AIR PRODUCTS AND CHEMICALS, INC. -- NITROGEN  -- 6830-00-292-0732
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:NITROGEN
MSDS Date:06/01/1990
FSC:6830
NIIN:00-292-0732
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:AIR PRODUCTS AND CHEMICALS, INC.
Address:7201 HAMILTON BLVD
City:ALLENTOWN
State:PA
ZIP:18195-1501
Country:US
Info Phone Num:215-481-4911
Emergency Phone Num:215-481-4911
CAGE:00742
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:AIR PRODUCTS AND CHEMICALS INC
Address:7201 HAMILTON BLVD
Box:City:ALLENTOWN
State:PA
ZIP:18195-1501
Country:US
Phone:800-345-3148/ 800-752-1597
CAGE:00742

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

Ingred Name:NITROGEN
CAS:7727-37-9
RTECS #:QW9700000
Fraction by Wt: 100%
Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED
ACGIH TLV:ASPHYXIANT; 9192

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: ASPHYXIATION. CHRONIC: NONE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION: SHORTNESS OF BREATH, DIFFICULTY
    BREATHING, UNCONSCIOUSNESS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. RESUSCITATE IF NEEDED.

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

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:USE MEDIA FOR SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND
    FULL PROTECTIVE GEAR. COOL CONTAINERS WITH FLOODING AMOUNTS OF
    WATER UNTIL WELL AFTER FIRE IS OUT.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:GAS UNDER PRESSURE. CYLINDER MAY EXPLODE
    IF EXPOSED TO FIRE OR HIGH TEMPERATURES.

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

Spill Release Procedures:TRY TO STOP LEAK IF IT CAN BE DONE AT NO RISK.
    VENTILATE AREA. DISPELL VAPORS WITH WATER.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL, DRY AREA.
Other Precautions:NONE

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

Respiratory Protection:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED. IF IDLH CONDITIONS ARE
    PRESENT WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS.
Ventilation:USE ADEQUATE MECHANICAL VENTILATION.
Protective Gloves:LEATHER
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES/CHEMICAL SPLASH GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:NONE
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS AFTER USE AND BEFORE EATING,
    DRINKING, OR SMOKING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
ITEM IS I TYPE AND GRADE B AND CLASS 2 OF FEDERAL SPECIFICATION
    BB-N-411

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

HCC:G3
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:-320F,-196C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:-346F,-210C
Vapor Density:<1
Spec Gravity:0.8
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS, ODORLESS GAS OR LIQUID
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER. LITHIUM.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH TEMPERATURES, OPEN FLAME.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:OXIDES OF NITROGEN

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

Waste Disposal Methods:CONTACT LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGER. DISPOSE OF
    IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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