LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:NITRIC OXIDE FORMS ACIDS IN THE LUNGS
WHICH ARE IRRITANTS WHICH CAUSE CONJECTION OF THE THROAT AND
BRONCHI AND EDEMA OF THE LUNGS. SYMPTOMS INCLUDE HDCH, LOWERING OF
BLOOD PRESS, DIZZINESS, DEVELOPMEN T OF CYANOSIS AND LOSS OF
CONSCIOUSNESS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
======================= First Aid Measures =======================
First Aid:INHAL: REMOVE VICTIM TO FRESH AIR AND ADMINISTER OXYGEN. IF
BRTHG HAS STOPPED, GIVE ARTF RESP. LAY VICTIM WITH HEAD AND CHEST
LOWER THAN HIPS TO IMPROVE DRAINAGE OF FLUID FROM THE LUNGS.
INGEST: CALL MD IMMEDIATELY . EYES: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH W/POTABLE
WATER FOR A MINIMUM OF 15 MINUTES, SEEK ASSISTANCE FROM MD . SKIN:
FLUSH W/COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER. CALL MD. .
===================== Fire Fighting Measures =====================
Flash Point:NONFLAMMABLE
Extinguishing Media:USE WHAT IS APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA AND FULL
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT . KEEP FIRE EXPOSED CYLINDERS COOL WITH WATER
SPRAY.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE.
Spill Release Procedures:VENTILATE AREA. REMOVE LEAKING CYLINDER TO
EXHAUST HOOD OR SAFE OUTDOORS AREA. INTRODUCE NITRIC OXIDE GAS INTO
AN ADEQUATE AMOUNT OF ALKALINE SOLUTION SUCH AS POTASSIUM
PERMANGANATE. LEAKS DETECTABLE BY FORMATION OF REDDISH BROWN NO*2.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
====================== Handling and Storage ======================
Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A WELL VENTILATED AREA AWAY
FROM COMBUSTIBLES.
Other Precautions:DO NOT DEFACE CYLINDERS OR LABELS. MOVE CYLINDERS
WITH AN ADEQUATE HAND TRUCK. AN AIR MONITORING DEVICE MAY BE
NECESSARY TO MONITOR NITRIC OXIDE CONCENTRATION.
Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA.
Ventilation:FUME HOOD SHOULD BE AVAILABLE.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES .
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:SAFETY GLASSES, SAFETY SHOES WHEN HANDLING
CYLINDERS. NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED GAS MASK FOR EMERGENCIES.
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Vapor Density:0.967@25C
Solubility in Water:0.073
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS, ODORLESS.
================= Stability and Reactivity Data =================
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NITROGEN REACTS WITH LI, ND & TI AT HIGH TEMPERATURES. NITROUS OXIDE
REACTS WITH ORGANIC MATL, REDUCING MATERIALS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:WHEN HEATED, NITRIC OXIDE DECOMPOSES
TO EMIT TOXIC FUMES OR NO*X.
Waste Disposal Methods:ALLOW GAS TO DISCHARGE AT A SLOW RATE. RETURN
DEFECTIVE CYLINDER TO SUPPLIER.
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