September 2001
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Technical information
The BOC Gases Technical Data Handbook is a valuable guide to the properties of
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Contents
HAZARDOUS PROPERTIES
THERMOPHYSICAL PROPERTIES Flammability
Vapor Specific Heat
Pressure Gravity Critical Critical Specific Capacity Flammable Ignition Threshold
Molecular at 70° F at 70° F Temp Pressure Volume (Btu/lb.- limits in Air Temp., Physiological Limit Value
Product Formula State Weight (psig) (1 atm) (°F) (psia) (cf/lb) Mole °F) (Vol. %) (°F) Properties (ppm)
Dissolved
Acetylene C2H2 26.04 635 0.905 97.3 905.3 14.7 10.6 2.5-81 581 SA
Gas
Compressed
Air 28.97 * * -221.1 546.8 13.3 Oxidant
Gas
Liquefied Corrosive
Ammonia NH3 17.03 114 0.60 270.4 1639 22.6 8.6 15-28 1204 25
Gas and Toxic
Compressed
Argon Ar 39.95 * 1.38 -188.1 710 9.7 4.97 Inert SA
Gas
Liquefied
Arsine AsH3 77.95 205 2.69 211.8 957 5.0 4-64 Poison 0.05
Gas
Liquefied
n-Butane C4H10 58.12 16 2.08 305.6 550.8 6.4 1.8-8.4 788 Narcotic 800
Gas
Carbon Liquefied
CO2 44.01 838 1.52 87.8 1071 8.74 8.97 Inert 5,000
Dioxide Gas
Carbon Compressed
CO 28.01 * 0.97 -220.4 507.4 13.8 6.96 12.5-74 1204 Toxic 50
Monoxide Gas
Liquefied Oxidant and
Chlorine Cl2 70.91 85.3 2.47 291.2 1118.7 5.4 8.2 1
Gas Toxic
Compressed
Deuterium D2 4.03 * 0.139 -390.7 241 96.0 6.97 4.9-75 1058 SA
Gas
Compressed
Diborane B2H6 27.67 * 0.95 62.1 581 0.8-98 100 Highly Toxic 0.05
Gas
Liquefied
Ethane C2H6 30.07 543 1.047 90.1 708 12.8 12.6 3-12.4 986 SA
Gas
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HAZARDOUS PROPERTIES
THERMOPHYSICAL PROPERTIES Flammability
Vapor Specific Heat
Pressure Gravity Critical Critical Specific Capacity Flammable Ignition Threshold
Molecular at 70° F at 70° F Temp Pressure Volume (Btu/lb.- limits in Air Temp., Physiological Limit Value
Product Formula State Weight (psig) (1 atm) (°F) (psia) (cf/lb) Mole °F) (Vol. %) (°F) Properties (ppm)
Ethyl Liquefied
C2H5Cl 64.52 368.96 764.4 3.8-15.4 1000
Chloride Gas
Compressed
Ethylene C2H4 28.05 * 0.974 49.8 742 13.8 10.4 3.1-32 1009 SA
Gas
Compressed
Helium He 4.003 * 0.138 -450.3 33.2 96.7 4.98 Inert SA
Gas
Compressed
Hydrogen H2 2.02 * 0.0696 -399.96 190.8 192 6.89 4-75 1085 SA
Gas
Hydrogen Liquefied
HCl 36.46 613 1.27 124.6 1200 10.6 6.9 Corrosive 5
Chloride Gas
Hydrogen Liquefied Irritant and
H2S 34.08 252 1.189 212.7 1308 11.2 8.2 4.3-45 500 10
Sulfide Gas Toxic
Liquefied
Isobutane C4H10 58.12 30.8 2.0 275 592.2 6.5 1.8-8.4 864 Anaesthetic SA
Gas
Compressed
Krypton Kr 83.8 * 2.898 -82.8 798 4.6 5.0 Inert SA
Gas
Compressed
Methane CH4 16.04 * 0.555 -115.8 673 23.7 5-15 1000 SA
Gas
Methyl Liquefied
CH3Cl 50.49 58.7 1.74 289.6 968 7.6 9.97 10.7-17.4 1170 Toxic 50
Chloride Gas
Compressed
Neon Ne 20.18 * 0.696 -379.8 384.9 19.2 4.97 Inert SA
Gas
Compressed
Nitrogen N2 28.01 * 0.967 -232.4 492.9 13.8 6.97 Inert SA
Gas
Nitrous Liquefied
N2O 44.01 745 1.53 97.6 1054 8.7 9.2 Oxidant 25
Oxide Gas
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HAZARDOUS PROPERTIES
THERMOPHYSICAL PROPERTIES Flammability
Vapor Specific Heat
