BJNSF - NITROGEN
- MSDS: BJNSF
- Manufacturer: NATIONAL WELDERS SUPPLY CO INC
- Product Name: NITROGEN
- National Stock Number: 6830-01-265-4068
Product Identification
Product ID:NITROGEN
MSDS Date:01/01/1991
FSC:6830
NIIN:01-265-4068
MSDS Number: BJNSF
Responsible Party
CHARLOTTE, NC 28231
US
Emergency Phone: 704-333-5475
Info Phone: 704-333-5475
Cage: 18264
Contractor
Telephone: 704-333-5475
Cage: 9C482
Ingredients
NITROGEN
CAS: 7727-37-9
RTECS: QW9700000
Fraction By Weight: 100%
ACGIH TLV: ASPHYXIANT; 9192
Hazards
LD50 LC50 Mixture:NOT SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:NITROGEN IS DEFINED AS A SIMPLE
ASPHYXIANT. HIGH CONCENTRATIONS DISPLACE OXYGEN AND CAUSE CENTRAL
NERVOUS SYSTEM DISFUNCTION DUE TO LACK OF OXYGEN.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NITROGEN IS NOT CLASSIFIED AS A
CARCINOGEN BY NTP, IARC OR OSHA.
Effects of Overexposure:EFFECTS OF EXPOSURE TO HIGH CONCENTRATIONS SO
AS TO DISPLACE THE OXYGEN IN AIR MAY INCLUDE ANY, ALL OR NONE OF
THE FOLLOWING: LOSS OF BALANCE, DIZZINESS, TIGHTNESS IN THE FRONTAL
AREA OF FOREHEAD, TIN GLING OF FINGERTIPS/TOES, WEAKENED SPEECH,
REDUCED CONSCIOUSNESS OF SURROUNDINGS, LOSS OF TACTILE SENSATIONS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
First Aid
First Aid:PROMPT MEDICAL ATTENTION IS MANDATORY IN ALL CASES OF
OVEREXPOSURE TO NITROGEN, RESCUE PERSONNEL SHOULD BE EQUIPPED WITH
SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS. INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH
AIR. QUICK REMO VAL IS MOST IMPORTANT. GIVE MOUTH-TO-MOUTH
RESUSCITATION AND SUPPLEMENTAL OXYGEN. FURTHER TREATMENT SHOULD BE
SYMPTOMATIC AND SUPPORTIVE.
Fire Fighting
Flash Point:NONFLAMMABLE
Lower Limits:NONFLAMMABLE
Upper Limits:NONFLAMMABLE
Extinguishing Media:NONFLAMMABLE. USE MEDIA APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDING
FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:NONFLAMMABLE. USE PROCEDURES APPROPRIATE FOR
SURROUNDING FIRE. NITROGEN IS AN ASPHYXIANT; WEAR SELF-CONTAINED
BREATHING APPARATUS IN CONFINED SPACES.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Accidental Release
Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE ALL PERSONNEL FROM AFFECTED AREA. USE
APPROPRIATE PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. IF LEAK IS IN CONTAINER OR
CONTAINER VALVE, CONTACT YOUR CLOSEST SUPPLIER LOCATION OR CALL THE
EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMB ER LISTED HEREIN.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Handling
Handling and Storage Precautions:PROTECT CYLINDERS FROM PHYSICAL
DAMAGE. STORE IN COOL, DRY, WELL VENTILATED AREA AWAY FROM HEAVILY
TRAFFICKED AREAS AND EMERGENCY EXITS.
Other Precautions:DO NOT ALLOW TEMPERATURE WHERE CYLINDERS ARE STORED
TO EXCEED 130F. CYLINDERS SHOULD BE STORED UPRIGHT AND FIRMLY
SECURED TO PREVENT FALLING OR BEING KNOCKED OVER. FULL AND EMPTY
CYLINERS SHOULD BE SE GREGATED.
Exposure Controls
Respiratory Protection:POSITIVE PRESSURE AIR LINE WITH MASK OR SELF-
CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS SHOULD BE AVAILABLE FOR EMERGENCY
USE.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST TO PREVENT ACCUMULATION OF HIGH
CONCENTRATIONS SO AS TO REDUCE THE OXYGEN LEVEL IN THE AIR TO < 18
MOLAR
Protective Gloves:ANY MATERIAL
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES OR GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:SAFETY SHOES
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
VALVE PROTECTION SHOULD REMAIN IN PLACE UNLESS CONTAINER IS SECURED
WITH VALVE OUTLET PIPED TO USE POINT. USE A PRESSURE REDUCING
REGULATOR WHEN CONNECTING CYLINDER TO LOWER PRESSURE. USE A CHECK
VALV E OR TRAP TO PREVENT BACKFLOW. THIS CYLINDER HAS 3500 PSI. NSN
6830-00-327-2929 CONTAINED 3,000 PSI HAS BEEN CANCELLED.
Chemical Properties
HCC:G3
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:-320F,-196C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:-345F,-209C
Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:NOT GIVEN
Vapor Pres:NOT GIVEN
Vapor Density:1
Spec Gravity:0.97
Evaporation Rate & Reference:NOT GIVEN
Solubility in Water:VERY SLIGHTLY
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS, ODORLESS GAS
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100 %
Stability
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Disposal
Waste Disposal Methods:DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DISPOSE OF WASTE OR UNUSED
QUANTITIES. RETURN IN THE SHIPPING CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED,
WITH ANY VALVE OUTLET PLUGS OR CAPS SECURED AND VALVE PROTECTION
CAP IN PLACE TO YOUR SUPPL IER.
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