARD OTHER THAN THE EFFECTS DESCRIBED IN SUB-SECTIONS BELOW. 10.2. CHEMICAL STABILITY: STABLE UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS. 10.3. POSSIBILITY OF HAZARDOUS REACTIONS: NONE. 10.4. CONDITIONS TO AVOID: NONE. 10.5. INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS: NONE. 10.6. HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: NONE.
11.1. INFORMATION ON TOXICOLOGICAL EFFECTS: ACUTE TOXICITY: NOT CLASSIFIED SKIN CORROSION/IRRITATION: NOT CLASSIFIED PH: NOT APPLICABLE. SERIOUS EYE DAMAGE/IRRITATION: NOT CLASSIFIED PH: NOT APPLICABLE. RESPIRATORY OR SKIN SENSITIZATION: NOT CLASSIFIED GERM CELL MUTAGENICITY: NOT CLASSIFIED CARCINOGENICITY: NOT CLASSIFIED REPRODUCTIVE TOXICITY: NOT CLASSIFIED SPECIFIC TARGET ORGAN TOXICITY (SINGLE EXPOSURE): NOT CLASSIFIED SPECIFIC TARGET ORGAN TOXICITY (REPEATED EXPOSURE): NOT CLASSIFIED ASPIRATION HAZARD: NOT CLASSIFIED
12.1. TOXICITY: ECOLOGY - GENERAL: NO KNOWN ECOLOGICAL DAMAGE CAUSED BY THIS PRODUCT. 12.2. PERSISTENCE AND DEGRADABILITY: PTG-4128: PERSISTENCE AND DEGRADABILITY: NO ECOLOGICAL DAMAGE CAUSED BY THIS PRODUCT. METHANE (74-82-8): PERSISTENCE AND DEGRADABILITY: THE SUBSTANCE IS BIODEGRADABLE. UNLIKELY TO PERSIST. OXYGEN (7782-44-7): PERSISTENCE AND DEGRADABILITY: NO ECOLOGICAL DAMAGE CAUSED BY THIS PRODUCT. NITROGEN (7727-37-9): PERSISTENCE AND DEGRADABILITY: NO ECOLOGICAL DAMAGE CAUSED BY THIS PRODUCT. 12.3. BIOACCUMULATIVE POTENTIAL: PTG-4128: LOG POW: NOT APPLICABLE. LOG KOW: NOT APPLICABLE. BIOACCUMULATIVE POTENTIAL: NO ECOLOGICAL DAMAGE CAUSED BY THIS PRODUCT. METHANE (74-82-8): LOG POW: 1.09 BIOACCUMULATIVE POTENTIAL: NOT EXPECTED TO BIOACCUMULATE DUE TO THE LOW LOG KOW (LOG KOW < 4). REFER TO SECTION 9. OXYGEN (7782-44-7): LOG POW: NOT APPLICABLE. LOG KOW: NOT APPLICABLE. BIOACCUMULATIVE POTENTIAL: NO ECOLOGICAL DAMAGE CAUSED BY THIS PRODUCT. NITROGEN (7727-37-9): LOG POW: NOT APPLICABLE. LOG KOW: NOT APPLICABLE. BIOACCUMULATIVE POTENTIAL: NO ECOLOGICAL DAMAGE CAUSED BY THIS PRODUCT. 12.4. MOBILITY IN SOIL: PTG-4128: MOBILITY IN SOIL: NO DATA AVAILABLE. METHANE (74-82-8): ECOLOGY - SOIL: BECAUSE OF ITS HIGH VOLATILITY, THE PRODUCT IS UNLIKELY TO CAUSE GROUND OR WATER POLLUTION. OXYGEN (7782-44-7): MOBILITY IN SOIL: NO DATA AVAILABLE. ECOLOGY - SOIL: NO ECOLOGICAL DAMAGE CAUSED BY THIS PRODUCT. NITROGEN (7727-37-9): MOBILITY IN SOIL: NO DATA AVAILABLE. ECOLOGY - SOIL: NO ECOLOGICAL DAMAGE CAUSED BY THIS PRODUCT. 12.5. OTHER ADVERSE EFFECTS: EFFECT ON OZONE LAYER: NONE EFFECT ON THE GLOBAL WARMING: CONTAINS GREENHOUSE GAS(ES) NOT COVERED BY 842/2006/EC.
