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OFI TESTING EQUIPMENT, INC.
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
SECTION I - PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
NITROUS OXIDE GAS
Chemical Name:
N2O CARTRIDGES
Trade Name:
143-08
OFI Part No.
Dinitrogen monoxide, laughing gas
Chemical Family:
N2O
Formula:
OFI Testing Equipment, Inc.
Manufacturer:
1006 West 34th Street
Houston, TX 77018 U.S.A.
(713) 880-9885
In Case of Emergency Spills, Leaks,
In the USA, call INFOTRAC at 1-800-535-5053 day or night
Fire, Exposure or Accident:
Outside the USA, call collect, (352) 323-3500
SECTION II - COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
CAS # CHEMICAL NAME
Nitrous Oxide > 99.0%
10024-97-2
SECTION III - HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
Prompt Medical Attention Is Mandatory In All Cases Of Overexposure
Emergency Overview:
To Nitrous Oxide. Rescue Personnel Should Be Equipped With
Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus.
Inhalation:
Material acts as a Simple Asphyxiant by Displacing Air Necessary for Life. Symptoms Include
Rapid Respiration, Muscular Incoordination, Dizziness, Fatigue, Nausea, Vomiting,
Unconsciousness and Death. Inhalation of Small Amounts may Produce Feelings of Euphoria
which may Disguise Sleepiness or Loss of Cooridination Associated with Lack of Oxygen.
May Cause Aneshetic Effects.
Ingestion: No Information Found.
Skin: Pressure drop Through Valves and Piping may Cause Extreme Cold and Frostbite on Contact.
Eye Contact: No Information Found.
Chronic Exposure: No Information Found.
Aggravated by Exposure: Not Known.
SECTION IV - FIRST AID MEASURES
Inhalation: Immediately Remove Victim to Fresh Air. If Breathing has Stopped, Give Artificial Respiration. If
Breathing is Difficult, Give Oxygen and Get Medical Attention.
Ingestion: No Information Found.
Skin: If Frostbite Occurs, Flush Affected Areas with Lukewarm Water. Do Not Use Hot Water. Get
Medical Attention.
No Information Found.
Eyes:
SECTION V - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Fire: Not Considered to be a Fire Hazard. Non-Flammable Gas.
Explosion: Not Considered to be an Explosion Hazard. Cartridge Rupture may Occur Under Fire Conditions.
Use What is Appropriate for Surrounding Fire.
Fire Extinguishing Media: In the Event of Fire, Wear Full Protective Clothing and NIOSH-Approved Self-Contained
Special Information: Breathing Apparatus with Full Facepiece Operated in the Pressure Demand or Other Positive
Pressure Mode. Keep Cartridges Cool with Water Spray.
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SECTION VI - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Ventilate Area of Leak or Spill. Wear Appropriate Personal Protective Equipment as Specified in
Section 7. Shut Off Source if Possible and Remove Source of Heat. Remove Leaking Cylinder to
Exhaust Hood or Safe Outdoor Area if This can be Done Safely.
SECTION VII - HANDLING AND STORAGE
Store in well Ventilated Areas and Away from Heat. Protect Containers from Physical Damage.
Do Not Deface Cylinders or Labels. Cylinders should be Refilled by Qualified Producers of
Compressed Gas. Store Away from Oils and Greases.
SECTION VIII - EXPOSURE CONTROL / PERSONAL PROTECTION
Ventilation System: A System of Local and/or General Exhaust is Recommended to Keep Employee Exposures
Below the Airborne Exposure Limits. Local Exhaust Ventilation is Generally Preferred Because it
can Control the Emissions of the Contaminant at its Source, Preventing Dispersion of it into the
General Work Area.
Airborne Exposure Limits: ACGIH Threshold Limit Value (TLV), 50 ppm, OSHA (PEL) Simple Asphyxiant, (STEL) None
Established.
Personal Respirators: Use a Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus in Case of Emergency or Non-Routine Use.
(NIOSH APPROVED)
Skin Protection: Loose Fitting Gloves or Impermeable Material, Such as Leather, When Working with Cold Liquid,
Solid or Vapor.
Use Safety Glasses.
Eye Protection:
SECTION IX - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Colorless / Slightly Sweet Taste and Odor.
Appearance / Odor:
1.3 @ 32 0F (0 0C) - (v/v) in water.
Solubility:
Gas
Density:
No Information Found
pH:
No Information Found
% Volatiles by Vol.:
No Information Found
Melting Point:
- 88.6 0C
Boiling Point:
1.53 @ 25 0C
Vapor Density (Air=1):
51.69
Vapor Pressure (mmHg):
SECTION X - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
General Reactivity: Stable Under Ordinary Conditions of Use and Storage.
Hazardous Decomposition: None.
Incompatibilities: LiH and Hydrazine Spontaneously Ignite in Material. Forms Explosive Mixes with NH3, CO, H2S,
PH3, and Silane. Avoid Contact with Combustable Materials or Reducing Agents. Powdered
Aluminum Amorphous Boron and Sodium Vapor will Burn in Material.
Nitrous Oxide Decomposes to Nitrogen and Oxygen above 1,049 0F (565 0C).
Will Not Occur.
Hazardous Polymerization:
SECTION XI - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
NTP Carcinogen - Known: No, IARC Category- None
SECTION XII - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
No adverse ecological effects expected.
SECTION XIII - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Dispose of Non-Refillable Cylinders in Accordance with Federal, State and Local Regulations.
Allow Gas to Vent Slowly to Atmosphere in an Unconfined Area or Exhaust Hood. If the
Cylinders are the Refillable Type, Return Cylinders to Supplier with any Valve Outlet Plugs or
Caps Secured and Valve Protection Caps in Place.
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SECTION XIV - TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Shipping Name: NITROUS OXIDE
Hazard Class: 2.2
Identification No.: UN1070
SECTION XV - REGULATORY INFORMATION
The following selected regulatory requirements may apply to this product. Not all such
requirements are identified. Users of this product are solely responsible for compliance with all
applicable federal, provincial, and local regulations.
WHMIS: CLASS A: Compressed gas.
CLASS C: Oxidizing material.
CLASS D-2A: Material causing other toxic effects (VERY TOXIC).
EINECS: Not Available.
International Lists: No products were found.
SECTION XVI - OTHER INFORMATION
NFPA Rating: HEALTH-1, FLAMMABILITY-0, REACTIVITY-0
Disclaimer: The information contained herein is based upon data believed to be reliable and reflects our best
professional judgment. Although reasonable care has been taken in the preparation of this
document, we extend no warranties and make no representations as to the accuracy or
completeness of the information contained therein and assume no responsibility regarding the
suitability of this information for the user's intended purpose or for the consequence of its use.
Each individual should make a determination as to the suitability of the information for his/her
particular purpose(s).
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