BJKLY - NITROGEN
- MSDS: BJKLY
- Manufacturer: ANSUL FIRE PROTECTION WORMALD U S INC
- Product Name: NITROGEN
- National Stock Number: 6830-00-192-9067
Product Identification
Product ID:NITROGEN
MSDS Date:06/01/1989
FSC:6830
NIIN:00-192-9067
MSDS Number: BJKLY
Responsible Party
MARINETTE, WI 54143-2542
US
Emergency Phone: 715-735-7411
Info Phone: 715-735-7411
Cage: 03670
Contractor
Telephone: 715-735-7411
Cage: 03670
Ingredients
NITROGEN
CAS: 7727-37-9
RTECS: QW9700000
Fraction By Weight: 100%
ACGIH TLV: ASPHYXIANT; 9192
Hazards
LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50 (ORAL RAT) IS NOT APPLICABLE.
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: EVAPORATION OF THE LIQUID FROM
THE SKIN CAN PRODUCE FROSTBITE-AVOID N2 LIQUID. IN HIGH
CONCENTRATIONS THIS IS A SIMPLE ASPHYXIANT - DIZZINESS,SHORTNESS OF
BREATH,UNCONSCIOUSNESS, OR SUFFOCATIO N CAN OCCUR.ANY COMPRESSED
GAS CAN BE AT MECHANICAL HAZARDS. CAN CAUSE COMPRESSED AIR ILLNESS
WITH CHRONIC OVEREXPOSURE
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE OF THE COMPOUNDS IN THIS PRODUCT IS
LISTED BY IARC, NTP, OR OSHA AS A CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:FROSTBITE OR CHILLING OF SKIN FROM CRYOGENIC
LIQUID. GAS CANDISPLACE OXYGEN FOR BREATHING AND RESULT IN
DIZZINESS, SHORTNESS OF BREATH.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE KNOWN
First Aid
First Aid:TREAT FOR FROSTBITE IF NEEDED. IF BURNING OR ITCHING
SENSATION OF EYES/SKIN OCCUR, FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES AND
SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION. REMOVE VICTIM TO FRESH AIR IN CASE OF
OVERDOSE. GIVE MO UTH-TO-MOUTH ARTIFICAIAL RESPIRATION IFNEEDED.
GIVE OXYGEN IF BREATHING IS DIFFICULT.
Fire Fighting
Fire Fighting Procedures:GAS CYLINDRES ARE EQUIPPED WITH PRESSUR AND
TEMPERATURE RELIEF DEVICES - REMOVE CYLINDERS FROM FIRE OR HIGH
TEMPERATURE TO AVOID DANGER OF RUPTURE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE REPORTED BY MANUFACTURER.
Accidental Release
Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE ALL PERSONNEL FROM RELEASE AREA.
VENTILATE TO OUTSIDE.
Neutralizing Agent:NOT APPLICABLE.
Handling
Handling and Storage Precautions:PROTECT CYLINDERS FROM PHYSICAL
DAMAGE. STORE AWAY FROM EXTREME HEAT. KEEP CYLINDER VALVES CLOSED
WHEN NOT IN USE AND WHEN EMPTY.
Other Precautions:DO NOT DEFACE CYLINDERS OR LABELS. HANDLE CYLINDERS
WITH PROPER CAUTION. STORE CYLINDERS IN A CLEAN, DRY, WELL
VENTILLATED AREA AWAY FROM HEAT ABOVE 125F. KEEP CYLINDER CAPPED
AND SECURED AGAINST MOVE MENT WHEN NOT IN USE.
Exposure Controls
Respiratory Protection:SCBA MAY BE NEEDED FOR PROLONGED EXPOSURE.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST MAY BE NEEDED FOR CONFINED SPACE USE. GENERAL
MECHANICAL VENTILATION IS ALWAYS RECOMMENDED.
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
SPECIAL GLOVES, FACE SHIELD, AND OTHER PROTECTIVE CLOTHING MAY BE
NEEDED IF HANDLING LIQUID.
Chemical Properties
HCC:G3
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:-320F,-196C
Vapor Density:0.98 AIR=1
Solubility in Water:SLIGHT
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS,ODORLESS GAS
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100
Stability
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
CAN REACT VIOLENTLY WITH LITHIUM (LI), NEODYMIUM (ND) AND TITANIUM (TI)
UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE REPORTED BY MANUFACTURER
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE
Disposal
Waste Disposal Methods:MOVE LEAKY CYLINDER TO OUTDOORS OR VENTILATED
HOOD. ALLOW GAS TO DISCHARGE AT MODERATE RATE. DISPOSAL SHOULD BE
MADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL
LAWS AND REGULATIONS.
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