?WHMIS-symbols:
A - Compressed gas
C - Oxidizing materials
?HMIS-ratings (scale 0 - 4)
HEALTH 0 Health = 0
Fire = 3
FIRE 3
Reactivity = 0
REACTIVITY 0
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?NFPA ratings (scale 0 - 4)
3 Health = 0
0 0 Fire = 3
Reactivity = 0
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?Information pertaining to particular dangers for man and environment:
Contact with combustible material may cause fire.
?Classification system:
The classification is in line with internationally approved calculation standards. It is expanded, however, by
information from technical literature and by information furnished by supplier companies.
* 4 First aid measures
?After inhalation: Supply fresh air; consult doctor in case of complaints.
?After skin contact: Generally the product does not irritate the skin.
?After eye contact: Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water. Then consult a doctor.
?After swallowing: Not applicable
* 5 Fire fighting measures
?Suitable extinguishing agents:
CO2, powder or water spray. Fight larger fires with water spray or alcohol resistant foam.
?Protective equipment: Wear self-contained respiatory protective device.
* 7 Handling and storage
?Handling:
?Information for safe handling: No special measures required.
?Information about protection against explosions and fires:
Keep ignition sources away - Do not smoke.
Pressurized container: protect from sunlight and do not expose to temperatures exceeding 50癈. Do not pierce or
burn, even after use.
?Storage:
?Requirements to be met by storerooms and receptacles:
Do not expose cylinder to temperatures higher than 50癈 (122 癋)
?Information about storage in one common storage facility: Store away from flammable substances.
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?Further information about storage conditions:
Store cylinder in a well ventilated area.
Store in accordance with local fire code and/or building code or any pertaining regulations.
* 8 Exposure controls and personal protection
?Additional information about design of technical systems: Adequate local ventillation.
?Components with limit values that require monitoring at the workplace:
10024-97-2 Nitrous Oxide (50-100%)
EL 25 ppm
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?Additional information: The lists that were valid during the creation were used as basis.
?Personal protective equipment:
?General protective and hygienic measures: Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work.
?Breathing equipment:
Use atmosphere-supplying respirators (e.g. supplied-air: demand, pressure-demand, or continuous-flow or self-
contained breathing apparatus: demand or pressure-demand or combination supplied-air with auxiliary self-
contained air supply atmosphere-supplying respirator) in case of insufficient ventilation.
?Protection of hands:
Protective gloves.
?Material of gloves
The selection of the suitable gloves does not only depend on the material, but also on further marks of quality and
varies from manufacturer to manufacturer.
?Eye protection: Safety glasses
* 9 Physical and chemical properties
?General Information
Gaseous.
Form:
Colorless
Color:
Sweetish
Odor:
?Change in condition
Melting point/Melting range: -91癈
Boiling point/Boiling range: -88癈
?Flash point: Not applicable.
?Flammability (solid, gaseous): Contact with combustible material may cause fire.
?Danger of explosion: Explosive when mixed with combustible material.
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10 Stability and reactivity
?Thermal decomposition / conditions to be avoided: No decomposition if used according to specifications.
?Dangerous reactions No dangerous reactions known.
?Dangerous products of decomposition: No dangerous decomposition products known.
* 11 Toxicological information
?Acute toxicity:
?LD/LC50 values that are relevant for classification:
10024-97-2 Nitrous Oxide
Inhalative LC50/4 h 1.06 mg/l (rat)
?Primary irritant effect:
?on the skin: No irritating effect.
?on the eye: No irritating effect.
?Sensitization: No sensitizing effects known.
* 13 Disposal considerations
?Product:
?Recommendation:
Cylinder and unused product should be returned to vendor. Disposable cylinder must be disposed of in
accordance with local regulations.
?Uncleaned packagings:
?Recommendation:
Cylinder and unused product should be returned to vendor. Disposable
cylinder must be disposed of in accordance with local regulations.
?Recommended cleansing agent: None applicable.
14 Transport information
?TDG and DOT regulations:
* 15 Regulations
?Sara
?Section 355 (extremely hazardous substances):
Substance is not listed.
?Section 313 (Specific toxic chemical listings):
Substance is not listed.
?TSCA (Toxic Substances Control Act):
Substance is listed.
?Proposition 65
?Chemicals known to cause cancer:
Substance is not listed.
?Chemicals known to cause reproductive toxicity for females:
Substance is not listed.
?Chemicals known to cause reproductive toxicity for males:
Substance is not listed.
?Chemicals known to cause developmental toxicity:
Substance is not listed.
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?Cancerogenity categories
?EPA (Environmental Protection Agency)
Substance is not listed.
?NTP (National Toxicology Program)
Substance is not listed.
?TLV (Threshold Limit Value established by ACGIH)
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?NIOSH-Ca (National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health)
Substance is not listed.
?OSHA-Ca (Occupational Safety & Health Administration)
Substance is not listed.
?Canadian substance listings:
?Canadian Domestic Substances List (DSL)
Substance is listed.
?Canadian Ingredient Disclosure list (limit 0.1%)
Substance is listed.
?Canadian Ingredient Disclosure list (limit 1%)
Substance is not listed.
?Product related hazard informations:
Observe the general safety regulations when handling chemicals.
The product has been classified and marked in accordance with directives on hazardous materials.
?Hazard symbols:
Oxidizing
?Risk phrases:
Contact with combustible material may cause fire.
?Safety phrases:
Keep container in a well-ventilated place.
Keep away from combustible material.
16 Other information
This information is based on our present knowledge. However, this shall not constitute a guarantee for any
specific product features and shall not establish a legally valid contractual relationship.
?Department issuing MSDS: Customer Service Centre: 1-866-385-5349
?Contact: Canada Technical Services: 1-866-385-5349
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