Product ID:NITROGEN
MSDS Date:08/01/1985
FSC:4210
NIIN:01-250-6424
MSDS Number: BJXTZ

Emergency Phone: 800-822-4357

Info Phone: 203-794-2000

Cage: 36346

Telephone: 800-822-4357; 304-744-3487

Cage: 36346

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: 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 SUFFOCATION CAN OCCUR.ANY COMPRESSED
GAS CAN BE ATMECHANICAL 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: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 MOUT H-TO-MOUTH ARTIFICAIAL RESPIRATION IF NEEDED.
GIVE OXYGEN IF BREATHING IS DIFFICULT.

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.

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

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.

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. NOTE: A SEPERATE ENTRY, P/N IND B, WAS
ADDED TO HMIS IN ORDER TO INCLUDE CAGE 1U693, KEYSTONE FIRE
PROTECTI ON CO AS A VENDOR/DISTRIBUTOR.

HCC:G3
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:-320F,-196C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:-346F,-210C
Vapor Density:0.97 AIR=1
Solubility in Water:SLIGHT
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS,ODORLESS GAS
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
CAN REACT VIOLENTLY WITH OZONE, LITHIUM (LI), NEODYMIUM (ND) AND
TITANIUM (TI) UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE REPORTED BY MANUFACTURER
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE

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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