Product ID:NITROGEN
MSDS Date:06/01/1989
FSC:1650
NIIN:01-155-0176
MSDS Number: BLLXR

Emergency Phone: 715-735-7411

Info Phone: 715-735-7411

Cage: 03670

Telephone: 409-842-5709

Cage: 1GF04

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: DIZZINESS, HEADACHES, TINNITUS,
DIFFICULTY BREATHING, DROWSINESS, DEPENDING ON LENGTH OF EXPOSURE
AND CONCENTRATIONS. CHRONIC: COMPRESSED AIR ILLNESS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:THIS PRODUCT IS NOT LISTED BY IARC, NTP
OR OSHA AS A CARCINOGEN, MUTAGEN, TERATOGEN OR NEUROTOXIN.
Effects of Overexposure:ACUTE: DIZZINESS, HEADACHES, TINNITUS,
DIFFICULTY BREATHING, DROWSINESS, DEPENDING ON LENGTH OF EXPOSURE
AND CONCENTRATIONS. CHRONIC: COMPRESSED AIR ILLNESS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE KNOWN

First Aid:EYE: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15
MINUTES WHILE HOLDING LIDS OPEN. IF REDNESS, ITCHING OR A BURNING
SENSATION DEVELOPS, GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. SKIN & EYES: TREAT FOR
FROSTBIT E IF NECESSARY. INHALATION: REMOVE VICTIM TO FRESH AIR. IF
NOT BREATHING, GIVE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION. IF BREATHING IS
DIFFICULT, GIVE OXYGEN. IF RESPIRATORY SYMPTOMS OCCUR, GET MEDICAL
ATTENTION.

Flash Point:NONE
Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:NONE
Fire Fighting Procedures: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.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE CONTAINERS IN A CLEAN, DRY WELL-
VENTILATED AREA, AWAY FROM HEAT ABOVE 125F. STORE AS A COMPRESSED
GAS.
Other Precautions:DO NOT DEFACE CYLINDERS OR LABELS.

Respiratory Protection:NOT NORMALLY NECESSARY IF CONTROLS ARE ADEQUATE.
IF EXPOSURE IS PROLONGED, A SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS IS
RECOMMENDED.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST IS RECOMMENDED IN CONFINED SPACES.
Protective Gloves:FOR CONTACT WITH LIQUID.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL GOGGLES & FACE SHIELD IF REQ'D.
Other Protective Equipment:PROTECTIVE CLOTHING FOR CONTACT WITH LIQUID.
Work Hygienic Practices:OBSERVE GOOD PERSONAL HYGIENE PRACTICES AND
RECOMMENDED PROCEDURES. USE PROPER CARE WHEN HANDLING AND STORING
CYLINDERS.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE

HCC:G3
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:-320F,-196C
Vapor Density:0.98
Evaporation Rate & Reference:GAS AT ROOM TEMPERATURE
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.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN COMPLIANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE, AND
FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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