Product ID:NITROGEN
MSDS Date:08/01/1985
FSC:2530
NIIN:01-388-1774
Kit Part:Y
MSDS Number: CFTHN

Emergency Phone: 203-744-3487

Info Phone: 203-744-3487

Cage: 36346

Telephone: 800-822-4357; 304-744-3487

Cage: 36346

NITROGEN

CAS: 7727-37-9

RTECS: QW9700000

Fraction By Weight: 100%

ACGIH TLV: ASPHYXIANT; 9596

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:EYE, SKIN, CNS,
RESPIRATORY TRACT. ACUTE- NITROGEN IS NONTOXIC BUT MAY PRODUCE
SUFFOCATION BY DISPLACING OXYGEN. NO HARMFUL EFFECT EXPECTED FROM
VAPOR. LIQUID CAN CAUSE FROSTBITE. THIS P RODUCT IS A GAS AT NORMAL
TEMPERATURE AND PRESSURE. CANNOT BE SWALLOWED. CHRONIC- NONE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:LOSS OF BALANCE OR DIZZINESS; TIGHTNESS IN THE
FRONTAL AREA OF THE FOREHEAD; TINGLING OF THE TONGUE, FINGERTIPS OR
TOES; WEAKENED SPEECH LEADING TO THE INABILITY TO UTTER SOUNDS;
RAPID REDUCTION IN TH E ABILITY TO PERFORM MOVEMENTS;
REDUCEDCONSCIOUSNESS OF SURROUNDINGS; LOSS OF TACTILE SENSATIONS
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE

First Aid:PROMPT MEDICAL ATTENTION IS MANDATORY IN ALL CASES OF
OVEREXPOSURE. RESCUE PERSONNEL SHOULD WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING
APPARATUS. INHALED:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. PROVIDE OXYGEN/CPR IF
NEEDED. SKIN:TRE AT FOR FROSTBITE. USE LUKEWARM WATER. DO NOT USE
HOT WATER. EYES:CONSULT AN OPHTHALMOLOGIST IMMEDIATELY.

Flash Point:NONE
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:CYLINDERS MAY RUPTURE DUE TO HEAT OF
FIRE. NO PART OF CYLINDER SHOULD BE SUBJECTED TO A TEMPERATURE
HIGHER THAN 52C ( 125F). MOST CONTAINERS VENT WHEN HEATED.

Spill Release Procedures:USE APPROPRIATE PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. EVACUATE
ALL PERSONNEL. VENTILATE AREA. IF LEAK IS IN CONTAINER OR CONTAINER
VALVE, CONTACT CHEMTREC AT (800-424-9300) FOR EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE.
Neutralizing Agent:NOT RELEVANT

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL, DRY, VENTILATED AREA
BELOW 125F (52C). KEEP OUT OF REACH OF SMALL CHILDREN. STORE
UPRIGHT AND FIRMLY SECURED
Other Precautions:WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING. NEVER CARRY A COMPRESSED
GAS CYLINDER IN AN ENCLOSED SPACE SUCH AS A CAR TRUNK, VAN OR
STATION VAGON. USE ONLY IN WELL VENTILATED AREA. DO NOT DRAG, SLIDE
OR ROLL CYLINDERS. USE A SUITABLE HAND TRUCK TO MOVE THEM.

Respiratory Protection:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED. IN EMERGENCIES, WEAR A
NIOSH-APPROVED POSITIVE PRESSURE AIR LINE WITH MASK OR
SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST
Protective Gloves:ANY MATERIAL
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES OR GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:SAFETY SHOES
Work Hygienic Practices:OBSERVE GOOD INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE PRACTICES AND
RECOMMENDED PROCEDURES.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE

HCC:G3
NRC/State Lic Num:NOT RELEVANT
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:-320F,-196C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:-346F,-210C
Vapor Density:0.97
Spec Gravity:NOT RELEVANT
Evaporation Rate & Reference:NOT RELEVANT
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS, ODORLESS GAS AT NORMAL TEMPERATURE AND
PRESSURE.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

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

Waste Disposal Methods:SLOWLY RELEASE INTO ATMOSPHERE OR RETURN IN THE
SHIPPING CONTAINER PROPERLY LABELED, WITH ANY VALVE OUTLET PLUGS OR
CAPS SECURED AND VALVE PROTECTION CAP IN PLACE. FOLLOW ALL LOCAL,
STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS

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