Wednesday, July 20, 2011

Oxygen

Formula                  : O2 
Physical Properties  : Appearance : colourless gas 
                                 Melting point : -218 C
                                 Boiling point : -183 C
                                 Vapour density : 1.11 g/l
                                 Flash point : none
                                 Explosion limits : none
                                 Autoignition temperature : none

Toxicological Properties :
         • The property is that hyperoxia which leads to pneumonia. Concentrations between
                25 and 75 molar percent present a risk of inflammation of organic matte in the body.
         • Oxygen is not listed in the LARC, NTP or by OSHA as a carcinogen or potential
                carcinogen.
         • Persons in ill health where such illness would be aggravated by exposure to
                oxygen should not be allowed to work with or handle this product.

Reactivity Data     : Stability : Stable
                              Incompatibility (Materials to Avoid) : None
                              Hazardous Decomposition Products : All flammable materials
                              Hazardous Polymerization : Will not occur
                              Conditions to Avoid : None

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