BWZHN - NITROGEN
- MSDS: BWZHN
- Manufacturer: MG INDUSTRIES
- Product Name: NITROGEN
- National Stock Number: 6830-01-106-0895
Product Identification
Product ID:NITROGEN
MSDS Date:11/25/1985
FSC:6830
NIIN:01-106-0895
MSDS Number: BWZHN
Responsible Party
VALLEY FORGE, PA 19482
US
Emergency Phone: 800-345-6361
Info Phone: 800-345-6361
Cage: 08772
Contractor
Telephone: 610-695-7400 / 610-695-7449
Cage: 08772
Ingredients
NITROGEN
CAS: 7727-37-9
RTECS: QW9700000
OSHA PEL N/K
ACGIH TLV: ASPHYXIANT
HAND TRUCK FOR CYLNDER MOVEMENT. USE A PRESS
RTECS: 9999999ZZ
(<3.000 PSIG) PIPING/SYSTEMS. DO NOT HEAT CYLINDER BY
RTECS: 9999999ZZ
USE A CHECK VALVE/TRAP IN THE DISCHARGE LINE TO PVNT
RTECS: 9999999ZZ
CONSULT COMPRESSED GAS ASSOC'S PAMPHLETS P-1, P-9,
RTECS: 9999999ZZ
PHYSICAL DMG. STORE IN COOL, DRY, WELL VENT AREA
RTECS: 9999999ZZ
ALLOW TEMP WHERE CYLINDERS ARE STOR TO EXCEED
RTECS: 9999999ZZ
TO PVNT FALLING/BEING KNOCKED OVER. FULL & EMPTY
RTECS: 9999999ZZ
INVENTORY SYSTEM TO PREVENT FULL CYLINDERS BEING
RTECS: 9999999ZZ
CONSULT COMPRESSED GAS ASSOC'S PAMPHLETS P-1, P-9,
RTECS: 9999999ZZ
& MAY BE USED W/ANY COMMON STRUCTURAL MATL.
RTECS: 9999999ZZ
Hazards
LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE 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:EFTS OF EXPOSURE TO HIGH CONCS SO AS
TO DISPLACE OXYGEN IN AIR NECESSARY FOR LIFE MAY INCLUDE ANY, ALL
OR NONE OF THE FOLLOWING: LOSS OF BALANCE OR DIZZINESS; TIGHTNESS
IN FRONTAL AREA OF FOREHEAD; TI NGLING OF TONGUE, FINGERTIPS OR
TOES; WEAKENED SPEECH LEADING TO INABILITY TO UTTER SOUNDS; RAPID
(EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT.
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ: REDUCTION IN ABILITY TO PERFORM
MOVEMENTS; REDUCED CONSCIOUSNESS OF SURROUNDINGS; LOSS OF TACTILE
SENSATIONS; HEIGHTENED MENTAL ACTIVITY. IT SHOULD BE RECOGNIZED
THAT IT IS POSS THAT NO SYMP TOMS MAY OCCUR IN NITROGEN ASPHYXIA SO
THERE ARE NO DEFINITE WARNING SYMPTOMS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
First Aid
First Aid:PROMPT MED ATTN IS MANDATORY IN ALL CASES OF OVEREXP TO
NITROGEN. RESCUE PERS SHOULD BE EQUIP W/NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD SCBA.
INHAL: CONSCIOUS PERS SHOULD BE ASSIST TO UNCONTAMD AREA & INHAL
FRESH AIR. QUIC K REMOVAL FROM CONTAMD AREA IS MOST IMPORTANT.
UNCON PERS SHOULD BE MOVED TO UNCONTAMD AREA. GIVEN MOUTH-TO-MOUTH
RESUS & SUPP O*2. FURTHER TREATMENT SHOULD BE SYMPTOMATIC &
SUPPORTIVE.(SUPDAT)
Fire Fighting
Extinguishing Media:NONFLAMMABLE; INERT GAS. USE MEDIA SUITABLE FOR
SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA & FULL
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Accidental Release
Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE ALL PERS 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 NUMBER LI STED HEREIN.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Handling
Handling and Storage Precautions:USE ONLY IN WELL-VENT AREAS. VALVE
PROT CAPS MUST REMAIN IN PLACE UNLESS CNTR IS SECURED W/VALVE
OUTLET PIPED TO USE POINT. DO NOT DRAG, (SUPDAT)
Other Precautions:COMPRESSED GAS CYLINDERS SHOULD NOT BE REFILLED
EXCEPT BY QUALIFIED PRODUCERS OF COMPRESSED GASES. SHIPMENT OF A
COMPRESSED GAS CYLINDER WHICH HAS NOT BEEN FILLED BY THE
OWNER/W/HIS (WRITTEN)CONSENT I S A VIOLATION OF FEDERAL LAW(49CFR).
Exposure Controls
Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED POSITIVE PRESSURE AIR LINE
WITH MASK OF SCBA SHOULD BE AVAILABLE FOR EMERGENCY USE.
Ventilation:TO PVNT ACCUMULATION OF HIGH CONCS SO AS TO REDUCE OXYGEN
LEVEL IN AIR LESS THAN 18 MOLAR PERCENT.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES .
Eye Protection:ANSI APPRVD CHEM WORKERS GOGGS.
Other Protective Equipment:SAFETY SHOES.
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
SPEC GRAV: 0.97 @ 70F(21.1C). VP: >-232.6F(-147C) @ 70F. FIRST AID
PROC: EYE: FLUSH W/POTABLE WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINS. CALL MD.
SKIN: FLUSH W/COPIOUS AMTS OF WATER. CALL MD. INGEST: CAL L MD
IMMED. WASTE DISP METH: NUMBER LISTED HEREIN. HNDLG/STOR: SLIDE OR
ROLL CYLINDERS. USE A SUITABLE(ING 2)
Chemical Properties
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:-321F,-196C
Vapor Pres:SUPDAT
Spec Gravity:SUPDAT
Solubility in Water:VERY SLIGHTLY
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS, ODORLESS GAS.
Stability
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE.
Disposal
Waste Disposal Methods:DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DISP OF WASTE/UNUSED QTYS.
RETURN IN SHIPPING CNTR PROPERLY LABELED, W/ANY VALVE OUTLET
PLUGS/CAPS SECURED & VALVE PROT CAP IN PLACE TO SUPPLIER. FOR EMER
DISP ASSIST, CONT YOUR CLOS EST SUPPLIER LOCATION/CALL EMER
TELEPHONE(SUPDAT)
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