Product ID:NITROGEN
MSDS Date:11/25/1985
FSC:6830
NIIN:00-327-2929
MSDS Number: BDWTJ

Emergency Phone: 800-345-6361 OR 804-231-1191(DIST)

Info Phone: 800-345-6361

Cage: 8D945

Telephone: 804-231-1191

Cage: 8D945

NITROGEN

CAS: 7727-37-9

RTECS: QW9700000

Fraction By Weight: 100.0%

ACGIH TLV: ASPHYXIANT; 9192

Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE:NITROGEN IS A SIMPLE
ASPHYXIANT;IT DISPLACES THE OXYGEN NECESSARY FOR LIFE (18% IN AIR
APPROX) EXCESS CONCENTRATION CAUSES DIZZINESS,HEADACHE,TINGLING OF
TONGUE,FINGERTIPS OR TOES,WEAK SPEAKING POWER.LACK OF OXYGEN IS
THE MAIN PROBLEM.
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS DATA
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PRE-EXISTING CONDITIONS MAY BE
WORSEN.

First Aid:PROMPT MEDICAL ATTENTION IS MANDATORY;RESCUE PERSONNEL SHOULD
BE EQUIPPED WITH SCBA.REMOVE TO FRESH AIR QUICKLY,OXYGEN SUPPLY
CPR;MEDICAL DOCTOR TO GIVE FURTHER ADVICE.

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:N/R,NON-FLAMMABLE,INERT GAS

Spill Release Procedures:USE PROPER PERSONAL PROTECTION;EVACUATE ALL
PERSONNEL FROM AFFECTED AREA.CALL THE EMERGENCY SERVICES
IMMEDIATELY.

Handling and Storage Precautions:USE ONLY IN WELL VENTILATED
AREAS.VALVE PROTECTION CAPS MUST REMAIN IN PLACE UNLESS CONTAINER
IS SECURED WITH VALVE OUTLET PIPED TO USE POINT.

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA FOR EMERGENCY USE.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST AND MAINTAIN 18% OXYGEN LEVEL
Protective Gloves:AS REQUIRED
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:SAFETY SHOES
Work Hygienic Practices:USE PROPER PERSONAL PROTECTION;COMPRESSED GAS
CYLINDERS SHOULD NOT BE REFILLED EXCEPT BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
Supplemental Safety and Health

HCC:G3
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:-320F/-196C
Spec Gravity:0.97
Solubility in Water:VERY SLIGHTLY
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS,ODORLESS GAS

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE
Stability Condition to Avoid:EXTREME HEAT
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE

Waste Disposal Methods:DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DISPOSE OF WASTE OR UNUSED
QUANTITIES.CONTACT LOCAL SUPPLIER OR CALL THE EMERGENCY TELEPHONE
NO. LISTED.DISPOSAL MUST BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL,STATE AND
FEDERAL 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.