MSDS Information

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Advanced Gas Technologies Inc, 1401 Stauffer Road, Palm, PA, 18070, USA
Tel [phone], Fax [phone], [e-mail]
www.advgas.com
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This product may displace oxygen if released in a confined space. Maintain oxygen levels above
19.5% at sea level to prevent asphyxiation. Effects of oxygen deficiency resulting from simple
asphyxiants may include: rapid breahing, diminished mental alertness, impaired muscular
coordination, faulty judgement, depression of all sensations, emotional instability, and fatigue. As
asphyxiation progresses, nausea, vomiting, prostration, and loss of consciousness may result,
eventually leading to convulsions, coma, and death.
Oxygen deficiency during pregnancy has produced developmental abnormalities in humans and
experimental animals.
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
EYES
Never introduce oil or ointment into the eyes without medical advice! If pain is present, refer the
victim to an ophthalmologist for further treatment and follow-up.
SKIN
Remove contaminated clothing and flush affected area with cold water and soap. If irritation
persists, seek medical attention.
INGESTION
Not normally required. Seek immediate medical attention.
INHALATION:
PROMPT MEDICAL ATTENTION IS MANDATORY IN ALL CASES OF OVEREXPOSURE TO
PRODUCT. RESCUE PERSONNEL SHOULD BE EQUIPPED WITH SELF-CONTAINED
BREATHING APPARATUS. Conscious persons should be assisted to an uncontaminated area
and inhale fresh air. Quick removal from the contaminated area is most important. Unconscious
persons should be moved to an uncontaminated area, given assisted (artificial) respiration and
supplemental oxygen. Further treatment should be symptomatic and supportive.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
FLAMMABLE PROPERTIES
FLASH POINT: -117
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F (-83
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C) Closed Cup
AUTOIGNITION: 778
o
F (420
o
C)
LOWER EXPOLSIVE LIMIT (%): 1.8
UPPER EXPLOSIVE LIMIT (%): 8.4
FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS
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Isobutane is heavier than air and may travel a considerable distance to an ignition source.
Isobutane is a flammable gas! Keep away from open flame and other sources of ignition. Do not
allow smoking in storage areas or when handling.
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA
Water, Carbon dioxide, Dry chemical.
FIRE FIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS
If possible, stop the flow of gas with a remote valve.. Use water spray to cool exposed
containers. If fire is extinguished and flow of gas is continues, increase ventilation to prevent a
build up of a flammable/explosive atmosphere. Extinguish sources of ignition.