# 076
Product Name OXYGEN, COMPRESSED
1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE MATERIAL AND SUPPLIER
Supplier Name BOC LIMITED (AUSTRALIA)
Address 10 Julius Avenue, North Ryde, NSW, AUSTRALIA, 2113
Telephone 131 262, (02) 8874 4400
Fax 132 427 (24 hours)
Emergency 1800 653 572 (24/7) (Australia only)
Web Site http://www.boc.com.au/
Synonym(s) BOC OXYGEN, COMPRESSED • OXYGEN • OXYGEN COMPRESSED • PRODUCT CODES: 020, 024, 025,
026, 027, 028, 128, 224, 226
Use(s) CHEMICAL REAGENT • COMBUSTION AID • FUEL ADDITIVE • INDUSTRIAL APPLICATIONS • LASER
APPLICATIONS
SDS Date 25 May 2010
2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
NOT CLASSIFIED AS HAZARDOUS ACCORDING TO ASCC CRITERIA
CLASSIFIED AS A DANGEROUS GOOD BY THE CRITERIA OF THE ADG CODE
UN No. 1072 DG Class 2.2 Subsidiary Risk(s) 5.1
Packing Group None Allocated Hazchem Code 2S EPG 2C6
3. COMPOSITION/ INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Ingredient Formula CAS No. Content
OXYGEN O2 7782-44-7 >99.5%
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Eye None required.
Inhalation If inhaled, remove from contaminated area. Apply artificial respiration if not breathing. For advice, contact a
Poisons Information Centre on 13 11 26 (Australia Wide) or a doctor.
Skin None required.
Ingestion Due to product form and application, ingestion is considered unlikely.
Advice to Doctor Treatment for hyperoxia.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Flammability Non flammable - oxidising agent. Supports combustion and may cause fire/explosion in contact with incompatible
substances, strong acids, reducing agents, combustibles and flammables. Materials which burn in air, will burn
more vigorously in oxygen enriched atmospheres.
Fire and Temperatures in a fire may cause cylinders to rupture and internal pressure relief devices to be activated. Cool
Explosion cylinders or containers exposed to fire by applying water from a protected location. Do not approach cylinders or
containers suspected of being hot. Remove cool cylinders from the path of the fire if safe to do so. Ensure working
area is well ventilated before re-use. Notify the manufacturer that you will be returning a faulty cylinder. Residual
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product will be disposed of when the cylinder is returned.
Extinguishing Use water fog to cool containers from protected area.
Hazchem Code 2S
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Spillage If the cylinder is leaking, evacuate area of personnel. Inform manufacturer/supplier of leak. Use personal
protective equipment. Carefully move material to a well ventilated remote area, then allow to discharge. Do not
attempt to repair leaking valve or cylinder safety devices.
7. STORAGE AND HANDLING
Storage Do not store near sources of ignition or incompatible materials. Cylinders should be stored below 45°C in a secure
area, upright and restrained to prevent cylinders from falling. Cylinders should also be stored in a dry, well
ventilated area constructed of non-combustible material with firm level floor (preferably concrete), away from areas
of heavy traffic and emergency exits.
Handling Use of safe work practices are recommended to avoid inhalation. Do not drag, drop, slide or roll cylinders. The
uncontrolled release of a gas under pressure may cause physical harm. Use a suitable hand truck for cylinder
movement.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/ PERSONAL PROTECTION
Exposure Stds No exposure standard(s) allocated.
Biological Limits No biological limit allocated.
Engineering No special precautions are normally required when handling this product.
Controls
PPE Wear safety boots, leather gloves and safety glasses.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance COLOURLESS GAS Solubility (Water) 0.032 cm3/cm3
Odour ODOURLESS Specific Gravity NOT APPLICABLE
pH NOT APPLICABLE % Volatiles 100 %
Vapour Pressure NOT AVAILABLE Flammability NON FLAMMABLE
Vapour Density NOT AVAILABLE Flash Point NOT RELEVANT
Boiling Point -183°C Upper Explosion Limit NOT RELEVANT
Melting Point NOT AVAILABLE Lower Explosion Limit NOT RELEVANT
Evaporation Rate NOT APPLICABLE
Critical Pressure 5,043 kPa Critical Temperature -118.6°C (Permanent gas)
Cylinder Pressure Refer to Product Manuals Density 1.105 (Air = 1)
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Chemical Stability Stable under recommended conditions of storage.
Conditions to Avoid Avoid heat, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources.
