AIRCO INC, AIRCO INDUSTRIAL GASES DIV. -- NITROGEN  -- 6830-00-192-9067
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:NITROGEN
MSDS Date:06/07/1996
FSC:6830
NIIN:00-192-9067
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:AIRCO INC, AIRCO INDUSTRIAL GASES DIV.
Address:575 MOUNTAIN AVE
City:MURRAY HILL
State:NJ
ZIP:07974-2006
Country:US
Info Phone Num:908-464-8100/FOR MSDS:800-734-5463
Emergency Phone Num:908-464-8100/800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
CAGE:00741
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:AIRCO INC, AIRCO INDUSTRIAL GASES DIV.
Address:575 MOUNTAIN AVE
Box:City:MURRAY HILL
State:NJ
ZIP:07974-2006
Country:US
Phone:800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
CAGE:00741
Company Name:BOC GASES OF AMERICA
Address:4323 BAINBRIDGE BLVD
Box:City:CHESAPEAKE
State:VA
ZIP:23324
Country:US
Phone:757-545-2486
CAGE:091K6

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

Ingred Name:NITROGEN
CAS:7727-37-9
RTECS #:QW9700000
Fraction by Wt: 99.5%MIN
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
ACGIH TLV:ASPHYXIANT; 9596

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NOT RELEVANT
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:TARGET ORGANS:LUNGS, CNS. ACUTE-
    ASPHYXIANT. INHALE:AT 2-3% CONCENTRATION, SYMPTOMS OF ASPHYXIA
    OCCURS; 3-5% CAUSES INCREASED RESPIRATION & HEADACHE; UP TO 15%
    CAUSES UNCONSCIOUSNESS. HIGHER CONCENTRA TIONS CAUSE RAPID
    CIRCULATORY INSUFFICIENCY LEADING TO COMA & DEATH.
    EYE/SKIN/ORAL:UNLIKELY (GAS). CHRONIC- UNKNOWN.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:HEADACHE, RAPID RESPIRATION, REDUCED
    CONSCIOUSNESS OF SURROUNDINGS, RINGING IN THE EARS, LOSS OF BALANCE
    OR DIZZINESS, TINGLING OF THE TONGUE, FINGERTIPS OR TOES, TIGHTNESS
    IN THE FRONTAL AREA OF THE	FOREHEAD, WEAKENED SPEECH LEADING TO
    THE INABILITY TO UTTER SOUNDS, NAUSEA, UNCONSCIOUSNESS, DEATH

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

First Aid:PROMPT MEDICAL ATTENTION IS MANDATORY IN ALL CASES OF
    OVEREXPOSURE. RESCUE PERSONNEL SHOULD WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING
    APPARATUS. INHALED:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. PROVIDE OXYGEN/CPR IF
    NEEDED. EYE/SKIN /ORAL:UNLIKELY (GAS)

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

Flash Point:NONE
Lower Limits:NOT RELEVANT
Upper Limits:NOT RELEVANT
Extinguishing Media:USE WATER FOG, CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM, OR DRY
    CHEMICAL FOR SURROUNDING FIRE. KEEP FIRE-EXPOSED CYLINDERS COOL
    WITH WATER.
Fire Fighting Procedures:AS WITH ANY FIRE, WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND
    NIOSH-APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS IF NEEDED.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CYLINDERS MAY RUPTURE VIOLENTLY.

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

Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE ALL PERSONNEL FROM AFFECTED AREA. USE
    APPROPRIATE PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. VENTILATE AREA. IF LEAK IS FROM
    CYLINDER OR ITS VALVE, CONTACT SUPPLIER. THE ATMOSPHERE MUST HAVE
    AT LEAST 19.5% OXYGEN  BEFORE PERSONNEL CAN BE ALLOWED IN THEAREA.
Neutralizing Agent:NOT RELEVANT

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE CYLINDERS UPRIGHT, SECURE, IN
    COOL, DRY, VENTILATED AREA BELOW 125F. PROTECT FROM PHYSICAL
    DAMAGE. FULL & EMPTY CYLINDERS SHOULD BE SEGREGATED.
Other Precautions:AVOID BREATHING GASES. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
    USE IN WELL VENTILATED AREA.

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

Respiratory Protection:IF OXYGEN LEVEL IS BELOW 19.5%, USE
    NIOSH-APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS OR SUPPLIED AIR
    RESPIRATOR, OPERATED IN POSITIVE PRESSURE MODE.
Ventilation:ADEQUATE
Protective Gloves:LEATHER WHEN HANDLING CYLINDERS
Eye Protection:GOGGLES/GLASSES RECOMMENDED
Other Protective Equipment:SAFETY SHOES WHEN HANDLING CYLINDERS
Work Hygienic Practices:OBSERVE GOOD INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE PRACTICES AND
    RECOMMENDED PROCEDURES.
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

HCC:G3
NRC/State Lic Num:NOT RELEVANT
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:-320F,-196C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:-346F,-210C
Vapor Density:0.97
Spec Gravity:0.8083 (LIQUID)
Viscosity:NOT RELEVANT
Evaporation Rate &amp; Reference:NOT RELEVANT (GAS)
Solubility in Water:VERY SLIGHT
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS GAS - ODORLESS
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

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

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

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DISPOSE OF RESIDUAL OR UNUSED
    QUANTITIES. RETURN IN THE SHIPPING CONTAINER PROPERLY LABELED, WITH
    ANY VALVE OR CAPS SECURED TO YOUR SUPPLIER FOR PROPER DISPOSAL.

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