Identification
Product identifiers, regulatory numbers, and supplier information
Product Information
- Product Name
- Air
- Product Code
- 001002
- Synonyms
- Compressed Air ; Breathing Quality Air ; synthetic air, reconstituted air, medical air, medical air USP.
Regulatory Identifiers
- CAS Number
- N/A
Identified Uses
Synthetic/Analytical chemistry.
Manufacturers & Suppliers
AIRGAS INC., on behalf of its subsidiaries
259 North Radnor-Chester Road, Suite 100, Radnor, PA 19087-5283
1-610-687-5253
Emergency Contacts
Emergency Contact
1-866-734-3438
Hazard Identification
GHS classification, signal word, pictograms, and hazard statements
GHS Pictograms
Hazard Statements
Precautionary Statements
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Composition / Information on Ingredients
Chemical components, concentration ranges, and hazardous substance identification
First Aid Measures
Emergency procedures for chemical exposure incidents
None expected.
Symptoms: None expected.
Check for and remove any contact lenses. Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical attention immediately.
As this product is a gas, refer to the inhalation section.
Immediate Medical Attention
Get medical attention immediately (for eye contact). Seek medical attention (for frostbite).
Firefighting Measures
Extinguishing media, specific hazards, and firefighter protection
Use an extinguishing agent suitable for the surrounding fire.
Contains gas under pressure. In a fire or if heated, a pressure increase will occur and the container may burst or explode.
Apply water from a safe distance to cool container and protect surrounding area. If involved in fire, shut off flow immediately if it can be done without risk.
Firefighter Protection
Fire-fighters should wear appropriate protective equipment and self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) with a full face-piece operated in positive pressure mode.
Accidental Release Measures
Spill cleanup procedures, containment, and environmental protection
Immediately contact emergency personnel. Keep unnecessary personnel away. Shut off gas supply if this can be done safely. Isolate area until gas has dispersed. Stop leak if without risk.
Keep personnel away. Discard any product, residue, disposable container, or liner in an environmentally acceptable manner, in full compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
Immediately contact emergency personnel. Stop leak if without risk.
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Handling and Storage
Safe handling precautions, storage conditions, and workplace requirements
High pressure 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.
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).
Do not incinerate container.
Exposure Controls / PPE
Occupational exposure limits, engineering controls, and protective equipment
Not applicable
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.
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 or dusts.
No special protection is required. However, air supplied respirators are required while working in oxygen deficient atmospheres such as confined spaces. The applicable standards are (US) 29 CFR 1910.134 and (Canada) Z94.4-93. In case of a large spill: Self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) should be used to avoid inhalation of the product.
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.
Physical and Chemical Properties
Appearance, physical state, melting point, boiling point, and material characteristics
Stability and Reactivity
Chemical stability, hazardous reactions, and incompatible materials
The product is stable.
Under normal conditions of storage and use, hazardous polymerization will not occur.
Not considered to be reactive according to our database.
Under normal conditions of storage and use, hazardous decomposition products should not be produced.
Ecological Information
Environmental toxicity, biodegradation, and bioaccumulation data
The data for this section has not been processed yet.
Disposal Considerations
Waste treatment methods, disposal recommendations, and waste codes
Product removed from the cylinder must be disposed of in accordance with appropriate Federal, State, local regulation.
Transport Information
UN numbers, shipping names, transport classes, and regulatory requirements
- UN Number
- UN1002
- Shipping Name
- Air, compressed
- Transport Class
- 2.2
- Packing Group
- Not applicable (gas)
Regulatory Information
Chemical regulations, safety assessments, and compliance status
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about safety, handling, and properties
What other names is Air known by?
Air is also known as: Compressed Air ; Breathing Quality Air ; synthetic air, reconstituted air, medical air, medical air USP.
What is the hazard signal word for Air?
The signal word is warning.
What is Air used for?
Synthetic/Analytical chemistry.
What are the hazard statements for Air?
This substance has 3 hazard statements:
- CONTENTS UNDER PRESSURE
- MAY ACCELERATE COMBUSTION
- Contact with rapidly expanding gases can cause frostbite
What is the melting point of Air?
The melting point is -216.2°C (-357.2°F) and the boiling point is -194.3°C (-317.7°F).