BPXXD - NITROGEN

Product Identification

Product ID:NITROGEN
MSDS Date:01/01/1991
FSC:6830
NIIN:00-292-0732
MSDS Number: BPXXD

Responsible Party
NATIONAL WELDERS SUPPLY CO INC
810 GESCO
CHARLOTTE, NC 28231
US

Emergency Phone: 704-333-5475

Info Phone: 704-333-5475

Cage: 18264

Contractor
NATIONAL WELDERS SUPPLY CO, INC
NORFOLK, VA 23508 US

Telephone: 804-627-5673

Cage: 0SSR7

Ingredients

NITROGEN

CAS: 7727-37-9

RTECS: QW9700000

Fraction By Weight: 99.99%

ACGIH TLV: ASPHYXIANT; 9192

Hazards

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NOT SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
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 DEFINED AS A SIMPLE
ASPHYXIANT. OXYGEN LEVELS SHOULD BE MAINTAINED AT GREATER THAN 18
MOLAR PERCENT AT NORMAL ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE WHICH IS EQUIVALENT TO
A PARTIAL PRESSURE OF 135 MM HG.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:THIS COMPOUND CONTAINS NO INGREDIENTS AT
CONCENTRATIONS OF 0.1% OR GREATER THAT ARE CARCINOGENS OR SUSPECT
CARCINOGENS.
Effects of Overexposure:EFFECTS OF EXPOSURE TO HIGH CONCENTRATIONS SO
AS TO DISPLACE THE OXYGEN IN AIR NECESSARY FOR LIFE MAY INCLUDE
ANY, ALL, OR NONE OF THE FOLLOWING: LOSS OF BALANCE OR DIZZINESS;
TIGHTNESS IN THE FRONTAL AREA OF THE FOREHEAD; TINGLING OF THE
TONGUE, FINGERTIPS OR TOES; WEAKENED SPEECH; REDUCED CONSCIOUSNESS;
AND OTHERS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

First Aid

First Aid:INHALATION: CONSCIOUS PERSONS SHOULD BE ASSISTED TO AN
UNCONTAMINATED AREA AND INHALE FRESH AIR. QUICK REMOVAL FROM THE
CONTAMINATED AREA IS MOST IMPORTANT. UNCONSCIOUS PERSONS SHOULD BE
MOVED TO AN U NCONTAMINATED AREA, GIVEN MOUTH-TO-MOUTH
RESUSCITATION AND SUPPLEMENTAL OXYGEN. FURTHER TREATMENT SHOULD BE
SYMPTOMATIC AND SUPPORTIVE.

Fire Fighting

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:NONFLAMMABLE, INERT GAS. USE MEDIA APPROPRIATE FOR
SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIRE FIGHTERS SHOULD USE NIOSH APPROVED SCBA &
FULL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT WHEN FIGHTING CHEMICAL FIRE. USE WATER
SPRAY TO COOL NEARBY CONTAINERS EXPOSED TO FIRE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:ASPHIXIATION HAZARD.

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE ALL PERSONNEL FROM AFFECTED AREA. USE
APPROPRIATE PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. IF LEAK IS IN CONTAINER OR
CONTAINER VALVE, CONTACT YOUR CLOSEST SUPPLIER LOCATION OR CALL THE
EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMB ER LISTED HEREIN.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE

Handling

Handling and Storage Precautions:PROTECT CYLINDERS FROM PHYSICAL
DAMAGE. STORE IN COOL, DRY WELL VENTILATED AREA AWAY FROM HEAVILY
TRAFFICKED AREAS AND EMERGENCY EXITS. STORE <130F.
Other Precautions:USE A PRESSURE REDUCING REGULATOR WHEN CONNECTING
CYLINDER TO LOWER PRESSURE (<3,000 PSIG) PIPING OR SYSTEMS. DO NOT
HEAT CYLINDER BY ANY MEANS TO INCREASE THE DISCHARGE RATE OF
PRODUCT FROM CYLINDER.

Exposure Controls

Respiratory Protection:POSITIVE PRESSURE AIR LINE WITH MASK OR SELF-
CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS SHOULD BE AVAILABLE FOR EMERGENCY
USE.
Ventilation:LOCAL AND MECHANICAL(GENERAL) EXHAUST TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE
VENTILATION.
Protective Gloves:ANY MATERIAL
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES - CHEMICAL SPLASH GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:SAFETY SHOES.
Work Hygienic Practices:NORMAL PRACTICES.
Supplemental Safety and Health
COMPRESSED GAS CYLINDERS SHOULD NOT BE REFILLED EXCEPT BY QUALIFIED
PRODUCERS OF COMPRESSED GASSES.

Chemical Properties

HCC:G3
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:-321F,-196C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:-346F,-210C
Vapor Density:.07 LB/FT3
Spec Gravity:0.97
Solubility in Water:VERY SLIGHTLY
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS, ODORLESS GAS.

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Disposal

Waste Disposal Methods:DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DISPOSE OF WASTE OR UNUSED
QUANTITIES. RETURN IN THE SHIPPING CONTAINER PROPERLY LABELED, WITH
ANY VALVE OUTLET PLUGS OR CAPS SECURED AND VALVE PROTECTION CAP IN
PLACE TO YOUR SUPPLI ER.

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