Product ID:NITROGEN
MSDS Date:05/01/1990
FSC:6830
NIIN:00-616-9183
MSDS Number: BQYGG

Emergency Phone: 215-687-5253

Info Phone: 215-687-5253

Cage: AIRGA

Telephone: 215-687-5253

Cage: AIRGA

NITROGEN

CAS: 7727-37-9

RTECS: QW9700000

Fraction By Weight: 100%

ACGIH TLV: ASPHYXIANT; 9293

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:NITROGEN IS NONTOXIC BUT LIBERATION OF
A LARGE AMOUNT IN A CONFINED AREA COULD DISPLACE THE AMOUNT OF
OXYGEN NECESSARY TO SUPPORT LIFE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NITROGEN IS NOT LISTED BY NTP, IARC, OR
OSHA
Effects of Overexposure:EFFECTS OF EXPOSURE TO HIGH CONCENTRATIONS OF
NITROGEN (OXYGEN DEPRIVATION) MAY CAUSE DIZZINESS OR LOSS OF
BALENCE, THGHTNESS IN FRONTAL AREA OF FOREHEAD,TINGLING OF TONGUE &
EXTREMETIES, WEAKENED SPE ECH, LOSS OF TACTILE SENSATIONS,
REDUCED CONSCIOUSNESS, HEIGHENED MENTAL ACTIVITY, REDUCED ABILITY
TO PERFORM MOVEMENT
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE

First Aid:PROMPT MEDICAL ATTENTION IS MANDATORY IN ALL CASES OF
OVEREXPOSURE. RESCUE PERSONNEL SHOULD BE SCBA EQUIPPED. MOVE
EFFECTED INDIVIDUAL TO UNCONTAMINATED AREA. GIVE MOUTH-TO-MOUTH
AND/OR OXYGEN IF NEED ED. TREATMENT SHOULD BE SYMPTOMATIC
ANDSUPPORTIVE.

Extinguishing Media:NONFLAMMABLE, INERT GAS
Fire Fighting Procedures:IF CYLINDERS ARE INVOLVED IN FIRE, SAFELY
RELOCATE OR KEEP COOL WITH WATER SPRAY.

Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE ALL PERSONNEL FROM RELEASE AREA. USE
APPROPRIATE PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. IF LEAK IS IN CONTAINER OR
CONTAINER VALVE, CONTACT CLOSEST SUPPLIER OR CALL EMERGENCY NUMBER.
Neutralizing Agent:NO INFORMATION GIVEN ON MSDS BY MFR.

Handling and Storage Precautions:PROTECT CYLINDERS FROM PHYSICAL
DAMAGE. STORE COOL, DRY, WELL VENTILATED AREA, AWAY FROM HEAVY
TRAFFIC AND EMERGENCY EXITS. STORE UPRIGHT & SECURED.
Other Precautions:SEGREGATE FULL & EMPTY CYLINDERS. SEE COMPRESSED GAS
ASSOCIATION PAMPHLETS P-1, P-9, P-14 AND SB-2.

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH APPROVED AIRLINE OR SELF CONTAINED
BREATHING APPARATUS FOR EMERGENCIES.
Ventilation:SUFFICIENT LOCAL EXHAUST TO PREVENT NITROGEN BUILDUP ABOVE
82%.
Protective Gloves:ANY MATERIAL
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES OR CHEM SPLASH GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:SAFETY SHOES
Work Hygienic Practices:MFR: ? HMIS:USE GOOD INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE
PRACTICE. AVOID UNNECESSARY CONTACT. WASH THOROUGHLY BEFORE EATING
OR DRINKING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
KEY2:KT

HCC:G3
NRC/State Lic Num:NONE
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:-120F,-84C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:-345F,-209C
Solubility in Water:VERY SLIGHTLY SOLUB.
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS ODORLESS GAS

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE

Waste Disposal Methods:DO NOT ATTEMPT TO RELEASE OR DISPOSE OF WASTE OR
UNUSED QUANTITIES. RETURN TO SUPPLIER I/A/W FEDERAL,STATE,LOCAL
REGULATIONS.

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