Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EVAPORATION OF THE LIQUID FROM THE
SKIN CAN PRODUCE FROSTBEIT. AVOID NITROGEN LIQUID. IN HIGH
CONCENTRATIONS THIS IS A SIMPLE ASPHYXIANT. DIZZINESS, SHORTNESS OF
BREATH, UNCONSCIOUSNESS OR SUFFOCATION CAN OCCUR. ANY COMPRESS GAS
CAN BE A MECHANICAL HAZARD. CAN CAUSE COMPRESSED AIR ILLNESS
W/CHRONIC OVEREXPOSURE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT A CARCINOGEN
Effects of Overexposure:DIFFICULTY IN BREATHING, DIZZINESS,
UNCONSCIOUSNESS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NO KNOWN MEDICAL CONDITION THAT CAN
BE AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE.
======================= First Aid Measures =======================
First Aid:EYE OR SKIN CONTACT:WASH W/PLENTY OF CLEAN TAP WATER.
OVERDOSE,UNCONSCIOUSNESS & DIFFICULTY BREATHING:MOVE VICTIM TO A
WELL VENTILATED AREA & PROVIDE SCBA (SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING
APPARATUS).
===================== Fire Fighting Measures =====================
Flash Point:NR
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:THE PRODUCT IS UNDE PRESSURE (1800 PSIG)
& MAY EXPLODE IF EXPOSED TO HIGH TEMPERATURE AND FIRE.
Spill Release Procedures:MOVE A LEAKING CYLINDER TO OUTDOORS OR
VENTILATED HOOD. ALLOW GAS TO DISCHARGE AT MODERATE RATE.
Neutralizing Agent:MFR GAVE NO INFORMATION ON MSDS.
====================== Handling and Storage ======================
Handling and Storage Precautions:NEVER DROP, BUMP OR ROLL FULL NITROGEN
CYLINDERS. CYLINDERS SHOULD NOT BE SUBJECTED TO TEMPERATURE OVER
125F.
Other Precautions:HMIS:FOLLOW ALL COMPRESSED GAS ASSOCIATION
PROCEDURES.
Respiratory Protection:SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS
Ventilation:OPEN WINDOWS AND EXHAUST FAN.
Protective Gloves:LEATHER GLOVES.
Eye Protection:SAFETY EYEGLASSES/FACE SHIELDS
Other Protective Equipment:SAFETY SHOES AND HEARING DEVICES PROTECTION.
Work Hygienic Practices:WELL VENTILATED AND CLEAN WORKING AREA.
Supplemental Safety and Health
INGASCO ATTACHED 2 PAGES OF GENERAL PROCEDURES ON HOW TO HANDLE GAS
CYLINDERS. THESE ARE VERY SIMILAR TO THE PROCEDURES PROMOLGATED BY
THE COMPRESSED GAS ASSOCIATION IN THE U.S.
HCC:G3
NRC/State Lic Num:NONE
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:-320F,-196C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:NR
Vapor Density:0.287
Spec Gravity:0.967
Solubility in Water:SLIGHTLY SOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS, ODORLESS, TASTELESS, NON TOXIC GAS
================= Stability and Reactivity Data =================
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
CAN REACT VIOLENTLY WITH LITHIUM, NEODYMIUM, & TITANIUM UNDER CERTAIN
CONDITIONS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:SHOCK FROM DROPPING, TEMPERATURES ABOVE
150F.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:MFR GAVE NO INFORMATION ON MSDS.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:WILL NOT OCCUR.
Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSAL SHOULD BE MADE I/A/W FEDERAL, STATE &
LOCAL REGULATIONS.
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