Product ID:MGI16625, DIATOMIC NITROGEN, NITROGEN, (SEE SUPPL DATA)
MSDS Date:09/19/2000
FSC:3655
NIIN:01-059-8222
Status Code:A
MSDS Number: CLCFX

Emergency Phone: 800-424-9300

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

Preparer: NOT PROVIDED

Cage: 08772

Telephone: 610-695-7400 / 610-695-7449

Cage: 08772

NITROGEN, COMPRESSED GAS

CAS: 7727-37-9

RTECS: QW9700000

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NOT PROVIDED
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION: SHORT TERM: NAUSEA,
VOMITING, SYMPTOMS OF DRUNKENNESS, TINGLING SENEATION, SUFFOCATION,
CONVULSIONS, COMA. LONG TERM: NO INFORMATION ON SIGNIFICANT ADVERSE
EFFECTS. SKIN: SHORT/LONG TERM: NO INFORMATION ON SIGNIFICANT
ADVERSE EFFECTS. EYE: SHORT TERM: IRRITATION. LONG TERM: NO
INFORMATION ON SIGNIFICANT ADVERSE EFFECTS. INGESTION: SHORT TERM:
INGESTION OF A GAS IS UNLIKELY. LONG TERM: NO INFORMATION IS
AVAILABLE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION: NAUSEA, VOMITING, SYMPTOMS OF
DRUNKENNESS, TINGLING SENEATION, SUFFOCATION, CONVULSIONS, COMA.
EYE CONTACT: IRRITATION.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NOT PROVIDED

First Aid:INHALATION: IF ADVERSE EFFECTS OCCUR, REMOVE TO
UNCONTAMINATED AREA. GIVE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION IF NOT BREATHING.
IF BREATHING IS DIFFICULT, OXYGEN SHOULD BE ADMINISTERED BY
QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION. SKIN: WASH
EXPOSED SKIN WITH SOAP AND WATER. EYE: FLUSH EYES WITH PLENTY OF
WATER. INGESTION: IF A LARGE AMOUNT IS SWALLOWED, GET MEDICAL
ATTENTION. NOTE TO PHYSICIAN: FOR INHALTION, CONSIDER OXYGEN.

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:CARBON DIOXIDE, REGULAR DRY CHEMICAL. LARGE FIRES:
USE REGULAR FOAM OR FLOOD WITH FINE WATER SPRAY.
Fire Fighting Procedures:MOVE CONTAINER FROM FIRE AREA IF DONE WITHOUT
RISK. COOL CONTAINER WITH WATER SPRAY UNTIL WELL AFTER THE FIRE IS
OUT. STAY AWAY FROM THE END OF TANK. WITHDRAW IMMEDIATELY IN CASE
OF RISING SOUND FROM VENTING SAFETY DEVICE OR ANY DISCOLORATION OF
TANK DUE TO FIRE. FOR TANK/RAILCAR/TANK TRUCK EVACUATION RADIUS:
1/2 MILE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NEGLIGIBLE FIRE HAZARD. CONTAINERS MAY
RUPTURE OR EXPLODE IF EXPOSED TO HEAT.

Spill Release Procedures:STOP LEAK IF POSSIBLE WITHOUT PERSONAL RISK.
KEEP UNNECESSARY PEOPLE AWAY, ISOLATE HAZARD AREA AND DENY ENTRY.
STAY UPWIND AND KEEP OUT OF LOW AREAS.
Neutralizing Agent:NOT RELEVANT

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE AND HANDLE IN ACCORDANCE WITH
ALL CURRENT REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS. SUBJECT TO STORAGE
REGULATIONS: U.S. OSHA 29 CFR1910.101. KEEP SEPARATED FROM
INCOMPATIBLE SUBSTANCES.
Other Precautions:NOT PROVIDED

