AIR PRODUCTS AND CHEMICALS, INC. -- XENON  -- 6830-00-539-8512
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:XENON
MSDS Date:06/01/1992
FSC:6830
NIIN:00-539-8512
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:AIR PRODUCTS AND CHEMICALS, INC.
Address:7201 HAMILTON BLVD
City:ALLENTOWN
State:PA
ZIP:18195-1501
Country:US
Info Phone Num:800-752-1597
Emergency Phone Num:800-523-9374 (800-322-9092 IN PA)
CAGE:00742
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:AIR PRODUCTS AND CHEMICALS INC
Address:7201 HAMILTON BLVD
Box:City:ALLENTOWN
State:PA
ZIP:18195-1501
Country:US
Phone:800-345-3148/ 800-752-1597
CAGE:00742

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:XENON
CAS:7440-63-3
RTECS #:ZE1280000
Fraction by Wt: >99%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: XENON IS NON-TOXIC BUT CAN
    REDUCE THE AMOUNT OF OXYGEN IN THE AIR NEEDED TO SUPPORT LIFE.
    EXPOSURE TO OXYGEN-DEFICIENT ATMOSPHERES (<19.5%) MAY PRODUCE
    DIZZINESS, NAUSEA, VOMITING, LOSS OF CONS CIOUSNESS, DEATH.
    SKIN/EYE CONTACT: NO ADVERSE EFFECT. INGESTION/CHRONIC HAZARDS:
    NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NO INGREDIENT OF A CONCENTRATION OF 0.1%
    OR GREATER IS LISTED AS A CARCINOGEN OR SUSPECTED CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:DIZZINESS, NAUSEA, VOMITING, LOSS OF
    CONSCIOUSNESS, DEATH.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:INHALED-REOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF UNCONSCIOUS, GIVE OXYGEN OR
    ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION IF NEEDED. SKIN/EYES: NO TREATMENT NEEDED.
    NOTE: RESCUE WORKERS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING
    APPARAT US TO PREVENT EXPOSURE.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Extinguishing Media:NOT APPLICABLE. DLA-HMIS: MEDIA APPROPRIATE FOR
    SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIREFIGHTERS SHOULD WEAR FULL PROTECTIVE
    CLOTHING INCLUDING POSITIVE-PRESSURE SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING
    APPARATUS.COOL FIRE EXPOSED CONTAINERS WITH WATER.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:WHEN EXPOSED TO HEAT OR FLAME, CYLINDERS
    MAY VENT RAPIDLY OR EXPLODE. IF POSSIBLE WITHOUT RISK, MOVE
    CYLINDERS AWAY FROM FIRE.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE ALL PERSONNEL FROM AREA. VENTILATE
    AREA. MONITOR OXYGEN LEVEL. USE SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS.
    IF LEAK FROM CYLLINDER OR CYLINDER VALVE, CALL AIR PRODUCTS NUMBER.
    IF LEAK IS IN USER'S  SYSTEM, CLOSE CYLINDER VALVE AND VENT
    PRESSURE.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A WELL-VENTILATED, SECURE
    PLACE, PROTETCED FROM THE WEATHER. STORE UNDER 125F AND AWAY FROM
    COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS.
Other Precautions:STORAGE SHOULD BE AWAY FROM HEAVILY TRAVELLED AREAS
    AND EMERGENCY EXITS. AVOID EAREAS WHERE SALT AND OTHER CORROSIVE
    MATERIALS ARE PRESENT. SEPARATE FULL FROM EMPTY CYLINDERS. AVOID
    EXCESSIVE INVENTOR Y OR STORAGE TIME, USE 1ST IN/1ST OUT.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED. IF ENGINEERING CONTROLS
    FAIL OR NON-ROUTINE USE OR EMERGENCY OCCURS; USE NIOSH/MSHA
    APPROVED SUPPLIED AIR RESPIRATOR OR SCBA, AS REQUIRED. USE IAW 29
    CFR 1910.134 AND MANUFACTU RER'S RECOMMENDATIONS.
Ventilation:USE ADEQUATE MECHANICAL VENTILATION OR LOCAL EXHAUST.
    MONITOR OXYGEN LEVELS IN WORK AREA.
Protective Gloves:LEATHER
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES
Other Protective Equipment:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS AFTER USE AND BEFORE EATING,
    DRINKING, OR SMOKING. LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHES BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
PER DLSC-TIR: IN ADDITION TO XENON FOLLOWING MATERIALS (ALL UNDER
    0.01%) CAN BE FOUND (MAX VALUES)-KRYPTON 50 PPM; NITROGEN 10 PPM;
    OXYGEN 5 PPM; ARGON 5 PPM; HYDROGEN 5 PPM; METHANE 10 PPM.

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:G3
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:-163F,-108C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:-169F,-112C
Vapor Pres:GAS
Spec Gravity:4.558
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS, ODORLESS GAS.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:RETURN CYLINDER AND UNUSED PRODUCT TO SUPPLIER.
    DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DISPOSE OF UNUSED PRODUCT. ENSURE CYLINDER VALVE
    IS PRPERLY CLOSED, VALVE OUTLET CAP HAS BEEN REINSTALLED AND VALVE
    PROTECTION CAP IS  SECURED BEFORE SHIPPING CYLINDER.

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