Product ID:NITROGEN,41 GH-Y 00 L-A 10 Y
MSDS Date:08/01/1985
FSC:6685
NIIN:01-158-0975
MSDS Number: BVFMN

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NITROGEN

CAS: 7727-37-9

RTECS: QW9700000

Fraction By Weight: 100%

ACGIH TLV: ASPHYXIANT; 9394

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NOT RELEVANT
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:TARGET ORGANS:LUNGS. ACUTE- NITROGEN
IS DEFINED AS A SIMPLE ASPHYXIANT. OXYGEN LEVELS SHOULD BE
MAINTAINED >18 MOLAR PERCENT AT NORMAL ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE WHICH
IS EQUIVALENT TO A PARTIAL PRESSURE OF 135 MM HG (ACGIH
1985-1986). LARGE AMOUNT OF NITROGEN IN A CONFINED AREA COULD
DISPLACE OXYGEN. CHRONIC- UNKNOWN.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:LOSS OF BALANCE OR DIZZINESS, TIGHTNESS IN
FRONTAL OF FOREHEAD, TINGLING OF TONGUE, FINGERTIPS OR TOES,
WEAKENED SPEECH, RAPID REDUCTION IN ABILITY TO PERFORM MOVEMENTS,
REDUCED CONSCIOUSNESS OF SURRO UNDINGS, LOSS OF TACTILE SENSATIONS,
HEIGHTENED MENTAL ACTIVITY. THERE ARE NO DEFINITE WARNING SYMPTOMS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:THE TOXICOLOGY AND THE PHYSICAL AND
CHEMICAL PROPERTIES OF THE MATERIAL DO NOT SUGGEST THAT
OVEREXPOSURE IS LIKELY TO AGGRAVATE EXISTING MEDICAL CONDITIONS.

First Aid:PROMPT MEDICAL ATTENTION IS MANDATORY IN ALL CASES OF
OVEREXPOSURE TO NITROGEN. RESCUE PERSONNEL SHOULD BE EQUIPPED WITH
SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS. INHALATION:CONSCIOUS PERSONS
SHOULD BE ASSI STED TO AN UNCONTAMINATED AREA AND INHALE FRESH AIR.
UNCONSCIOUS PERSONS SHOULD BE MOVED TO FRESH AIR AND GIVEN
MOUTH-TO-MOUTH RESUSCITATION AND OXYGEN.

Extinguishing Media:USE WATER FOG, CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM, OR DRY
CHEMICAL FOR SURROUNDING FIRE. NITROGEN CANNOT CATCH FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:EVACUATE ALL PERSONNEL FROM DANGER AREA.
IMMEDIATELY DELUGE CONTAINERS WITH WATER SPRAY FROM MAXIMUM
DISTANCE UNTIL COOL, THEN MOVE CONTAINERS AWAY IF NO RISK.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CONTAINER MAY RUPTURE DUE TO HEAT OF
FIRE. NO PART OF CONTAINER SHOULD BE SUBJECTED TO A TEMPERATURE
HIGHER THAN 52C ( 125F). MOST CONTAINERS VENT WHEN HEATED.

Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE ALL PERSONNEL FROM AFFECTED AREA. USE
NIOSH-APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS. VENTILATE AREA.
SHUT OFF LEAK IF WITHOUT RISK. TEST AREA FOR SUFFICIENT OXYGEN
CONTENT PRIOR TO PERMIT TING RE-EATERY OF PERSONNEL.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE UPRIGHT, IN COOL, DRY,
WELL-VENTILATED AREA BELOW 130F (54C) AWAY FROM HEAVILY TRAFFICKED
AREAS & EMERGENCY EXITS.
Other Precautions:CAN CAUSE INJURY. BE SURE TO READ & UNDERSTAND ALL
LABELS & OTHER INSTRUCTIONS.

Respiratory Protection:POSITIVE PRESSURE AIR LINE WITH MASK OR
SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS SHOULD BE AVAILABLE FOR
EMERGENCY USE.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST
Protective Gloves:COTTON/LATEX RECOMMENDED
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES OR GOGGLES RECOMMENDED
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH STATION
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS THOROUGHLY BEFORE EATING OR
DRINKING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
THE PRODUCT IS A THERMOMETER CONTAINING NITROGEN GAS. THIS MSDS WAS
CREATED USING HMIS RECORD, SAME DISTRIBUTOR.

HCC:G3
NRC/State Lic Num:NOT RELEVENT
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:-320F,-196C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:-346F,-210C
Vapor Pres:GAS
Vapor Density:0.967
Spec Gravity:GAS
Evaporation Rate & Reference:NOT RELEVANT
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS, ODORLESS GAS AT NORMAL TEMPERATURE AND
PRESSURE IN THERMOMETER
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, NITROGEN CAN REACT VIOLENTLY WITH LITHIUM,
TITANIUM, OZONE.
Stability Condition to Avoid:TEMPERATURES ABOVE 52 C ( 125F)
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE

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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