Respiratory Protection:UNDER CONDITIONS OF FREQUENT USE OR HEAVY
EXPOSURE, RESPIRATORY PROTECTION MAY BE NEEDED. FOR UNKNOWN
CONCENTRATIONS OF IMMEDIATELY DANGEROUS TO LIFE AND HEALTH-ANY
SUPPLIED AIR RESPIRATOR WITH FULL F ACEPIECE AND OPERATED IN A
PRESSURE-DEMAND IN COMBINATION WITH A SEPARATE ESCAPE SUPPLY OR ANY
SELF-CONTIANED BREATHING APPARATUS WITH A FULL FACEPIECE.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION SYSTEM. ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH
APPLICABLE EXPOSURE LIMITS.
Protective Gloves:NOT REQUIRED
Eye Protection:NOT REQUIRED, BUT RECOMMENDED
Other Protective Equipment:PROTECTIVE CLOTHING IS NOT REQUIRED.
Work Hygienic Practices:NOT PROVIDED
Supplemental Safety and Health
CONTINUED FROM PRODUCT ID: NITROGEN-14, NITROGEN GAS, STCC 4904565.
PART NUMBER FOR C.V. INTERNATIONAL: 600210. PER WR-ALC/LES,
EQUIPMENT SPECIALIST, CYLINDER PRESSURIZED TO 25 PSIG W/N2 TO AVOID
CONT AMINATION, PER TECHNICAL SUPPORT.

HCC:G3
NRC/State Lic Num:NOT RELEVANT
Boiling Pt:=-196.1C, -321.F
Melt/Freeze Pt:=-210.C, -346.F
Vapor Pres:760 MMHG@ -196C
Vapor Density:0.967
Viscosity:0.01787CP@27C
Solubility in Water:1.6%@20C
Appearance and Odor:ODORLESS, TASTELESS, COLORLESS, INERT GAS
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
METALS, OXIDIZING MATERIALS. LITHIUM: MAY IGNITE IN THE GAS. MAGNESIUM:
VIOLENT REACTION. NEODYMIUM: VIGOROUS REACTION. OZONE: MAY EXPLODE.
TITANIUM: WILL BURN IN NITROGEN ATMOSPHERE.
Stability Condition to Avoid:PROTECT FROM PHYSICAL DAMAGE AND HEAT.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:OXIDES OF NITROGEN

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE
REGULATIONS.

Toxicological Information:NITROGEN, UNDER INCREASED ATMOSPHERIC
PRESSURE, MAY DISSOLVE IN BRAIN CELLS CAUSING NARCOSIS. SIMPLE
ASPHYXIANT. MAY CAUSE RAPID RESPIRATION AND PULSE, AIR HUNGER,
DIZZINESS, REDUCED AWARENESS, TINGLI NG SENSATION, INCOORDINATION,
EMOTIONAL INSTABILITY, RAPID FATIGUE, NAUSEA, VOMITING, COLLAPSE,
UNCONSCIOUSNESS, CONVULSIONS, DEEP COMA AND DEATH.

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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.

Ecological:NOT AVAILABLE

Transport Information:U.S. DOT 49 CFR 172.101 SHIPPING NAME-UN NUMBER:
NITROGEN, COMPRESSED-UN1066. U.S. DOT 49 CFR 172.101 HAZARD CLASS
OR DIVISIONS: 2.2. U.S. DOT 49 CFR 172.101 AND SUBPART E LABELING
REQUIREMENTS: NONF LAMMABLE GAS. U.S. DOT 49 CFR 172.101 PACKAGING
AUTHORIZATIONS: EXCEPTIONS: 49 CFR 173.306 NON-BULK PACKAGING: 49
CFR 173.302.

SARA Title III Information:SARA SECTION 302 (40 CFR 355.30): N. SARA
SECTION 304 (40 CFR 355.40): N. SARA SECTION 313 (40 CFR 372.65):
N. SARA HAZARD CATEGORIES, SARA SECTION 311/312 (40 CFR 370.21):
ACUTE: Y. CHRONIC: N. FIRE: N. REACTIVE: N. SUDDEN RELEASE: Y.
Federal Regulatory Information:TSCA INVENTORY STATUC: Y. CERCLA SECTION
103 (40 CFR 302.4): N.
State Regulatory Information:CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65: N.