Product ID:NITROGEN
MSDS Date:10/01/1992
FSC:6830
NIIN:01-037-1161
MSDS Number: BQWMH

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Cage: 03670

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Cage: 03670

NITROGEN

CAS: 7727-37-9

RTECS: QW9700000

Fraction By Weight: 100%

ACGIH TLV: ASPHYXIANT; 9192

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50 (ORAL RAT) IS NOT APPLICABLE.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EYE-AVOID CONTACT WITH LIQUEFIED FORM
OF NITROGEN. CAN PRODUCE CHILLING SENSATIONS & DISCOMFORT, ALSO
FROSTBITE. SKIN-EVAPORATION OF LIQUID FROM SKIN CAN PRODUCE
CHILLING SENSATION. FROSTBITE CAN OCCU R. INHALATION-IN HIGH
CONCENTRATIONS, SIMPLE ASPHYXIANT. INGESTION-IS NOT LIKELY, SINCE
MATERIAL IS A GAS AT ROOM TEMP.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE OF THE COMPOUNDS IN THIS PRODUCT IS
LISTED BY IARC, NTP, OR OSHA AS A CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:ACUTE OVEREXPOSURE-DIZZINESS, HEADACHE,
TINNITUS, DIFFICULTY BREATHING, DROWSINESS, DEPENDING ON LENGTH OF
EXPOSURE AND CONCENTRATIONS. CHRONIC OVEREXPOSURE-COMPRESSED AIR
ILLNESS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE KNOWN.

First Aid:EYE-IMMEDIATELY FLUSH EYES WITH WATER FOR 15 MIN. GET MEDICAL
ATTENTION. TREAT FOR FROSTBITE IF NEEDED. SKIN-WASH MATERIAL OFF
SKIN WITH SOAP & WATER FOR 15 MIN. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. TREAT FOR
FROST BITE IF NEEDED. INHALATION-REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF COUGH OR
OTHER RESPIRATORY SYMPTOMS OCCUR, CONSULT MEDICAL PERSONNEL.
INGESTION-IS NOT LIKELY TO OCCUR SINCE THIS MATERIAL IS GAS AT ROOM
TEMPERATURE

Flash Point:NONE
Fire Fighting Procedures:THOUGH GAS CYLINDRES ARE EQUIPPED WITH
PRESSURE AND TEMPERATURE RELIEF DEVICES - REMOVE CYLINDERS FROM
FIRE OR HIGH TEMPERATURE TO AVOID DANGER 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 IN DOT APPROVED VESSELS.
Other Precautions:IF CYLINDER IS NOT ATTACHED TO A SYSTEM, IT MUST BE
SAFETY CLAPPED TO PROTECT AGAINST VIOLENT VESSEL MOVEMENT OR FORCE
OF ESCAPING GAS IF VALVE IS ACTUATED OR SEAL IS ACCIDENTALLY
PUNCTURED.

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 SPACE USE. GENERAL
MECHANICAL VENTILATION IS RECOMMENDED.
Protective Gloves:FOR CONTACT WITH LIQUIDS.
Eye Protection:APPROVED SAFETY GLASSES OR FACE SHIELD.
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
NITROGEN IS A GAS COMPRESSED UP TO 2400 PSI AT 70F.

HCC:G3
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:-320F,-196C
Vapor Density:0.98 AIR=1
Evaporation Rate & Reference:N/R, GAS AT ROOM TEMP.
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 LITHIUM (LI), NEODYMIUM (ND) AND TITANIUM (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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