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Cage: 87286

NITROGEN

CAS: 7727-37-9

RTECS: QW9700000

Fraction By Weight: >99%.

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: SIMPLE ASPHYXIANT WHICH CAN
LEAD TO DEATH IF APPROPRIATE OXYGEN LEVEL IS NOT PROVIDED.
Effects of Overexposure:INHAL: NON-TOXIC GAS. ACTS AS A SIMPLE
ASPHYXIANT DISPLACING OXYGEN. WHICH LEADS TO INCREASED PULSE RATE,
NAUSEA, & COLLAPSE.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PRE-EXISTING RESPIRATORY ALIMENTS.

First Aid:IN OXYGEN DEFICIENT AREAS, RESCUERS SHOULD USE "SCBA"
EQUIPMENT. REMOVE PARTY TO FRESH AIR. QUICKLY RESTORE AND/OR
SUPPORT BREATHING AS REQUIRED, ADMINISTERING OXYGEN IF AVAILABLE.
GET MEDICAL ATTENTI ON.

Flash Point:NONE
Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:NONE
Extinguishing Media:NON-FLAMMABLE; EXTINGUISH W/ AGENT SUITABLE FOR
SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE WATER SPRAY TO COOL FIRE-EXPOSED
CONTAINERS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CONTENTS UNDER PRESSURE! CONTAINERS MAY
RUPTURE IN HEAT OF FIRE.

Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE AREA UNTIL VENTILATION CAN RESTORE
SAFE OXYGEN LEVEL. EMERGENCY PERSONNEL,USE "SCBA" IN OXYGEN
DEFICIENT ENVIRONS. MINOR LEAKS(DANGEROUS IN ENCLOSED AREAS) CAN BE
DETECTED BY PAINTING SUSPECT ED LEAKAGE WITH SOAP SOLUTION.

Handling and Storage Precautions:PROTECT AGAINST PHYSICAL DAMAGE. STORE
IN COOL, DRY, WELL VENTILATED, LOW FIRE RISK AREA. PROTECT FROM
EXTREME IN TEMPERATURES & WEATHER.
Other Precautions:FOLLOW TECH MANUAL INSTRUCTION FOR USE OF EQUIPMENT.

Respiratory Protection:NONE SHOULD BE NEEDED UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS OF
USE. FOR NITROGEN ONLY!
Ventilation:MECH(GEN) OR LOCAL EXHAUST THAT PROVIDES ADEQUATE
VENTILATION.
Protective Gloves:NOT APPLICABLE.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES.
Other Protective Equipment:AS REQUIRED FOR TASK AT HAND.
Work Hygienic Practices:FOLLOW TECH MANUAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE OF
EQUIPMENT.
Supplemental Safety and Health

HCC:G3
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:-320F/-196C
Vapor Density:0.97
Evaporation Rate & Reference:100.
Solubility in Water:1.6 VOL/100
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS, TASTELESS, ODORLESS GAS.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
AT HI-TEMPS, W/OXYGEN OR NITROGEN, CARBON & ALKALIES.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH TEMPERATURES.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:OXIDES OF NITROGEN.

Product ID:NITROGEN(FILLED CYLINDER) FOR DECON APPARAT
MSDS Date:12/14/1988
FSC:4230
NIIN:00-720-1618
Kit Part:Y
MSDS Number: BFMDZ

Waste Disposal Methods:REMOVE LEAKING CYLINDER OUTDOORS OR PLACE INTO A
HOOD W/GOOD FORCED VENTILATION. ALLOW GAS TO DISCHARGE AT A
MODERATE RATE. DEFECTIVE CYLINDER SHOULD BE TAGGED TO INDICATE
DEFECT.

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