Product ID:CALIBRATION GAS, 23-4003
MSDS Date:08/02/1990
FSC:6830
NIIN:01-197-9806
MSDS Number: BJRSK

Emergency Phone: 412-963-2000

Info Phone: 412-963-2223

Preparer: ROBERT L NOMAK

Cage: 05083

Telephone: 412-963-2130

Cage: 05083

NITROGEN

CAS: 7727-37-9

RTECS: QW9700000

Fraction By Weight: 100%

ACGIH TLV: ASPHYXIANT; 9192

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:NON-TOXIC, NO TLV. ACUTE:ASPHYXIANT -
NO WARNING SYMPTOMS. CHRONIC:NONE KNOWN
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PERSONS WITH DIFFICULTY BREATHING
MAY FIND THAT EXPOSURE LEADS TO ADDITIONAL BREATHING DIFFICULTIES.

First Aid:INHAL:ASPHYXIANT - REMOVE TO FRESH AIR, CALL MD.

Extinguishing Media:EXTINGUISHING MEDIA APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDING
FIRE .
Fire Fighting Procedures:IF CYLINDER IS OVER-HEATED, COOL WITH WATER
SPRAY.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CYLINDERS MAY EXPLODE IF EXPOSED TO HIGH
TEMPERATURES.

Spill Release Procedures:VENTILATE AREA. EVACUATE AREA UNTIL CLEARED.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:DO NOT STORE CYLINDERS NEAR HEAT OR
OPEN FLAME. EXPOSURE TO TEMPERATURES ABOVE 54C MAY CAUSE RUPTURE.
SECURE CYLINDER. DO NOT DROP.
Other Precautions:CONTENTS UNDER PRESSURE. DO NOT PUNCTURE. NEVER THROW
CONTAINER INTO FIRE OR INCINERATOR.

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING
APPARATUS.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST RECOMMENDED; MECHANICAL (GENERAL) IS
ACCEPTABLE.
Protective Gloves:LEATHER GLOVES
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:SAFETY SHOES & TARSAL GUARDS.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS THOROUGHLY AFTER USE AND BEFORE
EATING, SMOKING OR USING SANITARY FACILITIES .
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:-320F,-196C
Vapor Pres:GAS @ STP
Vapor Density:0.967
Solubility in Water: 18 ML/L
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS, ODORLESS GAS
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100%

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE

Waste Disposal Methods:USE GAS IN CYLINDER COMPLETELY. LEAVE FILLER
VALVE OPEN. DISPOSE OF CYLINDER WITH OTHER NON-REUSABLE GOODS I/A/W
FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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