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Identification of the substance Product name
/ preparation and of the
company
Composition / information on
ingredients
Hazards identification
First aid measures
Fire fighting measures
Accidental release measures
Handling and storage
Exposure controls / personal
protection
MSDS NR : HKO-002G-04/2007/1
Air
Chemical formula Not applicable
Company identification See end of each page
Emergency phone Nos (24 hrs.) (852) 2661 0920
Substance/ Preparation Substance
Components/ Contains no other components or impurities which will influence the classification of
Impurities the product.
Ingredient Nitrogen 78.1%
Oxygen 20.9%
Argon 0.9%
Hazards identification Compressed gas
Inhalation Not hazardous.
Ingestion Ingestion is not considered a potential route of exposure.
Specific hazards Supports combustion
Non flammable
Exposure to fire may cause containers to rupture/explode.
Hazardous combustion None
products
Suitable extinguishing media All known extinguishants can be used.
Specific methods If possible, stop flow of product.
Move container away and cool with water from a protected position.
Inform Fire Services Department
Special protective None
equipment for fire fighters
Personal precautions None
Environmental precautions None
Clean up methods None
Handling and storage
Use no oil or grease.
Open valve slowly to avoid pressure shock. Segregate from flammable gases and other flammable materials in store.
Suck back of water into the container must be prevented. Do not allow backfeed into the container. Use only properly
specified equipment which is suitable for this product, its supply pressure and temperature. Contact your gas supplier if
in doubt. Keep away from ignition sources (including static discharges). Refer to supplier’s container handling
instructions.
Keep container below 50°C in a well ventilated place.
Personal protection No special ventilation precautions are normally required.
Do not smoke while handling product.
Wear suitable hand, body and head protection.
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Physical and chemical Molecular weight 29

properties Melting point Not applicable
Boiling point -194°C
Critical temperature -140°C
Relative density, gas 1 (air=1)
Relative density, liquid Not applicable
Vapour Pressure 20°C Not applicable
Solubility mg/l water 0.018 cm3/cm3
Appearance/Colour Colourless gas
Odour None
Autoignition temperature Not applicable
Stability and reactivity Stability and Reactivity Stable under normal conditions
Toxicological information General No toxicological effects from this product.

Ecological information General No ecological damage caused by this product

Disposal considerations General To atmosphere in a well ventilated place.
Transport information Proper Shipping Name Air, compressed
UN Nr 1002
Class 2.2: non flammable compressed gas
Subsidiary risk Not applicable
ADR/RID Item Nr. 2,1oA
ADR/RID Hazard Nr 20
Labelling ADR Label 2.2: non flammable non toxic gas
Other transport information
Avoid transport on vehicles where the load space is not separated from the driver’s compartment.
Ensure vehicle driver is aware of the potential hazards of the load and knows what to do in the event of an accident or
an emergency.
Before transporting product containers ensure that they are firmly secured and:
- cylinder valve is closed and not leaking
- valve outlet cap nut or plug (where provided) is correctly
fitted
- valve protection device (where provided) is correctly fitted
- compliance with applicable regulations.
Regulatory information Proper shipping name Oxygen, compressed
Category Category 2/Class 1: Compressed Gases/Permanent Gases
Risk phrases G3 Warning, contains gas under pressure may explode if heated.
Safety phrases S51 Use only in well ventilated areas.
National legislation Dangerous Goods Ordinance (Chapter 295)
Other information Ensure all national / local regulations are observed.
Receptacle under pressure.
Before using this product in any new process or experiment, a thorough material compatibility and safety study should
be carried out. Do not use oxygen as a substitute for air, nitrogen or any other gas.
Always leak check cylinders when first collected, delivered or used using an approved leak detection fluid.
Details given in this document are believed to be correct at the time of going to press. Whilst proper care has been
taken in the preparation of this document, no liability for injury or damage resulting from its use can be accepted.

Linde HKO Ltd.

12 Chun Yat Street, Tseung Kwan O Industrial Estate, Tseung Kwan O, Kowloon, Hong Kong
Phone +852.2372-2288, Fax +852.2372-2508