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

MSDS NAME:NITROGEN
NIIN:00-244-2741
MSDS Number: BHDCR
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:NATIONAL WELDERS
Address:810 GESCO
Box:31007
City:CHARLOTTE
State:NC
ZIP:28231
Country:US
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:YES  Ingestion: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:LOSS OF BALANCE OR DIZZINESS;TIGHTNESS IN FRONT
    OF FOREHEAD;TINGLING TONGUE,FINGERTIPS OR TOES;WEAKENED
    SPEECH/INABILITY TO UTTER SOUNDS;RAPID REDUCTION IN ABILITY TO
    MOVE;REDUCED CONSCIOUSNESS OF SUR ROUNDINGS;LOSS OF TACTILE
    SENSATIONS;HEIGHTENED MENTAL ACTIVITY.

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

First Aid:PROMPT MEDICAL ATTN IS MANDATORY.RESCUE PERSONNEL SHOULD BE
    EQUIPPED W/SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING
    APPARATUS.INHALATION:CONSCIOUS/UNCONSCIOUS PERSON ASSISTED TO FRESH
    AIR.QUICK REMOVAL FROM CONTAMINATED  AREA IS MOST IMPORTANT.IF
    NECESSARY GIVEASSISTED RESPIRATION & 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 APPROPRIATE PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. IF LEAK IS IN   CONTAINER OR
    CONTAINER VALVE, CONTACT CLOSEST	 SUNOX LOCATION.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:USE/STORE IN COOL,DRY,WELL-VENTILATED
    AREA.PROTECTCYLINDERS FROM PHYS. DAMAGE. CYL. SHOULD BE
    STOREDSECURELY & UPRIGHT.SEGREGATE FULL/EMPTY CYLINDERS.
Other Precautions:FULL & EMPTY CYLINDERS SHOULD BE SEGREGATED.
    COMPRESSED GAS CYLINDERS SHOULD NOTBE REFILLED EXCEPT BY QUALIFIED
    PRODUCERS OF COMPRESSED GASES. CYLINDERS SHOULD BE STORED UPRIGHT &
    FIRMLY SECURED TO PR EVENT ANY PHYSCIAL DAMAGE TO CYLINDERS.

=============  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
Protective Gloves:ANY MATERIAL
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES/GLASSES
Other Protective Equipment:SAFETY SHOES
Supplemental Safety and Health
NK

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

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:-320.5F *
Vapor Pres:@70F21.1C*
Spec Gravity:@70F21.1C=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:DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DISPOSE OF WASTE OR UNUSED
    QTY. RETURN IN THE SHIPPING CONTAINER PROPERLY LABELED,W/VLV OUTLET
    PLUGS OR CAPS SECURED & VLV PROTECTN CAP IN PLACE. FOR EMERGENCY
    DISPOSAL ASSISTANCE,   CONTACT CLOSEST SUPPLIER.

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