Technical Sulfur Hexafluoride Compressed Gas Cylinder

NSN: 8120-00-181-7181 | Model: RRC901

Empty cylinder only.

NSN Properties and Flags

NATO Stock Number

8120-00-181-7181

DEMIL

Maximum Operating Pressure

1800.0 pounds per square inch

Furnished Items

Valve

Department Of Transportation Cylinder Identifying Number

3aa1800

Overall Height

25.000 inches

Cross Section Outside Diameter

6.500 inches

Cylinder Style Designator

Bottle type

Shatterproof Feature

Included

Part A Color Code

Gray

Part B Color Code

White

Part C Color Code

Black

Body Color Code

Gray

Color Coded Gas Type

Sulphur hexafluoride

Capacity Rating

25.000 pounds

Neck Thread Location

Internal

Neck Closure

Provided

Spec/std Controlling Agency

Mil

Spec/std Identifying Number

Mil-dtl-2/46 specification

Government Type Number

V46-590-3

Related Gases/cylinders National Stock Number

6830-00-009-3574

Thread Size And Series/type Designator

3/4-14 ngt

Nondefinitive Specification/std Data

1 class and iv type

Pricing and Availability

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NSN 8120-00-181-7181 Datasheet

Supply Class (FSC):

Commercial And Industrial Gas Cylinders

Cross Reference:

RRC901

Cage Codes:

Federal Specifications (CAGE 81348)

Replacements:

8120-00-181-7181 replaces 8120-00-159-4471

Identification:

HMIC

Y - Indicates information is in the hazardous materials information resource system (hmirs).

PMIC

A - Item does not contain precious metal.

CRITL

- The item does not have a nuclear hardened feature or any other critical feature such as tolerance, fit restriction or application.

Freight Information:

NMFC:

041160 - Cylinder (air/gas/liquid)
WCC:

634 - Cylinders, compressed gas, filled or empty
SHC:

9 - Other or no special handling required (sh)
ADC:

A - Shipment is not a consolidation and does not exceed 84 inches in any dimension.
TCC:

E - Empty hazardous material containers or packages (empty label)
ACC:

V - Trailers, vehicles, machinery, shop and warehouse equipment and supplies including special tools and equipment, ground servicing
LTL:

W - Rating variable

NSN Management Codes:

SOS
Sms
AAC
Z
Quantity per pack
1
Unit of Measure
Ea
Shelf Life
N/A
Classification Control
U
MGMT_CTL
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Repariability
If condemned or uneconomically repairable , then dispose at direct support (ds) level.

Questions & Answers:
What are the historical prices recorded for this stock number?
Historical data shows pricing from $1,071.23 to $1,785.38..
Does NSN 8120-00-181-7181 have a shelf life?
No. There is no shelf life applicable for this NSN.
What NATO entities are users of this NSN?
Department Of The Air Force, Department Of The Navy, and Greece
What is the NIIN of NSN 8120-00-181-7181?
001817181 or 00-181-7181
Does NSN 8120-00-181-7181 require demilitarization?
Yes - ITAR Controlled
What is the most recent solicitation for NSN 8120-00-181-7181?
No solicitations for this NSN.
When was this national stock number assigned to the federal catalog?
May 04, 1970

Material Safety

MSDS BXYCM

SULFUR HEXAFLUORIDE

Hazards

Routes of entry: inhalation: yes skin: no ingestion: yes
reports of carcinogenicity: ntp: no iarc: no osha: no
health hazards acute and chronic: none. Sulfur hexafluoride is nontoxic,
but could be asphyxiant if released to atmosphere in large amounts.

effects of overexposure: inhalation: headache, dizziness, labored
breathng, and eventual unconsciousness. No other symptoms given by
mfr.

medical cond aggravated by exposure: none

First Aid

First aid: prompt medical attention is required in all cases of
overexposure. Inhalation. Quickly remove victim to fresh air. Give
oxygen or artificial respiration. Further treatment should be
symptomatic and su pportive.

Reactivity

Hazardous decomposition products: product is stable at elevated
temperatures (
copper, brass, or silver.

Proper Disposal

Waste disposal methods: comply with all local, state, federal laws &
regulations.

disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies):
this information is formulated for use by elements of the department
of defense. the united states of america in no manner whatsoever,
expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and
disclaims all liability for its use. any person utilizing this
document should seek competent professional advice to verify and
assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their
particular situation.

Ingredients List

Ingred name: sulfur hexafluoride
cas: 2551-62-4
rtecs #: ws4900000
fraction by wt: 99.8%
other rec limits: none recommended
osha pel: 1000 ppm
acgih tlv: 1000 ppm; 9293