SAFETY DATA SHEET

Oxygen

Section 1. Identification
GHS product identifier : Oxygen
Chemical name : oxygen
Other means of : Molecular oxygen; Oxygen molecule; Pure oxygen; O2; UN 1072; Dioxygen; Oxygen
identification USP, Aviator’s Breathing Oxygen (ABO)
Product type : Gas.
Product use : Synthetic/Analytical chemistry.
Synonym : Molecular oxygen; Oxygen molecule; Pure oxygen; O2; UN 1072; Dioxygen; Oxygen
USP, Aviator’s Breathing Oxygen (ABO)
SDS # : 001043
Supplier's details : Airgas USA, LLC and its affiliates
259 North Radnor-Chester Road
Suite 100
Radnor, PA 19087-5283
1-610-687-5253

24-hour telephone : 1-866-734-3438

Section 2. Hazards identification

OSHA/HCS status : This material is considered hazardous by the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard
(29 CFR 1910.1200).
Classification of the : OXIDIZING GASES - Category 1
substance or mixture GASES UNDER PRESSURE - Compressed gas

GHS label elements

Hazard pictograms :

Signal word : Danger

Hazard statements : May cause or intensify fire; oxidizer.
Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated.
Precautionary statements
General : Read and follow all Safety Data Sheets (SDS’S) before use. Read label before use.
Keep out of reach of children. If medical advice is needed, have product container or
label at hand. Close valve after each use and when empty. Use equipment rated for
cylinder pressure. Do not open valve until connected to equipment prepared for use.
Use a back flow preventative device in the piping. Use only equipment of compatible
materials of construction. Open valve slowly. Use only with equipment cleaned for
Oxygen service.
Prevention : Keep away from clothing and other combustible materials. Keep reduction valves,
valves and fittings free from oil and grease.
Response : In case of fire: Stop leak if safe to do so.
Storage : Protect from sunlight. Store in a well-ventilated place.
Disposal : Not applicable.
Hazards not otherwise : None known.
classified

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Section 3. Composition/information on ingredients

Substance/mixture : Substance
Chemical name : oxygen
Other means of : Molecular oxygen; Oxygen molecule; Pure oxygen; O2; UN 1072; Dioxygen; Oxygen
identification USP, Aviator’s Breathing Oxygen (ABO)
Product code : 001043

CAS number/other identifiers

CAS number : 7782-44-7
Ingredient name % CAS number
oxygen 100 7782-44-7
Any concentration shown as a range is to protect confidentiality or is due to batch variation.
There are no additional ingredients present which, within the current knowledge of the supplier and in the
concentrations applicable, are classified as hazardous to health or the environment and hence require reporting
in this section.
Occupational exposure limits, if available, are listed in Section 8.

Section 4. First aid measures

Description of necessary first aid measures
Eye contact : Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water, occasionally lifting the upper and lower
eyelids. Check for and remove any contact lenses. Continue to rinse for at least 10
minutes. Get medical attention.
Inhalation : Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. If
not breathing, if breathing is irregular or if respiratory arrest occurs, provide artificial
respiration or oxygen by trained personnel. It may be dangerous to the person providing
aid to give mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. Get medical attention if adverse health effects
persist or are severe. If unconscious, place in recovery position and get medical
attention immediately. Maintain an open airway. Loosen tight clothing such as a collar,
tie, belt or waistband.
Skin contact : Flush contaminated skin with plenty of water. Remove contaminated clothing and
shoes. Get medical attention if symptoms occur. Wash clothing before reuse. Clean
shoes thoroughly before reuse.
Ingestion : As this product is a gas, refer to the inhalation section.

Most important symptoms/effects, acute and delayed

Potential acute health effects
Eye contact : Contact with rapidly expanding gas may cause burns or frostbite.
Inhalation : No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Skin contact : Contact with rapidly expanding gas may cause burns or frostbite.
Frostbite : Try to warm up the frozen tissues and seek medical attention.
Ingestion : As this product is a gas, refer to the inhalation section.
Over-exposure signs/symptoms
Eye contact : No specific data.
Inhalation : No specific data.
Skin contact : No specific data.
Ingestion : No specific data.

