===================== Product Identification =====================
MSDS NAME:NITROGEN
NIIN:00-442-5684
MSDS Number: BKYKT
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:UNION CARBIDE CORPORATION LINDE DIV
Address:39 OLD RIDGEBURY ROAD
City:DANBURY
State:CT
ZIP:06817-0001
Info Phone Num:(304) 744-3487
Emergency Phone Num:(304) 744-3487
CAGE:61637
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:UNION CARBIDE CORP
Address:39 OLD RIDGEBURY ROAD
Box:City:DANBURY
State:CT
ZIP:06817-0001
Country:US
Phone:800-822-4357/732-563-5522 (MSDS)
CAGE:61637
============= Composition/Information on Ingredients =============
Name:NITROGEN
CAS:7727-37-9
RTECS #:QW9700000
Fraction by Wt: 100%
ACGIH TLV:ASPHYXIANT; 9192
===================== Hazards Identification =====================
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION: ASPHYXIATION, HEADACHE,
DROWSINESS, DIZZINESS, EXCITATION, EXCESS SALIVATION, VOMITING,
UNCONSCIOUSNESS, DIFFICULTY BREATHING, & DEATH. SKIN: FROSTBITE.
EYES: IRRITATION.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION: ASPHYXIATION, HEADACHE, DROWSINESS,
DIZZINESS, EXCITATION, EXCESS SALIVATION, VOMITING,
UNCONSCIOUSNESS, DIFFICULTY BREATHING, & DEATH. SKIN: FROSTBITE.
EYES: IRRITATION.
======================= First Aid Measures =======================
First Aid:SKIN: FLUSH W/WARM WATER (NOT >105F). INHALATION: REMOVE TO
FRESH AIR. GIVE CPR OR OXYGEN IF NEEDED. EYES: FLUSH THOROUGHLY
W/WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINS. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL
CASES. NOTE TO PHYSICIAN: THERE IS NO SPECIFIC ANTIDOTE. TREATMENT
SHOULD BE DIRECTED AT THE CONTROL OF SYMPTOMS & THE CLINICAL
CONDITION.
===================== Fire Fighting Measures =====================
Extinguishing Media:USE MEDIA APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:EVAUCATE AREA. USE WATER SPRAY TO COOL
CONTAINERS, THEN MOVE CONTAINERS AWAY FROM FIRE W/OUT RISK.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:GAS CANNOT CATCH FIRE. CONTAINER MAY
RUPTURE DUE TO HEAT OR FIRE. CONTAINERS MAY VENT WHEN EXPOSED TO
ELEVATED TEMPERATURES.
================== Accidental Release Measures ==================
Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE AREA. USE PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. SHUT
OFF LEAK IF W/OUT RISK. VENTILATE AREA OR MOVE LEAKING CONTAINER TO
WELL-VENTILATED AREA. TEST AREA FOR SUFFICIENT OXYGEN CONTENT PRIOR
TO PERMITTING RE-E NTRY OF PERSONNEL.
====================== Handling and Storage ======================
Handling and Storage Precautions:NEVER WORK ON A PRESSURIZED SYSTEM. IF
LEAKING, CLOSE CYLINDER VALVE, BLOW DOWN THE SYSTEM BY VENTING TO A
SAFE PLACE, THEN FIX THE LEAK.
Other Precautions:HIGH PRESSURE GAS. USE PIPING & EQUIPMENT ADEQUATELY
DESIGNED TO WITHSTAND PRESSURES TO BE ENCOUNTERED. STORE & USE
W/ADEQUATE VENTIATION. CLOSE VALVE WHEN NOT IN USE & WHEN EMPTY.
READ & UNDERSTAND A LL LABELS & INSTRUCTIONS OF PRODUCT.
============= Exposure Controls/Personal Protection =============
Respiratory Protection:USE AN APPROVED MSHA/NIOSH RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST: PREFERRED. MECHANICAL: ACCEPTABLE.
Protective Gloves:RECOMMENDED
Eye Protection:RECOMMENDED
Other Protective Equipment:METATARSAL SHOES
Work Hygienic Practices:REMOVE/LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE
REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
================== Physical/Chemical Properties ==================
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:-320.46F
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:-345.8F
Vapor Density:0.967
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS, ODORLESS GAS AT NORMAL TEMPERATURE &
PRESSURE.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100%
================= Stability and Reactivity Data =================
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
LITHIUM, NEODYMIUM, TITANIUM, & OZONE.
Stability Condition to Avoid:TEMPERATURES >125F
==================== Disposal Considerations ====================
Waste Disposal Methods:SLOWLY RELEASE INTO ATMOSPHERE. DISCARD ANY
PRODUCT, RESIDUE, DISPOSABLE CONTAINER OR LINER IN AN
ENVIRONMENTALLY ACCEPTABLE MANNER IN ACCORDANCE W/LOCAL, STATE, &
FEDERAL REGULATIONS.
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.
*** END OF RECORD *** |
|
|