Material safety data sheet, per the requirements of the osha hazard communication standard 29 cfr 1910. Union carbide, the indian subsidiary of the company specifically, did very little to inform its thousands of workers about the toxic products they were working with including the potential health consequences of handling the toxic substances. Record date payable date amount february 6, 2001 1 uk 1. Please be aware that you may need to supplement the contents of these. Msds material safety data sheet msds number btr1110. Material safety data sheet university of massachusetts. Praxair recommends continuous monitoring with alarms to indicate unsafe conditions before and during potential personnel exposure. Union carbide stock will cease to trade at the close of business today. Gas mixture argon balance, carbon dioxide argon balance, carbon dioxide liquid nitrogen roc group of companies page 3 of 6 personal precautions. Midland, mi february 6, 2001 the dow chemical company announced that it has completed its merger with union carbide corporation. Upon exposure to intense heat or flame, cylinder will vent rapidly and or rupture violently.
Refertonfpa51bcutting andwelding processes andnfpa50oxygenfuel gassystems. Union carbide corporation material safety data sheet product name. Chemical contamination a primary concern regarding chemical contaminants in a heat transfer fluid system is their relatively poor. Union carbide corporation, the occupational safety and health. Additionally, the companies announced the amounts, record dates and payable dates of the pro rata dividends that will be paid shortly to. How would such planning have improved corporate response to the disaster. Union carbide, the nations leading producer of industrial gases, sells industrial gases and welding products through its linde division. Firstaid measures no unusual health effects are anticipated after exposure to this product, due to the small cylinder size. All tungsten carbide mfg grades, tube rods, brazed tools, and sludges chemical name. Section 5 fire fighting measures general information.
The manufacturer of the fired heater should be the primary contact in supplying you with the proper equipment for your heat transfer system needs. As lubricants, they are exceptionally clean, allowing use where petroleum products would build tars and sludges. The union carbide and carbon corporation was formed on november 1, 1917, from the merger of the union carbide company founded in 1898, the national carbon company founded in 1886, linde air products company, maker of liquid oxygen, and the prestolite company, manufacturer of calcium carbide. How could union carbide have planned for an event such as the accident in bhopal. Media relations can also be reached by phone at 646 4351553 when you are calling from europe, please dial tollfree. Safety data sheet according to 29cfr19101200 and ghs rev. Obtain medical advice and bring a copy of this msds.
Material safety data sheet polypropylene product series. Acetylene generation, iron and steel desulfurization, and. Tungsten carbide product with cobaltnickel binder and brazed. Union carbide stockholders are eligible for the following dividends. This material is classified as hazardous under osha regulations in the united states and the whmis in canada. Union carbide chemicals and plastics co inc index date. A oates and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Clinton union carbide corporation tarrytown, new york i. There are no significant health hazards related to overexposure to oxygen, except in a hyperbaric environment, which is unlikely in an industrial setting. This material is considered hazardous by the osha hazard communication standard 29 cfr 1910.
Work in properly ventilated areas especially during melt processing, especially if significant smoke, dust or. The data in this safety data sheet relates only to the specific material designated. Material safety data sheet polypropylene product series revised. Pgme was developed during world war ii by the union carbide 53 corporation and first marketed by them in 1959 as a synthetic functional fluid. The oxyacetylene handbook, third edition ed, union carbide on. Other companies are charging thousands of dollars to set up accounts and give you access to their. Removing the oxygen feed mixer exposed two open ends on 48inch piping that had been. Union carbide corporation dividendstock split history.
Respiratory protection is recommended during spill cleanup. Introduction polyalkylene glycols are unique among synthetic lubricants because of their high oxygen content. Protection of all personnel and the area must be maintained. Firefighting measures suitable extinguishing media handling. Union carbide corporation linde division 39 old ridgebury road danbury, ct068170001 incanada. Safety data sheet search union carbide search results. Exposure controlspersonal protection respiratory protection. Chemical product and company identification oxygen. Read and follow all safety data sheets sdss before use. We have prepared a wide range of safety data sheets.
Safety data sheet issue date 29apr2015 revision date 29apr2015 version 1 1. The material safety data sheets contained in this volume are the basis for the toxic. A practical handbook describing the welding and cutting of metals by the oxyacetylene and metalic arc process by j. Lillwu silicide, manesium boride, rubidium acetylene carbide. Safety data sheets can be an extremely useful source of information to help you remain vigilant on the potential hazards of our products. Brasses containing less than 65% copper in the alloy and certain nickel alloys are suitable for acetylene service under normal conditions. Find all general air sds sheets in an easy to download form. Polyalkylene glycol monobutyl ether pgme for handling. During 1972, union carbide had the largest volume of domestic sales of acetylene, argon, helium, nitrogen and oxygen to. As in any fire, wear a selfcontained breathing apparatus in pressuredemand, mshaniosh approved or equivalent, and full protective gear. Your new online msds binder is a place for you to store the material safety data sheets you need to deploy. Oxygen, co2, argon, nitrogen, butane, propane, helium, hydrogen, and more. Additional information on this product may be obtained by calling the union carbide corporation.
Union carbide is now a wholly owned subsiduary of dow chemical. The deal went ahead in 2001 making dow chemical one of the largest chemical companies in the world. Owtherm heat transfer fluid a dow chemical company. Ne not established c ceiling limit see section 16 for definitions of terms used.
If victim is not breathing, give artificial respiration. Persons suffering from lack of oxygen should be removed to fresh air. Halfface respirator worganic vapor filter, safety glasses wshields, pva or nitrile chemicalresistant gloves, skin. Ecological information copper metal is relatively insoluble in water and. Use appropriate monitoring devices to ensure a safe oxygen level minimum of 19. Gas mixture argon balance, carbon dioxide argon balance, carbon dioxide liquid nitrogen roc group of companies page 2 of 6 ingredient name. Acrylic acid a summary of safety and handling 3rd edition compiled by basf corporation celanese, ltd. Announces amounts and record dates for pro rata dividends. Safety data sheet search union carbide argon search results. L4559c 850928 485 25m other offices inprincipalcitiesalloverthe world.
This msds contains valuable information critical to the safe handling and proper use of this product. Safety data sheet search union carbide argon search. Union carbide requests theusers ofthis product tostudy this material safety datasheet msds and become aware ofproduct. Accidental release measures continued this is an extremely flammable gas. Union carbide corporation dividendstock split history 1917. Administer oxygen or artificial respiration as needed. Safety regulations are generally governed first and foremost by local legislation. Burn in a chemical incinerator equipped with an afterburner and scrubber but exert extra care in igniting as this. Material safety data sheet product name airgas inc. Anjou quebec h1m 3m2 7400 les galeries danjou blvd. Acetylene can react explosively when combined with oxygen and other. Rust gripe base pg 2 of 2 section viii exposure controls and personal protection.
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