Laserfiche WebLink
SAFETY DATA SHEET - Helium <br />SOS Number: 061A <br />Respiratory protection <br />Hand protection <br />Eye protection <br />Skin and body protection <br />Special instructions for <br />protection and hygiene <br />Remarks <br />Form <br />Color <br />Odor <br />Molecular Weight <br />Relative vapor density <br />Vapor pressure <br />Density <br />Specific Volume <br />Boiling point/range <br />Critical temperature <br />Melting point/range <br />Water solubility <br />Self contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) or positive <br />pressure airline with mask are to be used in oxygen-deficient <br />atmosphere. Air purifying respirators will not provide <br />protection. Users of breathing apparatus must be trained. <br />: Sturdy work gloves are recommended for handling cylinders. <br />The breakthrough time of the selected glove(s) must be <br />greater than the intended use period. <br />Safety glasses recommended when handling cylinders. <br />: Safety shoes are recommended when handling cylinders. <br />: Ensure adequate ventilation, especially in confined areas. <br />: Simple asphyxiant. <br />Compressed gas <br />Colorless gas <br />No odor waming properties <br />4 g/mol <br />0.138 (air = 1) <br />Not applicable <br />0.0002 g/cm3 at 21 °C Note: (as vapor) <br />6.0349 m3/kg at 21 °C <br />268.9 °C <br />267.9 °C <br />Not applicable <br />0.0015 g/I <br />8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION <br />Engineering measures <br />Provide natural or mechanical ventilation to prevent oxygen deficient atmospheres below <br />19.5% oxygen. <br />Personal protective equipment <br />STABILITY AND REACTIVITY <br />Stability : Stable under normal conditions. <br />Hazardous decomposition products : None. <br />TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION <br />Acute Health Hazard <br />Ingestion : No data is available on the product itself. <br />Inhalation : No data is available on the product itself. <br />Skin : No data is available on the product itself. <br />ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION <br />Ecotoxicity effects <br />Aquatic toxicity : No data is available on the product itself. <br />Toxicity to other organisms : No data available. <br />Persistence and degradability <br />Mobility No data available. <br />Bioaccumulation No data is available on the product itself. <br />Further information <br />No ecological damage caused by this product. <br />DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS <br />Waste from residues / . Contact supplier if guidance is required. <br />unused products Return unused product in original cylinder to supplier. <br />Contaminated packaging : Return cylinder to supplier. <br />9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES <br />Air Products South Africa (Ply) Ltd 3/4 HELIUM/Rev 2 / 2016-03