Conforms to 91/155/EEC - 2001/58/EC - United Kingdom (UK)

SAFETY DATA SHEET

AMEROX Oxygen
1. Identification of the substance/preparation and of the company/undertaking
Product name : AMEROX Oxygen
Chemical product name : Oxygen
Chemical formula : O2

Manufacturer / Supplier :
Drew Marine Drew Marine
Ashland Specialty Chemical Company Ashland Specialty Chemical Company
Malledijk 20 One Drew Plaza
3208 LA Spijkenisse Boonton, NJ 07005
Netherlands United States
Tel. No.: Tel. No.:
+31 181 457 070 +1 (973) 263 7600
Fax: Fax:
+31 181 625 792 +1 (973) 263 4491
Emergency telephone number
(Germany) : +49 621 60-43333
Fax:
(Germany) : +49 621 60-92664

2. Composition/information on ingredients
Substance/Preparation : Substance
Chemical characterization : Compressed Gas
To present knowledge of the supplier, this product does not contain any hazardous ingredients in accordance to EU
regulations or National regulations.

3. Hazards identification
The substance is classified as dangerous according to Directive 2001/59/EC.
Classification : Oxidizing
R8- Contact with combustible material may cause fire.
Effects and symptoms
Inhalation : Non-irritant for lungs. Overexposure by inhalation may cause respiratory
irritation.
Ingestion : Harmful if swallowed.
Skin contact : Non-irritant for skin. Prolonged exposure may result in skin burns and
ulcerations.
Eye Contact : Non-irritating to the eyes.
Other Adverse Effects : Inhalation (Concentrations of >75% oxygen) : Adverse symptoms may
include breathing difficulty-shortness of breath , dizziness/vertigo ,
nausea/vomiting , muscle twitching .

4. First-aid measures
First-Aid measures
Inhalation : Overexposure by inhalation may cause respiratory irritation. Allow the victim to
rest in a well-ventilated area.
Ingestion : Not applicable (gas).
Skin contact : No known effect according to our database.

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Eye Contact : Not applicable (gas).

5. Fire-fighting measures
Extinguishing Media
Suitable
Unusual fire/explosion Hazards
Protection of fire-fighters
Special fire-fighting procedures
: Use extinguishing media suitable for surrounding materials.
: Non-flammable gas. Vigourously supports combustion.
: Fire fighters should wear self-contained positive pressure breathing apparatus
(SCBA) and full turnout gear.
: increase of pressure! Use water spray cautiously to keep fire-exposed
containers cool.

6. Accidental release measures

Personal Precautions : No special measures required.
Environmental precautions and : No special measures required.
cleanup methods
Note: See section 8 for personal protective equipment and section 13 for waste disposal.

7. Handling and storage

Handling : Keep away from heat. In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable
respiratory equipment. Keep container tightly closed and in a well-ventilated
place.
Storage : Keep container in a cool, well-ventilated area. Keep container tightly closed
and sealed until ready for use. Separate from acids, alkalies, reducing agents
and combustibles.
Packaging materials
Recommended use : Use original container.

8. Exposure controls/personal protection

Engineering measures : Ventilation is normally required when handling or using this product.
Hygiene measures : Not applicable (gas).
Respiratory system : Wear appropriate respirator when ventilation is inadequate. Vapour respirator.

Skin and body : Lab coat.

Hands : Impervious gloves.
Eyes : Splash goggles.

9. Physical and chemical properties

Physical state : Gas. (Compressed Gas)
Colour : Colourless.
Odour : Odourless.
Boiling point : -183°C (-298°F)
Melting point : -218°C (-361°F)
Density : Not available.
Solubility : Insoluble in cold water.
pH : Not applicable.
Flash point : Not applicable.

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10. Stability and reactivity

Stability : The product is stable.
Conditions to Avoid : Heating may cause an explosion. increase of pressure!
Materials to avoid : Highly reactive with reducing agents, combustible materials, organic materials.
Avoid contact with a combustible material (wood, paper, oil, clothing, etc.).

11. Toxicological information

Acute toxicity
Ingredient Name Test Result Route Species
Oxygen LC50 15000 ppm Inhalation Rat
(1 hours)

Chronic toxicity : Repeated or prolonged exposure is not known to aggravate medical condition.
Skin irritation : Non-irritant for skin.
Eye irritation : Non-irritating to the eyes.
Carcinogenic effects : Not available.

Mutagenic Effects : Not available.

Reproduction toxicity : Not available.

12. Ecological information

Persistence/degradability : Not available.

13. Disposal considerations

Methods of disposal ; Waste of : Waste must be disposed of in accordance with federal, state and local
residues ; Contaminated packaging environmental control regulations.

European Waste Catalogue (EWC) : 16 05 01

Hazardous Waste : The classification of the product may meet the criteria for a hazardous waste.
Additional Information : 16 05 01 industrial gases in high pressure cylinders, LPG containers and
industrial aerosol containers (including halons)

14. Transport information

International transport regulations
Land - Road/Railway
UN number : 1072
Proper shipping name : OXYGEN, COMPRESSED
ADR/RID Class : 2
ADR/RID label :

2 5.1

Other information : Hazard identification number

25
Sea
UN number : 1072

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Proper shipping name : OXYGEN, COMPRESSED

IMDG Class : 2.2
IMDG label :

Other information : Emergency Schedules (EmS)

2-04

15. Regulatory information

EU Regulations
Hazard symbol(s) :

Oxidizing
Risk Phrases : R8- Contact with combustible material may cause fire.
Safety Phrases : S17- Keep away from combustible material.
Product Use : Classification and labelling have been performed according to EU directives
67/548/EEC, 88/379/EEC, including amendments and the intended use.
- Industrial applications.

16. Other information

Full text of R-Phrases with no. : R8- Contact with combustible material may cause fire.
appearing in Section 2 - United
Kingdom (UK)
HISTORY
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AMEROX® is a registered trademark of Ashland Inc.
Notice to Reader
To the best of our knowledge, the information contained herein is accurate. However, neither the above named supplier nor
any of its subsidiaries assumes any liability whatsoever for the accuracy or completeness of the information contained
herein.
Final determination of suitability of any material is the sole responsibility of the user. All materials may present unknown
hazards and should be used with caution. Although certain hazards are described herein, we cannot guarantee that these
are the only hazards that exist.
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