===================== Product Identification =====================
MSDS NAME:HYDROGEN SULFIDE IN NITROGEN 0.1 PPM TO 5%
NIIN:01-487-1174
Status Code:A
MSDS Number: CLRXN
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:NORLAB DIV OF NORCO, INC.
Address:1121 W. AMITY
City:BOISE
State:ID
ZIP:83705
Country:US
Info Phone Num:208-336-1643
Emergency Phone Num:208-336-1643
Resp. Party Other MSDS Num.:MSDS IDENTIFICATION CODE/NUMBER: 2100
Preparer's Name:NOT PROVIDED
Chemtrec Ind/Phone:(800)424-9300
CAGE:0YFB8
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:MANNING SYSTEMS INC
Address:11511 W 83RD TER
Box:City:SHAWNEE MISSION
State:KS
ZIP:66214
Country:US
Phone:913-894-1185
CAGE:0Y580
Company:NORLAB DIV OF NORCO, INC.
Address:1121 W. AMITY
Box:City:BOISE
State:ID
ZIP:83705
Country:US
Phone:208-336-1643
CAGE:0YFB8
============= Composition/Information on Ingredients =============
Name:NITROGEN
CAS:7727-37-9
RTECS #:QW9700000
Fraction by Wt: 95- 99.995%
Other REC Limits:NOT PROVIDED
OSHA PEL:SIMPLE ASPHYXIANT
ACGIH TLV:SIMPLE ASPHYXIANT
Name:HYDROGEN SULFIDE
CAS:7783-06-4
RTECS #:MX1225000
Fraction by Wt: <0.0001- 5%
Other REC Limits:NOT PROVIDED
OSHA PEL:SEE TABLE Z-2
ACGIH TLV:14 MG/M3;10 PPM
ACGIH STEL:21 MG/M3;15 PPM
EPA Rpt Qty:100 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:100 LBS
===================== Hazards Identification =====================
LD50 LC50 Mixture:NOT PROVIDED
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EYE: MAY CAUSE CONJUNCTIVITIS,
TEARING, PAIN, BLURRED VISION. SKIN: MAY IRRITATE. ORAL: CONSIDERED
UNLIKELY, HOWEVER, MAY CAUSE A BURNING FEELING WITH EXCESS
SALIVATION. INHALATION: HEADACHE, DIZZINES S, NAUSEA, FATIGUE,
PARALYIS OF SMELL. HIGH CONCENTRATIONS OF HYDROGEN SULFIDE (200-300
PPM) MAY CAUSE RESPIRATORY ARREST, COMA, UNCONSCIOUSNESS.
CONCENTRATIONS GREATER THAN 700 PPM HAVE BEEN FATAL. H YDROGEN
SULFIDE IS HIGHLY TOXIC CAUSING PULMONARY PARALYSIS, SUDDEN
COLLAPSE, DEATH. NITROGEN IS A SIMPLE ASPHYXIANT. HIGH
CONCENTRATIONS EXCLUDE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF OXYGEN CAUSING
DIZZINESS, DEEPER BREATHING, NAUSEA, UNCONSCIOUSNESS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:EYE: MAY CAUSE TEARING, PAIN, BLURRED VISION.
SKIN: MAY IRRITATE. ORAL: MAY CAUSE A BURNING FEELING WITH EXCESS
SALIVATION. INHALATION: HEADACHE, DIZZINESS, NAUSEA, FATIGUE,
PARALYIS OF SMELL. HIGH CO NCENTRATIONS OF HYDROGEN SULFIDE
(200-300 PPM) MAY CAUSE RESPIRATORYARREST, COMA, UNCONSCIOUSNESS.
