BIG THREE INDUSTRIES, INC -- HELIUM  -- 6830-00F007368
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:HELIUM
MSDS Date:01/01/1987
FSC:6830
NIIN:00F007368
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:BIG THREE INDUSTRIES, INC/HOUSTON, TX 77253
Emergency Phone Num:(713) 868-0202
CAGE:17688
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:AIR LIQUIDE AMERICA CORPORATION
Address:2700 POST OAK DRIVE
Box:City:HOUSTON
State:TX
ZIP:77056-8229
Country:US
Phone:713-896-2896;800-231-1366
CAGE:17688

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:HELIUM
CAS:7440-59-7
RTECS #:MH6520000

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

Effects of Overexposure:DIZZINESS, NAUSEA, VOMITING, DIMINISHED MENTAL
    ALERTNESS, LOSS OF CONSCIOUSNESS & DEATH.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:INHALATION: PERSONS SUFFERING FROM LACK OF OXYGEN SHOULD BE
    MOVED INTO FRESH AIR. ASSISTED RESPIRATION & SUPPLEMENTAL OXYGEN
    SHOULD BE GIVEN IF THE VICTIM ISN'T BREATHING APPARATUS MAY BE
    REQUIRED TO  PREVENT ASPHYXIATION OF RESCUE WORKERS.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Extinguishing Media:NONE. USE MEDIA APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE. _
Fire Fighting Procedures:SCBA MAY BE REQUIRED, FOR RESCUE WORKERS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE. HELIUM WILL ACT AS A SIMPLE
    ASPHYXIANT IF IT DISPLACES OXYGEN/BURNS/SUPPORTS COMBUSTION.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:SHUT OFF HELIUM SOURCE IF POSSIBLE. VENTILATE
    ENCLOSED AREAS TO PREVENT FORMATION OFXYGEN-DEFICIENT ATMOSPHERES.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE & USE CYLINDERS IN WELL
    VENTILATED AREA. FOLLOW GENERAL SAFETY PROCEDURES FOR HANDLING
    CPRESSED GAS CYLINDERS, FOUND IN CGA PAMPLET P-1.
Other Precautions:SECURE CYLINDERS WHEN IN USE. KEEP VALVE PROTECTION
    CAP IN PLACE WHEN CYLINDER NOT IN USE.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:USE SCBA IN OXYGEN-DEFICIENT ATMOSPHERES.
Ventilation:NATURAL OR MECHANICAL WHERE GAS IS PRESENT.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES RECOMMENDE
Other Protective Equipment:NONE
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS DATE: 04/1/84.

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:-452.0F
Vapor Density:0.01
Spec Gravity:0.138
Solubility in Water:0.94
Appearance and Odor:COLOR, ODORLESS, TASTELESS GAS

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:SECURE CYLINDER & BLOW DOWN SLOWLY TO THE
    ATMOSPHERE IN A WELL-VENTILATED AREA OR OUTDOORS.

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