Material to Avoid Combustible materials such as oil and grease can spontaneously ignite at low temperatures in oxygen
enriched atmospheres. Materials which burn in air, will burn more vigorously in oxygen enriched
atmospheres. All non-metals must be oxygen compatible. Copper is most commonly used metal. Metals
can be ignited and will continue to burn in pure oxygen atmospheres under specific conditions of
temperature and pressure.
Decomposition May evolve toxic gases if heated to decomposition.
Hazardous Reactions Polymerization will not occur.
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11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Health Hazard Non irritant - non toxic gas. The respiratory and central nervous systems are primarily affected by gaseous
Summary oxygen. No health effects have been observed in humans exposed to concentrations up to 80% oxygen for a few
hours or up to 50% for 24 hours. At pressures above 1 atmosphere hyperoxia may appear after 2 to 6 hours.
Chronic exposure at normal or elevated pressure may result in severe thickening and scarring of lung tissues. Not
carcinogenic or mutagenic.
Eye Non irritant.
Inhalation Non irritant. As the amount of oxygen inhaled is increased chest tightness, burning pains and coughing spasms
will occur. Other symptoms of hyperoxia include cramps, nausea, dizziness, hypothermia, amblyopia (loss of
vision), bradycardia, fainting spells and convulsions capable of causing death.
Skin Non irritant.
Ingestion Ingestion is considered unlikely due to product form.
Toxicity Data No LD50 data available for this product.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Environment Not toxic to aquatic or terrestrial life.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Waste Disposal Cylinders should be returned to the manufacturer or supplier for disposal of contents.
Legislation Dispose of in accordance with relevant local legislation.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Transport Ensure cylinder is separated from driver and foodstuffs. Refer to Commonwealth, State and Territory Dangerous
Goods Legislation which contain requirements which affect gas storage and transport.
CLASSIFIED AS A DANGEROUS GOOD BY THE CRITERIA OF THE ADG CODE
Shipping Name OXYGEN, COMPRESSED
UN No. 1072 DG Class 2.2 Subsidiary Risk(s) 5.1
Packing Group None Allocated Hazchem Code 2S EPG 2C6
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Poison Schedule A poison schedule number has not been allocated to this product using the criteria in the Standard for the Uniform
Scheduling of Drugs and Poisons (SUSDP).
AICS All chemicals listed on the Australian Inventory of Chemical Substances (AICS).
16. OTHER INFORMATION
Additional The storage of significant quantities of gas cylinders must comply with AS4332 The storage and handling of gases
Information in cylinders.
APPLICATION METHOD: Gas regulator of suitable pressure and flow rating fitted to cylinder or manifold with low
pressure gas distribution to equipment.
ABBREVIATIONS:
ADB - Air-Dry Basis.
BEI - Biological Exposure Indice(s)
CAS# - Chemical Abstract Service number - used to uniquely identify chemical compounds.
CNS - Central Nervous System.
EINECS - European INventory of Existing Commercial chemical Substances.
IARC - International Agency for Research on Cancer.
M - moles per litre, a unit of concentration.
mg/m3 - Milligrams per cubic metre.
NOS - Not Otherwise Specified.
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NTP - National Toxicology Program.
OSHA - Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
pH - relates to hydrogen ion concentration using a scale of 0 (high acidic) to 14 (highly alkaline).
ppm - Parts Per Million.
RTECS - Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances.
TWA/ES - Time Weighted Average or Exposure Standard.
HEALTH EFFECTS FROM EXPOSURE:
It should be noted that the effects from exposure to this product will depend on several factors including: frequency
and duration of use; quantity used; effectiveness of control measures; protective equipment used and method of
application. Given that it is impractical to prepare a Chem Alert report which would encompass all possible
scenarios, it is anticipated that users will assess the risks and apply control methods where appropriate.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT GUIDELINES:
The recommendation for protective equipment contained within this Chem Alert report is provided as a guide only.
Factors such as method of application, working environment, quantity used, product concentration and the
availability of engineering controls should be considered before final selection of personal protective equipment is
made.
Report Status This document has been compiled by RMT on behalf of the manufacturer of the product and serves as the
manufacturer's Safety Data Sheet ('SDS').
It is based on information concerning the product which has been provided to RMT by the manufacturer or
obtained from third party sources and is believed to represent the current state of knowledge as to the appropriate
safety and handling precautions for the product at the time of issue. Further clarification regarding any aspect of
the product should be obtained directly from the manufacturer.
While RMT has taken all due care to include accurate and up-to-date information in this SDS, it does not provide
any warranty as to accuracy or completeness. As far as lawfully possible, RMT accepts no liability for any loss,
injury or damage (including consequential loss) which may be suffered or incurred by any person as a
consequence of their reliance on the information contained in this SDS.
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Western Australia 6005
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SDS Date: 25 May 2010
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