LIQUID AIR CORP -- NITROGEN
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Material Safety Data Sheet
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NIIN: 00-285-4769
MSDS Num: CFYDF
MSDS NAME: NITROGEN
Responsible Party
Name: LIQUID AIR CORP
Address: 2700 POST OAK BLVD 18TH FLOOR
City: HOUSTON TX 77056
Info Phone: 713-868-0440/ FAX 800-231-1366
Emergency Phone Number: 713-868-0440/800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
Preparer's Name: UNKNOWN
Review Ind: Y
Published: Y
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Preparer Co. when other than Responsible Party Co.
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Name: LIQUID AIR CORP
Address: 2121 N CALIFORNIA BLVD, STE 296
City: WALNUT CREEK CA 94596
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Contractor Summary
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Name: AIR LIQUID AMERICA CORP
Address: 2700 POST OAK DR
City: HOUSTON TX 77056-8229
Phone: 716-868-0440
Name: LIQUID AIR CORP
Address: 2121 N CALIFORNIA BLVD, STE 296
City: WALNUT CREEK CA 94596
Phone: 415-977-6500
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Item Description Information
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Item Name: NITROGEN,TECHNICAL
Unit of Issue: GL
UI Container Qty: 0
Type of Container: BULK
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Ingredients
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Cas: 7727-37-9
RTECS #: QW9700000
Name: NITROGEN
% Wt: >99.99
Other REC Limits: NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL: NOT ESTABLISHED
ACGIH TLV: ASPHYXIANT; 9596
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Health Hazards Data
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LD50 LC50 Mixture: NOT RELEVANT
Route Of Entry Inds - Inhalation: YES
Skin: NO
Ingestion: NO
Carcinogenicity Inds - NTP: NO
IARC: NO
OSHA: NO
Effects of Exposure: TARGET ORGANS:RESPIRATORY SYSTEM. ACUTE- NITROGEN IS
NONTOXIC BUT CAN PRODUCE SUFFOCATION BY DISPLACING OXYGEN. PROLONGED
INHALATION OF HIGH CONCENTRATIONS CAN CAUSE UNCONSCIOUSNESS, CONVULSIVE
MOVEME NTS, POSSIBLE DEATH. THIS PRODUCT IS A GAS. CANNOT BE SWALLOWED OR
CONTACTED. CHRONIC- NONE.
Explanation Of Carcinogenicity: NONE
Signs And Symptions Of Overexposure: DIZZINESS, TIGHTNESS IN FRONTAL AREA OF
FOREHEAD, TINGLING OF TONGUE, FINGERTIPS OR TOES, WEAKENED SPEECH LEADING TO
INABILITY TO UTTER SOUNDS; RAPID REDUCTION IN ABILITY TO PERFORM MOVEMENTS,
REDUCED CONSCIOUSNESS OF SURROUNDINGS, RINGINGIN EARS, HEADACHE, NAUSEA,
VOMITING, BLUE SKIN COLOR, UNCONSCIOUSNESS, DEATH
Medical Cond Aggravated By Exposure: UNKNOWN
First Aid: PROMPT MEDICAL ATTENTION IS MANDATORY IN ALL CASES OF OVEREXPOSURE.
RESCUE PERSONNEL SHOULD WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS.
INHALED:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. PROVIDE OXYGEN/CPR IF NEEDED. EYE/SKIN
/ORAL:UNLIKELY (GAS)
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Handling and Disposal
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Spill Release Procedures: EVACUATE ALL PERSONNEL FROM AFFECTED AREA. USE
APPROPRIATE PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. VENTILATE AREA. IF LEAK IS FROM CYLINDER OR
ITS VALVE, CONTACT YOUR SUPPLIER. THE ATMOSPHERE MUST HAVE AT LEAST 19.5% O
XYGEN BEFORE PERSONNEL CAN BE ALLOWED IN THE AREA.
Neutralizing Agent: NOT RELEVANT
Waste Disposal Methods: DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL
REGULATIONS. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DISPOSE OF RESIDUAL OR UNUSED QUANTITIES.
RETURN IN THE SHIPPING CONTAINER PROPERLY LABELED, WITH ANY VALVE OR CAP S
SECURED TO YOUR SUPPLIER FOR PROPER DISPOSAL.
Handling And Storage Precautions: STORE CYLINDERS UPRIGHT, SECURE, IN COOL,
DRY, VENTILATED AREA BELOW 125F. PROTECT FROM PHYSICAL DAMAGE. FULL &
EMPTY CYLINDERS SHOULD BE SEGREGATED.
Other Precautions: BE AWARE THAT EXPOSURES TO FATAL CONCENTRATIONS OF NITROGEN
COULD OCCUR WITHOUT ANY SIGNIFICANT WARNING SYMPTOMS. USE A "FIRST IN-FIRST
OUT" INVENTORY SYSTEM. CLOSE VALVE AFTER EACH USE AND WHEN EMPTY .
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Fire and Explosion Hazard Information
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Flash Point Text: NONE
Lower Limits: NOT RELEVANT
Upper Limits: NOT RELEVANT
Extinguishing Media: USE WATER FOG, CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM, OR DRY CHEMICAL FOR
SURROUNDING FIRE. KEEP FIRE-EXPOSED CYLINDERS COOL WITH WATER.
Fire Fighting Procedures: AS WITH ANY FIRE, WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND
NIOSH-APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS IF NEEDED.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard: CONTAINER MAY RUPTURE.
