Revision Date:
11-04-2008 Version:
1
Section 1: Identification
| Product identifier |
| Product Name |
HELIUM |
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| Other means of identification |
| Safety data sheet number |
LIND-P060 |
| UN/ID no. |
UN1046 |
| Synonyms |
LASER Helium; LASER Helium Ultra; Helium; Helium, compressed; Helium-4 |
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| Recommended use of the chemical and restrictions on use |
| Recommended Use |
Industrial and professional use. |
| Uses advised against |
Consumer use |
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| Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet |
| Linde Gas North America LLC - Linde Merchant Production Inc. - Linde LLC |
| 575 Mountain Ave. |
| Murray Hill, NJ 07974 |
| Phone: 908-464-8100 |
| www.lindeus.com |
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| Linde Gas Puerto Rico, Inc. |
| Road 869, Km 1.8 |
| Barrio Palmas, Catano, PR 00962 |
| Phone: 787-641-7445 |
| www.pr.lindegas.com |
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| Linde Canada Limited |
| 5860 Chedworth Way |
| Mississauga, Ontario L5R 0A2 |
| Phone: 905-501-1700 |
| www.lindecanada.com |
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| * May include subsidiaries or affiliate companies/divisions. |
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| For additional product information contact your local customer service. |
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| Emergency telephone number |
| Company Phone Number |
800-232-4726 (Linde National Operations Center, US) |
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905-501-0802 (Canada) |
| CHEMTREC: |
800-424-9300 (North America) |
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703-527-3887 (International) |
Section 2: Hazard(s) Identification
| Classification |
| OSHA Regulatory Status |
| This chemical is considered hazardous by the 2012 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200). |
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| Gases under pressure |
Compressed gas |
| Simple asphyxiants |
Yes |
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| Label elements |
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| Signal word |
Warning |
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| Hazard Statements |
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| Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated |
| May displace oxygen and cause rapid suffocation |
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| Precautionary Statements - Prevention |
| Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood |
| Use and store only outdoors or in a well ventilated place |
| Use backflow preventive device in piping |
| Use only with equipment rated for cylinder pressure |
| Close valve after each use and when empty |
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| Precautionary Statements - Response |
| IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Get medical attention/advice. |
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| Precautionary Statements - Storage |
| Protect from sunlight when ambient temperature exceeds 52°C/125°F |
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| Hazards not otherwise classified (HNOC) |
| Not applicable |
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| Other Information |
| Intentional inhalation of helium balloon gas can cause asphyxiation, lung damage, and death |
Section 3: Composition/Information on Ingredients
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| Chemical Name |
CAS No. |
Volume % |
Chemical Formula |
| Helium |
7440-59-7 |
100 |
He |
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Section 4: First-Aid Measures
| Description of first aid measures |
| General advice |
Show this safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance. |
| Inhalation |
Remove to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. If breathing has stopped, give artificial respiration. Get medical attention immediately. |
| Skin contact |
None under normal use. Get medical attention if symptoms occur. |
| Eye contact |
None under normal use. Get medical attention if symptoms occur. |
| Ingestion |
Not an expected route of exposure. |
| Self-protection of the first aider |
RESCUE PERSONNEL SHOULD BE EQUIPPED WITH SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS. |
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| Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed |
| Symptoms |
Simple asphyxiant. May cause suffocation by displacing the oxygen in the air. Exposure to oxygen-deficient atmosphere (<19.5%) may cause dizziness, drowsiness, nausea, vomiting, excess salivation, diminished mental alertness, loss of consciousness and death. Exposure to atmospheres containing 8-10% or less oxygen will bring about unconsciousness without warning and so quickly that the individuals cannot help or protect themselves. Lack of sufficient oxygen may cause serious injury or death. |
