BNNCH - THERMOMETER 413A-A00R-I10Y
- MSDS: BNNCH
- Manufacturer: WEKSLER INSTRUMENTS CORP
- Product Name: THERMOMETER 413A-A00R-I10Y
- National Stock Number: 6685-00-120-1006
Product Identification
Product ID:THERMOMETER 413A-A00R-I10Y
MSDS Date:08/01/1985
FSC:6685
NIIN:00-120-1006
MSDS Number: BNNCH
Responsible Party
FREEPORT, NY 11520-4616
US
Emergency Phone: 516-623-0100, 800-822-4357
Info Phone: 516-623-0100,
Cage: 64467
Contractor
Telephone: 516-623-0100
Cage: 64467
Ingredients
NITROGEN
CAS: 7727-37-9
RTECS: QW9700000
Fraction By Weight: 100%
ACGIH TLV: ASPHYXIANT; 9293
Hazards
LD50 LC50 Mixture:NOT APPLICABLE FOR THE QUANTITY INVOLVED
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:NITROGEN IS CLASSIFIED AS A SIMPLE
ASPHYXIANT. HOWEVER, THE RELATIVELY SMALL AMOUNT OF NITROGEN GAS
DOES NOT INDICATE A HEALTH PROBLEM.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NITROGEN IS NOT CONSIDERED TO BE A
CARCINOGEN.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE
First Aid
First Aid:BECAUSE OF THE SMALL AMOUNT OF COMPRESSED GAS IN THIS
THERMOMETER, NO EMERGENCY FIRST AID TREAMENT IS ANTICIPATED.
Fire Fighting
Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:NONE
Extinguishing Media:NITROGEN CANNOT CATCH FIRE. USE MEDIA APPROPRIATE
FOR SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:NO SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES ARE
REQUIRED WHEN THIS THERMOMETER IS INVOLVED IN A FIRE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:THE THERMOMETER MAY RUPTURE WHEN EXPOSED
TO THE HEAT OF FIRE WHICH IS A MINIMAL SAFETY HAZARD.
Accidental Release
Spill Release Procedures:ALLOW NITROGEN TO VENT TO ATMOSPHERE. NO
SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS ARE REQUIRED.
Handling
Handling and Storage Precautions:DO NOT EXPOSE THERMOMETER TO
TEMPERATURES ABOVE FOR WHICH IT IS RATED.
Other Precautions:NONE
Exposure Controls
Respiratory Protection:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED.
Ventilation:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED.
Protective Gloves:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES RECOMMENDED.
Other Protective Equipment:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED.
Work Hygienic Practices:USE GOOD INDUSTRIAL HYGENE PRACTICES.
Supplemental Safety and Health
THERMOMETER IS MADE BY WEKSTER INSTRUMENTS. NITROGEN USED IN
THERMOMETERS IS SUPPLIED BY UNION CARBIDE, LINDE DIV.
Chemical Properties
HCC:G3
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:-320F,-196C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:-346F,-210C
Vapor Pres:GAS
Vapor Density:0.967
Spec Gravity:GAS
pH:GAS
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS, ODORLESS GAS AT NORMAL TEMPERATURE AND
PRESSURE.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100
Stability
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, NITROGEN CAN REACT VIOLENTLY WITH LITHIUM,
NEODYMIUM, TITANIUM, AND OZONE.
Stability Condition to Avoid:TEMPERATURES ABOVE THAT RATED FOR THE
THERMOMETER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE
Disposal
Waste Disposal Methods:DO NOT PUNCTURE, CUT OR INCINERATE THERMOMETERS.
NO SPECIAL DISPOSAL METHODS ARE REQUIRED FOR THIS ARTICLE.
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