Product ID:G1322 NITROGEN
MSDS Date:05/29/1989
FSC:6830
NIIN:00-577-4623
MSDS Number: BFFVK

Emergency Phone: 201-754-7700

Info Phone: 201-754-7700

Cage: 54262

Telephone: 908-754-7700

Cage: 54262

NITROGEN

CAS: 7727-37-9

RTECS: QW9700000

Fraction By Weight: 99.5%

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:NITROGEN IS A SIMPLE ASPHYXIANT.
NITROGEN UNDER HIGH PRESSURE CAN PRODUCE NARCOSIS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE OF THE CHEMICALS IN THIS PRODUCT IS
LISTED BY IARC, NTP OR OSHA AS A CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION: DIZZINESS, NAUSEA, VOMITING, LOSS
OF CONSCIOUSNESS, AND DEATH.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE NOTED.

First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE SUBJECT TO FRESH AIR. RESCUE WORKERS, WEAR
SCBA. GIVE OXYGEN/CPR AS NEEDED. SEE DOCTOR.

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:N/R,USE ANY MEDIA FOR SURROUNDING FIRES.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FIRE FIGHTING PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND A
FULL FACED SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS. EVACUATE AREA. COOL
FIRE EXPOSED CONTAINERS WITH WATER SPRAY.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CONTENTS UNDER PRESSURE. CONTAINER MAY
EXPLODE IN HEAT OF FIRE.

Spill Release Procedures:VENTILATE ENCLOSED AREAS TO PREVENT FORMATION
OF OXYGEN-DEFICIENT ATMOSPHERES CAUSED BY THE RELEASE OF GASEOUS
NITROGEN.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE APPLICABLE FOR THIS MATERIAL

Handling and Storage Precautions:USE ONLY IN WELL VENTILATED AREAS.
CONTAINS NITROGEN AT EXTREMELY HIGH PRESSURE. HANDLE WITH CARE.
Other Precautions:AVOID DRAGGING, ROLLING OR SLIDING CYLINDERS. USE
HAND TRUCK. STORE OUTSIDE. KEEP AWAY FROM HEAT, FLAMES. KEEP AWAY
FROM HEAVY TRAFFIC AREAS. AVOID EXPOSURE TO SALT OR OTHER CORROSIVE
CHEMICALS. REPLA CE CAP WHEN NOT IN USE.

Respiratory Protection:USE SCBA IN OXYGEN-DEFICIENT ATMOSPHERES.
CAUTION! RESPIRATORS WILL NOT FUNCTION. USE MAY RESULT IN
ASPHYXIATION.
Ventilation:MECHANICAL (GENERAL) VENTILATION AND/OR LOCAL EXHAUST AS
NECESSARY.
Protective Gloves:LEATHER WORK GLOVES.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES.
Other Protective Equipment:OXYGEN MONITORING EQUIPMENT TO TEST FOR
OXYGEN DEFICIENT ATMOSPHERES.
Work Hygienic Practices:STANDARD HYGENIC PRACTICES.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NITROGEN IS STORED IN CYLINDERS AT HIGH PRESSURES (2000+ PSIG). MAKE
SURE PRESSURE EQUIPMENT AND PROCESS LINES HAVE BEENDESIGNED TO
HANDLE SUCH PRESSURES.

HCC:G3
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:-320F-196C
Vapor Density:0.97
Spec Gravity:0.808
Solubility in Water:2.3 CM3/100 ML
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS,ODORLESS GAS.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH HEAT, OPEN FLAMES.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NITRIDES FORMED IF HEATED WITH CERTAIN
METALS

Waste Disposal Methods:VENT NITROGEN GAS SLOWLY TO A WELL VENTILATED
OUTDOOR LOCATION REMOTE FROM WORK AREAS. DO NOT DISPOSE OF RESIDUAL
NITROGEN IN CYLINDERS. RETURN TO MANUFACTURER WITH RESIDUAL
PRESSURE, VALVE TIGHTLY CL OSED, AND VALVE CAPS IN PLACE.

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.