Indication of immediate medical attention and special treatment needed, if necessary

Notes to physician : Treat symptomatically. Contact poison treatment specialist immediately if large
quantities have been ingested or inhaled.
Specific treatments : No specific treatment.

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Section 4. First aid measures

Protection of first-aiders : No action shall be taken involving any personal risk or without suitable training. It may
be dangerous to the person providing aid to give mouth-to-mouth resuscitation.

See toxicological information (Section 11)

Section 5. Fire-fighting measures

Extinguishing media
Suitable extinguishing : Use an extinguishing agent suitable for the surrounding fire.
media
Unsuitable extinguishing : None known.
media

Specific hazards arising : Contains gas under pressure. Oxidizing material. This material increases the risk of
from the chemical fire and may aid combustion. Contact with combustible material may cause fire. In a
fire or if heated, a pressure increase will occur and the container may burst or explode.
Hazardous thermal : No specific data.
decomposition products

Special protective actions : Promptly isolate the scene by removing all persons from the vicinity of the incident if
for fire-fighters there is a fire. No action shall be taken involving any personal risk or without suitable
training. Contact supplier immediately for specialist advice. Move containers from fire
area if this can be done without risk. Use water spray to keep fire-exposed containers
cool. If involved in fire, shut off flow immediately if it can be done without risk.
Special protective : Fire-fighters should wear appropriate protective equipment and self-contained breathing
equipment for fire-fighters apparatus (SCBA) with a full face-piece operated in positive pressure mode.

Section 6. Accidental release measures

Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
For non-emergency : No action shall be taken involving any personal risk or without suitable training.
personnel Evacuate surrounding areas. Keep unnecessary and unprotected personnel from
entering. Shut off all ignition sources. No flares, smoking or flames in hazard area.
Avoid breathing gas. Provide adequate ventilation. Wear appropriate respirator when
ventilation is inadequate. Put on appropriate personal protective equipment.
For emergency responders : If specialized clothing is required to deal with the spillage, take note of any information in
Section 8 on suitable and unsuitable materials. See also the information in "For non-
emergency personnel".

Environmental precautions : Ensure emergency procedures to deal with accidental gas releases are in place to avoid
contamination of the environment. Inform the relevant authorities if the product has
caused environmental pollution (sewers, waterways, soil or air).

Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up

Small spill : Immediately contact emergency personnel. Stop leak if without risk. Use spark-proof
tools and explosion-proof equipment.
Large spill : Immediately contact emergency personnel. Stop leak if without risk. Use spark-proof
tools and explosion-proof equipment. Note: see Section 1 for emergency contact
information and Section 13 for waste disposal.

Section 7. Handling and storage

Precautions for safe handling

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Section 7. Handling and storage

Protective measures : Put on appropriate personal protective equipment (see Section 8). Contains gas under
pressure. Avoid breathing gas. Do not puncture or incinerate container. Use
equipment rated for cylinder pressure. Close valve after each use and when empty.
Protect cylinders from physical damage; do not drag, roll, slide, or drop. Use a suitable
hand truck for cylinder movement.
Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Empty containers retain product residue
and can be hazardous. Keep away from clothing, incompatible materials and
combustible materials. Keep reduction valves free from grease and oil.
Advice on general : Eating, drinking and smoking should be prohibited in areas where this material is
occupational hygiene handled, stored and processed. Workers should wash hands and face before eating,
drinking and smoking. Remove contaminated clothing and protective equipment before
entering eating areas. See also Section 8 for additional information on hygiene
measures.

Conditions for safe storage, : Store in accordance with local regulations. Store in a segregated and approved area.
including any Store away from direct sunlight in a dry, cool and well-ventilated area, away from
incompatibilities incompatible materials (see Section 10). Cylinders should be stored upright, with valve
protection cap in place, and firmly secured to prevent falling or being knocked over.
Cylinder temperatures should not exceed 52 °C (125 °F). Separate from reducing
agents and combustible materials. Store away from grease and oil. Keep container
tightly closed and sealed until ready for use. See Section 10 for incompatible materials
before handling or use.

Section 8. Exposure controls/personal protection

Control parameters
Occupational exposure limits
Ingredient name Exposure limits
oxygen None.

