Product ID:NITROGEN
MSDS Date:01/01/1987
FSC:6830
NIIN:00-432-0354
MSDS Number: BHYJF

Emergency Phone: 704-333-5475

Info Phone: 704-333-5475

Cage: 18264

Telephone: 704-333-5475

Cage: 18264

NITROGEN

CAS: 7727-37-9

RTECS: QW9700000

Fraction By Weight: 100%

ACGIH TLV: ASPHYXIANT; 9192

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50 (ORAL RAT) IS NOT APPLICABLE.
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: PHYSICAL INJURY DUE TO
RUPTURE/EXPLOSION OF CONTAINER. INJECTION OF COMPRESSED GAS INTO
THE BLOOD STREAM. ASPHYXIATION DUE TO OXYGEN DEPRIVATION.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE OF THE COMPOUNDS IN THIS PRODUCT IS
LISTED BY IARC, NTP, OR OSHA AS A CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:ASPHYXIATION MAY RESULT IN COLLAPSE AND LOSS OF
CONSCIOUSNESS WITHOUT SYMPTOMS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE

First Aid:SAFELY REMOVE FROM EXPOSURE AND RESTORE BREATHING. GET
MEDICAL CARE.

Flash Point:NON-FLAMMABLE
Extinguishing Media:PRODUCT IS NON FLAMMABLE. EXTINGUISH FIRE WITH
MEDIA APPROPRIATE FOR SOURCE OF FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIRE FIGHTERS SHOULD USE NIOSH APPROVED SCBA &
FULL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT WHEN FIGHTING CHEMICAL FIRE. USE WATER
SPRAY TO COOL NEARBY CONTAINERS EXPOSED TO FIRE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CONTAINS GAS UNDER PRESSURE. FIRE OR
EXCESSIVE HEAT MAY CAUSE RUPTURE OF THE CYLINDER.

Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE ALL PERSONNEL FROM RELEASE AREA.
Neutralizing Agent:NOT APPLICABLE.

Handling and Storage Precautions:PROTECT CYLINDERS FROM PHYSICAL
DAMAGE. STORE AWAY FROM EXTREME HEAT. KEEP CYLINDER VALVES CLOSED
AND PROTECTED WHEN NOT IN USE AND WHEN EMPTY.
Other Precautions:DO NOT DEFACE CYLINDERS OR LABELS. USE ALL
RECOMMENDED SAFETY PROCEDURES WHEN HANDLING COMPRESSED GAS
CYLINDERS.

Respiratory Protection:USE ONLY SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AS
AIR PURIFYING RESPIRATOR WILL NOT HELP.
Protective Gloves:WORK GLOVES FOR HANDLING CYLINDERS.
Eye Protection:APPROVED SAFETY GLASSES OR FACE SHIELD.
Other Protective Equipment:SAFETY SHOES AND HEARING PROTECTION.
Work Hygienic Practices:OBSERVE GOOD PERSONAL HYGIENE PRACTICES AND
RECOMMENDED PROCEDURES. USE PROPER CARE WHEN HANDLING AND STORING
CYLINDERS.
Supplemental Safety and Health

HCC:G3
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:-320F,-196C
Vapor Density:0.9670
Solubility in Water:SLIGHT
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS GAS,NO ODOR
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NO INFORMATION GIVEN BY MANUFACTURER
Stability Condition to Avoid:NO INFORMATION GIVEN BY MANUFACTURER
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NO INFORMATION GIVEN BY MANUFACTURER

Waste Disposal Methods:RELEASE PRESSURE SAFELY IN A WELL VENTILATED
AREA BEFORE DISPOSAL. DISPOSE I/A/W FEDERAL,STATE,LOCAL
REGULATIONS.

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