Pressure Gravity Critical Critical Specific Capacity Flammable Ignition Threshold
Molecular at 70° F at 70° F Temp Pressure Volume (Btu/lb.- limits in Air Temp., Physiological Limit Value
Product Formula State Weight (psig) (1 atm) (°F) (psia) (cf/lb) Mole °F) (Vol. %) (°F) Properties (ppm)
Compressed
Oxygen O2 32.0 * 1.105 -181.1 736.9 12.1 7.03 Oxidant
Gas
Liquefied Treat as
Phosphine PH3 34.0 592.7 1.184 124.3 948 11.4 122 Poison 0.3
Gas Pyrophoric
Liquefied
Propane C3H8 44.1 109 1.55 206.2 617.4 8.5 17.4 2.1-9.5 874 SA
Gas
Compressed
Silane SiH4 32.12 * 1.11 24.8 702.7 12.0 Pyrophoric 0.5
Gas
Sulfur Liquefied Irritant and
SO2 64.06 34.4 2.26 315 1143 5.9 9.6 2
Dioxide Gas Toxic
Sulfur Liquefied
SF6 146.05 310 5.11 114 545 2.5 Inert 1000
Hexafluoride Gas
Compressed
Xenon Xe 131.3 * 4.56 61.9 852.6 2.9 5.02 Inert SA
Gas
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Polyethylene
Carbon steel
Aluminum
Neoprene
Stainless
Copper
Action toward
Teflon
Monel
Viton
Brass
Butyl
Kel-F
steel
PVC
materials of
Gas construction
Polyethylene
Carbon steel
Aluminum
Neoprene
Stainless
Copper
Action toward
Teflon
Monel
Viton
Brass
Butyl
Kel-F
steel
PVC
materials of
Gas construction
Users should thoroughly familiarize themselves with the specific properties of this gas.
Legend
X – Recommended
O – Not Recommended
Hazard
DOT shipping class/
Product name division Zone ** ID No. DOT label(s) R.Q.* Cas. No. MSDS
Hazard
DOT shipping class/
Product name division Zone ** ID No. DOT label(s) R.Q.* Cas. No. MSDS
** All 2.3 Poisonous (Toxic) gases require that the cylinder be marked "Inhalation Hazard" and
that the shipping paper description must include "Poison Inhalation Hazard, Zone -- (A,B,C, or D)"
Note: Regulations pertaining to hazardous materials are found in the Code of Federal Regulations Title
49 (CFR) parts 100 - 199.
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The following information is provided in the context of the Americas region. BOC Gases operates in
more than 60 countries worldwide, and corresponding information specific to other regions around the
globe is available by contacting BOC.
Class/Division Material
1 Explosives
2.1 Flammable Gas
2.2 Nonflammable Gas
2.3** Poisonous (Toxic) Gas
3 Flammable Liquids
4.1 Flammable Solid
4.2 Spontaneously Combustible
4.3 Dangerous When Wet
5.1 Oxidizer
5.2 Organic Peroxide
6.1 Poisonous (Toxic) Materials
6.2 Infectious Substances
7 Radioactive Materials
8 Corrosive Materials
9 Miscellaneous Materials
** All 2.3 Poisonous (Toxic) gases require that the cylinder be marked ‘Inhalation Hazard’ and the
shipping paper description must include ‘Poison Inhalation Hazard, Zone – (A, B, C, or D)’
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TDG
Product Shipping name Classification ID No. WHMIS Classification MSDS
1 ppm = 0.0001%
10 ppm = 0.001%
100 ppm = 0.01%
1,000 ppm = 0.1%
10,000 ppm = 1.0%
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1 grain 1 – – – 0.0648 – –
1 ounce 437.5 1 0.0625 – 28.35 .02835 –
1 pound 7000 16 1 0.0005 453.6 0.4536 –
1 ton – 32,000 2000 1 – 907.2 0.9072
1 gram 15.43 0.0353 – – 1 0.001 –
1 kilogram – 35.274 2.205 – 1000 1 0.001