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| Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed |
| Note to physicians |
Treat symptomatically. |
Section 5: Fire-Fighting Measures
| Suitable extinguishing media |
| Use extinguishing measures that are appropriate to local circumstances and the surrounding environment. |
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| Specific extinguishing methods |
| Continue to cool fire exposed cylinders until flames are extinguished. Damaged cylinders should be handled only by specialists. |
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| Specific hazards arising from the chemical |
| Non-flammable gas. Cylinders may rupture under extreme heat. |
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| Protective equipment and precautions for firefighters |
| As in any fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent) and full protective gear. |
Section 6: Accidental Release Measures
| Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures |
| Personal precautions |
Evacuate personnel to safe areas. Ensure adequate ventilation, especially in confined areas. Monitor oxygen level. Wear self-contained breathing apparatus when entering area unless atmosphere is proved to be safe. |
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| Environmental precautions |
| Environmental precautions |
Prevent spreading of vapors through sewers, ventilation systems and confined areas. |
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| Methods and material for containment and cleaning up |
| Methods for containment |
Stop the flow of gas or remove cylinder to outdoor location if this can be done without risk. If leak is in container or container valve, contact the appropriate emergency telephone number in Section 1 or call your closest Linde location. |
| Methods for cleaning up |
Return cylinder to Linde or an authorized distributor. |
Section 7: Handling and Storage
| Precautions for safe handling |
| Advice on safe handling |
Proper handling, storage of regulating equipment and cylinders is required to safely fill helium balloons. DO NOT ALLOW CHILDREN OR UNQUALIFIED PEOPLE TO OPERATE BALOON FILLING EQUIPMENT. INTENTIONAL INHALATION OF HELIUM CAN CAUSE SERIOUS LUNG DAMAGE OR DEATH. A balloon filling helium regulator must be attached to the valve before it is opened.
Protect cylinders from physical damage; do not drag, roll, slide or drop. When moving cylinders, even for short distance, use a cart designed to transport cylinders. Never attempt to lift a cylinder by its valve protection cap. Never insert an object (e.g. wrench, screwdriver, pry bar,etc.) into valve cap openings. Doing so may damage valve, causing leak to occur. Use an adjustable strap wrench to remove over-tight or rusted caps. Use only with adequate ventilation. Use equipment rated for cylinder pressure. Use backflow preventive device in piping. Close valve after each use and when empty. If user experiences any difficulty operating cylinder valve discontinue use and contact supplier. Ensure the complete gas system has been checked for leaks before use.
Never put cylinders into trunks of cars or unventilated areas of passenger vehicles. Never attempt to refill a compressed gas cylinder without the owner's written consent. Never strike an arc on a compressed gas cylinder or make a cylinder a part of an electrical circuit.
Only experienced and properly instructed persons should handle gases under pressure. Always store and handle compressed gas cylinders in accordance with Compressed Gas Association, pamphlet CGA-P1, Safe Handling of Compressed Gases in Containers.
For additional recommendations consult Compressed Gas Association's (CGA) Safety Bulletin SB-2, Oxygen-Deficient Atmospheres. Use only with equipment rated for cylinder pressure.
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| Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities |
| Storage Conditions |
Store in cool, dry, well-ventilated area of non-combustible construction away from heavily trafficked areas and emergency exits. Keep at temperatures below 52°C / 125°F. Cylinders should be stored upright with valve protection cap in place and firmly secured to prevent falling. Use a "first in-first out" inventory system to prevent full cylinders from being stored for excessive periods of time. Full and empty cylinders should be segregrated. Stored containers should be periodically checked for general condition and leakage. |
| Incompatible materials |
None known. |
Section 8: Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
| Control parameters |
| Exposure Guidelines |
This product, as supplied, does not contain any hazardous materials with occupational exposure limits established by the region specific regulatory bodies. |
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| Appropriate engineering controls |
| Engineering Controls |
Local exhaust ventilation to prevent accumulation of high concentrations and maintain air-oxygen levels at or above 19.5%. Oxygen detectors should be used when asphyxiating gases may be released. Systems under pressure should be regularly checked for leakages. |
