Product ID:NITROGEN
MSDS Date:03/01/1994
FSC:6830
NIIN:00-327-2929
MSDS Number: BHDLH

Emergency Phone: 800-523-9374/800-322-9092(PA)

Info Phone: 215-481-4911

Cage: 00742

Telephone: 800-345-3148/ 800-752-1597

Cage: 9C482

NITROGEN

CAS: 7727-37-9

RTECS: QW9700000

Fraction By Weight: 100%

ACGIH TLV: ASPHYXIANT; 9394

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 NON-TOXIC, ODORLESS,
COLORLESS, NONFLAMMABLE COMPRESSED GAS STROED IN CYLINDERS AT HIGH
PRESSURE. IT CAN CAUSE RAPID SUFFOCATION IF CONCENTRATION ARE
SUFFICIENT TO REDUCE OXYGEN LEVELS B ELOW 19.5%. SELF-CONTAINED
BREATHING APPARATUS MAY BE REQUIRED.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NITROGEN IS NOT LISTE AS A CARCINOGEN OF
POTENTIAL CARCINOGES BY IARC, NTP, OR OSHA.
Effects of Overexposure:EXPOISURE TO AN OXYGEN DEFICIENT ATMOSPHERE MAY
CAUSE DIZZINESS, NAUSEA, VOMITING, EXCESS SALVATION, DIMINISHED
MENTAL ALERTNESS, LOSS OF CONSCIOUSNESS AND DEATH. EXPOSURE TO
ATMOSPHERES CONTAINING 8- 10% OR LESS OXYGEN WILL BRING ABOUT
UNCONSCIOUSNESS W/O WARNING AND SO QUICKLY THAT INDIVIDUALS CANNOT
HELP THEMSELVES.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE

First Aid:INHALATION:PERSONS SUFFERING FROM LACK OF OXYGEN SHOULD BE
MOVED TO FRESH AIR. IF VICTIM IS NOT BREATHING, ADMINISTER
ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION. IF BREATHING IS DIFFICULT, ADMINISTER
OXYGEN. OBTAIN PROMP T MEDICAL ATTENTION. ALL OTHER ROUTES OF
EXPOSURE LISTED AD "NOT APPLICABLE".

Lower Limits:NONE
Upper Limits:NONE
Extinguishing Media:NITROGEN IS NONFLAMMABLE AND DOES NOT SUPPORT
COMBUSTION. USE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA APPROPIATE FOR SURROUNDING
FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:NITROGEN IS A SIMPLE ASPHYXIANT. IF POSSIBLE,
REMOVE CYLINDERS FROM FIRE AREA OR COOL WITH WATER. SCBA MAY BE
REQUIRED BY RESCUE WORKERS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:MOST CYLINDERS ARE DESIGNED TO VENT
CONTENTS (RAPIDLY) WHEN EXPOSED TO ELEVATED TEMPERATURES. PRESSURE
MAY BUILD UP AND RUPTURE CONTAINER IF RELIEF DEVICE FAILS

Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE ALL PERSONNEL. INCREASE VENTILATION &
MONITOR OXYGEN LEVELS. USE APPROPRIATE PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (SCBA).
IF LEAK IS IN CYLINDER OR VALVE, CALL AIR PRODUCTS EMERGENCY
NUMBER. IF IN USER'S SYS TEM, CLOSE VALVE AND VENT PRESSURE BEFORE
REPAIR.
Neutralizing Agent:MFR GAVE NO INFORMATION ON MSDS.L

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE UPRIGHT IN A WELL VENTILATED
SECURE AREA, PROTECTED FROM WEATHER. STORE BELOW 125F. SEGREGATE
FULL & EMPTY CYLINDERS. KEEP GOOD INVENTORY RECORD
Other Precautions:DO NOT DRAG, ROLL OR SLIDE CYLINDER. USE HANDTRUC
DESIGNED FOR CYLINDERS. SECURE CYLINDERS AT ALL TIMES. DO NOT
OVERHEAT CYLINDER. USE PRESSURE REDUCING REGULATOR. BESARE OF
ACCUMULATIONS IN CONFINED SPACES. COMPLY WITH OSHA 29CFR1910.146.

Respiratory Protection:GENERA USE:NONE REQUIRED. FOR OXYGEN DEFICIENT
ATMOSPHERES:SCBA OR AIR-LINE RESPIRATORS. AIR PURIFYING RESPIRATORS
WILL NOT PROVIDE PROTECTION!
Ventilation:GOOD VENTILATION AND/OR LOCAL EXHAUST TO PREVENT
ACCUMULATION OF HIGH CONCENTRATIONS OF GAS.
Protective Gloves:LEATHER WORK GLOVES.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES.
Other Protective Equipment:SAFETY SHOES. OXYGEN MONITORING EQUIPMENT TO
TEST FOR OXYGEN DEFICIENT ATMOSPHERES.
Work Hygienic Practices:MFR: ? HMIS:USE GOOD INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE
PRACTICE. AVOID UNNECESSARY EXPOSURE. WASH THOROUGHLY BEFORE EATING
OR DRINKING
Supplemental Safety and Health
ALWAYS STORE & HANDLE I/A/W COMPRESSED GAS ASSOCIATION INC. PAMPHLET
CGA P-1.

HCC:G3
NRC/State Lic Num:NONE
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:-320F,-196C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:-346F,-210C
Vapor Density:0.07245
Spec Gravity:0.967
Solubility in Water:0.023
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS, ODORLESS GAS.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:WILL NOT OCCUR.

Waste Disposal Methods:FOR EMERGENCY DISPOSAL, SECURE CYLINDER & SLOWLY
DISCHARGE GAS IN A WELL VENTILATED AREA OR OUTDOORS. DO NOT ATTEMPT
TO DISPOSE OF RESIDUAL OR UNUSED QUANTITIES. RETURN CYLINDER &
UNUSED QUANTITIES TO SUPPLIER.

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