BLGRJ - CARBON MONOXIDE IN NITROGEN
- MSDS: BLGRJ
- Manufacturer: GAS TECH INC
- Product Name: CARBON MONOXIDE IN NITROGEN
- National Stock Number: 6830-00N019469
Product Identification
Product ID:CARBON MONOXIDE IN NITROGEN
MSDS Date:03/12/1990
FSC:6830
NIIN:00N019469
MSDS Number: BLGRJ
Responsible Party
NEWARK, CA 94560-3431
US
Emergency Phone: 415-794-6200
Info Phone: 415-794-6200
Preparer: WILSON
Cage: FO148
Contractor
Telephone: 510-794-6200
Cage: 51906
Ingredients
CARBON MONOXIDE
CAS: 630-08-0
RTECS: FG3500000
Fraction By Weight: 0-6.5%
OSHA PEL 50 PPM
ACGIH TLV: 25 PPM; 9293
NITROGEN
CAS: 7727-37-9
RTECS: QW9700000
Fraction By Weight: INGRED
ACGIH TLV: ASPHYXIANT; 9192
Hazards
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:ACUTE:INHAL:HEADACHE, NAUSEA,
DIZZINESS, WEAKNESS, RAPID BREATHING, UNCONSCIOUSNESS & DEATH.
CHRONIC:EFFECTS SIMILAR TO ACUTE EFFECTS SUCH AS HEADACHE, NAUSEA &
DIZZINESS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT.
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:EXPOSURE TO CARBON MONOXIDE MAY
AGGRAVATE HEART DISEASE & ARTERY DISEASE & MAY CAUSE CHEST PAIN IN
THOSE W/PRE- EXISTING HEART DISEASE.
First Aid
First Aid:INHAL:MOVE VICTIM TO FRESH AIR & CALL EMER MED CARE. IF NOT
BRTHG, GIVE ARTF RESP, IF BRTHG IS DIFFICULT, GIVE O2. INGEST:CALL
MD IMMEDIATELY . EYES:IMMED FLUSH W/POTABLE WATER FOR MINIMUM OF 15
MIN, SEE ASSIST FROM MD . SKIN:FLUSH W/COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER.
CALL MD. .
Fire Fighting
Flash Point:NON-FLAMMABLE
Lower Limits:NONE
Upper Limits:NONE
Extinguishing Media:USE MEDIA APPROP FOR SURROUNDING FIRE. SM FIRES:DRY
CHEM, CO2 OR HALON. LG FIRES:WATER SPRAY, FOG OR STANDARD (SUPDAT)
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA & FULL PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CYLINDER MAY EXPLODE IN HEAT OF FIRE.
WITHDRAW IMMEDIATELY IN CASE OF RISING SOUND FROM VENTING SAFETY
DEVICE.
Accidental Release
Spill Release Procedures:VENTILATE THE AREA.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Handling
Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL, DRY AREA. DO NOT
PUNCTURE CYLINDER.
Other Precautions:EXPOSURE TO TEMPERATURE ABOVE 150F MAY OPERATE
EXCESS- PRESSURE VALVE.
Exposure Controls
Respiratory Protection:EMERGENCIES MAY REQUIRE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED TYPE
N GAS MASK OR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED PRESSURE DEMAND TYPE SCBA.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST & MECHANICAL (GENERAL) VENTILATION
RECOMMENDED.
Protective Gloves:NOT REQUIRED.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:NONE.
Work Hygienic Practices:NO SPECIAL PRACTICES REQUIRED.
Supplemental Safety and Health
EXTING MEDIA:FOAM IS RECOMMENDED.
Chemical Properties
HCC:G1
Vapor Density:0.97
Solubility in Water:SLIGHT
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS, ODORLESS COMPRESSED GAS.
Stability
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NICKEL & OXIDIZING MATERIALS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE IDENTIFIED.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CO2, & OTHER OXIDES OF CARBON.
Disposal
Waste Disposal Methods:DISCHARGE GAS AT SLOW RATE. DO NOT INCINERATE.
EMPTY CYLINDERS MAY BE DISCARDED AS METAL REFUSE, OBSERVING
FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL REGULATIONS.
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