Keep cylinders cool with water spray. Remove cylinders from fire exposure if possible. Cylinders may violently explode if safety pressure relief devices should fail to relieve pressure. Compressed air will accelerate the burning of materials versus burning at atmospheric pressure.
Air is non-toxic and necessary to support life.
Inhalation of air in high pressure environment such as underwater diving, caissons, or hyperbaric chambers can result in symptoms similar to overexposure to pure oxygen. These include tingling of fingers, impaired coordination, and confusion. Persons in ill health where such illness would be aggravated by exposure to Compressed Air should not be allowed to work with or handle this product. Decompression equipment may be required if exposed to high pressure environment. Air will support combusion so it should be diverted from flammable materials to stop burning.