Helium

Airgas-West, Inc.

helium

FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION

HELIUM, COMPRESSED USP
 UN1046
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NON-FLAMMABLE 2     
836580 (12/04)
Rx only.
CAUTION: Federal law prohibits dispensing without a prescription. WARNING: Administration of Helium 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 Helium 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 GAS. CAN CAUSE RAPID SUFFOCATION. Store and use with adequate ventilation. Use only with equipment rated for cylinder pressure. Use a back flow preventive device in the piping. Cylinder temperature should not exceed 52oC(125oF). Close valve after each use and when empty. Use in accordance with the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS). Inhaling Helium to alter the voice may prove fatal and should not be permitted.
    
 FIRST AID:   IF INHALED, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Call a physician.     CAS: 7440-59-7

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