Product ID:NITRIC OXIDE IN NITROGEN
MSDS Date:04/19/1994
FSC:6505
NIIN:00N068827
MSDS Number: CBJND

SCOTT-MARRIN INC

6531 BOX SPRINGS BLVD
RIVERSIDE, CA 92507
US

Emergency Phone: 909-653-6780

Info Phone: 909-653-6780

Cage: GO386

SCOTT-MARRIN, INC

RIVERSIDE, CA 92507 US

Telephone: 714-653-6780

Cage: 55995

NITROGEN MONOXIDE; (NITRIC OXIDE) (SARA 302) % WT

CAS: 10102-43-9

RTECS: QX0525000

Fraction By Weight: <0.1%

OSHA PEL 25 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 25 PPM

EPA Report Quantity: 10 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 10 LBS

NITROGEN

CAS: 7727-37-9

RTECS: QW9700000

Fraction By Weight: BALANCE

OSHA PEL N/K

ACGIH TLV: ASPHYXIANT

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:MIXTURE IS A SIMPLE ASPHYXIANT WHICH
WILL DISPLACE THE OXYGEN IN AIR NECESSARY FOR LIFE. OXYGEN
DEFICIENCY MAY PRODUCE RAPID RESPIRATION, DIZZINESS, NAUSEA,
VOMITING, LOSS OF CONSCIOUSNESS AND MAY BE FATAL. NITRIC OXIDE
(NO) IS AN EXTREMELY TOXIC GAS FORMING IRRITATING NITRIC AND
NITROUS ACIDS IN THE (EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ: RESPIRATORY TRACT. 25-60 PPM NO
EXPOSURE CAN PRODUCE A CHRONIC COUGH. 60-150 PPM NO EXPOSURE CAUSES
IMMEDIATE IRRITATION OF NOSE AND THROAT, COUGH, BURNING IN THE
CHEST AND DIZZINESS. 5 TO 2 5 HOURS LATER DELAYED PULMONARY EDEMA
CAN OCCUR. 200-700 PPM NO EXPOSURE MAY BE FATAL AFTER A VERY SHORT
EXPOSURE.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NOT APPLICABLE.

First Aid:INGEST: CALL MD IMMED . EYES: IMMED FLUSH W/POTABLE WATER FOR
AT LEAST 15 MIN, SEEK ASSISTANCE FROM MD . SKIN: FLUSH W/COPIOUS
AMTS OF WATER. CALL MD . INHAL: REMOVE PERSON TO UNCONT AMD AREA.
NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD SCBA MAY BEREQD TO PVNT ASPHYXIATION OF RESCUERS.
KEEP WARM & AT REST. LAY VICTIM FACE DOWN W/HEAD & CHEST LOWER THAN
HIPS TO IMPROVE DRAINAGE FROM LUNGS. IF (SUDPAT)

Flash Point:NON-FLAMM GAS
Extinguishing Media:USE APPROPRIATE MEDIA FOR SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA AND FULL
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT . USE WATER SPRAY TO KEEP CYLINDERS COOL WHEN
EXPOSED TO FIRE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:GAS CYLS MAY RUPTURE VIOLENTLY WHEN EXPOS
TO FIRE. CYL VALVE IS EQUIPPED W/PRESS RELIEF DEVICE TO SAFELY VENT
CYL WHEN EXPOS TO ELEVATED PRESS IN FIRE. (SUPDAT)

Spill Release Procedures:VENTILATE ENCLOSED AREAS. MOVE LEAKING
CYLINDER TO FUME HOOD OR SAFE OUTDOOR AREA.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:GAS IS IN CYL AT HIGH PRESS. USE ONLY
W/HIGH PRESS EQUIP OR PRESS REDUCING REGULATOR. SECURE CYL
W/MOUNTING BRACKET AWAY FROM HEAVILY TRAVELLED AREAS.
Other Precautions:KEEP CYLINDER IN DRY, COOL, WELL VENTILATED AREA AWAY
FROM HEAT, FLAME, SPARKS OR CORROSIVE CHEMS. AVOID DRAGGING OR
ROLLING CYLINDER BY USING SUITABLE HAND TRUCK. USE MONITORING EQUIP
IF HAZARDOUS CN DTNS ARE SUSPECTED OR LIKELY TO OCCUR.

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING
APPARATUS IN EMERGENCY OR RESCUE SITUATIONS.
Ventilation:ENCLOSED AREAS MUST BE PROVIDED WITH GENERAL OR LOCAL
EXHAUST VENTILATION TO AVOID HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES .
Eye Protection:ANSI APPRVD CHEM WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:ANSI APPROVED EYE WASH & DELUGE SHOWER .
SAFETY SHOES SHOULD BE WORN WHEN HANDLING HIGH PRESSURE CYLINDERS.
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
EXPLO HAZ: ALUMINUM CYLS EXPOS TO FIRE MUST BE REMOVED FROM SERVICE,
SAFELY VENTED & RETURNED TO OWNER FOR CONDEMNATION. FIRST AID PROC:
BRTHG IS LABORED, ADMIN PURE OXYGEN. IF BRTHG HAS STOPPED, STAR T
ARTF RESP. GET IMMED MED ATTN FOR SERIOUS EXPOSURE.

Vapor Density:0.967
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS; PUNGENT, SWEET ODOR.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NITRIC OXIDE READILY REACTS
W/ATMOSPHERIC OXYGEN TO FORM NITROGEN DIOXIDE WHICH IS MORE TOX
THAN ORIGINAL NITRIC OXIDE.

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSAL MUST BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL,
STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS . RETURN CYLINDER TO MANUFACTURER WITH
RESIDUAL PRESSURE, CYLINDER VALVE CLOSED AND VALVE PROTECTION CAP
INSTALLED.

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