Product ID:NITROGEN
MSDS Date:11/25/1985
FSC:1680
NIIN:01-072-7463
MSDS Number: BRGZP

Emergency Phone: 215-630-5422

Info Phone: 215-630-5422

Cage: 08772

Telephone: 818-359-9317/602-796-1100

Cage: 05167

NITROGEN

CAS: 7727-37-9

RTECS: QW9700000

Fraction By Weight: 100.0%

ACGIH TLV: ASPHYXIANT; 9192

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 ( ACGIH, 1985-860.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:THIS PRODUCT IS NOT LISTED BY NTP, IARC,
OR OSHA
Effects of Overexposure:*DIZZINESS, *TIGHTNESS OF FOREHEAD, *TINGLING
OF TOUNGUE, FINGERTIPS, TOES, *WEAKENED SPEACH, *REDUCED ABILITY TO
PERFORM TASKS, *LOSS OF TACTILE SENSATIONS, *HEIGHTENED MENTAL
ACTIVITY, REDUCED CONSC IOUSNESS OF SURROUNDINGS, *NITROGEN
ASPHYXIA MAY ALSO PRODUCE NOT OF THE ABOVE.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NO INFORMATION GIVEN ON MSDS BY
MFR.

First Aid:PROMPT MEDICAL ATTENTION IS MANDATORY IN ALL CASES OF
OVEREXPOSURE TO NITROGEN. RESCUE PERSONNEL SHOULD BE EQUIPPED WITH
SCBA. CONCIOUS PEOPLE SHOULD IMMEDIATELY BE ASSISTED TO AN
UNCONTAMINATED AREA AND INHALE FRESH AIR. UNCONSCIOUS PEOPLE
SHOULD BE MOVED TO AN UNCONTAMINATED AAREA, GIVEN MOUTH-TO-MAOUTH
RESUSCITATION AND SUPPLEMENTAL OXYGE, FURTHER TREATMENT SHOULD BE
SYMPTOMATIC AND SUPPORTIVE.

Extinguishing Media:NON-FLAMMABLE,INERT GAS

Spill Release Procedures:USE PROPER PERSONAL PROTECTION. EVACUATE ALL
PERSONNEL FROM AFFECTED AREA. IF LEAK IS IN CONTAINER OR VALVE,
CALL THE CLOSEST SUPPLIER OR CALL THE EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBER
LISTED HEREIN.
Neutralizing Agent:NO INFORMATION GIVEN ON MSDS BY MFR.

Handling and Storage Precautions:USE ONLY IN WELL VENTILATED AREAS.
VALVE PROTECTION CAPS MUST REMAIN IN PLACE UNLESS CONTAINER IS
SECURED WITH VALVE OUTLET PIPED TO USE POINT.
Other Precautions:DO NOT DRAG, SLIDE OR ROLL. DO NOT STORE ABOVE 130F.
STORE UPRIGHT & SECURED. SEGREGATE FULL & EMPTY CYLINDERS. DO NOT
STORE FOR EXCESSIVE PERIODS OF TIME. DO NOT REFILL.

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA FOR EMERGENCY USE.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST AND MAINTAIN 18% OXYGEN LEVEL
Protective Gloves:AS REQUIRED
Eye Protection:SAFETY 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 THIS ITEM IS A FIRE EXTINGUISHER BOTTLE FOR AIRCRAFT. IT IS
PRESSURIZED BY NITROGEN. THE CONTRACTOR SUPPLIED 2 MSDS'S, 1 FOR
NITROGEN & 1 FOR THE HALON: SEE P/N IND B, THIS NSN.

HCC:N1
NRC/State Lic Num:NONE
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:-320F/-196C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:-346F,-210C
Vapor Density:.0725#/FT3
Spec Gravity:0.97
Solubility in Water:VERY SLIGHTLY
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS,ODORLESS GAS

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DISPOSE OF WASTE OR UNUSED
QUANTITIES. RETURN IN THE SHIPPING CONTAINER TO YOUR SUPPLIER.
HMIS:DISPOSE I/A/W FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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