| Common Name: | COMPRESSED AIR |
| Manufacturer: | ENERGAS UK |
| SDS Revision Date: | 11/1/2005 |
| SDS Format: | No Format Specified |
| Item Number(s): | 3EUG6, 3EUG7 |
| Manufacturer Model Number(s): |
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ENERGAS
3EUG6
MSDS FOR COMPRESSED AIR
REV: 5(11/2005)
010
| 1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE / PREPARATION |  |
AND OF THE COMPANY
PRODUCT NAME: COMPRESSED AIR
COMPANY IDENTIFICATION:
ENERGAS LIMITED
WESTMORLAND STREET
HULL HU2 0HX
EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NO: 01482 329333
| 2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS | |
SUBSTANCE/ PREPARATION: SUBSTANCE
COMPONENTS/IMPURITIES:
CONTAINS NO OTHER IMPURITIES WHICH WILL INFLUENCE THE CLASSIFICATION OF THE
PRODUCT.
CAS NUMBER: N/A
| 3. HAZARDOUS PROPERTIES | |
COMPRESSED GAS.
| 4. FIRST AID MEASURES | |
INHALATION: NON-HAZARDOUS.
SKIN/EYE CONTACT:
IF EYES ARE SUBJECTED TO HIGH-PRESSURE BLAST SEEK MEDICAL ASSISTANCE.
| 5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES | |
SUITABLE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: ALL KNOWN EXTINGUISHANTS CAN BE USED.
SPECIFIC HAZARDS:
EXPOSURE TO FIRE MAY CAUSE CONTAINERS TO RUPTURE/EXPLODE. NON-FLAMMABLE.
SPECIFIC METHODS:
IF POSSIBLE STOP FLOW OF PRODUCT.
MOVE CONTAINER AWAY OR COOL WITH WATER FROM A PROTECTED POSITION.
HAZARD COMBUSTION PRODUCTS: NONE.
SPECIAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT FOR FIRE FIGHTERS:
IN CONFINED SPACES USE SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS.
| 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES | |
PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS: NONE.
ENVIRONMENTAL PRECAUTIONS: NONE.
CLEAN UP METHODS: NONE.
| 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE | |
HANDLING:
REFER TO ENERGAS STORAGE AND HANDLING INSTRUCTIONS.
USE ONLY PROPERLY SPECIFIED EQUIPMENT, WHICH IS SUITABLE FOR THIS PRODUCT,
ITS SUPPLY PRESSURE AND TEMPERATURE.
OPEN CYLINDER VALVE SLOWLY TO AVOID PRESSURE SHOCK.
DO NOT ALLOW BACKFEED INTO THE CONTAINER.
SUCK BACK OF WATER INTO THE CONTAINER MUST BE PREVENTED.
CONTACT ENERGAS LIMITED IF IN DOUBT.
STORAGE: KEEP CONTAINER BELOW 50 DEG. C IN A WELL-VENTILATED PLACE.
| 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION | |
NONE REQUIRED.
| 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES | |
APPEARANCE/COLOR: COLORLESS GAS.
ODOR: ODORLESS
MOLECULAR WEIGHT: 28.96
RELATIVE DENSITY (GAS): 1 (AIR = 1)
SOLUBILITY (WATER): 0.0292 MG/L
| 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY | |
STABLE UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS
| 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION | |
NO KNOWN TOXICOLOGICAL EFFECTS FROM THIS PRODUCT.
| 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION | |
NO KNOWN ECOLOGICAL EFFECTS FROM THIS PRODUCT.
| 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS | |
VENT TO ATMOSPHERE IN A WELL VENTILATED PLACE.
CONTACT ENERGAS LIMITED IF GUIDANCE IS REQUIRED.
| 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION | |
UN NO.: 1002
CLASS/DIVISION: 2.2
ADR/RID ITEM: 2.2
EMERGENCY ACTION CODE: 2T
HAZARD IDENTIFICATION NO.: 20
CEFIC TREMCARD NO.: 843
LABELING ADR:
LABEL 2.2: NON-TOXIC, NON-FLAMMABLE GAS.
ENSURE VEHICLE DRIVER IS AWARE OF THE POTENTIAL HAZARDS OF THE LOAD AND
KNOWS WHAT TO DO IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT OR EMERGENCY.