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Control Measures
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Respiratory Protection: IF OXYGEN LEVEL IS BELOW 19.5%, USE NIOSH-APPROVED
SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS OR SUPPLIED AIR RESPIRATOR, OPERATED IN
POSITIVE PRESSURE MODE.
Ventilation: ADEQUATE
Protective Gloves: LEATHER WHEN HANDLING CYLINDERS
Eye Protection: GOGGLES/GLASSES RECOMMENDED
Other Protective Equipment: SAFETY SHOES WHEN HANDLING CYLINDERS
Work Hygienic Practices: OBSERVE GOOD INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE PRACTICES AND
RECOMMENDED PROCEDURES.
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Physical/Chemical Properties
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HCC: G3
NRC/State LIC No: NOT RELEVANT
B.P. Text: -320F,-196C
M.P/F.P Text: -346F,-210C
Vapor Pres: UNKNOWN
Vapor Density: 0.906
Spec Gravity: NOT RELEVANT
Viscosity: NOT RELEVANT
Evaporation Rate & Reference: NOT RELEVANT (GAS)
Solubility in Water: 0.023% @ 32F/0C
Appearance and Odor: COLORLESS, ODORLESS GAS
Percent Volatiles by Volume: 100
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Reactivity Data
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Stability Indicator: YES
Stability Condition To Avoid: HEATING CYLINDER, DIRECT FLAME CONTACT
Materials To Avoid: TITANIUM (WILL BURN IN NITROGEN), LITHIUM (SLOWLY REACTS)
Hazardous Decomposition Products: NONE
Hazardous Polymerization Indicator: NO
Conditions To Avoid Polymerization: NOT RELEVANT
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Toxicological Information
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Ecological Information
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MSDS Transport Information
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Regulatory Information
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Other Information
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Transportation Information
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Trans ID NO: 66386
MSDS NAME: NITROGEN
MSDS Prepared Date: 05/07/1997
Review Date: 02/10/1998
Radioactivity: NOT RELEVANT
Net Unit Weight: 133 LBS
Multiple KIT Number: 0
Review IND: Y
Unit Of Issue: GL
Container QTY: 0
Type Of Container: BULK
Additional Data: PROPER SHIPPING NAME, HAZARD CLASS, UN ID NUMBER PER MSDS.
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Detail DOT Information
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DOT PSN Code: KLZ
DOT Proper Shipping Name: NITROGEN, COMPRESSED
Hazard Class: 2.2
UN ID Num: UN1066
Label: NONFLAMMABLE GAS
Packaging Exception: 306
Non Bulk Pack: 302
Bulk Pack: 314,315
Max Qty Pass: 75 KG
Max Qty Cargo: 150 KG
Vessel Stow Req: A
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Detail IMO Information
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IMO PSN Code: KSR
IMO Proper Shipping Name: NITROGEN, COMPRESSED
IMDG Page Number: 2163
UN Number: 1066
UN Hazard Class: 2(2.2)
IMO Packaging Group: -
Subsidiary Risk Label: -
EMS Number: 2-04
MED First Aid Guide NUM: NON
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Detail IATA Information
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IATA PSN Code: SBP
IATA UN ID Num: 1066
IATA Proper Shipping Name: NITROGEN, COMPRESSED
IATA UN Class: 2.2
IATA Label: NON-FLAMMABLE GAS
Packing Note Passenger: 200
Max Quant Pass: 75KG
Max Quant Cargo: 150KG
Packaging Note Cargo: 200
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Detail AFI Information
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AFI PSN Code: SBP
AFI Proper Shipping Name: NITROGEN, COMPRESSED
AFI Hazard Class: 2.2
AFI UN ID NUM: UN1066
Special Provisions: P5
Back Pack Reference: A6.3, A6.6
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HAZCOM Label
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MSDS NAME: NITROGEN
Company: LIQUID AIR CORP
Street: 2121 N CALIFORNIA BLVD, STE 296
City: WALNUT CREEK CA
Zipcode: 94596
Health Emergency Phone: 713-868-0440/800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
Label Required IND: Y
Date Of Label Review: 02/10/1998
Status Code: C
MFG Label NO: UNKNOWN
Label Date: 02/10/1998
Origination Code: F
Signal Word: WARNING
Health Hazard: Moderate
Contact Hazard: None
Fire Hazard: None
Reactivity Hazard: None
Hazard And Precautions: TARGET ORGANS:RESPIRATORY SYSTEM. ACUTE- NITROGEN IS
NONTOXIC BUT CAN PRODUCE SUFFOCATION BY DISPLACING OXYGEN. PROLONGED
INHALATION CAN CAUSE UNCONSCIOUSNESS, CONVULSIVE MOVEMENTS, POSSIBLE DEATH.
CA NNOT BE SWALLOWED/CONTACTED. CHRONIC- NONE. STORE IN COOL, VENTILATED
AREA. IF LEAK IS FROM CYLINDER/ITS VALVE, CONTACT YOUR SUPPLIER. ATMOSPHERE
MUST HAVE AT LEAST 19.5% OXYGEN BEFORE PERSONNEL CAN B E ALLOWED IN. FIRST
AID- PROMPT MEDICAL ATTENTION IS MANDATORY IN ALL CASES OF OVEREXPOSURE.
RESCUE PERSONNEL SHOULD WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS.
INHALED:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. PROVIDE OXYGE N/CPR IF NEEDED.
EYE/SKIN/ORAL:UNLIKELY (GAS)
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