Product ID:NITROGEN
MSDS Date:11/25/1985
FSC:3040
NIIN:01-126-8719
Status Code:A
MSDS Number: CJMBY

Emergency Phone: 800-345-6361 /800-362-0534 (PA)

Info Phone: 800-345-6361 / 800-362-0534(PA)

Cage: TO275

Telephone: 602-961-1100

Cage: TO276

NITROGEN

CAS: 7727-37-9

RTECS: QW9700000

Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:TARGET ORGANS: N/P. ACUTE - NITROGEN
IS DEFINED AS A SIMPLE ASPHYXIANT. OXYGEN LEVELS SHOULD BE
MAINTAINED AT GREATER THAN 18 MOLAR PERCENT AT NORMAL ATMOSPHERIC
PRESSURE WHICH IS EQUIVALENT TO A PAR TIAL PRESSURE OF 135 MMHG
(ACGIH, 1985-86). NITROGEN IS NONTOXIC BUT THE LIBERATION OF A
LARGE AMOUNT IN A CONFINED AREA COULD DISPLACE THE AMOUNT OF OXYGEN
IN AIR NECESSARY TO SUPPORT LIFE.
Effects of Overexposure:EFFECTS OF EXPOSURE TO HIGH CONCENTRATIONS SO
AS TO DISPLACE THE OXYGEN IN AIR NECESSARY FOR LIFE MAY INCLUSE
ANY, ALL OR NONE OF THE FOLLOWING: LOSS OF BALANCE OR DIZZINESS,
TIGHTNESS IN THE FRONTA L AREA OF THE FOREHEAD, TINGLING OF
THETONGUE, FINGERTIPS OR TOES, WEAKENED SPEECH LEADING TO THE
INABILITY TO UTTER SOUNDS, RAPID REDUCTION IN THE ABILITY TO
PERFORM MOVEMENTS, REDUCED CONSCIOUSN ESS OF THE SURROUNDINGS,
LOSS OF TACTILE SENSATIONS, HEIGHTENED MENTAL ACTIVITY. THERE ARE
NO DEFINITE WARNING SYMPTOMS.

First Aid:PROMPT MEDICAL ATTENTION IS MANDATORY IN ALL CASES OF
OVEREXPOSURE TO NITROGEN. RESCUE PERSONNEL SHOULD BE EQUIPPED WITH
SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS. INHALATION: CONSCIOUS PERSONS
SHOULD BE ASS ISTED TO AN UNCONTAMINATED AREA AND INHALE FRESH AIR.
QUICK REMOVAL FROM CONTAMINATED AREA IS MOST IMPORTANT. UNCONSCIOUS
PERSONS SHOULD BE MOVED TO AN UNCONTAMINATED AREA, GIVEN
MOUTH-TO-MOUTH RESUSC ITATION AND SUPPLEMENTAL OXYGEN. FURTHER
TREATMENT SHOULD BE SYMPTOMATIC AND SUPPORTIVE.

Extinguishing Media:NONFLAMMABLE, INERT GAS

Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE ALL PERSONNEL 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 NU MBER LISTED FOR THE MANUFACTURER OR
SUPPLIER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL, DRY, WELL-VENTILATED
AREA, AWAY FROM HEAVILY TRAFFICKED AREAS AND EMERGENCY EXISTS.
CYLINDERS SHOULD BE STORED UPRIGHT AND FIRMLY SECURED. STORAGE AREA
TEMPERATURES SHOULD NOT EXCEED 13 0F (54C). SEPARATE FULL FROM
EMPTY CYLINDERS. USE A FIRST IN FIRST-OUT INVENTORY SYSTEM.
Other Precautions:USE ONLY IN WELLVENTILATED AREAS. DO NOT DRAG, SLIDE,
OR ROLL CYLINDERS. USE A SUITABLE HAND TRUCK FOR CYLINDER MOVEMENT.
USE A PRESSURE REDUCING REGULATOR WHEN CONNECTING TO LOWER PRESSURE
SYSTEM. DO NOT HEAT CYLINDER TO INCREASE DISCHARGERATE. AVOID
BREATHING GAS. USE A TRAP IN DISCHARGE LINE TO P REVENT BACK FLOW.

Respiratory Protection:POSITIVE PRESSURE AIR LINE WITH MASK OR
SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS SHOULD BE AVAILABLE FOR
EMERGENCY USE.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST: TO PREVENT ACCUMULATION OF HIGH
CONCENTRATIONS SO AS TO REDUCE THE OXYGEN LEVEL IN THE AIR TO LESS
THAN 18 MOLAR PERCENT.
Protective Gloves:ANY MATERIAL
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES OR GLASSES.
Other Protective Equipment:SAFETY SHOES.
Work Hygienic Practices:OBSERVE ALL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS, WARNINGS, AND
INSTRUCTIONS AFFIXED TO CYLINDER/VALVE ASSEMBLY AND INSTRUCTIONS
FOR APPARATUS USING THIS ASSEMBLY.
Supplemental Safety and Health
HELLFIRE BOTTLE P/N: 13008160.

HCC:G3
Boiling Pt:=-195.8C, -320.5F
Melt/Freeze Pt:=-209.9C, -345.8F
Vapor Pres:@70FABOVE TEMP -232.6F
Vapor Density:0.97
Spec Gravity:0.808
Solubility in Water:VERY SLIGHTLY
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS ODORLESS GAS

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:WILL NOT OCCUR.

Waste Disposal Methods:DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DISPOSE OF WASTE OR UNUSED
QUANTITIES. RETURN IN THE SHIPPING CONTAINER PROPERLY LABELED, WITH
ANY VALVE OUTLET PLUGS OR CAPS SECURED AND VALVE PROTECTION CAP IN
PLACE TO YOUR SUPPLI ER. CONTACT YOUR CLOSEST SUPPLIER.

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 Information:CERTIFICATE OF EQUIVALENCY CERTIFICATION CONTROL
NUMBER AY-96-183, REV 2: THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT THE HAZARDOUS
MATERIALS DESCRIBED HEREIN ARE PACKAGED IN CONTAINERS OF EQUAL OR
GREATER STRENGTH AN D EFFICIENCY THAN REQUIRED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION HAZARDOUS MATERIALS REGULATIONS IN ACCORDANCE WITH
TITLE 49, CFR 173.7 (A). NITROGEN, COMPRESSED, 2.2, UN1066; LABEL:
NON-FLAMMABLE GAS. MODE OF TRANSPORTATION AUTHORIZED: MOTOR
FREIGHT, AIR. P/N 13008161- RESEVOIR ASSEMBLY P/N 13008160 -
PNEUMATIC ACCUMULATOR ASSEMBLY. ISSUED BY US ARMY, REDSTONE
ARSENAL,ALABAMA.