Appropriate engineering : Good general ventilation should be sufficient to control worker exposure to airborne
controls contaminants.
Environmental exposure : Emissions from ventilation or work process equipment should be checked to ensure
controls they comply with the requirements of environmental protection legislation. In some
cases, fume scrubbers, filters or engineering modifications to the process equipment
will be necessary to reduce emissions to acceptable levels.

Individual protection measures

Hygiene measures : Wash hands, forearms and face thoroughly after handling chemical products, before
eating, smoking and using the lavatory and at the end of the working period.
Appropriate techniques should be used to remove potentially contaminated clothing.
Wash contaminated clothing before reusing. Ensure that eyewash stations and safety
showers are close to the workstation location.
Eye/face protection : Safety eyewear complying with an approved standard should be used when a risk
assessment indicates this is necessary to avoid exposure to liquid splashes, mists,
gases or dusts. If contact is possible, the following protection should be worn, unless
the assessment indicates a higher degree of protection: safety glasses with side-
shields.
Skin protection
Hand protection : Chemical-resistant, impervious gloves complying with an approved standard should be
worn at all times when handling chemical products if a risk assessment indicates this is
necessary. Considering the parameters specified by the glove manufacturer, check
during use that the gloves are still retaining their protective properties. It should be
noted that the time to breakthrough for any glove material may be different for different
glove manufacturers. In the case of mixtures, consisting of several substances, the
protection time of the gloves cannot be accurately estimated.

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Section 8. Exposure controls/personal protection

Body protection : Personal protective equipment for the body should be selected based on the task being
performed and the risks involved and should be approved by a specialist before
handling this product.
Other skin protection : Appropriate footwear and any additional skin protection measures should be selected
based on the task being performed and the risks involved and should be approved by a
specialist before handling this product.
Respiratory protection : Based on the hazard and potential for exposure, select a respirator that meets the
appropriate standard or certification. Respirators must be used according to a
respiratory protection program to ensure proper fitting, training, and other important
aspects of use. Respirator selection must be based on known or anticipated exposure
levels, the hazards of the product and the safe working limits of the selected respirator.

Section 9. Physical and chemical properties

Appearance
Physical state : Gas. [Compressed gas.]
Color : Colorless. Blue.
Odor : Odorless.
Odor threshold : Not available.
pH : Not available.
Melting point : -218.4°C (-361.1°F)
Boiling point : -183°C (-297.4°F)
Critical temperature : -118.15°C (-180.7°F)
Flash point : [Product does not sustain combustion.]
Evaporation rate : Not available.
Flammability (solid, gas) : Extremely flammable in the presence of the following materials or conditions: reducing
materials, combustible materials and organic materials.
Lower and upper explosive : Not available.
(flammable) limits
Vapor pressure : Not available.
Vapor density : 1.1 (Air = 1)
Specific Volume (ft 3/lb) : 12.0482
Gas Density (lb/ft ) 3
: 0.083
Relative density : Not applicable.
Solubility : Not available.
Solubility in water : Not available.
Partition coefficient: n- : 0.65
octanol/water
Auto-ignition temperature : Not available.
Decomposition temperature : Not available.
Viscosity : Not applicable.
Flow time (ISO 2431) : Not available.
Molecular weight : 32 g/mole

Section 10. Stability and reactivity

Reactivity : No specific test data related to reactivity available for this product or its ingredients.

Chemical stability : The product is stable.

Possibility of hazardous : Hazardous reactions or instability may occur under certain conditions of storage or use.
reactions Conditions may include the following:
contact with combustible materials
Reactions may include the following:
risk of causing fire
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Section 10. Stability and reactivity

Conditions to avoid : No specific data.

Incompatible materials : Highly reactive or incompatible with the following materials:

combustible materials
reducing materials
grease
oil

Hazardous decomposition : Under normal conditions of storage and use, hazardous decomposition products should
products not be produced.

Hazardous polymerization : Under normal conditions of storage and use, hazardous polymerization will not occur.

Section 11. Toxicological information

Information on toxicological effects
Acute toxicity
Not available.
Irritation/Corrosion
Not available.
Sensitization
Not available.
Mutagenicity
Not available.
Carcinogenicity
Not available.
Reproductive toxicity
Not available.
Teratogenicity
Not available.
Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure)
Not available.
Specific target organ toxicity (repeated exposure)
Not available.
Aspiration hazard
Not available.

