MINIFLAM AUSTRALIA PTY LTD
ABN 68 003 020 442
14 High Street
CABRAMATTA NSW 2166
AUSTRALIA.
Phone: (02) 97114265, Fax: (02) 97112044
email: Miniflam@optusnet,com.au
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET JAN 2011
SUPPLIER NAME: Miniflam Australia Pty Ltd
ADDRESS: 14 High Street Cabramatta, NSW 2166
IDENTIFICATION
Product name:Medical oxygen, compressed
Other name: Medical oxygen EP grade, medical dry breathing oxygen, aviator’s dry breathing oxygen
Product code: 400,420,430
Un number;1072
Dangerous Goods: 2.2, 5.1
HAZCHEM code: 2[5} (Bulk only)
Poisons schedule: None allocated
Pack size: 16g
Use: Medical applications in anaesthesia, respiratory therapy, high altitude breathing and hyperbaric
applications.
Application method: Gas regulator of suitable pressure and flow rating fitted to cylinder or manifold
with low pressure gas distribution to equipment.PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION/PROPERTIES:
Appearance: Colourless and odourless gas.
Boiling point: (deg. C at 101.32kPa): - 183
‘Vapour pressure: (kPa at 25 deg. C): No liquid phase.
Relative density (Odeg. C 101.3 kPa, Air=1): 1.105
Flashpoint (deg C): No liquid phase
Lower flammability limit (9): Non-flammable.
Upper flammability limit (%): Non-fiammable.
Solubility in water (101.32 kPa, 20 deg. C): 0.032 cm3/cm3
OTHER PROPERTIES:
Cylinder pressure when full at 15 deg. C: 12 BAR,
Permanent gas, critical temperature deg. C:- 118.6
Combustion reactions: Oil and grease can spontaneously ignite at low temperatures in oxygen
enriched atmospheres. Many other materials, which do not burn in air, will vigorously burn in pure
oxygen. Metals, once ignited, will burn in pure oxygen atmospheres under specific conditions of
temperature and pressure.
Material compatibility: All non-metals must be oxygen compatible. Copper is most commonly used
metal
Weight when full: 409g
Ingredients Chemical name: CAS number: Proportion (%):
Oxygen 778-44-7, 99.5 minimum
HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION
Health Effects: May form oxygen enriched atmosphere.ACUTE: The respiratory and central nervous system are primarily affected by gaseous oxygen. No
health effects have been observed in humans exposed to concentrations up to 80 volume % oxygen
for a few hours or up to 50 volume % for 24 hours. At pressures above 1 atmosphere hyperoxia may
appear after 2 to 6 hours.
Swallowed: No liquid phase
Eye: Not irritating to the eye.
Skin: Not irritating to the skin
Inhaled: Gas is non-toxic. 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.
CHRONIC: Exposure at normal or elevated pressure may cause severe thickening and scarring of lung
tissues. Not carcinogenic or mutagenic.
FIRST AID: Rescue personnel should be aware of extreme fire hazard in oxygen enriched
atmospheres.
‘Swallowed, Eye, Skin: Not applicable.
Inhaled: Remove from exposure. Check there is no obstruction to the airway if breathing is weak or
has ceased and give artificial respiration. Keep warm and rested. Seek medical attention. Further
treatment should be symptomatic and supportive.
st Aid Fac
ies: Air-Viva.
ADVICE TO DOCTOR: Treatment for hyperoxia.
PRECAUTIONS FOR USE
Exposure Standards; No exposure standard.
Engineering Controls: Do not expose cylinders to aggressive chemical or industrial environment
which will affect the integrity of the cylinder. Securely connect regulator or manifold having suitable
pressure and flow rating with connection to match cylinder valve outlet. Never allow oil or grease on
cylinder valves. Use only oxygen compatible materials degreased for oxygen service. Copper andcopper alloys are recommended. Teflon is preferred. Most lubricants are not suitable. Cylinder
manifolds should be positioned in well ventilated areas.
Personal protection; No smoking or naked lights. Open cylinder valve slowly to avoid pressure shock
and close when not in use.
Flammability: Non-flammable product but vigorously supports combustion of materials which will
‘not usually burn in air. Concentrations of 25 volume % Oxygen wil significantly increase the rate of
combustion for some materials. Fires may start easily due the reduced temperatures required to
ignite materials in oxygen enriched atmosphere.
SAFE HANDLNG INFORMATION
Storage and Transport: Refer to commonwealth, State and Territory Dangerous Goods legislation
which contain requirements for oxidising gas storage and transport.
Store: Do not store near sources of ignition, poisons, flammable liquids or combustible materials,
‘Shipping name: Oxygen, compressed N.O.S.
‘Transport E.P.G. card: EPG or 2C6.
FIRE/EXPLOSION HAZARD: temperatures in a fire may cause cylinder to rupture and internal
pressure reliaf devices to be activated. Call fire brigade. This product will vigorously support
combustion, Do not approach cylinders suspected to be hot. Remove cool cylinders from the path of
the fire if safe to do so. Ensure working area is wel ventilated before re-use.
CONTACT POINT
Technical Suaport: 1300 363 109 (B/Hrs)
or 1300 363 438 (fax)
Details givenin this document are believed to be correct at the time of printing. Whilst proper care
has been taken in the preparation, no liability for injury or damage resulting from its improper use
can be accepted.