FDA Label for Helium Oxygen Mix

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Helium Oxygen Mix Product Label

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COMPRESSED GAS, N.O.S.
(60% HELIUM USP, 40% OXYGEN USP)
UN3156
NON-FLAMMABLE 2     OXIDIZER 5.1
834314 (03/05)
OXYGEN CONTENT OVER 23.5%
Rx only.CAUTION: Federal law prohibits dispensing without a prescription. WARNING: Administration of this gas mixture may be hazardous or contraindicated. For use by or under the supervision of a licensed practitioner who is experienced in the use and administration of gas mixtures, and is familiar with the indications, effects, dosages, methods, and frequency and duration of administration, and with the hazards, contraindications and side effects, and the precautions to be taken.

CAUTION: HIGH PRESSURE OXIDIZING GAS. MAY VIGOROUSLY ACCELERATE COMBUSTION. Store and use with adequate ventilation. Keep oil and grease away. Use only with equipment cleaned for oxygen service and rated for cylinder pressure. Use a back flow preventive device in the piping. Cylinder temperature should not exceed 52oC(125oF). Open valve slowly. Close valve after each use and when empty. Use in accordance with the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS).
    
 FIRST AID:   IF INHALED, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Call a physician.     HELIUM CAS: 7440-59-7    OXYGEN CAS: 7782-44-7
DO NOT REMOVE THIS PRODUCT LABEL.

AIRGAS PURITAN MEDICAL Distributed By:  Airgas West, Inc. Lakewood, CA 90712 (562) 497-1991


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