Material Safety Data Sheet of Liquid Oxygen

Identification
Product Name: Liquid Oxygen (Initially referred as Oxy Plus). A solution of 17.5% Hydrogen Peroxide
Chemical formula: LOX
Product Use: A source of additional oxygen for hydroponic nutrient solutions.

Hazards Identification

• Toxic to living resources
• Toxic to aquatic life
• A biodegradable substance
• Irritating to eyes and skin
• Can cause frostbite
• May cause breathing problem
• Prolonged exposure can cause central nervous system depression
• Giddiness and unconsciousness
• Coughing and chest pain
• Lung damage
• May cause soreness of the throat.

First Aid Measures

• Skin Contact: Immediately wash with plenty of water.
  
  
• Eye contact: Wash eyes thoroughly with water for at least 15 minutes. Hold the eyelids apart if required and seek medical assistance.
  
  
• Inhalation: Remove immediately from exposure. Rescuers should wear PPE. At a minimum, self-contained breathing equipment should be worn. Give oxygen if there is respiratory distress. Apply artificial respiration if breathing fails. Never apply mouth to mouth ventilation and get medical attention.
  
  
• Ingestion: Do not induce the victim to vomit. Wash out mouth with lots of water and give water or milk to drink. If possible allow the patient to release gases formed in the stomach.

Fire Fighting Measures

• Use proper extinguishing media for surrounding fire.
  
  
• Firefighters should wear appropriate protective clothing and breathing apparatus
  
  
• Self-contained breathing equipment required.
  
  
• Cool fire exposed containers with water spray. Keep stored tanks cool by spaying with water from a distance.
  
  
• Remove containers from fire area .
  
  
• Liberal quantities of water should be stored so as to dilute and wash away escaping peroxide and fight fires.

Accidental Release Measures

• Avoid contact with the product.
  
  
• Ventilate the area .
  
  
• Wear protective clothing with breathing apparatus.
  
  
• Remove all combustible materials.
  
  
• Small and large spills should be washed to drain with large quantities of water
  
  
• Evacuate all non-essential personnel from the area
  
  
• Stop leak
  
  
• Allow to evaporate to atmosphere
  
  
• Do not walk over the spill

Handling & Storage Handling

• Avoid or minimize skin contact
  
  
• Wear protective clothing
  
  
• Safety showers and eyebaths should be available in handling areas
  
  
• Ensure adequate ventilation
  
  
• Remove ignition sources
  
  
• Do not smoke
  
  
• Open containers with great care as pressure may have built up during storage
  
  
• Avoid contact with flammable products
  
  
• Protect system components against physical damage
  
  
• Do not work on a pressurized system.

Storage

• Store in a cool, dry, well ventilated area
  
  
• Store away from incompatible chemicals and materials
  
  
• Avoid exposure to sunlight
  
  
• Avoid exposure to heat and flammable sources or contamination by combustible dust
  
  
• Store on flooring that is concrete so that they can be swilled and drained
  
  
• Large quantities must be stored in vented containers which are clean and free of organic residues
  
  
• Do not store in metal container.
  
  
• Use containers designed for storage and distribution of liquid oxygen.

Disposal Considerations

• Treat like spillages
  
  
• Wear protective clothing.
  
  
• Do not mix with acids or reducing agents, in drains.
  
  
• Do not try to neutralize with strong acids.
  
  
• Spillages may be washed to drain with large quantities of water.
  
  
• Dispose hazardous waste considering waste disposal or water authority regulations.