MAY CAUSE PULMONARY PARALYSIS, SUDDEN COLLAPSE AND DEATH. HIGH
CONCENTRATIONS OF NITROGEN EXCLUDE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF OXYGEN
CAUSING DIZZINESS, DEEPER BREATHING, NAUSEA, UNCONSCIOUSNESS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:BLOOD DISORDERS
======================= First Aid Measures =======================
First Aid:DO NOT WEAR CONTACT LENSES. IN CASE OF EYES, IMMEDIATELY
FLUSH WITH LOW PRESSURE, COOL WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES,
OPENING EYELIDS TO ENSURE FLUSHING. GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL
ATTENTION. SKIN: FLUSH W ITH COPIOUS QUANTITIES OF WATER. SEEK
IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION. INGESTION: TREAT IN A MANNER SIMILAR
TO INHALATION. INHALATION: PROMPT MEDICAL ATTENTION IS MANDATORY IN
ALL CASES OF OVEREXPOSURE. R ESCUE PERSONNEL SHOULD BE EQUIPPED
WITH SCBA. MOVE VICTIM TO FRESH AIR AND GIVE ARTIFICIAL
RESUSCITATION AND SUPPLEMENTAL OXYGEN IF NOT BREATHING. FURTHER
TREATMENT SHOULD BE SYMPTOMATIC AND SUPPORTIV E. KEEP VICTIM WARM
AND CALM.
===================== Fire Fighting Measures =====================
Flash Point:N/A - GAS
Lower Limits:4
Upper Limits:44
Extinguishing Media:WATER, CARBON DIOXIDE, DRY CHEMICAL
Fire Fighting Procedures:IF POSSIBLE, STOP FLOW OF GAS; USE WATER SPRAY
TO COOL SURROUNDING CONTAINERS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:HYDROGEN SULFIDE IS FLAMMABLE IN AIR OVER
A WIDE RANGE. ELIMINATE ALL SOURCES OF IGNITION. INCREASE
VENTILATION TO PREVENT AN EXPLOSION HAZARD. KEEP APPARATUS AWAY
FROM AREAS WHERE FLAMMABLE GAS MAY A CCUMULATE.
================== Accidental Release Measures ==================
Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE PERSONNEL. USE APPROPRIATE PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT. IF LEAK IS IN USER'S EQUIPMENT, BE CERTAIN TO PURGE
PIPING WITH AN INERT GAS PRIOR TO ATTEMPTING REPAIRS. IF A LEAK IS
IN CONTAINER OR CONTAIN ER VALVE, CONTACT CHEMTREC OR YOUR CLOSEST
NORCO LOCATION. STOP FLOW OF GAS USING A VALVE IN A REMOTE LOCATION
IF POSSIBLE. EXTINGUISH IGNITION SOURCES. VENTILATE AREA. USE
EXPLOSION PROOF EQUIPMENT.
Neutralizing Agent:NOT RELEVANT
====================== Handling and Storage ======================
Handling and Storage Precautions:PROTECT CYLINDERS FROM PHYSICAL
DAMAGE. STORE IN COOL, DRY, WELL VENTILATED AREA AWAY FROM HEAVILY
TRAFFICKED AREAS AND EMERGENCY EXITS. DO NOT ALLOW THE TEMPERATURE
WHERE CYLINDERS ARE STORED TO EXCE ED 125 DEG F. CYLINDERS SHOULD
BE STORED UPRIGHT AND FIRMLY SECURED TO PREVENT FALLING.
Other Precautions:NEVER CARRY A COMPRESSED GAS CYLINDER OR A CONTAINER
OF A GAS IN CRYOGENIC LIQUID FORM IN AN ENCLOSED SPACE SUCH AS A
CAR TRUNK, VAN OR STATION WAGON. A LEAK CAN RESULT IN A FIRE,
EXPLOSION, ASPHYXIAT ION OR A TOXIC EXPOSURE.
============= Exposure Controls/Personal Protection =============
Respiratory Protection:TYPE C RESPIRATOR WITH FULL FACE PIECE EQUIPPED
WITH AN ESCAPE BOTTLE OR A SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS
SHOULD BE AVAILABLE FOR EMERGENCY USE, OR WHEN CONCENTRATIONS
EXCEED LIMITS.
Ventilation:USE LOCAL EXHAUST TO REDUCE CONCENTRATIONS TO WITHIN
CURRENT EXPOSURE LIMITS. A LABORATORY TYPE HOOD IS SUITABLE FOR
HANDLING SMALL OR LIMITED QUANTITIES.
Protective Gloves:PROTECTIVE GLOVES: NEOPRENE, BUTYL RUBBER, PVC,
POLYETHYLENE
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES OR GLASSES
Other Protective Equipment:SAFETY SHOES, SAFETY SHOWER, EYEWASH
FOUNTAIN
Work Hygienic Practices:NOT PROVIDED
Supplemental Safety and Health
MANNING SYSTEMS INC PART NUMBER: RB-H2S/25-53L.
