Material Safety Data Sheet of Oxygen

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• May cause breathing problem.
• Can cause central nervous system depression.
• May cause lung damage and throat soreness.
• May cause coughing and chest pain.
• High concentrations of oxygen causes cramps, dizziness, nausea, ambylopia, hypothermia, respiration difficulties, and convulsions capable of leading to death.

• Never use oil into the eyes without medical advice.
• Remove contaminated clothing
• Flush affected areas with lukewarm water.
• If irritation continues, seek medical advise.
• Wear protective clothing in recuing victims.
• Remove victim from affected are and allow him to inhale fresh air, as soon as possible.
• Keep person warm and at rest.

• Wear self-contained breathing musk and PPE.
• Wear protective gear.
• Cool fire exposed containers using water spray.
• Remove containers from affected area.
• Stop the flow of oxygen which is supporting the fire.

• Move away from the area
• Proper air ventilation should be ensured
• Remove ignition sources
• Stop release
• Do not enter basements and workpits where its accumulation is hazardous.

• Protect cylinders against physical damage.
• Ensure adequate ventilation.
• Avoid inhalation
• Do not work on a pressurized system.
• If there is a leak, close the upstream valve.
• Use storage containers suitable for storage and distribution of Gaseous Oxygen.
• Store in cool, dry palce.
• Preferable store in fireproof area.
• Store away from heat and flammable sources.
• Store away from direct sunlight.
• Do not store oxygen cylinders near elevators, corridors or loading docks.
• Do not drag, slide or roll oxygen cylinders.
• Do not drop cylinders or allow them to strike each other.
• Do not heat cylinder.
• Do not use oils or grease.
• Close main cylinder valve after use.