Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:NITROGEN IS A SIMPLE ASPHYXIANT. NO
HEALTH HAZARD EXPECTED FOR SMALL AMOUNT CONTAINED IN THERMOMETER.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE OF THE CHEMICALS IN THIS PRODUCT IS
LISTED BY IARC, NTP OR OSHA AS A CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION: DROWSINESS, DIZZINESS, EXCITATION,
EXCESS SALIVATION, VOMITING, UNCONSCIOUSNESS, AND DEATH.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE NOTED.
======================= First Aid Measures =======================
First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE SUBJECT TO FRESH AIR. GIVE OXYGEN/CPR AS
NEEDED.
===================== Fire Fighting Measures =====================
Extinguishing Media:NON-FLAMMABLE. USE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA APPROPIATE
FOR SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:NONE SPECIAL PROCEDURES. NITROGEN CONTENT IN
THERMOMETER IS VERY SMALL.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:THERMOMETER MAY RUPTURE DUE TO HEAT OF
FIRE.
Spill Release Procedures:MOVE LEAKING CONTAINER TO WELL-VENTILATED
OUTDOOR LOCATION IF IT CAN BE DONE WITHOUT RISK.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE APPLICABLE FOR THIS MATERIAL
====================== Handling and Storage ======================
Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL, WELL VENTILATED AREAS.
PROTECT FROM PHYSICAL DAMAGE.
Other Precautions:NONE
Respiratory Protection:NONE FOR HANDLING THERMOMETER.
Ventilation:NO SPECIAL REQUIREMENT.
Protective Gloves:NONE.
Eye Protection:AS REQUIRED.
Other Protective Equipment:NONE
Work Hygienic Practices:STANDARD HYGIENIC PRACTICES.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE.
Waste Disposal Methods:VENT NITROGEN GAS TO A WELL VENTILATED OUTODOOR
LOCATION REMOTE FROM WORK AREAS.
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