Product ID:NITROGEN (PACIFIC SCIENTIFIC P/N 33700009)
MSDS Date:11/25/1985
FSC:4210
NIIN:01-206-9527
MSDS Number: BZPLB

Emergency Phone: 215-630-5422

Info Phone: 215-630-5422

Cage: 08772

Telephone: 602-796-1100

Cage: 54181

NITROGEN

CAS: 7727-37-9

RTECS: QW9700000

Fraction By Weight: 100.00%

ACGIH TLV: ASPHYXIANT; 9596

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:ACUTE:NITROGEN IS A SIMPLE ASPHYXIANT;
IT DISPLACES THE OXYGEN NECESSARY FOR LIFE (19.5% IN AIR APPROX).
EXCESS CONCENTRATION CAUSES DIZZINESS,HEADACHE,TINGLING OF
TONGUE,FINGERTIPS OR TOES,WEAK SPEAK ING POWER.LACK OF OXYGEN IS
THE MAIN PROBLEM.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NO INGREDIENT OF A CONCENTRATION OF 0.1%
OR GREATER IS LISTED AS A CARCINOGEN OR SUSPECTED CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:DIZZINESS, HEADACHE, TINGLING OF
TONGUE/FINGERTIPS/TOES, WEAK SPEAKING POWER.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

First Aid:PROMPT MEDICAL ATTENTION IS MANDATORY. RESCUE PERSONNEL
SHOULD BE EQUIPPED WITH SCBA. REMOVE TO FRESH AIR QUICKLY, GIVE
OXYGEN OR ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION AS NEEDED. GET PROMPT MEDICAL
ASSISTANCE.

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:NON-FLAMMABLE, INERT GAS. DLA-HMIS: USE MEDIA
APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:NOT APPLICABLE. DLA-HMIS: WEAR SELF-CONTAINED
BREATHING APPARATUS AND FULL PROTECTIVE GEAR. COOL FIRE EXPOSED
CONTAINERS WITH WATER.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NOT APPLICABLE.

Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE ALL PERSONNEL FROM AFFECTED AREA. USE
APPROPRIATE EQUIPMENT. IF LEAK IS IN CONTAINER VALVE, CONTACT YOUR
CLOSEST SUPPLIER LOCATION OR CALL THE EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBER
LISTED IN THIS MSDS.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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:COMPRESSED GAS CYLINDERS SHOULD BE FILLED ONLY BY
QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

Respiratory Protection:IF ENGINEERING CONTROLS FAIL OR NON-ROUTINE USE
OR AN EMERGENCY OCCURS; WEAR AN MSHA/NIOSH APPROVED AN AIR-SUPPLIED
RESPIRATOR OR SCBA, AS REQUIRED. USE IAW 29 CFR 1910.134.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST AND MAINTAIN 18% OXYGEN LEVEL.
Protective Gloves:AS REQUIRED
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:SAFETY SHOES
Work Hygienic Practices:USE GOOD PERSONAL HYGIENE AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS REPRESENTS A PART OF A FIRE EXTINGUISHER PROVIDED BY CAGE 54181;
THE EXTINGUISHER IS A HALON EXTINGUISHER (SEE CAGE 06284/PNI A THIS
NSN); THE NITROGEN IS USED TO PROPEL THE HALON OUT OF THE EXTI
NGUISHER. ALSO THERE IS AN EXPLOSIVE CARTRIDGE WHICH IS USED TO
INITIATE THE NITROGEN-SEE CAGE 54181/PNI A THIS NSN.

HCC:G3
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:-320F/-196C
Spec Gravity:0.97
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS, ODORLESS GAS.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE.

Waste Disposal Methods:DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DISPOSE OF WASTE OR UNUSED
QUANTITIES.CONTACT LOCAL SUPPLIER OR CALL THE EMERGENCY TELEPHONE
NO. LISTED.DISPOSAL MUST BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL,STATE AND
FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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