=====================  Product Identification  =====================

MSDS NAME:NITROGEN
NIIN:00-656-1596
Kit Part:Y
MSDS Number: CBSBG
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:NATIONAL WELDERS SUPPLY CO INC
Address:810 GESCO
Box:31007
City:CHARLOTTE
State:NC
ZIP:28231
Country:US
Info Phone Num:704-333-5475 800-866-4422
Emergency Phone Num:704-333-5475 800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
CAGE:18264
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:NATIONAL WELDERS SUPPLY CO INC
Address:810 GESCO ST
Box:31007
City:CHARLOTTE
State:NC
ZIP:28231
Country:US
Phone:704-333-5475
CAGE:18264
Company:NATIONAL WELDERS SUPPLY CO, INC
Address:2330 BOWDENS FERRY ROAD
Box:City:NORFOLK
State:VA
ZIP:23508
Country:US
Phone:804-627-5673
CAGE:0SSR7

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Name:NITROGEN
CAS:7727-37-9
RTECS #:QW9700000
Fraction by Wt: 99.95%
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:NITROGEN IS NONTOXIC BUT THE
    LIBERATION OF A LARGE AMOUNT IN A CONFINED AREA COULD DISPLACE THE
    AMOUNT OF OXYGEN IN AIR NECESSARY TO SUPPORT LIFE.
Effects of Overexposure:MAY INCLUDE ANY,ALL OR NONE OF THE
    FOLLOWING:DIZZINESS;TIGHTNESS IN FOREHEAD;TINGLING
    TONGUE,FINGERTIPS OR TOES;WEAKENED SPEECH LEADING TO THE INABILITY
    TO UTTER SOUNDS;RAPID REDUCTION IN THE ABILITY  TO PERFORM
    MOVEMENTS;REDUCED CONSCIOUSNESS OF THE SURROUNDINGS;LOSS OF TACTILE
    SENSATIONS; & HEIGHTENED MENTAL ACTIVITY.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:PROMPT MEDICAL ATTN IS MANDATORY IN ALL CASES OF OVEREXPOSURE
    TO NITROGEN.RESCUE PERSONNEL SHOULD BE EQUIPPED W/SEL- CONTAINED
    BREATHING APPARATUS. CONSCIOUS/UNCONSCIOUS PERSON SHOULD BE MOVED
    TO OPEN  AIR. UNCONSCIOUS PERSON SHOULD BE GIVEN MOUTH-TO-MOUTH
    RESUSCITATION & SUPPLEMENTAL OXYGEN.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Extinguishing Media:NONFLAMMABLE,INERT GAS. USE MEDIA SUITABLE FOR
    SURROUNDING.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIRE FIGHTERS SHOULD WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
    AND SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CYLINDERS MAY BURST IN THE HEAT OF FIRE.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE ALL PERSONNEL FROM AREA. USE
    APPROPRIATE PROTECTIVE EQUIP.IF LEAK IS IN CONTAINER OR CONTAINER
    VALVE, CONTACT CLOSEST SUPPLIER LOCATION OF CALL THE EMERGENCY
    TELEPHONE NUMBER LISTED HEREIN.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:USE ONLY IN WELL-VENTILATED AREA.DO
    NOT DRAG,SLIDEOR ROLL CYLS.USE SUITABLE HAND TRUCK.PROTECT CYLS
    FROM PHYSICAL DAMAGE.SEGREGATE FULL/EMPTY CYLS.
Other Precautions:COMPRESSED GAS CYLS SHOULD NOT BE REFILLED EXCEPT BY
    QUALIFIED PRODUCERS OF COMPRESSED GAS.SHIPMENT OF A COMPRESSED GAS
    CYL WHICH HAS NOT BEEN FILLED BY THE OWNER OR W/HIS WRITTEN CONSENT
    IS A VIOLATI ON OF FEDERAL LAW (49CFR).

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED. POSITIVE PRESSURE AIR
    LINE W/MASK OR SELF- CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS SHOULD BE
    AVAILABLE FOR EMERGENCY USE.
Ventilation:TO PREVENT ACCUMULATION OF HIGH CONCENTRATIONS SO AS TO
    REDUCE THE OXYGEN LEVEL IN THE AIR TO LESS THAN 18 MOLAR PERCENT
Protective Gloves:CLOTH
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES/GLASSES
Other Protective Equipment:SAFETY SHOES
Supplemental Safety and Health
NK

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:G3
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:-321F,-196C
Vapor Pres:@70F 21.1C
Spec Gravity:@70F 21.1C
Evaporation Rate & Reference:NA
Solubility in Water:VERY SLIGHTLY
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS, ODORLESS GAS
Percent Volatiles by Volume:GAS

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DIPOS OF UNUSED QTYS. RETURN
    IN THE SHIPPING CONTAINER PROPERLY LABELED,W/ANY VALVE OUTLET PLUGS
    OR CAPS SECURED & VALVE PROTECTION CAP IN PLACE TO YOUR
    SUPPLIER.FOR EMERG DISPOSAL C ONTACT CLOSEST SUPPLIER OR CALL EMER
    NO.

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