Information on the likely : Not available.

routes of exposure
Potential acute health effects
Eye contact : Contact with rapidly expanding gas may cause burns or frostbite.
Inhalation : No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Skin contact : Contact with rapidly expanding gas may cause burns or frostbite.
Ingestion : As this product is a gas, refer to the inhalation section.

Symptoms related to the physical, chemical and toxicological characteristics

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Section 11. Toxicological information

Eye contact : No specific data.
Inhalation : No specific data.
Skin contact : No specific data.
Ingestion : No specific data.

Delayed and immediate effects and also chronic effects from short and long term exposure
Short term exposure
Potential immediate : Not available.
effects
Potential delayed effects : Not available.
Long term exposure
Potential immediate : Not available.
effects
Potential delayed effects : Not available.
Potential chronic health effects
Not available.

General : No known significant effects or critical hazards.

Carcinogenicity : No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Mutagenicity : No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Teratogenicity : No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Developmental effects : No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Fertility effects : No known significant effects or critical hazards.

Numerical measures of toxicity

Acute toxicity estimates
Not available.

Section 12. Ecological information

Toxicity
Not available.

Persistence and degradability

Not available.

Bioaccumulative potential
Product/ingredient name LogPow BCF Potential
oxygen 0.65 - low

Mobility in soil
Soil/water partition : Not available.
coefficient (KOC)

Other adverse effects : No known significant effects or critical hazards.

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Section 13. Disposal considerations

Disposal methods : The generation of waste should be avoided or minimized wherever possible. Disposal
of this product, solutions and any by-products should at all times comply with the
requirements of environmental protection and waste disposal legislation and any
regional local authority requirements. Dispose of surplus and non-recyclable products
via a licensed waste disposal contractor. Waste should not be disposed of untreated to
the sewer unless fully compliant with the requirements of all authorities with jurisdiction.
Empty Airgas-owned pressure vessels should be returned to Airgas. Waste packaging
should be recycled. Incineration or landfill should only be considered when recycling is
not feasible. This material and its container must be disposed of in a safe way. Empty
containers or liners may retain some product residues. Do not puncture or incinerate
container.

Section 14. Transport information

DOT TDG Mexico IMDG IATA
UN number UN1072 UN1072 UN1072 UN1072 UN1072

UN proper OXYGEN, OXYGEN, OXYGEN, OXYGEN, OXYGEN,

shipping name COMPRESSED COMPRESSED COMPRESSED COMPRESSED COMPRESSED
Transport 2.2 (5.1) 2.2 2.2 (5.1) 2.2 (5.1) 2.2 (5.1)
hazard class(es)

Packing group - - - - -
Environmental No. No. No. No. No.
hazards
“Refer to CFR 49 (or authority having jurisdiction) to determine the information required for shipment of the
product.”

Additional information
DOT Classification : Limited quantity Yes.
Quantity limitation Passenger aircraft/rail: 75 kg. Cargo aircraft: 150 kg.
Special provisions A52
TDG Classification : Product classified as per the following sections of the Transportation of Dangerous
Goods Regulations: 2.13-2.17 (Class 2), 2.23-2.25 (Class 5).
Explosive Limit and Limited Quantity Index 0.125
ERAP Index 3000
Passenger Carrying Vessel Index 50
Passenger Carrying Road or Rail Index 75
Special provisions 42
IATA : Quantity limitation Passenger and Cargo Aircraft: 75 kg. Cargo Aircraft Only: 150 kg.

Special precautions for user : Transport within user’s premises: always transport in closed containers that are
upright and secure. Ensure that persons transporting the product know what to do in the
event of an accident or spillage.

Transport in bulk according : Not available.

to IMO instruments

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Section 15. Regulatory information

U.S. Federal regulations : TSCA 8(a) CDR Exempt/Partial exemption: This material is listed or exempted.

