Product ID:NITROGEN
MSDS Date:01/01/1991
FSC:6830
NIIN:00-764-8954
Status Code:A
MSDS Number: CLMVZ

Emergency Phone: 800-866-4422

Info Phone: 704-333-5475

Preparer: ERNEST CARTER

Cage: 18264

Telephone: 704-333-5475

Cage: 18264

NITROGEN

CAS: 7727-37-9

RTECS: QW9700000

Effects of Overexposure:EFFECTS OF EXPOSURE TO HIGH CONCENTRATIONS SO
AS TO DISPLACE THE OXYGEN IN AIR NECESSARY FOR LIFE MAY INCLUDE
ANY, ALL OR NONE OF THE FOLLOWING: LOSS OF BALANCE OR DIZZINESS;
TIGHTNESS IN THE FRON TAL AREA OF THE FOREHEAD; TINGLING OF THE
TONGUE, FINGERTIPS OR TOES; WEAKENED SPEECH LEADING TO THE
INABILITY TO UTTER SOUNDS; RAPID REDUCTION IN THE ABILITY TO
PERFORM MOVEMENTS; REDUCED CONSCIO USNESS OF THE SURROUNDINGS;
LOSS OF TACTILE SENSATIONS HEIGHTENED MENTAL ACTIVITY. IT IS
POSSIBLE THAT NONE OF THESE SYMPTOMS MAY OCCUR IN NITROGEN
ASPHYXIA.

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 THE CONTAMINATED AREA IS IMPORTANT. UNCONSCIOUS
PERSONS SHOULD BE REMOVED FROM AREA AND GIVEN MOUTH TO MOUTH
RESUSCITATION.

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 NUMBE R.

Handling and Storage Precautions:USE ONLY IN WELL VENTILATED AREAS.
VALVE PROTECTION CAPS MUST REMAIN IN PLACE DO NOT DRAG, SLIDE OR
ROLL CYLINDERS. USE A SUITABLE HAND TRUCK FOR CYLINDER MOVEMENT.
STORAGE: STORE IN COOL, DRY, WELL VENTILATED AREA AWAY FROM
HEAVILY TRAFFICKED AREAS AND EMERGENCY EXITS. DO NOT ALLOW THE
TEMPERATURE
Other Precautions:COMPRESSED GAS CYLINDER SHOULD NOT BE REFILLED EXCEPT
BY QUALIFIED PRODUCERS OF COMPRESSED GASSES. SHIPMENT OF A
COMPRESSED GAS CYLINDER WHICH HAS NOT BEEN FILLED BY THE OWNER OR
WITH HIS (WRITTEN) CO NSENT IS A VIOLATION OF FEDERAL LAW (49 CFR).

Respiratory Protection:POSITIVE PRESSURE AIR LINE WITH MASK OR
SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS SHOULD BE AVAILABLE FOR
EMERGENCY USE.
Protective Gloves:PROTECTIVE GLOVES:Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES OR
GLASSES.
Other Protective Equipment:SAFETY SHOES.
Supplemental Safety and Health

Boiling Pt:=-195.C, -319.F
Melt/Freeze Pt:=-209.C, -344.2F
Vapor Pres:21.1 C
Vapor Density:50.46
Spec Gravity:@70 F (21.1 C)=0.97
Solubility in Water:VERY SLIGHTLY
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS. ODORLESS GAS.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:WILL NOT OCCUR.

Waste Disposal Methods:DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DISPOSE OF WASTE OR 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 YO UR 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.

Toxicological Information: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. NITROGEN IS NOT LISTED AS A
CARCINOGEN BY THE NTP, IA RC, OR OSHA.