Product ID:NITROGEN
MSDS Date:08/24/1989
FSC:2990
NIIN:00-657-7571
MSDS Number: BLLVP

Emergency Phone: 713-868-0333

Info Phone: 713-868-0333

Cage: 38518

Telephone: 713-868-0333

Cage: 38518

NITROGEN

CAS: 7727-37-9

RTECS: QW9700000

Fraction By Weight: 100%

ACGIH TLV: ASPHYXIANT; 9192

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:NITROGEN IS A SIMPLE ASPHYXIANT.
NITROGEN IS NONTOXIC, BUT MAY CAUSE SUFFOCATION BY DISPLACING THE
OXYGEN IN THE AIR.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE OF THE CHEMICALS IN THIS PRODUCT IS
LISTED BY IARC, NTP OR OSHA AS A CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:EXPOSURE TO OXYGEN-DEFICIENT ATMOSPHERES MAY
CAUSE DIZZINESS, NAUSEA, VOMITING, DIMISHED MENTAL ALERTNESS, LOSS
OF CONSCIOUSNESS, AND DEATH. IT SHOULD BE RECOGNIZED THAT COLLAPSE
AND ASPHYXIATION MAY OCCUR WITHOUT EXPERIENCING ANY OF THE ABOVE
SYMPTOMS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

First Aid:PERSONS SUFFERING FROM LACK OF OXYGEN SHOULD BE MOVED INTO
FRESH AIR. IF VICTIM IS NOT BREATHING, GIVE CPR. IF BREATHING IS
HARD, GIVE OXYGEN. OBTAIN PROMPT MEDICAL ATTENTION. SELF-CONTAINED
BREATHING APPARATUS MAY BE REQUIRED FOR RESCUE WORKERS.

Extinguishing Media:NITROGE NEITHER BURNS NOR SUPPORTS COMBUSTION. USE
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA APPROPIATE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:NONE. IF POSSIBLE REMOVE NITROGEN CYLINDER
FROM FIRE AREA OR COOL WITH WATER TO AVOID PRESSURE BUILDUP.
SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AMY BE REQUIRED.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:PRESSURE CAN BUILD UP DUE TO HEAT AND
CYLINDER MAY EXPLODE IF PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICE SHOULD FAIL TO
RELIEVE PRESSURE.

Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE AREA. VENTILATE AREA AS REQUIRED.
SHUT OFF SOURCE IF POSSIBLE. REMOVE CYLINDER TO AN OUTDOOR AREA TO
PREVENT FORMATION OF OXYGEN-DEFICIENT ATMOSPHERES. IF LEAKING FROM
CONTAINER OR VALVE, CON TACT CLOSET BIG THREE INDUSTRIES LOCATION
OR SUPP.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE & USE WITH VENTILATION. STORE
UPRIGHT WITH VALVE PROTECTION CAP INPLACE. SECURE FIRMLY. PROTECT
FROM PHYSICAL DAMAGE. KEEP TEMPERATURE <125F.
Other Precautions:NONE

Respiratory Protection:USE SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS OR
POSITIVE PRESSURE AIR LINE MASK IN OXYGEN-DEFICIENT ATMOSPHERE.
RESPIRATORS WILL NOT FUNCTION.
Ventilation:MECHANICAL (GENERAL) OR LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION IS
USUALLY ADEQUATE.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES.
Other Protective Equipment:SAFETY SHOES WHEN HANDLING CYLINDERS.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING AND BEFORE
EATING OR DRINKING.
Supplemental Safety and Health

HCC:G3
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:-320F,-196C
Vapor Density:.4827
Spec Gravity:0.967
Solubility in Water:2.33SCC/100CC H20
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS, ODORLESS, TASTELESS GAS.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DISPOSE OF RESIDUAL OR UNUSED
QUANTITIES. RETURN TO YOUR SUPPLIER FOR DISPOSAL. FOR EMERGENCY
DISPOSAL, SECURE CYLINDER AND VENT SLOWLY TO THE ATMOSPHERE IN A
WELL-VENTILATED AREA OR OUTDOORS.

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