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U S AIRGAS INC. -- NITROGEN -- 6830-00-616-9183
===================== Product Identification =====================
Product ID:NITROGEN
MSDS Date:02/22/1995
FSC:6830
NIIN:00-616-9183
MSDS Number: BYDJP
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:U S AIRGAS INC.
Address:100 MATSONFORD ROAD SUITE 550
City:RADNOR
State:PA
ZIP:19087
Country:US
Info Phone Num:215-687-5253 FAX: 687-1052
Emergency Phone Num:215-687-5253
CAGE:0MN39
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:AIRGAS INC
Address:100 MATSONFORD RD SUITE 550
Box:City:WAYNE
State:PA
ZIP:19087
Country:US
Phone:215-687-5253
CAGE:0MN39
============= Composition/Information on Ingredients =============
Ingred Name:NITROGEN
CAS:7727-37-9
RTECS #:QW9700000
Fraction by Wt: 100%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
ACGIH TLV:ASPHYXIANT; 9495
===================== Hazards Identification =====================
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: NITROGEN IS DEFINED AS A SIMPLE
ASPHYXIANT. OXYGEN LEVELS SHOULD BE MAINTAINED AT GREATER THAN 18
MOLAR PERCENT AT NORMAL ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE. CHRONIC: NONE
SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NITROGEN IS NOT LISTED AS A CARCINOGEN
OR POTENTIAL CARCINOGEN BY THE NTP, IARC NOR IS IT REGULATED AS
SUCH BY OSHA.
Effects of Overexposure:ALL OR NONE OF FOLLOWING MAY OCCUR: LOSS OF
BALANCE, DIZZINESS, TIGHTNESS IN FRONTAL AREA OF FOREHEAD, TINGLING
IN THE TONGUE/FINGERTIPS/TOES, WEAKENED ABILITY TO TALK, RAPID
REDUCTION IN ABILITY TO P ERFORM MOVEMENTS, REDUCED CONSCIOUSNESSOF
SURROUNDINGS, LOSS OF TACTILE SENSATIONS, HEIGHTENED MENTAL
ACTIVITY.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PERSONS IN ILL HEALTH WHERE SUCH
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ILLNESS WOULD BE AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE TO NITROGEN SHOULD NOT BE
ALLOWED TO WORK WITH OR HANDLE THIS PRODUCT.
======================= First Aid Measures =======================
First Aid:PROMPT MEDICAL ATTENTION IS MANDANTORY IN ALL CASES OF
OVEREXPOSURE TO NITROGEN. RESCUE PERSONNEL SHOULD BE EQUIPPED WITH
SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS. QUICKLY REMOVE VICTIM TO FRESH
AIR. IF UNC ONSCIOUS, GIVE MOUTH-TO-MOUTH RESUSCITATION AND
SUPPLEMENTAL OXYGEN. FURTHER TREATMENT SHOULD BE SYMPTOMATIC AND
SUPPORTIVE.
===================== Fire Fighting Measures =====================
Lower Limits:NONE
Upper Limits:NONE
Extinguishing Media:NONFLAMMABLE, INERT GAS. DLA-HMIS: USE MEDIA
APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:SAFELY RELOCATE CYLINDERS IF FEASIBLE. WEAR
SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND FULL PROTECTIVE GEAR. COOL
FIRE EXPOSED CONTAINERS WITH WATER.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
================== Accidental Release Measures ==================
Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE ALL PERSONNEL FROM AFFECTED AREAS.
USE APPROPRITAE PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. IF LEAK IS IN CONTAINER OR
CONTAINER VALVE, CONTACT CLOSEST SUPPLIER OR CALL THE EMERGENCY
NUMBER LISTED HEREIN.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
====================== Handling and Storage ======================
Handling and Storage Precautions:USE ONLY IN WELL-VENTILATED AREAS.USE
A SUITABLE HAND TRUCK FOR MOVEMENT OF CYLINDER. STORE IN A COOL,
DRY PLACE AWAY FROM EXITS & WELL TRAVELED AREAS
Other Precautions:STORE UPRIGHT AND FIRMLY SECURED TO PREVENT FROM
FALLING OR BEING KNOCKED OVER. FULL & EMPTY CONTAINERS SHOULD BE
SEPARATED. USE A FIRST IN-FIRST OUT INVENTORY SYSTEM. PROTECT
CYLINDER FROM PHYSICAL D AMAGE. KEEP STORAGE AREA BELOW 130F.
============= Exposure Controls/Personal Protection =============
Respiratory Protection:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED. IF ENGINEERING CONTROLS
FAIL OR NON-ROUTINE USE OR AN EMERGENCY OCCURS; WEAR AN MSHA/NIOSH
APPROVED AN AIR-SUPPLIED RESPIRATOR OR SCBA, AS REQUIRED. USE IAW
29 CFR 1910.134 AND MANUFACTURER'S RECOMMENDATIONS.
Ventilation:USE LOCAL EXHAUST TO MAINTAIN OXYGEN CONCENTRATION ABOVE 18
MOLAR PERCENT.
Protective Gloves:WORK GLOVES.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES OR GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:SAFETY SHOES.
Work Hygienic Practices:USE GOOD PERSONAL HYGIENE PRACTICES.
Supplemental Safety and Health
THIS NSN IS FOR THE GAS ONLY! FOR FILLED CYLINDER, SEE NSN
6830-01-028-9402. EMPTY CYLINDER NSN IS 8120-00-985-7275.
================== Physical/Chemical Properties ==================
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================== Physical/Chemical Properties ==================
HCC:G3
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:-321F,-196C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:-346F,-210C
Vapor Density:SEE SUPP..
Spec Gravity:SEE SUPPLEMENTL
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS, ODORLESS GAS.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100
================= Stability and Reactivity Data =================
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:WILL NOT OCCUR.
==================== Disposal Considerations ====================
Waste Disposal Methods:DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DISPOSE OF 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 YOUR SUPPL IER.
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.
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