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* 1 Identification of substance
?Product details
?Trade name: Nitrous Oxide
?Article number: 034-01-0006
?Creation date: 08/16/2006
?Manufacturer/Supplier:
Linde Canada Limited Linde .
5860 Chedworth Way 575 Mountain Avenue .
Mississauga, Ontario L5R 0A2 Murray Hill, NJ 07974 .
Telephone (905) 501-1700 Telephone (908) 464-8100 .
24-HOUR EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 24-HOUR EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBER:
(905) 501-0802 CHEMTREC (800) 424-9300 .
?Information department: Customer Service Centre: 1-866-385-5349
2 Composition/Data on components
?Chemical characterization:
?CAS No. Description
10024-97-2 Nitrous Oxide
?Identification number(s)
?EINECS Number: 233-032-0
* 3 Hazards identification
?Hazard description:
Oxidizing
?WHMIS-symbols:
Liquified gas.
C - Oxidizing materials
?HMIS-ratings (scale 0 - 4)
HEALTH 1 Health = 1
Fire = 0
FIRE 0
Reactivity = 0
REACTIVITY 0
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?NFPA ratings (scale 0 - 4)
0 Health = 1
1 0 Fire = 0
Reactivity = 0
OX
?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.
?GHS label elements
Danger
2.4/1 - May cause or intensify fire; oxidizer.
Warning
2.5/L - Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated.
?Prevention:
Keep/Store away from clothing/combustible materials.
Keep reduction valves free from grease and oil.
?Response:
In case of fire: Stop leak if safe to do so.
?Storage:
Store in a well-ventilated place.
Protect from sunlight. Store in a well-ventilated place.
* 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 at least 15 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 respiratory protective device.
* 6 Accidental release measures
?Person-related safety precautions:
Wear protective equipment. Keep unprotected persons away.
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Ensure adequate ventillation.
Eliminate ignition sources
Stop leak - ONLY if possible to do so without risk.
?Measures for environmental protection: Prevent seepage into sewage system, workpits and/or cellars.
?Measures for cleaning/collecting: Ensure adequate ventillation.
* 7 Handling and storage
?Handling:
?Information for safe handling:
Handle with care. Avoid jolting, friction, and impact.
Use only in well ventilated areas.
Store cylinders upright with valve protection cap in place and firmly secured to prevent falling or being knocked
over.
?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:
Sources of ignition should be removed from storage area.
Store separately from H2, H2S, organic peroxides, NH3, and CO.
Store separately from cylinders containing flammables by a minimum distance of 20' or by a barrier of non-
combustible material at least 5' high having a fire resistant rating of at least 30minutes.
?Further information about storage conditions: Store cylinder in a well ventilated area.
* 8 Exposure controls and personal protection
?Additional information about design of technical systems:
Adequate local ventillation.
Safety showers and eyewash stations should be nearby.
?Components with limit values that require monitoring at the workplace:
10024-97-2 Nitrous Oxide (23 - 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.
Protective clothing should be kept free of oil and grease.
PPE should be inspected and maintained regularly to retain it's effectiveness.
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?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.
* 10 Stability and reactivity
?Thermal decomposition / conditions to be avoided:
In a fire involving N2O toxic gases (CO, NOx, etc.) may be released.
?Dangerous reactions
Self-explodes at high temperatures.
May react violently with reducing agents.
Violently oxidises organic substances.
May react violently with combustible substances.
?Dangerous products of decomposition: In case of fire toxic gases such as CO and NOx .
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* 11 Toxicological information
?Acute toxicity:
?LD/LC50 values that are relevant for classification:
10024-97-2 Nitrous Oxide
Inhalative LC50/4hr 1.068 ppm (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: Unused product should be returned to vendor.
?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:
?Hazard class: 2
?Identification number: UN1070
?Packing group: -
?Proper shipping name (technical name): NITROUS OXIDE
?Label 2.2+5.1
?Packaging group: -
?Maritime transport IMDG:
?IMDG Class: 2.2
?UN Number: 1070
?Label 2.2+5.1
?Packaging group: -
?EMS Number: F-C,S-W
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?Marine pollutant: No
?Proper shipping name: NITROUS OXIDE
?Air transport ICAO-TI and IATA-DGR:
?ICAO/IATA Class: 2
?UN/ID Number: 1070
?Label 2.2+5.1
?Packaging group: -
?Propper shipping name: NITROUS OXIDE
?UN "Model Regulation": UN1070, NITROUS OXIDE, 2.2 (5.1)
* 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.
?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)
10024-97-2 Nitrous Oxide A4
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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 was classified in accordance with the hazard criteria of the Canadian Controlled Products
Regulations (CPR) and the MSDS contains all the information required by the CPR.
?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.
Please refer to the section 3 for NFPA and HMIS Hazard Codes.
DISCLAIMER OF EXPRESSED AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES
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 herein, and assume no
responsibility regarding the suitability of this information for the user's intended purposes or for the consequences
of its use. Each individual should make a determination as to the suitability of the information for their particular
purpose(s).
GENERAL DISCLAIMER
For terms and conditions, including limitation of liability, please refer to the purchase agreement in effect between
Linde Inc. (or any of its affiliates and subsidiaries) and the purchaser.
?Department issuing MSDS: Customer Service Centre: 1-866-385-5349
?Abbreviations and Acronyms:
ACGIH: American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists
CAS: Chemical Abstract Service (Division of the American Chemical Society)
DOT: US Department of Transportation
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EINECS: European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances
GHS: Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals
HMIS: Hazardous Material Identification System
IATA: International Air Transportation Association
IATA-DGR: Dangerous Goods Regulations by the "International Air Transportation Association"
ICAO: International Civil Aviation Association
ICAO-TI: Technical Instructions by the "International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)
IMDG: International Marine Code for Dangerous Goods
WHIMS: Workplace Hazardous Material Information System
LC50: Lethal Concentration, 50 Percent
LD50: Lethal Dose, 50 Percent
N/A: Not Applicable
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