BNWKC - NITROGEN REFRIGERATED LIQUID
- MSDS: BNWKC
- Manufacturer: NATIONAL WELDERS SUPPLY CO INC
- Product Name: NITROGEN REFRIGERATED LIQUID
- National Stock Number: 6830-00-285-4769
Product Identification
Product ID:NITROGEN REFRIGERATED LIQUID
MSDS Date:01/01/1991
FSC:6830
NIIN:00-285-4769
MSDS Number: BNWKC
Responsible Party
CHARLOTTE, NC 28231
US
Emergency Phone: 800-866-4422(CHEMTREC 800-424-9300)
Info Phone: 704-333-5475
Cage: 18264
Contractor
Telephone: 704-333-5475
Cage: 18264
Ingredients
NITROGEN
CAS: 7727-37-9
RTECS: QW9700000
Fraction By Weight: 100%
ACGIH TLV: ASPHYXIANT; 9192
Hazards
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:MAY CAUSE FROSTBITE ON CONTACT. MAY
ASPHYXIATE IF INHALED.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NO INGREDIENT OF A CONCENTRATION OF 0.1%
OR GREATER IS LISTED AS A CARCINOGEN OR SUSPECTED CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION: LOSS OF BALANCE OR DIZZINESS,
TIGHTNESS IN FRONT AREA OF FOREHEAD, TINGLING IN FINGERS, TONGUE,
OR TOES. SKIN: CHANGE IN COLOR TO GRAY OR WHITE, FOLLOWED BY
BLISTERING.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
First Aid
First Aid:RESCUE PERSONNEL MUST WEAR PROPER PROTECTIVE GEAR TO INCLUDE
SCBA. INHALED: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT BREATHING, GIVE
ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION. IF DIFFICULT BREATHING, GIVE OXYGEN. GET
IMMEDIATE MEDIC AL ATTENTION. SKIN: FOR FROSTBITE; FLUSH AREA WITH
LUKEWARM WATER. DO NOT USE HOT WATER! GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL
ATTENTION IF BLISTERS FORM OR IF THERE IS DEEP TISSUE FREEZING.
Fire Fighting
Extinguishing Media:MEDIA APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Accidental Release
Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE AREA. VENTILATE AREA. DENY ENTRY. DO
NOT ATTEMPT TO REPAIR VESSEL. CALL LIQUID AIR IMMEDIATELY FOR
SPILLS.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Handling
Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN AN UPRIGHT POSITION. USE
SPECIALIZED HAND TRUCKS TO MOVE. USE ONLY IN WELL VENTILATED AREAS.
Other Precautions:LIQUIFIED GAS CYLINDERS SHOULD REFILLED ONLY BY
QUALIFIED PRODUCERS OF THESE PRODUCTS. SHIPMENT OF A COMPRESSED GAS
CONTAINER WHICH HAS NOT BEEN FILLED OWNER OR WITH HIS WRITTEN
CONSENT IS A VIOLATION OF FEDERAL LAW (49CFR).
Exposure Controls
Respiratory Protection:DURING EMERGENCIES; USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED
SUPPLIED AIR RESPIRATOR OR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS.
Ventilation:USE ONLY IN WELL VENTILATED AREAS. USE ADEQUATE MECHANICAL
VENTILATION.
Protective Gloves:LOOSE FITTING, INSULATED
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES/CHEMICAL SPLASH GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:SAFETY SHOES
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS AFTER USE AND BEFORE EATING,
DRINKING, OR SMOKING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
DO NOT STORE IN SUB-SURFACE OR CLOSED AREAS. NITROGEN GAS CAN CAUSE
SUFFACATION WITHOUT WARNING.
Chemical Properties
HCC:G3
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:-320F,-196C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:-346F,-210C
Vapor Density:0.07LB/CUF
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR, COLORLESS, ODORLESS LIQUID
Stability
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE
Disposal
Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE AND
FEDERAL REGULATIONS.
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