Product ID:PURPLE K DRY CHEMICAL (NITROGEN)
MSDS Date:01/01/1987
FSC:4210
NIIN:00-843-2790
MSDS Number: BPRKP

Emergency Phone: 205-655-3271

Info Phone: 205-655-3271

Cage: DO025

Telephone: 205-655-3271

Cage: 54905

NITROGEN

CAS: 7727-37-9

RTECS: QW9700000

Fraction By Weight: 100%

ACGIH TLV: ASPHYXIANT; 9293

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: ASPHYXIATION. CHRONIC: NONE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION: SHORTNESS OF BREATH, DIFFICULTY
BREATHING, UNCONSCIOUSNESS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. RESUSCITATE IF NEEDED.

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:USE MEDIA FOR SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND
FULL PROTECTIVE GEAR. COOL CONTAINERS WITH FLOODING AMOUNTS OF
WATER UNTIL WELL AFTER FIRE IS OUT.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:GAS UNDER PRESSURE. CYLINDER MAY EXPLODE
IF EXPOSED TO FIRE OR HIGH TEMPERATURES.

Spill Release Procedures:TRY TO STOP LEAK IF IT CAN BE DONE AT NO RISK.
VENTILATE AREA. DISPELL VAPORS WITH WATER.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL, DRY AREA.
Other Precautions:NONE

Respiratory Protection:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED. IF IDLH CONDITIONS ARE
PRESENT WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS.
Ventilation:USE ADEQUATE MECHANICAL VENTILATION.
Protective Gloves:LEATHER
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES/CHEMICAL SPLASH GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:NONE
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS AFTER USE AND BEFORE EATING,
DRINKING, OR SMOKING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
PART B OF 2 PARTS. PART A IS FOR EXTINGUISHING AGENT. MFR (AMEREX)
PROVIDED MSDS FROM ALABAMA OXYGEN FOR THE NITROGEN GAS WHICH IS
USED AS CARRIER OR PROPELLENT IN EXTINGUISHER. MSDS PROVIDED IS
OSHA 20, MFR DID NOT HAVE ANOTHER ONE AVAILABLE.

HCC:G3
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:-320F,-196C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:-346F,-210C
Vapor Density:<1
Spec Gravity:0.8
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS, ODORLESS GAS OR LIQUID
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER. LITHIUM.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH TEMPERATURES, OPEN FLAME.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:OXIDES OF NITROGEN

Waste Disposal Methods:CONTACT LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGER. DISPOSE OF
IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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