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| Individual protection measures, such as personal protective equipment |
| Eye/face protection |
Wear safety glasses with side shields (or goggles). |
| Skin and body protection |
Work gloves and safety shoes are recommended when handling cylinders. |
| Respiratory protection |
Use positive pressure airline respirator with escape cylinder or self contained breathing apparatus for oxygen-deficient atmospheres (<19.5%). |
| General Hygiene Considerations |
Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. |
Section 9: Physical and Chemical Properties
| Information on basic physical and chemical properties |
| Physical state |
Compressed gas |
| Appearance |
Colorless. |
| Odor |
Odorless. |
| Odor threshold |
Not applicable |
| pH |
No data available |
| Melting point |
No data available |
| Evaporation rate |
Not applicable |
| Lower flammability limit: |
Not applicable |
| Upper flammability limit: |
Not applicable |
| Flash point |
Not applicable |
| Autoignition temperature |
No data available |
| Decomposition temperature |
No data available |
| Water solubility |
Slightly soluble |
| Partition coefficient |
No data available |
| Kinematic viscosity |
Not applicable |
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| Chemical Name |
Molecular weight |
Boiling point |
Vapor Pressure |
Vapor density (air=1) |
Gas Density Kg/m3@20°C |
Critical Temperature |
| Helium |
4.00 |
-268.9 °C |
Above critical temperature |
0.138 |
0.165 |
-267.9 °C |
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Section 10: Stability and Reactivity
| Reactivity |
| Not reactive under normal conditions |
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| Chemical stability |
| Stable under normal conditions. |
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| Explosion data |
| Sensitivity to Mechanical Impact None. |
| Sensitivity to Static Discharge None. |
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| Possibility of Hazardous Reactions |
| None under normal processing. |
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| Conditions to avoid |
| None under recommended storage and handling conditions (see Section 7). |
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| Incompatible materials |
| None known. |
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| Hazardous Decomposition Products |
| None known. |
Section 11: Toxicological Information
| Information on likely routes of exposure |
| Inhalation |
Product is a simple asphyxiant |
| Skin contact |
No data available. |
| Eye contact |
No data available. |
| Ingestion |
Not an expected route of exposure. |
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| Information on toxicological effect |
| Symptoms |
No information available. |
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| Delayed and immediate effects as well as chronic effects from short and long-term exposure |
| Irritation |
Not classified. |
| Sensitization |
Not classified. |
| Germ cell mutagenicity |
Not classified. |
| Carcinogenicity |
This product does not contain any carcinogens or potential carcinogens listed by OSHA, IARC or NT |
| Reproductive toxicity |
Not classified. |
| Developmental Toxicity |
Not classified. |
| STOT - single exposure |
Not classified. |
| STOT - repeated exposure |
Not classified. |
| Chronic toxicity |
None known. |
| Aspiration hazard |
Not applicable. |
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| Numerical measures of toxicity |
| Product Information |
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| Oral LD50 |
No information available |
| Dermal LD50 |
No information available |
| Inhalation LC5 |
No information available |
| Inhalation LC50 |
No information available |
Section 12: Ecological Information
| Ecotoxicity |
| No known acute aquatic toxicity. |
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| Persistence and degradability |
| Not applicable. |
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| Bioaccumulation |
| No information available. |
Section 13: Disposal Considerations
| Waste treatment methods |
| Disposal of wastes |
Do not attempt to dispose of residual waste or unused quantities. Return in the shipping containerPROPERLY LABELED WITH ANY VALVE OUTLET PLUGS OR CAPS SECURED AND VALVE PROTECTION CAPIN PLACE to Linde for proper disposal. |
Section 14: Transport Information
| DOT |
| UN/ID no. |
UN1046 |
| Proper shipping name |
Helium, compressed |
| Hazard Class |
2.2 |
| Description |
UN1046, Helium, compressed, 2.2 |
| Emergency Response Guide Number |
121 |
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| TDG |
| UN/ID no. |
UN1046 |
| Proper shipping name |
Helium, compressed |
| Hazard Class |
2.2 |
| Description |
UN1046, Helium, compressed, 2.2 |
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| MEX |
| UN/ID no. |
UN1046 |
| Proper shipping name |
