BACHARACH INC -- CALIBRATION GAS, METHANE 2% IN AIR  -- 6830-01-360-1866
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:CALIBRATION GAS, METHANE 2% IN AIR
MSDS Date:05/02/1994
FSC:6830
NIIN:01-360-1866
MSDS Number: CBSMM
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:BACHARACH INC
Address:625 ALPHA DR
City:PITTSBURGH
State:PA
ZIP:15238
Country:US
Info Phone Num:412-963-2223 OR FAX 412-963-2091
Emergency Phone Num:800-424-9300
CAGE:05083
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:BACHARACH INC
Address:625 ALPHA DRIVE
Box:City:PITTSBURGH
State:PA
ZIP:15238
Country:US
Phone:412-963-2130
CAGE:05083

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

Ingred Name:METHANE
CAS:74-82-8
RTECS #:PA1490000
Fraction by Wt: 2%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
ACGIH TLV:ASPHYXIANT; 9596

Ingred Name:AIR
RTECS #:AX5275000
Fraction by Wt: 98%
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: INHALATION-NONE. METHANE IS A
    NON-TOXIC SIMPLE ASPHYXIANT. THE CONCENTRATION OF METHANE IN THIS
    GAS IS TOO LOW TO DEPRESS OXYGEN CONCENTRATION. CHRONIC: NONE KNOWN
    OR EXPECTED.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE OF THE COMPONENTS IS LISTED AS A
    CARCINOGEN OR SUSPECTED CARCINOGEN BY IRAC, NTP OR OSHA.
Effects of Overexposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE KNOWN OR EXPECTED.

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

First Aid:EYE CONTACT-NONE NEEDED. SKIN CONTACT-NONE NEEDED.
    INHALATION-NONE NEEDED. INGESTION-NONE NEEDED.

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

Flash Point Method:CC
Flash Point:-306F,-188C(MET)
Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:580C
Lower Limits:5%
Upper Limits:15%
Extinguishing Media:THIS GAS IS NOT FLAMMABLE. COOL EXPOSED CONTAINERS
    W/WATER.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIREFIGHTERS SHOULD WEAR NIOSH APPROVED
    POSITIVE PRESSURE SCBA & FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. USE SHIELDING TO
    PROTECT FROM CYLINDER EXPLOSION.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:THIS MIXTURE IS BELOW THE LEL OF METHANE
    & NON-FLAMMABLE. COMPRESSED AIR/METHANE MIXTURES AT HIGH PRESSURE
    WILL ACCELERATE BURNING OF OTHER MATERIAL.

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

Spill Release Procedures:NONE NEEDED. THIS MATERIAL IS NON TOXIC AND
    NON FLAMMABLE.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:DON'T STORE CYLINDERS NEAR HEAT/OPEN
    FLAME. EXPOSURE TO TEMPERATURES ABOVE 130F MAY CAUSE RUPTURE,
    SECURE CYLINDERS- DON'T DROP.
Other Precautions:WHEN REMOVABLE CAP IS PROVIDED, STORE AND HANDLE WITH
    CAP IN PLACE. CONTENTS UNDER HIGH PRESSURE. KEEP CYLINDERS AWAY
    FROM HEAT & FLAMES. FOR ADDITIONAL HANDLING RECOMMENDATIONS ON
    COMPRESSED GAS CYLI NDERS, CONSULT PAMPHLET P-1.

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

Respiratory Protection:NONE NEEDED.
Ventilation:NO SPECIAL VENTILATION REQUIRED.
Protective Gloves:LEATHER GLOVES RECOMMENDED FOR HANDLING.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES RECOMMENDED.
Other Protective Equipment:NONE NEEDED.
Work Hygienic Practices:DO NOT PUNCTURE. NEVER THROW CONTAINER INTO
    FIRE OR INCINERATE. DO NOT DROP OR DAMAGE. USE ONLY WITH PROPER
    EQUIPMENT.
Supplemental Safety and Health
THE DATA FOR BOILING POINT, MELTING POINT AND FLASH POINT IS FOR
    METHANE. CLOSE CYLINDER VALVES WHEN CYLINDER IS NOT IN USE AND WHEN
    EMPTY.

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

HCC:G3
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:-260F,-162C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:-296F,-182C
Vapor Pres:N/A (GAS)
Vapor Density:0.991
Spec Gravity:0.673 KG/CUM
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS, ODORLESS, TASTELESS COMPRESSED GAS IN
    CYLINDERS.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE KNOWN.
Stability Condition to Avoid:AVOID HEAT OR FLAMES.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE KNOWN.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE W/LOCAL, STATE, &
    FEDERAL REGULATIONS. DO NOT INCINERATE CYLINDER.

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