===================== Product Identification =====================
MSDS NAME:NITROGEN
NIIN:00-169-0794
MSDS Number: BHCZS
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:NATIONAL WELDERS
Address:NA
Box:31007
City:CHARLOTTE
State:NC
ZIP:28231
Country:US
Info Phone Num:704-333-5475
Emergency Phone Num:704-333-5475
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
============= Composition/Information on Ingredients =============
Name:NITROGEN
CAS:7727-37-9
RTECS #:QW9700000
ACGIH TLV:ASPHYXIANT; 9192
===================== Hazards Identification =====================
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Effects of Overexposure:EFFECTS MAY INCLUDE ANY,ALL,OR NONE OF THE
FOLLOWING:LOSS OF BALANCE;TIGHTNESS IN FRONTAL AREA;TINGLING OF
TONGUE,FINGERTIPS,TOES;WEAKENED SPEECH;RAPID REDUCTNIN
MOVEMENTS;REDUCED CONSCIOUSNESS OF SU RROUNDING;LOSS OF TACTILE
SENSATIONS;HEIGHTENED MENTAL ACTIVITY.
======================= First Aid Measures =======================
First Aid:PROMPT MEDICAL ATTENTION IS MANDATORY IN ALL CASES OF
OVEREXPOSURE TO NITROGEN. RESCUE PERSONNEL SHOULD BE EQUIPPED
W/SELFCONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS.INHAL: QUICK REMOVAL FROM
CONTAMINATED AREA IS MOST IMPORTANT. UNCONSCIOUS PERSONSSHOULD BE
GIVEN MOUTH TO MOUTH RESUSCITATION AND SUPPLEMENTAL OXYGEN.
===================== Fire Fighting Measures =====================
Flash Point:NA
Lower Limits:NA
Upper Limits:NA
Extinguishing Media:NONFLAMMABLE, INERT GAS
Fire Fighting Procedures:NA
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NA
================== Accidental Release Measures ==================
Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE ALL PERSONNEL FROM AFFECTED AREA. USE
IF LEAK IS IN CONTAINER/CONTAINER VALVE, CONTACT YOUR CLOSEST
SUPPLIER. USE APPROPRIATE PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT.
====================== Handling and Storage ======================
Handling and Storage Precautions:USE SUITABLE HANDTRUCK FOR CYLINDER
MOVEMENT.STOREIN COOL,DRY,WELL VENTL AREA AWAY FROM HEAVILY
TRAFFICKED AREAS.SHOULD BE STORED UPRIGHT & FIRMLY
Other Precautions:FULL AND EMPTY CYLINDERS SHOULD BE SEGREGATED. USE A
CHECK VALVE OR TRAP IN THE DISCHARGE LINE TO PREVENT HAZARDOUS BACK
FLOW INTO THE CYLINDER.
============= Exposure Controls/Personal Protection =============
Respiratory Protection:POSITIVE PRESSURE AIR LINE W/MASK OR SELF
CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS SHOULD BE AVAILABLE FOR EMERGENCY
USE.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST TO PREVENT ACCUMULATION OF HIGH
CONCENTRATIONSSO AS TO REDUCE THE OXYGEN LVL IN THE AIR <18 MOLAR
PERCENT.
Protective Gloves:ANY MATERIAL
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES OR GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:SAFETY SHOES
Supplemental Safety and Health
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================== Physical/Chemical Properties ==================
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:-320.5F
Vapor Pres:-232.6F
Vapor Density:.0725
Spec Gravity:@70F(21.1C)0.97
Evaporation Rate & Reference:NA
Solubility in Water:VERY SLIGHTLY
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS, ODORLESS GAS
================= Stability and Reactivity Data =================
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE
Stability Condition to Avoid:NA
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE
==================== Disposal Considerations ====================
Waste Disposal Methods:DONOT ATTEMPT TO DISPOSE OF WASTE OR UNUSED QTY.
RETURN IN SHIPPING CONTAINER PROPERLY LABELED, W/VALVE OUTLET
PLUGS OR CAPS SECURED & VALVE PROTECTION CAP IN PLACE. FOR
EMERGENCY DISPOSAL CONTACT YOUR CLOSEST SUPPLIER.
Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies):
This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department
of Defense. The United States of America in no manner whatsoever,
expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and
disclaims all liability for its use. Any person utilizing this
document should seek competent professional advice to verify and
assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their
particular situation.
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