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containers and surroundings cool with water spray. Most cylinders are designed
to vent contents when exposed to elevated temperatures.
Special protective equipment
for fire-fighters
: Wear self contained breathing apparatus for fire fighting if necessary.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal Precautions,
Protective Equipment, and
Emergency Procedures
: Evacuate personnel to safe areas. Wear self-contained breathing apparatus
when entering area unless atmosphere is proved to be safe. Monitor oxygen
level. Ventilate the area.
Environmental precautions
: Do not discharge into any place where its accumulation could be dangerous.
Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so.
Methods for cleaning up
: Ventilate the area.
Additional advice
: If possible, stop flow of product. Increase ventilation to the release area and
monitor oxygen level. If leak is from cylinder or cylinder valve, call the Air
Products emergency telephone number. If the leak is in the user's system,
close the cylinder valve and safely vent the pressure before attempting repairs.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling
Protect cylinders from physical damage; do not drag, roll, slide or drop. Do not allow storage area temperature
to exceed 50°C (122°F). Only experienced and properly instructed persons should handle compressed
gases/cryogenic liquids. Before using the product, determine its identity by reading the label. Know and
understand the properties and hazards of the product before use. When doubt exists as to the correct handling
procedure for a particular gas, contact the supplier. Do not remove or deface labels provided by the supplier for
the identification of the cylinder contents. When moving cylinders, even for short distances, use a cart (trolley,
hand truck, etc.) designed to transport cylinders. Leave valve protection caps in place until the container has
been secured against either a wall or bench or placed in a container stand and is ready for use. Use an
adjustable strap wrench to remove over-tight or rusted caps. Before connecting the container, check the
complete gas system for suitability, particularly for pressure rating and materials. Before connecting the
container for use, ensure that back feed from the system into the container is prevented. Ensure the complete
gas system is compatible for pressure rating and materials of construction. Ensure the complete gas system has
been checked for leaks before use. Employ suitable pressure regulating devices on all containers when the gas
is being emitted to systems with lower pressure rating than that of the container. Never insert an object (e.g.
wrench, screwdriver, pry bar, etc.) into valve cap openings. Doing so may damage valve, causing a leak to
occur. Open valve slowly. If user experiences any difficulty operating cylinder valve discontinue use and contact
supplier. Close container valve after each use and when empty, even if still connected to equipment. Never
attempt to repair or modify container valves or safety relief devices. Damaged valves should be reported
immediately to the supplier. Close valve after each use and when empty. Replace outlet caps or plugs and
container caps as soon as container is disconnected from equipment. Do not subject containers to abnormal
mechanical shock. Never attempt to lift a cylinder by its valve protection cap or guard. Do not use containers as
rollers or supports or for any other purpose than to contain the gas as supplied. Never strike an arc on a
compressed gas cylinder or make a cylinder a part of an electrical circuit. Do not smoke while handling product
or cylinders. Never re-compress a gas or a gas mixture without first consulting the supplier. Never attempt to
transfer gases from one cylinder/container to another. Always use backflow protective device in piping. When
returning cylinder install valve outlet cap or plug leak tight. Never use direct flame or electrical heating devices to
raise the pressure of a container. Containers should not be subjected to temperatures above 50°C (122°F).