13.1. WASTE TREATMENT METHODS: WASTE TREATMENT METHODS: MAY BE VENTED TO ATMOSPHERE IN A WELL VENTILATED PLACE. MAY BE VENTED TO ATMOSPHERE. CONSULT SUPPLIER FOR SPECIFIC RECOMMENDATIONS. DO NOT DISCHARGE INTO ANY PLACE WHERE ITS ACCUMULATION COULD BE DANGEROUS. CONTACT SUPPLIER IF GUIDANCE IS REQUIRED. WASTE DISPOSAL RECOMMENDATIONS: DISPOSE OF CONTENTS/CONTAINER IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL/REGIONAL/NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL REGULATIONS. CONTACT SUPPLIER FOR ANY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS.
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT): IN ACCORDANCE WITH DOT: TRANSPORT DOCUMENT DESCRIPTION: UN1956 COMPRESSED GAS, N.O.S., 2.2 UN-NO.(DOT): UN1956 PROPER SHIPPING NAME (DOT): COMPRESSED GAS, N.O.S. CLASS (DOT): 2.2 - CLASS 2.2 - NON-FLAMMABLE COMPRESSED GAS 49 CFR 173.115 HAZARD LABELS (DOT): 2.2 - NON-FLAMMABLE GAS DOT PACKAGING NON BULK (49 CFR 173.XXX): 302;305 DOT PACKAGING BULK (49 CFR 173.XXX): 314;315 DOT SYMBOLS: G - IDENTIFIES PROPER SHIPPING NAME (PSN) REQUIRING THE ADDITION OF TECHNICAL NAME(S) IN PARENTHESES FOLLOWING THE PSN DOT PACKAGING EXCEPTIONS (49 CFR 173.XXX): 306;307 DOT QUANTITY LIMITATIONS PASSENGER AIRCRAFT/RAIL (49 CFR 172.101 HMT, COLUMN 9A): 75 KG DOT QUANTITY LIMITATIONS CARGO AIRCRAFT ONLY (49 CFR 172.101 HMT, COLUMN 9B): 150 KG DOT VESSEL STOWAGE LOCATION: A - THE MATERIAL MAY BE STOWED "ON DECK" OR "UNDER DECK" ON A CARGO VESSEL AND ON A PASSENGER VESSEL ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: EMERGENCY RESPONSE GUIDE (ERG) NUMBER: 126 OTHER INFORMATION: NO SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION AVAILABLE. SPECIAL TRANSPORT PRECAUTIONS: 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 THERE IS ADEQUATE VENTILATION. 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. IN ACCORDANCE WITH TDG: TDG: UN-NO. (TDG): UN1956 PROPER SHIPPING NAME (TDG): COMPRESSED GAS, N.O.S. TDG PRIMARY HAZARD CLASSES: 2.2 - CLASS 2.2 - NON-FLAMMABLE, NON-TOXIC GAS. EXPLOSIVE LIMIT AND LIMITED QUANTITY INDEX: 0.125L PASSENGER CARRYING ROAD VEHICLE OR PASSENGER CARRYING RAILWAY VEHICLE INDEX: 75 L TRANSPORT BY SEA: UN-NO. (IMDG): 1956 PROPER SHIPPING NAME (IMDG): COMPRESSED GAS, N.O.S. CLASS (IMDG): 2.2 - NON-FLAMMABLE, NON-TOXIC GASES LIMITED QUANTITIES (IMDG): 120ML EMS-NO. (1): F-C MFAG-NO: 620 EMS-NO. (2): S-V AIR TRANSPORT: UN-NO. (IATA): 1956 PROPER SHIPPING NAME (IATA): COMPRESSED GAS, N.O.S. CLASS (IATA): 2 INSTRUCTION "CARGO" (ICAO): 200 INSTRUCTION "PASSENGER" (ICAO): 200 INSTRUCTION "PASSENGER" - LIMITED QUANTITIES (ICAO): FORBIDDEN
15.1. US FEDERAL REGULATIONS: METHANE (74-82-8): LISTED ON THE UNITED STATES TSCA (TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL ACT) INVENTORY OXYGEN (7782-44-7): LISTED ON THE UNITED STATES TSCA (TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL ACT) INVENTORY NITROGEN (7727-37-9): LISTED ON THE UNITED STATES TSCA (TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL ACT) INVENTORY 15.2. INTERNATIONAL REGULATIONS: CANADA: PTG-4128: WHMIS CLASSIFICATION: CLASS A - COMPRESSED GAS METHANE (74-82-8): LISTED ON THE CANADIAN DSL (DOMESTIC SUBSTANCES LIST): WHMIS CLASSIFICATION: CLASS A - COMPRESSED GAS CLASS B DIVISION 1 - FLAMMABLE GAS OXYGEN (7782-44-7): LISTED ON THE CANADIAN DSL (DOMESTIC SUBSTANCES LIST): WHMIS CLASSIFICATION: CLASS A - COMPRESSED GAS CLASS C - OXIDIZING MATERIAL NITROGEN (7727-37-9): LISTED ON THE CANADIAN DSL (DOMESTIC SUBSTANCES LIST): WHMIS CLASSIFICATION: CLASS A - COMPRESSED GAS EU-REGULATIONS: METHANE (74-82-8): LISTED ON THE EEC INVENTORY EINECS (EUROPEAN INVENTORY OF EXISTING COMMERCIAL CHEMICAL SUBSTANCES) OXYGEN (7782-44-7): LISTED ON THE EEC INVENTORY EINECS (EUROPEAN INVENTORY OF EXISTING COMMERCIAL CHEMICAL SUBSTANCES) NITROGEN (7727-37-9): LISTED ON THE EEC INVENTORY EINECS (EUROPEAN INVENTORY OF EXISTING COMMERCIAL CHEMICAL SUBSTANCES) CLASSIFICATION ACCORDING TO REGULATION (EC) NO. 1272/2008 [CLP]: COMPRESSED GAS: H280 CLASSIFICATION ACCORDING TO DIRECTIVE 67/548/EEC [DSD] OR 1999/45/EC [DPD]: NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AVAILABLE NATIONAL REGULATIONS: METHANE (74-82-8): LISTED ON THE AICS (AUSTRALIAN INVENTORY OF CHEMICAL SUBSTANCES) LISTED ON IECSC (INVENTORY OF EXISTING CHEMICAL SUBSTANCES PRODUCED OR IMPORTED IN CHINA) LISTED ON THE JAPANESE ENCS (EXISTING & NEW CHEMICAL SUBSTANCES) INVENTORY LISTED ON THE KOREAN ECL (EXISTING CHEMICALS LIST) LISTED ON NZIOC (NEW ZEALAND INVENTORY OF CHEMICALS) LISTED ON PICCS (PHILIPPINES INVENTORY OF CHEMICALS AND CHEMICAL SUBSTANCES) LISTED ON INSQ (MEXICAN NATIONAL INVENTORY OF CHEMICAL SUBSTANCES) LISTED ON CICR (TURKISH INVENTORY AND CONTROL OF CHEMICALS) OXYGEN (7782-44-7): LISTED ON THE AICS (AUSTRALIAN INVENTORY OF CHEMICAL SUBSTANCES) LISTED ON IECSC (INVENTORY OF EXISTING CHEMICAL SUBSTANCES PRODUCED OR IMPORTED IN CHINA) LISTED ON THE KOREAN ECL (EXISTING CHEMICALS LIST) LISTED ON NZIOC (NEW ZEALAND INVENTORY OF CHEMICALS) LISTED ON PICCS (PHILIPPINES INVENTORY OF CHEMICALS AND CHEMICAL SUBSTANCES) LISTED ON INSQ (MEXICAN NATIONAL INVENTORY OF CHEMICAL SUBSTANCES) NITROGEN (7727-37-9): LISTED ON THE AICS (AUSTRALIAN INVENTORY OF CHEMICAL SUBSTANCES) LISTED ON IECSC (INVENTORY OF EXISTING CHEMICAL SUBSTANCES PRODUCED OR IMPORTED IN CHINA) LISTED ON THE KOREAN ECL (EXISTING CHEMICALS LIST) LISTED ON NZIOC (NEW ZEALAND INVENTORY OF CHEMICALS) LISTED ON PICCS (PHILIPPINES INVENTORY OF CHEMICALS AND CHEMICAL SUBSTANCES) LISTED ON INSQ (MEXICAN NATIONAL INVENTORY OF CHEMICAL SUBSTANCES) 15.3. US STATE REGULATIONS: METHANE (74-82-8): U.S. - MASSACHUSETTS - RIGHT TO KNOW LIST U.S. - NEW JERSEY - RIGHT TO KNOW HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE LIST U.S. - PENNSYLVANIA - RTK (RIGHT TO KNOW) LIST OXYGEN (7782-44-7): U.S. - MASSACHUSETTS - RIGHT TO KNOW LIST U.S. - NEW JERSEY - RIGHT TO KNOW HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE LIST U.S. - PENNSYLVANIA - RTK (RIGHT TO KNOW) LIST NITROGEN (7727-37-9): U.S. - MASSACHUSETTS - RIGHT TO KNOW LIST U.S. - NEW JERSEY - RIGHT TO KNOW HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE LIST U.S. - PENNSYLVANIA - RTK (RIGHT TO KNOW) LIST
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