Product ID:NITROGEN
MSDS Date:01/01/1987
FSC:6830
NIIN:01-277-6447
MSDS Number: BXFTS

Emergency Phone: NOT APPLICIBLE

Info Phone: NOT APPLICIBLE

Preparer: HMIS-VBA

Cage: 81348

Cage: 81348

NITROGEN

CAS: 7727-37-9

RTECS: QW9700000

Fraction By Weight: 100%

ACGIH TLV: ASPHYXIANT; 9192

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: ASPHYXIATION. CHRONIC: NONE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION: SHORTNESS OF BREATH, DIFFICULTY
BREATHING, UNCONSCIOUSNESS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. RESUSCITATE IF NEEDED.

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:USE MEDIA FOR SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND
FULL PROTECTIVE GEAR. COOL CONTAINERS WITH FLOODING AMOUNTS OF
WATER UNTIL WELL AFTER FIRE IS OUT.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:GAS UNDER PRESSURE. CYLINDER MAY EXPLODE
IF EXPOSED TO FIRE OR HIGH TEMPERATURES.

Spill Release Procedures:TRY TO STOP LEAK IF IT CAN BE DONE AT NO RISK.
VENTILATE AREA. DISPELL VAPORS WITH WATER.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL, DRY AREA.
Other Precautions:NONE

Respiratory Protection:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED. IF IDLH CONDITIONS ARE
PRESENT WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS.
Ventilation:USE ADEQUATE MECHANICAL VENTILATION.
Protective Gloves:LEATHER
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES/CHEMICAL SPLASH GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:NONE
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS AFTER USE AND BEFORE EATING,
DRINKING, OR SMOKING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS IS GENERATED BY HMIS FROM A SIMILAR ITEM OF THE SAME
SPECIFICATION. THE USER OF THIS INFORMATION MUST ASSUME
RESPONSIBILITY IN USE OF THIS MSDS AS THE INFORMATION MAY OR MAY
NOT CORRECT.

HCC:G3
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:-320F,-196C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:-346F,-210C
Vapor Density:<1
Spec Gravity:0.8
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS, ODORLESS GAS OR LIQUID
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER. LITHIUM.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH TEMPERATURES, OPEN FLAME.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:OXIDES OF NITROGEN

Waste Disposal Methods:CONTACT LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGER. DISPOSE OF
IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department
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expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and
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document should seek competent professional advice to verify and
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particular situation.