Helium, compressed |
| Hazard Class |
2.2 |
| Description |
UN1046, Helium, compressed, 2.2 |
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| IATA |
| UN/ID no. |
UN1046 |
| Proper shipping name |
Helium, compressed |
| Hazard Class |
2.2 |
| ERG Code |
2L |
| Special Provisions |
A69 |
| Description |
UN1046, Helium, compressed, 2.2 |
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| IMDG |
| UN/ID no |
UN1046 |
| Proper shipping name |
Helium, compressed |
| Hazard Class |
2.2 |
| EmS-No. |
F-C, S-V |
| Description |
UN1046, Helium, compressed, 2.2 |
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| ADR |
| UN/ID no. |
UN1046 |
| Proper shipping name |
Helium, compressed |
| Hazard Class |
2.2 |
| Classification code |
1A |
| Tunnel restriction code |
(E) |
| Description |
UN1046, Helium, compressed, 2.2, (E) |
Section 15: Regulatory Information
| International Inventories |
| TSCA |
Complies |
| DSL |
Complies |
| EINECS/ELINCS |
Complies |
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| Legend: |
| TSCA - United States Toxic Substances Control Act Section 8(b) Inventory |
| DSL/NDSL - Canadian Domestic Substances List/Non-Domestic Substances List |
| EINECS/ELINCS - European Inventory of Existing Chemical Substances/European List of Notified Chemical Substances |
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| US Federal Regulations |
| SARA 313 |
| Section 313 of Title III of the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 (SARA). This product does not contain any chemicalswhich are subject to the reporting requirements of the Act and Title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 37 |
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| SARA 311/312 Hazard Categories |
| Acute Health Hazard |
No |
| Chronic Health Hazard |
No |
| Fire Hazard |
No |
| Sudden release of pressure hazard |
Yes |
| Reactive Hazard |
No |
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| CERCLA |
| This material, as supplied, does not contain any substances regulated as hazardous substances under the Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA) (40 CFR 302) or the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA) (40 CFR 355).There may be specific reporting requirements at the local, regional, or state level pertaining to releases of this materia |
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| Clean Air Act, Section 112 Hazardous Air Pollutants (HAPs) (see 40 CFR 61) |
| This product does not contain any substances regulated as hazardous air pollutants (HAPS) under Section 112 of the Clean Air Act Amendmentsof 1990. |
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| CWA (Clean Water Act) |
| This product does not contain any substances regulated as pollutants pursuant to the Clean Water Act (40 CFR 122.21 and 40 CFR 122. |
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| Risk and Process Safety Management Programs |
| This material, as supplied, does not contain any regulated substances with specified thresholds under 40 CFR Part 68.This product does not contain any substances regulated as Highly Hazardous Chemicals pursuant to the 29 CFR Part 1910.1 |
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| US State Regulations |
| California Proposition 65 |
| This product does not contain any Proposition 65 chemicals |
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| U.S. State Right-to-Know Regulations |
| Chemical Name |
New Jersey |
Massachusetts |
Pennsylvania |
| Helium 7440-59-7 |
X |
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X |
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Section 16: Other Information
| NFPA |
Health hazards 0 |
Flammability 0 |
Instability 0 |
Physical and Chemical Properties Simple asphyxiant |
| Note: Ratings were assigned in accordance with Compressed Gas Association (CGA) guidelines as published in CGA Pamphlet P-19-2009, CGA RecommendedHazard Ratings for Compressed Gases, 3rd Edition. |
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| Issue Date |
17-Feb-2015 |
| Revision Date |
17-Feb-2015 |
| Revision Note |
Initial Release. |
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| General Disclaimer |
| For terms and conditions, including limitation of liability, please refer to the purchase agreement in effect between Linde LLC, LindeMerchant Production, Inc. or Linde Gas North America LLC (or any of their affiliates and subsidiaries) and the purchaser. |
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| DISCLAIMER OF EXPRESSED AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES |
| Although reasonable care has been taken in the preparation of this document, we extend no warranties and make no representations as to the accuracy or completeness of the information contained herein, and assume no responsibility regarding the suitability of this information for the user's intended purposes or for the consequences of its use. Each individual should make a determination as to the suitability of the information for their particular purpose(s). |
