Product ID:NITROGEN, MGI 16625
MSDS Date:06/30/1994
FSC:6830
NIIN:01-391-5033
Status Code:A
MSDS Number: CJNSV

Emergency Phone: 800-424-9300

Info Phone: 215-695-7400 / 610-695-7449

Cage: 08772

Telephone: 301-796-8845

Cage: 8K810

NITROGEN GAS

CAS: 7727-37-9

RTECS: QW9700000

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:TARGET EFFECTS: SIMPLE ASPHYXIANT.
INHALATION-SIMPLE ASPHYXIANT. IN SUDDEN ACUTE ASPHYXIA,
UNCONSCIOUSNESS MAY BE IMMEDIATE. SKIN-THE LIQUID MAY CAUSE
FROSTBITE. IN MORE SEVERE CASES THE SKIN MAY BECO ME HARD & WHITE &
DEVELOP BLISTERS. EYE-MAY CAUSE IRRITATION IF SPRAYED INTO EYES.
THE LIQUID MAY CAUSE FROSTBITE. INGESTION-IF LIQUID IS SWALLOWED,
FROSTBITE DAMAGE OF THE LIPS, MOUTH & MUCOUS MEMBRA NES MAY OCCUR.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION-RAPID RESPIRATION & PULSE, AIR,
HUNGER, DIZZINESS, REDUCED AWARENESS,TIGHTNESS IN THE HEAD,
TINGLING SENSATIONS, INCOORDINATION, FAULTY JUDGEMENT, EMOTIONAL
INSTABILITY, & RAPID FATIGUE. NA USEA, VOMITING, COLLAPSE,
UNCONSCIOUSNESS, CONVULSION, DEEP COMMA & DEATH ARE POSSIBLE.
SKIN-REDNESS, TINGLING, AND PAIN OR NUMBNESS. EYE-REDNESS, PAIN &
BLURRED VISION.

First Aid:INHALATION-REMOVE FROM EXPOSURE TO FRESH AIR, IMMEDIATELY.
PERFORM ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION IF NEEDED. MAINTAIN AIRWAY, BLOOD
PRESSURE & RESPIRATION. KEEP WARM/AT REST. GET MEDICAL AID
IMMEDIATELY. SKIN -GET MEDICAL AID. IF FROSTBITE, FREEZING,
CRYOGENIC BURNS OCCUR. WARM AFFECTED AREA IN WARM WATER (107F).
GENTLY WRAP PARTS IN BLANKETS. ENCOURAGE EXERCISING AFFECTED PART
WHILE BEING WARMED. GET MED ICAL AID. EYE-WASH EYES IMMEDIATELY
WITH WATER, LIFTING EYE LIDS, UNTIL NO CHEMICAL REMAINS. GET
MEDICAL AID. INGESTION-INGESTION OF GAS IS UNLIKELY THAT EMERGENCY
TREATMENT IS REQUIRED. TREAT SYMPTOM ATICALLY/SUPPORTIVELY. GET
MEDICAL AID.

Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL OR CARBON DIOXIDE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:MOVE CONTAINER FM FIRE IF WITHOUT RISK, APPLY
COOLING WATER TO SIDES OF CONTAINERS EXPOSED TO FLAMES UNTIL
WELLAFTER FIRE IS OUT. STAY AWAY FROM ENDS OF TANKS. WITHDRAW
IMMEDIATELY IF RISING SOUND FRO M VENTING SAFETY DEVICE OR
DISCOLORATION OF TANK DUE TO FIRE. MATLS IF SPILLED, MAY EVAPORATE
LEAVING FLAMMABLE RESIDUE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:ISOLATE FOR 1/2 MILE IN ALL DIRECTIONS IF
TANK, FAIL CAR OR TANK TRUCK IS INVOLVED IN FIRE (1993 EMERGENCY
RESPONSE GUIDEBOOK, RSPA P 5800.6. GUIDE PAGE 12). NEGLIGIBLE FIRE
HAZARD WHEN EXPOSED TO HEA T OR FLAME. CONTAINER MAY EXPLODE IN
HEAT OF FIRE.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR
1910.101. STORE AWAY FROM INCOMPATIBLE SUBSTANCES.
Other Precautions:STORE IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1910.101. STORE AWAY
FROM INCOMPATIBLE SUBSTANCES.

Respiratory Protection:ANY SUPPLIED-AIR RESPIRATOR OPERATED IN
PRESSURE-DEMAND OR OTHER POSITIVE PRESSURE MODE. ANY SELF-CONTAINED
BREATHING APPARATUS. SPECIFIC RESPIRATOR SELECTED MUST BE BASED ON
CONTAMINATION LEVELS FOUN D IN WORK PLACE, BASED ON SPECIFIC
OPERATION , NOT EXCEED WORKING LIMITS OF RESPIRATOR & BE JOINTLY
APPROVED BY (NIOSH-MSHA).
Ventilation:PROVIDE LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION SYSTEM.
Protective Gloves:WEAR FULL PROTECTIVE, COLD INSULATING GLOVES.
Eye Protection:FOR THE GAS FORM EYE PROTECTION IS NOT REQUIRED, BUT
RECOMMENDED.
Other Protective Equipment:WHERE THERE IS ANY POSSIBILITY OF CONTACT
WITH LIQUID FORM, EMPLOYEE MUST WEAR SPLASH-PROOF SAFETY GOGGLES &
A FACESHIELD TO PREVENT CONTACT W/SUBSTANCE. CONTACT LENSES SHOULD
NOT BE WORN.
Work Hygienic Practices:EMERGENCY WASH FACILITIES; WHERE POSSIBILITY AN
EMPLOYEE'S EYES &/OR SKIN MAY BE EXPOSED TO LIQUID FORM OF
SUBSTANCE, THE EMPLOYER SHOULD PROVIDE EYE WASH FOUNTAIN & QUICK
DRENCH SHOWER WITHIN WORK AREA
Supplemental Safety and Health
IF CONTACT WITH LIQUID FORM IS POSSIBLE, EMPLOYEE MUST WEAR APPROPRIATE
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING & EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT SKIN FROM FREEZING.

HCC:G3
Boiling Pt:=-196.1C, -321.F
Melt/Freeze Pt:=-210.C, -346.F
Vapor Pres:760 MMHG@-196C
Vapor Density:0.967
Spec Gravity:1.2506
Viscosity:0.01787 CP@27C
Solubility in Water:1.6%@2
Appearance and Odor:ODORLESS, TASTELESS, COLORLESS, INERT GAS.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100%

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
LITHIUM: MAY IGNITE IN THE GAS. MAGNESIUM: VIOLENT REACITON W/LIQUID ON
IGNITION. NEODYMIUM: VIGOROUS REACTION. OZONE: MIXTURES OF GASES
MAY BE EXPLOSIVE. TITANIUM: WILL BURN IN NITROGEN ATMOSPHERE.
Stability Condition to Avoid:STABLE UNDER NORMAL TEMPERATURES &
PRESSURES.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:THERMAL DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS MAY
INCLUDE TOXIC OXIDES OF NITROGEN.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION HAS NOT
BEEN REPORTED TO OCCUR UNDER NORMAL TEMPERATURES & PRESSURES.

Waste Disposal Methods:OBSERVE ALL FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS
WHEN STORING OR DISPOSING OF THIS SUBSTANCE.

Toxicological Information:NO OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS ESTABLISHED
BY OSHA, ACGIH OR NIOSH.

Transport Information:NONFLAMMABLE GAS.

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