ENSURE ALL CYLINDER VALVES ARE CLOSED AND NOT LEAKING AND THE LOAD IS
FIRMLY SECURED AND COMPLIES WITH THE APPLICABLE REGULATIONS.
| 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION | |
EC CLASSIFICATION: NOT CLASSIFIED AS A DANGEROUS SUBSTANCE.
SYMBOLS:
ROAD TRANSPORT SYMBOLS ARE USED AND SELECTED TO THE MOST STRINGENT PRODUCT
CLASSIFICATION.
EC OR ADR - LABEL 2.2: NON-TOXIC, NON-FLAMMABLE GAS.
RISK PHRASES: NONE.
SAFETY PHRASES: NONE.
| 16. OTHER INFORMATION | |
VALVE CONNECTION: BS 341 NO. 3
ENSURE ALL USERS OF THIS PRODUCT UNDERSTAND THE HAZARDS OF HIGH-PRESSURE
GAS.
BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT IN ANY NEW PROCESS OR EXPERIMENT, A THOROUGH
MATERIAL COMPATIBILITY AND SAFETY STUDY SHOULD BE CARRIED OUT.
DETAILS GIVEN IN THIS DOCUMENT ARE BELIEVED 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.
REFER TO ENERGAS LIMITED GENERAL SAFETY AND HANDLING DATA SHEET FOR FURTHER
DETAILS.
ENERGAS
MSDS FOR COMPRESSED AIR
REV: 5(11/2005)
010
CYLINDER IDENTIFICATION TO BS EN 1089-3
SHOULDER COLOR: LIGHT BLUE (RAL 5012)
ENERGAS GENERAL SAFETY AND HANDLING DATA
| 1. GENERAL | |
ONLY TRAINED PERSONS SHOULD HANDLE COMPRESSED GASES.
OBSERVE ALL REGULATIONS AND LOCAL REQUIREMENTS REGARDING THE STORAGE OF
CONTAINERS.
DO NOT REMOVE OR DEFACE LABELS PROVIDED BY THE SUPPLIER FOR THE
IDENTIFICATION OF THE CONTAINER CONTENTS.
ASCERTAIN THE IDENTITY OF THE GAS BEFORE USING IT.
KNOW AND UNDERSTAND THE PROPERTIES AND HAZARDS ASSOCIATED WITH EACH GAS
BEFORE USING IT.
WHEN DOUBT EXISTS AS TO THE CORRECT HANDLING PROCEDURE FOR A PARTICULAR GAS
CONTACT THE SUPPLIER.
| 2 HANDLING AND USE | |
WEAR STOUT GLOVES.
NEVER LIFT A CONTAINER BY THE CAP OR GUARD UNLESS THE SUPPLIER STATES IT IS
DESIGNED FOR THAT PURPOSE.
USE A TROLLEY OR OTHER SUITABLE DEVICE OR TECHNIQUE FOR TRANSPORTING HEAVY
CONTAINERS, EVEN FOR A SHORT DISTANCE.
WHERE NECESSARY WEAR SUITABLE EYE AND FACE PROTECTION. THE CHOICE BETWEEN
SAFETY GLASSES, CHEMICAL GOGGLES, OR FULL-FACE SHIELD WILL DEPEND ON THE
PRESSURE AND NATURE OF THE GAS BEING USED.
WHERE NECESSARY FOR TOXIC GASES SEE THAT SELF-CONTAINED POSITIVE PRESSURE
BREATHING APPARATUS OR FULL FACE AIR LINE RESPIRATOR IS AVAILABLE IN THE
VICINITY OF THE WORKING AREA.
EMPLOY SUITABLE PRESSURE REGULATING DEVICES ON ALL CONTAINERS WHEN THE GAS
IS BEING EMITTED TO SYSTEMS WITH A LOWER PRESSURE RATING THAN THAT OF THE
CONTAINER.
ASCERTAIN THAT ALL ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS IN THE AREA ARE SUITABLE FOR SERVICE
WITH EACH GAS.
NEVER USE DIRECT FLAME OR ELECTRICAL HEATING DEVICES TO RAISE THE PRESSURE
OF A CONTAINER. CONTAINERS SHOULD NOT BE SUBJECTED TO TEMPERATURES ABOVE
45 DEG. C.
NEVER RE-COMPRESS A GAS MIXTURE WITHOUT CONSULTING THE SUPPLIER.
