CJGXH - LIQUID NITROGEN
- MSDS: CJGXH
- Manufacturer: MG INDUSTRIES
- Product Name: LIQUID NITROGEN
- National Stock Number: 9135-00-559-5287
Product Identification
Product ID:LIQUID NITROGEN
MSDS Date:09/10/1998
FSC:9135
NIIN:00-559-5287
Status Code:A
MSDS Number: CJGXH
Responsible Party
MALVERN, PA 19355-1424
US
Emergency Phone: 800-424-9300(CHEMTREC) 215-630-5422
Info Phone: 215-630-5422
Preparer: OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH SRVCS
Cage: 08772
Contractor
Telephone: 610-695-7400 / 610-695-7449
Cage: 08772
Ingredients
OXYGEN
CAS: 7782-44-7
RTECS: RS2060000
Hazards
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION: MAY CAUSE IRRITATION, LUNG
CONGESTION & BLOOD DISORDERS. LONG TERM EXPOSURE MAY CAUSE LUNG
DAMAGE. SKIN: FROSTBITE. EYES: IRRITATION, BLURRED VISION,
BLINDNESS. INGESTION: FROSTBITE.
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION, NAUSEA, ASTHMA, IRREGULAR
HEARTBEAT, DIZZINESS, TINGLING SENSATION, DILATED PUPILS,
CONGESTION, CONVULSIONS, CHEST PAIN, BLISTERS, FROSTBITE, BLURRED
VISION
First Aid
First Aid:INHALE:REMOVE FROM EXPOSURE IMMEDIATELY. USE A BAG VALVE
MASK/SIMILAR DEVICE TO PERFORM CPR IF NEEDED. SKIN: WASH IF NEEDED.
IF FROSTBITE, FREEZING/CRYOGENIC BURNS OCCUR, WARM AREA IN WARM
WATER/GENTL Y WRAP AFFECTED PARTS IN BLANKETS. ALLOW CIRCULATION TO
RETURN NATURALLY. EYES: WASH IMMEDIATELY W/LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER.
OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.
Fire Fighting
Extinguishing Media:CARBON DIOXIDE, REGULAR/DRY CHEMICAL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE FOAM/FLOOD W/FINE WATER SPRAY. MOVE
CONTAINER FROM FIRE W/O RISK. COOL CONTAINERS W/WATER SPRAY/W/WATER
FROM UNMANNED HOSE HOLDER/MONITOR NOZZLES UNTIL FIRE IS OUT. KEEP
PEOPLE AWAY, ISOLATE AREA & DENY ENTRY.STAY AWAY FROM THE ENDS OF
TANKS. EVACUATE RADIUS: 800 METERS/1 HALF MILE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:MAY IGNITE/EXPLODE ON CONTACT
W/COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS. CONTAINERS MAY RUPTURE/EXPLODE IF EXPOSED
TO HEAT.
Accidental Release
Spill Release Procedures:AVOID CONTACT W/COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS. DON'T
TOUCH SPILLED MATERIAL. STOP LEAK IF POSSIBLE W/O RISK. KEEP
UNNECESSARY PEOPLE AWAY, ISOLATE AREA & DENY ENTRY.
Handling
Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE & HANDLE IN ACCORDANCE W/OSHA
29CFR1910.104. PROTECT FROM PHYSICAL DAMAGE. KEEP SEPARATED FROM
INCOMPATIBLE SUBSTANCES. STORE IN A COOL, DRY PLACE. STORE
OUTSIDE/IN A DETACHED BUILDING.
Other Precautions:AVOID CONTACT WITH COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS.
Exposure Controls
Respiratory Protection:FOR FREQUENT USE/HEAVY EXPOSURE, USE ANY
SUPPLIED-AIR RESPIRATOR W/FULL FACEPIECE & OPERATED IN A PRESSURE
DEMAND /OTHER POSITIVE PRESSURE MODE IN COMBINATION W/A SEPARATE
ESCAPE SUPPLY/ANY SELF CONTA INED BREATHING APPARATUS W/A FULL
FACEPIECE.
Ventilation:ENSURE COMPLIANCE W/APPLICABLE EXPOSURE LIMITS.
Protective Gloves:INSULATED
Eye Protection:SPLASH-RESISTANT SAFETY GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:EMERGENCY EYE WASH FOUNTAIN, QUICK DRENCH
SHOWER IN THE IMMEDIATE WORK AREA, PROTECTIVE COLD INSULATING
CLOTHING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
CONTACT LENSES SHOULD NOT BE WORN.
Chemical Properties
HCC:G7
Boiling Pt:=-183.C, -297.4F
Melt/Freeze Pt:=-218.C, -360.4F
Vapor Pres:760
Vapor Density:1.1
Spec Gravity:1.1407
Solubility in Water:3.2%
Appearance and Odor:ODORLESS LIGHT BLUE LIQUID.
Stability
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS; HALO CARBONS, METALS, BASES, REDUCING AGENTS,
AMINES, METAL SALTS, OXIDIZING MATERIALS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT
Hazardous Decomposition Products:FORMS EXPLOSIVE MIXTURES, PEROXIDES,
COMPOUNDS
Disposal
Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE W/LOCAL, STATE &
FEDERAL REGULATIONS.
Toxicology
Toxicological Information:LIQUID MAY CAUSE FROSTBITE TO EYES & SKIN.
MAY CAUSE REDNESS, TINGLING, PAIN & NUMBNESS. IN SEVERE CASES, THE
SKIN MAY BECOME HARD & WHITE, DEVELOPING BLISTERS. EYES: MAY CAUSE
BLURRED VISION. IF LIQ UID IS SWALLOWED, FROSTBITE DAMGE OF THE
LIPS, MOUTH & MUCOUS MEMBRANES MAY OCCUR.
Other Information
Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies):
This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department
of Defense. The United States of America in no manner whatsoever,
expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and
disclaims all liability for its use. Any person utilizing this
document should seek competent professional advice to verify and
assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their
particular situation.
Transport
Transport Information:U.S. EPA 40 CFR 262. HAZARDOUS WASTE NUMBER D001.
U.S. DOT 49 CFR 172.101 OXYGEN REFRIGERATED LIQUID UN1073.
Regulatory
SARA Title III Information:SARA HAZARD CATEGORIES, SARA SECTIONS
311/312 40CFR370.21: FIRE, SUDDEN RELEASE
State Regulatory Information:EUROPEAN REGULATIONS: EC RISK & SAFETY
PHRASES; CONTACT W/COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL MAY CAUSE FIRE. R8.