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Safety Data Sheet <br />Version 1.6 SDS Number 300000003825 <br />Revision Date 08/01/2016 Print Date 06/12/2020 <br /> <br />3/10 <br />Air Products and Chemicals,Inc Oxygen <br /> <br /> <br />Immediate Medical Attention and Special Treatment <br />Treatment : If exposed or concerned: Get medical attention/advice. <br /> <br />5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES <br />Suitable extinguishing media : All known extinguishing media can be used. <br /> <br />Specific hazards : Upon exposure to intense heat or flame, cylinder will vent rapidly and or rupture <br />violently. Oxidant. Strongly supports combustion. May react violently with <br />combustible materials. Some materials which are noncombustible in air may <br />burn in the presence of an oxidizer. Move away from container and cool with <br />water from a protected position. Keep adjacent cylinders cool by spraying with <br />large amounts of water until the fire burns itself out. If possible, stop flow of <br />product. Most cylinders are designed to vent contents when exposed to <br />elevated temperatures. <br /> <br />Special protective equipment <br />for fire-fighters <br />: Wear self contained breathing apparatus for fire fighting if necessary. <br /> <br />Further information : Some materials that are noncombustible in air will burn in the presence of an <br />oxygen enriched atmosphere (greater than 23.5%). Fire resistant clothing may <br />burn and offer no protection in oxygen rich atmospheres. <br /> <br />6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES <br />Personal Precautions, <br />Protective Equipment, and <br />Emergency Procedures <br />: Clothing exposed to high concentrations may retain oxygen 30 minutes or <br />longer and become a potential fire hazard. Stay away from ignition sources. <br />Evacuate personnel to safe areas. Wear self-contained breathing apparatus <br />when entering area unless atmosphere is proved to be safe. Ventilate the area. <br /> <br />Environmental precautions : Do not discharge into any place where its accumulation could be dangerous. <br />Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so. <br /> <br />Methods for cleaning up : Ventilate the area. <br /> <br />Additional advice : If possible, stop flow of product. Increase ventilation to the release area and <br />monitor concentrations. If leak is from cylinder or cylinder valve, call the <br />emergency telephone number. If the leak is in the user's system, close the <br />cylinder valve, safely vent the pressure, and purge with an inert gas before <br />attempting repairs. <br /> <br />7. HANDLING AND STORAGE <br />Handling <br />All gauges, valves, regulators, piping and equipment to be used in oxygen service must be cleaned for oxygen <br />service. Oxygen is not to be used as a substitute for compressed air. Never use an oxygen jet for cleaning <br />purposes of any sort, especially clothing, as it increases the likelihood of an engulfing fire. Only experienced and <br />properly instructed persons should handle compressed gases/cryogenic liquids. Protect cylinders from physical <br />damage; do not drag, roll, slide or drop. Do not allow storage area temperature to exceed 50°C (122°F). Before