NEVER ATTEMPT TO TRANSFER GASES FROM ONE CONTAINER TO ANOTHER.
DO NOT USE CONTAINERS AS ROLLERS OR SUPPORTS, OR FOR ANY OTHER PURPOSE THAN
TO CONTAIN THE GAS AS SUPPLIED.
NEVER PERMIT OIL, GREASE OR OTHER READILY COMBUSTIBLE SUBSTANCES TO COME
INTO CONTACT WITH VALVES OF CONTAINERS CONTAINING OXYGEN OR OTHER OXIDANTS.
KEEP CONTAINER VALVE OUTLETS CLEAN AND FREE FROM CONTAMINANTS, PARTICULARLY
OIL AND WATER.
DO NOT SUBJECT CONTAINERS TO ABNORMAL MECHANICAL SHOCKS WHICH MAY CAUSE
DAMAGE TO THEIR VALVES OR SAFETY DEVICES.
NEVER ATTEMPT TO REPAIR OR MODIFY CONTAINER VALVES OR SAFETY RELIEF
DEVICES. DAMAGED VALVES SHOULD BE REPORTED IMMEDIATELY TO THE SUPPLIER.
CLOSE THE CONTAINER VALVE WHENEVER GAS IS NOT REQUIRED EVEN IF THE
CONTAINER IS STILL CONNECTED TO THE EQUIPMENT.
| 3 STORAGE | |
CONTAINERS SHOULD BE STORED IN A WELL-VENTILATED AREA. SOME GASES WILL
REQUIRE A PURPOSE BUILT AREA.
STORE CONTAINERS IN A LOCATION FREE FROM FIRE RISK AND AWAY FROM SOURCES OF
HEAT AND IGNITION. DESIGNATION AS A NO SMOKING AREA MAY BE DESIRABLE.
GAS CONTAINERS SHOULD BE SEGREGATED IN THE STORAGE AREA ACCORDING TO THE
VARIOUS CATEGORIES.
THE STORAGE AREA SHOULD BE KEPT CLEAR AND ACCESS SHOULD BE RESTRICTED TO
AUTHORIZED PERSONS ONLY, THE AREA SHOULD BE CLEARLY MARKED AS A STORAGE
AREA AND APPROPRIATE HAZARD WARNING SIGNS DISPLAYED (FLAMMABLE TOXIC ETC,).
THE AMOUNT OF FLAMMABLE OR TOXIC GASES SHOULD BE KEPT TO A MINIMUM.
FLAMMABLE GASES SHOULD BE STORED AWAY FROM OTHER COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS.
CONTAINERS HELD IN STORAGE SHOULD BE PERIODICALLY CHECKED FOR GENERAL
CONDITION AND LEAKAGE.
CONTAINERS IN STORAGE SHOULD BE PROPERLY SECURED TO PREVENT TOPPLING OR
ROLLING.
VERTICAL STORAGE IS RECOMMENDED WHERE THE CONTAINER IS DESIGNED FOR THIS.
CONTAINER VALVES SHOULD BE TIGHTLY CLOSED AND WHERE APPROPRIATE, VALVE
OUTLETS SHOULD BE CAPPED OR PLUGGED. PROTECT CONTAINERS STORED IN THE OPEN
AGAINST RUSTING AND EXTREMES OF WEATHER.
CONTAINERS SHOULD NOT BE STORED IN CONDITIONS LIKELY TO ENCOURAGE
CORROSION.
STORE FULL AND EMPTY CONTAINERS SEPARATELY AND ARRANGE FULL CONTAINERS SO
THAT THE OLDEST STOCK IS USED FIRST.
PRODUCTION SITE ADDRESSES:
ENGINEERING AND WELDING LIMITED
WESTMORLAND STREET
HULL
HU2 0HX
TEL: 01482 329333
FAX: 01482 212335
ENERGAS LIMITED
HASLAMS LANE
ALFRETON ROAD
DERBY, DE22 1EB
TEL: 01332 364121
FAX: 01332 291590
ENERGAS LIMITED
BROWNROYD STREET
OFF THORNTON ROAD
BRADFORD
WEST YORKSHIRE, BD8 9AF
TEL: 01274 549090
FAX: 01274 548181
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