================== Physical/Chemical Properties ==================
HCC:G2
NRC/State Lic Num:NOT RELEVANT
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:NOT PROVIDED
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:NOT PROVIDED
Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:NOT PROVIDED
Vapor Pres:NOT PROVIDED
Spec Gravity:NOT PROVIDED
pH:NOT PROVIDED
Evaporation Rate & Reference:NOT PROVIDED
Solubility in Water:SLIGHT
Appearance and Odor:A COLORLESS, FLAMMABLE GAS OR LIQUID, ROTTEN EGG
ODOR
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100
Corrosion Rate:NOT PROVIDED
================= Stability and Reactivity Data =================
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
MANY METALS CORRODE RAPIDLY IF EXPOSED TO HYDROGEN SULFIDE IN A "WET"
ATMOSPHERE. ALSO AVOID USING HARD OR HIGHLY STRESSED STEELS WHICH
MAY BE SUSCEPTIBLE TO HYDROGEN EMBRITTLEMENT FROM H2S. AVOID COPPER
AND COPPER BASED MA
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT, SPARK AND OPEN FLAME AND OTHER
IGNITION SOURCES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:OXIDES OF SULFUR
=================== Toxicological Information ===================
Toxicological Information:EYE: MAY CAUSE CONJUNCTIVITIS, TEARING, PAIN,
BLURRED VISION. SKIN: MAY IRRITATE. ORAL: CONSIDERED UNLIKELY,
HOWEVER, MAY CAUSE A BURNING FEELING WITH EXCESS SALIVATION.
INHALATION: HEADACHE, DIZZINES S, NAUSEA, FATIGUE, PARALYIS OF
SMELL. HIGH CONCENTRATIONS OF HYDROGEN SULFIDE (200-300 PPM) MAY
CAUSE RESPIRATORY ARREST, COMA, UNCONSCIOUSNESS. CONCENTRATIONS
GREATER THAN 700 PPM HAVE BEEN FATAL. H YDROGEN SULFIDE IS HIGHLY
TOXIC CAUSING PULMONARY PARALYSIS, SUDDEN COLLAPSE, DEATH. NITROGEN
IS A SIMPLE ASPHYXIANT. HIGH CONCENTRATIONS EXCLUDE AN ADEQUATE
SUPPLY OF OXYGEN CAUSING DIZZINESS, DEEPER BREATHING, NAUSEA,
UNCONSCIOUSNESS.
===================== Ecological Information =====================
Ecological:NOT PROVIDED
==================== Disposal Considerations ====================
Waste Disposal Methods:DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DISPOSE OF WASTE OR UNUSED
QUANTITIES. RETURN IN THE SHIPPING CONTAINER PROPERLY LABELED, WITH
ANY VALVE OUTLET PLUGS OR CAPS SECURE AND VALVE PROTECTION CAP IN
PLACE TO NORCO FOR PR OPER DISPOSAL.
=================== MSDS Transport Information ===================
Transport Information:H2S < 4%: PROPER SHIPPING NAME: COMPRESSED GAS,
N.O.S. (HYDROGEN SULFIDE, NITROGEN). HAZARD CLASS: 2.2. DOT
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: UN 1956. DOT SHIPPING LABEL: NONFLAMMABLE
GAS. H2S > 4%: PROPER SHIP PING NAME: COMPRESSED GAS, FLAMMABLE,
N.O.S. (HYDROGEN SULFIDE, NITROGEN). HAZARD CLASS: 2.1. DOT
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: UN 1954. DOT SHIPPING LABEL: FLAMMABLE GAS.
===================== Regulatory Information =====================
SARA Title III Information:THIS PRODUCT DOES NOT CONTAIN ANY
INGREDIENTS WHICH ARE REGULATED ON THE U.S. EPA LIST OF TOXIC
CHEMICALS (40 CFR 372), AND IS THEREFORE NOT SUBJECT TO RELEASE
REPORTING UNDER SECTION 313 OF EPCRA/SAR A TITLE III. HAZARD
CLASSES: ACUTE HEALTH HAZARD. CHRONIC HEALTH HAZARD, FIRE HAZARD.
SUDDEN RELEASE OF PRESSURE HAZARD.
Federal Regulatory Information:NOT PROVIDED
State Regulatory Information:NOT PROVIDED
======================= Other Information =======================
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