Clean Air Act Section 112 : Not listed

(b) Hazardous Air
Pollutants (HAPs)
Clean Air Act Section 602 : Not listed
Class I Substances
Clean Air Act Section 602 : Not listed
Class II Substances
DEA List I Chemicals : Not listed
(Precursor Chemicals)
DEA List II Chemicals : Not listed
(Essential Chemicals)
SARA 302/304
Composition/information on ingredients
No products were found.
SARA 304 RQ : Not applicable.
SARA 311/312
Classification : Refer to Section 2: Hazards Identification of this SDS for classification of substance.

State regulations
Massachusetts : This material is listed.
New York : This material is not listed.
New Jersey : This material is listed.
Pennsylvania : This material is listed.
California Prop. 65
This product does not require a Safe Harbor warning under California Prop. 65.
International regulations
Chemical Weapon Convention List Schedules I, II & III Chemicals
Not listed.
Montreal Protocol
Not listed.

Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants

Not listed.
Rotterdam Convention on Prior Informed Consent (PIC)
Not listed.
UNECE Aarhus Protocol on POPs and Heavy Metals
Not listed.
Inventory list
Australia : This material is listed or exempted.
Canada : This material is listed or exempted.
China : This material is listed or exempted.
Europe : This material is listed or exempted.
Japan : Japan inventory (ENCS): Not determined.
Japan inventory (ISHL): Not determined.
New Zealand : This material is listed or exempted.
Philippines : This material is listed or exempted.

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Section 15. Regulatory information

Republic of Korea : This material is listed or exempted.
Taiwan : This material is listed or exempted.
Thailand : Not determined.
Turkey : Not determined.
United States : This material is active or exempted.
Viet Nam : This material is listed or exempted.

Section 16. Other information

Hazardous Material Information System (U.S.A.)
Health / 0

Flammability 0
Physical hazards 3

Caution: HMIS® ratings are based on a 0-4 rating scale, with 0 representing minimal hazards or risks, and 4
representing significant hazards or risks. Although HMIS® ratings and the associated label are not required on
SDSs or products leaving a facility under 29 CFR 1910.1200, the preparer may choose to provide them. HMIS®
ratings are to be used with a fully implemented HMIS® program. HMIS® is a registered trademark and service
mark of the American Coatings Association, Inc.
The customer is responsible for determining the PPE code for this material. For more information on HMIS®
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) codes, consult the HMIS® Implementation Manual.
National Fire Protection Association (U.S.A.)

0 Flammability
Health 0 0 Instability/Reactivity
OX
Special

Reprinted with permission from NFPA 704-2001, Identification of the Hazards of Materials for Emergency
Response Copyright ©1997, National Fire Protection Association, Quincy, MA 02269. This reprinted material is
not the complete and official position of the National Fire Protection Association, on the referenced subject
which is represented only by the standard in its entirety.
Copyright ©2001, National Fire Protection Association, Quincy, MA 02269. This warning system is intended to
be interpreted and applied only by properly trained individuals to identify fire, health and reactivity hazards of
chemicals. The user is referred to certain limited number of chemicals with recommended classifications in
NFPA 49 and NFPA 325, which would be used as a guideline only. Whether the chemicals are classified by NFPA
or not, anyone using the 704 systems to classify chemicals does so at their own risk.
Procedure used to derive the classification
Classification Justification
OXIDIZING GASES - Category 1 Expert judgment
GASES UNDER PRESSURE - Compressed gas According to package
History
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Key to abbreviations : ATE = Acute Toxicity Estimate
BCF = Bioconcentration Factor
GHS = Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals
IATA = International Air Transport Association
IBC = Intermediate Bulk Container
IMDG = International Maritime Dangerous Goods
LogPow = logarithm of the octanol/water partition coefficient

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Section 16. Other information

MARPOL = International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution From Ships, 1973
as modified by the Protocol of 1978. ("Marpol" = marine pollution)
UN = United Nations
References : Not available.
Notice to reader
To the best of our knowledge, the information contained herein is accurate. However, neither the above-named
supplier, nor any of its subsidiaries, assumes any liability whatsoever for the accuracy or completeness of the
information contained herein.
Final determination of suitability of any material is the sole responsibility of the user. All materials may present
unknown hazards and should be used with caution. Although certain hazards are described herein, we cannot
guarantee that these are the only hazards that exist.

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