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1 IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND OF THE COMPANY/UNDERTAKING
: NITROUS OXIDE REFRIGERANT LIQUID (N2O)
Trade name
: AL611
MSDS Nr
: Calibration.
Use
: Air Liquide Australia Limited
Company identification
380 St. Kilda Road
Melbourne 3004 Australia
: 1800 812 588
Emergency phone nr
2 HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
: Not classified as hazardous according to NOHSC criteria.
Hazard classification
Classified as a dangerous good by the criteria of the ADG code.
: Oxidant. Strongly supports combustion. May react violently with combustible
Hazards identification
materials.
Compressed gas.
: R8 : Contact with combustible material may cause fire.
R Phrase(s)
: S17 : Keep away from combustible material.
S Phrase(s)
3 COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
: Substance.
Substance / Preparation
Nitrous oxide (refrigerated)
CAS No :010024-97-2
EC No :233-032-0
Annex No :---
: This product is hazardous.
Components
Substance name Contents CAS No EC No Annex No Classification
10024-97-2 233-032-0 ----- O; R8
Nitrous oxide (refrigerated) :
Contains no other components or impurities which will influence the classification of the product.
4 FIRST AID MEASURES
: Ingestion is not considered a potential route of exposure.
- Ingestion
5 FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
: Non flammable.
Flammable class
: Supports combustion.
Specific hazards
Exposure to fire may cause containers to rupture/explode.
: No data available.
Hazardous combustion products
Extinguishing media
: All known extinguishants can be used.
- Suitable extinguishing media
: If possible, stop flow of product.
Specific methods
Move away from the container and cool with water from a protected position.
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5 FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES (continued)
Special protective equipment for fire : Do not enter fire area without proper protective equipment, including respiratory
protection.
fighters
6 ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
: Evacuate area.
Personal precautions
Ensure adequate air ventilation.
Eliminate ignition sources.
: Try to stop release.
Environmental precautions
: Ventilate area.
Clean up methods
7 HANDLING AND STORAGE
: Segregate from flammable gases and other flammable materials in store.
Storage
Keep container below 50?in a well ventilated place.
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: Open valve slowly to avoid pressure shock.
Handling
Suck back of water into the container must be prevented.
Do not allow backfeed into the container.
Use only properly specified equipment which is suitable for this product, its supply
pressure and temperature. Contact your gas supplier if in doubt.
Refer to supplier's container handling instructions.
8 EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
: Do not smoke while handling product.
Personal protection
Ensure adequate ventilation.
: Nitrous oxide (refrigerated) : TLV?-TWA [ppm] : 50
Occupational Exposure Limits
9 PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
: Compressed gas.
Physical state at 20 癈
: Colourless.
Colour
: Odourless.
Odour
: Lighter or similar to air.
Relative density, gas (air=1)
: Not known.
Solubility in water [mg/l]
10 STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
: May react violently with combustible materials.
Stability and reactivity
May react violently with reducing agents.
Violently oxidises organic material.
11 TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
: No data available.
Toxicity information
12 ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
: None.
Effect on ozone layer
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13 DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
: Do not discharge into any place where its accumulation could be dangerous.
General
Contact supplier if guidance is required.
: Consult supplier for specific recommendations.
Disposal method
14 TRANSPORT INFORMATION
: 3156
UN No.
: Label 2.2 : Non flammable, non toxic gas.
Labelling ADG
Label 5.1 : Oxidizing substances.
: 25
H.I. nr
: COMPRESSED GAS, OXIDIZING, N.O.S. (Nitrous oxide (refrigerated))
Proper shipping name
HAZCHEM - Emergency Action Code : 2S
: 2 = Fine water spray.
S = Risk of violent reaction or explosion. Recommended personal protective equipment : Full fire
kit and breathing apparatus. Appropriate measures : dilute.
:2
- ADG Class
: 1O
- ADG Classification code
: Avoid transport on vehicles where the load space is not separated from the driver's
Other transport information
compartment.
Ensure vehicle driver is aware of the potential hazards of the load and knows what
to do in the event of an accident or an emergency.
Before transporting product containers :
- Ensure that containers are firmly secured.
- Ensure cylinder valve is closed and not leaking.
- Ensure valve outlet cap nut or plug (where provided) is correctly fitted.
- Ensure valve protection device (where provided) is correctly fitted.
- Ensure there is adequate ventilation.
- Compliance with applicable regulations.
15 REGULATORY INFORMATION
: O; R8
EC Classification
EC Labelling
: O : Oxidizing
Symbol(s)
: R8 : Contact with combustible material may cause fire.
R Phrase(s)
: S17 : Keep away from combustible material.
S Phrase(s)
16 OTHER INFORMATION
Receptacle under pressure.
Ensure all national/local regulations are observed.
This Safety Data Sheet has been established in accordance with the applicable European Directives and applies to all
countries that have translated the Directives in their national laws.
: Before using this product in any new process or experiment, a thorough material
DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY
compatibility and safety study should be carried out.
Details given in this document are believed to be correct at the time of going to
press. Whilst proper care has been taken in the preparation of this document, no
liability for injury or damage resulting from its use can be accepted.
End of document
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