Product ID:NITROGEN
MSDS Date:05/01/1996
FSC:6830
NIIN:00-192-9067
Status Code:A
MSDS Number: CJWDB

Emergency Phone: 704-333-5475

Info Phone: 704-333-5475

Cage: 18264

Telephone: 704-333-5475

Cage: 18264

NITROGEN

CAS: 7727-37-9

RTECS: QW9700000

Fraction By Weight: 100%

ACGIH TLV: ASPHYXIANT; 9192

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NOT 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:NITROGEN IS DEFINED AS A SIMPLE
ASPHYXIANT. HIGH CONCENTRATIONS DISPLACE OXYGEN AND CAUSE CENTRAL
NERVOUS SYSTEM DISFUNCTION DUE TO LACK OF OXYGEN.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NITROGEN IS NOT CLASSIFIED AS A
CARCINOGEN BY NTP, IARC OR OSHA.
Effects of Overexposure:EFFECTS OF EXPOSURE TO HIGH CONCENTRATIONS SO
AS TO DISPLACE THE OXYGEN IN AIR MAY INCLUDE ANY, ALL OR NONE OF
THE FOLLOWING: LOSS OF BALANCE, DIZZINESS, TIGHTNESS IN THE FRONTAL
AREA OF FOREHEAD, TIN GLING OF FINGERTIPS/TOES, WEAKENED SPEECH,
REDUCED CONSCIOUSNESS OF SURROUNDINGS, LOSS OF TACTILE SENSATIONS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PERSONS IN ILL HEALTH WHERE SUCH
ILLNESS WOULD BE AGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE TO NITROGEN SHOULD NOT BE
ALLOWED TO WORK OR HANDLE THIS PRODUCT.

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: REMOVE TO FRESH
AIR. QUICK REMO VAL IS MOST IMPORTANT. GIVE MOUTH-TO-MOUTH
RESUSCITATION AND SUPPLEMENTAL OXYGEN. FURTHER TREATMENT SHOULD BE
SYMPTOMATIC AND SUPPORTIVE.

Flash Point:NONFLAMMABLE
Lower Limits:NONFLAMMABLE
Upper Limits:NONFLAMMABLE
Extinguishing Media:NONFLAMMABLE. USE MEDIA APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDING
FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:NONFLAMMABLE. USE PROCEDURES APPROPRIATE FOR
SURROUNDING FIRE. NITROGEN IS AN ASPHYXIANT; WEAR SELF-CONTAINED
BREATHING APPARATUS IN CONFINED SPACES.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER. IF
INVLOVED IN FIRE, KEEP CYLINDERS COOL WITH WATER.

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 NUMB ER LISTED HEREIN.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:PROTECT CYLINDERS FROM PHYSICAL
DAMAGE. STORE IN COOL, DRY, WELL VENTILATED AREA AWAY FROM HEAVILY
TRAFFICKED AREAS AND EMERGENCY EXITS. FOR ADDITIONAL STORAGE
RECOMMENDATIONS, CONSULT COMPRESSED GAS ASSOCIATION'S PAMPHLETS
P-1, P-9, P-14, AND SAFETY BULLETIN SB-2.
Other Precautions:DO NOT ALLOW TEMPERATURE WHERE CYLINDERS ARE STORED
TO EXCEED 130F. CYLINDERS SHOULD BE STORED UPRIGHT AND FIRMLY
SECURED TO PREVENT FALLING OR BEING KNOCKED OVER. FULL AND EMPTY
CYLINERS SHOULD BE SE GREGATED.

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 < 18
MOLAR
Protective Gloves:ANY MATERIAL
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES OR GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:SAFETY SHOES
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
VALVE PROTECTION SHOULD REMAIN IN PLACE UNLESS CONTAINER IS SECURED
WITH VALVE OUTLET PIPED TO USE POINT. USE A PRESSURE REDUCING
REGULATOR WHEN CONNECTING CYLINDER TO LOWER PRESSURE. USE A CHECK
VALV E OR TRAP TO PREVENT BACKFLOW. NSN FOR CYLINDER IS
8120-01-134-9896.

HCC:G3
Boiling Pt:=-195.8C, -320.5F
B.P. Text:-320F,-196C
Melt/Freeze Pt:=-209.4C, -345.F
M.P/F.P Text:-345F,-209C
Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:NOT GIVEN
Vapor Pres:NOT GIVEN
Spec Gravity:0.97
Evaporation Rate & Reference:NOT GIVEN
Solubility in Water:VERY SLIGHTLY
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS, ODORLESS GAS (GAS DENSITY= 0.0725LB/CU
FT)
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100 %

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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 SUPPL IER.

Toxicological Information:NITROGEN IS NON-TOXIC BUT THE LIBERATION OF A
LARGE AMOUNT IN A CONFINED AREA COULD DISPLACE THE AMOUNT OF OXYGEN
IN AIR NECESSARY TO SUPPORT LIFE.

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:NITROGEN, COMPRESSED,2.2,UN1066. LABEL=
NON-FLAMMABLE GAS.

SARA Title III Information:REPORTING UNDER SARA TITLE III SEC 313 NOT
REQUIRED.