Product ID:NITROGEN (USED AS PROPELLENT FOR HALON 1301
MSDS Date:06/01/1989
FSC:6830
NIIN:01-140-6150
MSDS Number: BKLRP

Emergency Phone: 715-735-7411

Info Phone: 715-735-7411

Cage: 03670

Telephone: 804-266-8844

Cage: 0FA36

NITROGEN

CAS: 7727-37-9

RTECS: QW9700000

Fraction By Weight: 100%

ACGIH TLV: ASPHYXIANT; 9192

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:AVOID EYE CONTACT W/ LIQUEFIED FORM OF
N2. CAN PRODUCE CHILLING SENSATIONS AND DISCOMFORT, FROSTBITE.
EVAPORATION FO LIQUID FROM THE SKIN CAN PRODUCE CHILLING
SENSATIONS. FROSTBITE CAN OCCUR. IN HIGH CONCENTATIONS, IT IS A
SIMPLE ASPHYXIANT- DIZZINESS, SHORTNESS OF BREATH, UNCONSCIOUSNESS,
OR SUFFOCATION MAY OCCUR.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE OF THE COMPOUNDS IN THIS PRODUCT IS
LISTED BY IARC, NTP, OR OSHA AS A CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:DIZZINESS, HEADACHES, TINNITUS, DIFFICULTY
BREATHING, DROWSINESS, DEPENDING ON LENGTH OF EXPOSURE AND
CONCENTRATIONS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE KNOWN

First Aid:IMMEDIATELY FLUSH EYES AND WASH SKIN WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR
A LEAST 15 MINUTES . IF REDNESS, ITCHING OR A BURNING SENSATION
DEVELOPS, SEE DR. TREAT FOR FROSTBITE IF NECESSARY. IF COUGH OR
OTHER RESP IRATORY SYMPTOMS OCCUR, REMOVE VICTIM TOFRESH AIR AND
SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION. IF BREATHING DIFFICULT, ADMINISTER OXYGEN.

Flash Point:NONE
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:THOUGH GAS CYLINDERS ARE EQUIPPED WITH
PRESSURE AND TEMPERATURE RELIEF DEVICES, THEY SHOULD BE REMOVED
FROM HIGH TEMPERATURES OR FIRE TO AVOID RISK OF RUPTURE.

Spill Release Procedures:VENTILATE TO OUTSIDE.
Neutralizing Agent:NOT APPLICABLE.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL, DRY, WELL VENTILATED
AREA AWAY FROM HEAT ABOVE 125 F. STORE AS A COMPRESSED GAS IN DOT
APPROVED VESSELS.
Other Precautions:AVOID PROLONGED OR REPEATED BREATHING OF VAPOR. AVOID
CONTACT WITH EYES. USE WITH ADEQUATE VENTILATION. WASH THOROUGHLY
AFTER HANDLING.

Respiratory Protection:NOT NORMALLY NECESSARY IF CONTROLS ARE ADEQUATE.
IF EXPOSURE IS PROLONGED, A SCBA IS RECOMMENDED.
Ventilation:MECHANICAL (GENERAL) ROOM VENTILATION IS NORMALLY ADEQUATE.
LOCAL EXHAUST MAY BE REQUIRED IF WORK AREA NOT VENTED.
Protective Gloves:FOR CONTACT WITH LIQUID.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES WITH OPTIONAL FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH STATION AND SAFETY SHOWER.
INDUSTRIAL-TYPE WORK CLOTHING AND APRON AS REQUIRED.
Work Hygienic Practices:OBSERVE GOOD PERSONAL HYGIENE PRACTICES AND
RECOMMENDED PROCEDURES. DO NOT WEAR CONTAMINATED CLOTHING OR
FOOTWEAR.
Supplemental Safety and Health
AVOID PROLONGED OR REPEATED EXPOSURE. DO NOT GET ON SKIN OR IN EYES. DO
NOT BREATHE VAPORS OR MISTS.

HCC:G3
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:-320F,-196C
Vapor Density:0.98
Solubility in Water:SLIGHT
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS GAS, WITH NO ODOR
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
CAN REACT VIOLENTLY WITH LI, ND, TI UNDER PROPER CONDITIONS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH HEAT.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSAL SHOULD BE MADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL
APPLICABLE FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS.

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