Material Safety Data Sheet
1. Product and Company Identification
GHS product identifier
Chemical Formula
Product use
Common names andsynonyms
CompanyTelephoneEmergency: Air, compressed: NA: Inflation cylinders for personal protective equipment: Air, Breathing Air, UN 1002
: Backcountry Access, Inc.
2820 Wilderness Pl., Unit H
Boulder, CO 80301: 303-417-1345: 303-417-1345 (M-F 9am-5pm MST)

2. Hazardous Ingredients/Identity Information
Hazard classification
Signal word
Hazard statement
Pictogram

PrecautionaryStatements: GASES UNDER PRESSURE –Compressed gas: Warning: Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated:: Read and follow MSDS before use. Read label before use. High pressure from cylinder
directed at skin or eyes from close range can cause permanent damage or blindness.
Cylinders may discharge pressure when subjected to heat or flames.

Description of hazards : None known
not otherwiseclassified

3. Composition/Information on Ingredients
Substance/mixture
Chemical nameCommon names andsynonyms
CAS number
Concentration

Backcountry Access, Inc.

: Mixture: air: Air, Breathing Air, UN 1002
: 132259-10-0:

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Ingredient132259-10-0

Concentration (percentage)
100%

4. First-Aid Measures
Eye Contact
Skin Contact
Ingestion
Inhalation: Flush eyes with water. Seek medical attention if irritation occurs.
: Wash exposed skin with soap and water.
: “None expected”: “None expected”

5. Fire-Fighting Measures
Flash Point: NAExtinguishing Materials : Use extinguishing agents appropriate for surrounding fire.
Specific Hazards: Contains gas under pressure. In a fire or extreme heat the container may burst orexplode.
Fire Fighting: Move container from fire area if it can be done without risk.

6. Accidental Release Measures
Leak Response
Accidental Opening: In case of leak set cylinder aside away from yourself and others and let the cylinder
empty itself: If the valve is accidentally opened keep exiting air away from yourself and others. Wait
until cylinder is empty.

7. Handling and Storage
Handling/Storage: Store in cool dry place between -22°F (-30°C) and 130°F (55°C). Protect cylinder fromphysical damage.

8. Exposure Controls – Personal Protection
ACGIH, OSHA, and NOISH have not developed exposure limits for any of this product’s components.
Ventilations
Respiratory Protection
Hand Protection
Eye protection
Skin Protection: No additional ventilation is required: Not necessary: Not required: Not required under normal conditions.
: Protective clothing is not required.

9. Physical and Chemical Properties
Physical state
Color
Odor
Odor Threshold
pH
Melting point
Freezing point
Boiling Point
Melting Point
Backcountry Access, Inc.

: Gas
: Colorless: Odorless: Not available: Not available: Not available: Not available: -194.3°C: -216.2°CDate of Issue: 3-9-2017
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Flash point
Evaporation point
Flammability(solid, gas)
Lower and upper
explosive (flammable)
limitsVapor Pressure
Vapor Density
Relative density
Solubility
Partition coefficientn-octanol/water
Auto-ignition
temperature
Decomposition
temperature
Viscosity
Molecular Weight: Not available: Not available: Not available: Not available: 760 mmHg @ -194°C: 1.29 g/L @ 0°C: 1.00 (air=1): Not available: Not available: Not available: Not available: Not available: 28.975

10. Stability and Reactivity
Reactivity: No additional information available
Chemical: Stable under normal conditions.
StabilityConditions to Avoid: Protect from physical damage and heat.
Materials to Avoid: No additional information available
Decomposition Products: None.

11. Toxicological Information
Toxicity Data
Carcinogenicity: There are no specific toxicology data for Compressed Air: None of this product’s components are listed by ACGIH, IARC, NTP, OSHA or DFG

12. Ecological Information
Ecology: No LOLI ecotoxicity data are available for this product’s components

13. Disposal ConsiderationsDisposal
Recommendations: Do not dispose of cylinders with compressed air in them. Only discharge cylinders in
Backcountry Access Float backpacks as described in the user manual.

14. Transportation Information
US Department of Transportation
UN Number: UN 1002
Proper Shipping Name : Air, compressedHazard Class: 2.2 - Class 2.2 - Non-flammable compressed gas 49 CFR 173.115
Packaging Group: NA
DOT Label Required: Non-Flammable Gas
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Transport Canada (TDG)
UN Number: UN 1002
Proper Shipping Name : Air, compressedHazard Class: 2.2

Special Provisions: 42
Limited Quantity Index : 0.12
Road or Rail Index: 75

15. Regulatory Information
U.S. Federal Regulations
None of this product’s components are listed under SARA Section 302/304 (40 CFR 255 Appendix A), SARA
Section 311/312 (40 CFR 370.21), SARA Section 313 (40 CFR 372.65), CERCLA (40 CFR 302.4), TSCA 12(b), orrequire an OSHA process safety plan.
SARA 311/312
Acute
ChronicFire
Reactive
Pressure: No: No: No: No: Yes

US State Regulations: None of this product’s components are listed on the state lists from AK, CA, FL, IL, KA, MA,MN, MO, NJ, ND, PA, RI, TX, WV, or WV.
Additional Canadian Regulations
Canadian DSL/NDSL Inventory Status: Compressed Air is included in the DSL Inventory.
CEPA Priority Substances Lists: Not included.
WHMIS Classification: Categorized as a Controlled Product, Hazard Class A.
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16. Other Information
Prepared By: Backcountry Access, Inc. 3/9/2017

For additional information, visit our website at www.backcountryaccess.com

Backcountry Access, Inc.

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