AERO ALL-GAS COMPANY -- 100% NITROGEN  -- 6830-00-169-0794
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:100% NITROGEN
MSDS Date:04/30/1987
FSC:6830
NIIN:00-169-0794
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:AERO ALL-GAS COMPANY
Address:3150 MAIN STREET
City:HARTFORD
State:CT
ZIP:06120
Country:US
Info Phone Num:203-278-9910
Emergency Phone Num:203-278-9910
CAGE:AERO1
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:AERO ALL-GAS COMPANY
Address:3150 MAIN STREET
Box:City:HARTFORD
State:CT
ZIP:06120
Country:US
Phone:203-278-9910
CAGE:AERO1

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

Ingred Name:NITROGEN
CAS:7727-37-9
RTECS #:QW9700000
Fraction by Wt: 100%
ACGIH TLV:ASPHYXIANT; 9192

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL RAT LD50 IS "NOT APPLICABLE"
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:NITROGEN IS NON-TOXIC.  IT IS A SIMPLE
    ASPHYXIANT WHICH IN HIGH CONCENTRATIONS MAY REDUCE THE OXYGEN
    CONTENT OF THE AIR SUFFICIENTLY TO CAUSE BREATHING DIFFICULTIES AND
    EVENTUALLY DEATH FROM OXYGEN ST ARVATION. *CONTACT WITH THE LIQUID
    OR COLD NITROGEN VAPORS MAY CAUSE FROSTBITE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:THIS PRODUCT IS NOT LISTED BY NTP, IARC,
    OR OSHA
Effects of Overexposure:SYMPTOMS OF INHALING EXCESS
    NITROGEN(INSUFFICIENT OXYGEN):DIZZINESS, LOSS OF BALENCE,TINGLING
    OF TOUNGE AND EXTREMITIES, SLURRED SPEACH, LOSS OF TACTILE
    SENSATIONS.  NITROGEN MAY ALSO ASPHYXIATE WITHO UT ANY OF THE ABOVE
    SYMPTOMS.  *CONTACTWITH LIQUID OR COLD NITROGEN VAPORS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NO INFORMATION GIVEN ON MSDS BY
    SUPPLIER

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

First Aid:PROMPT MEDICAL ATTENTION IS ESSENTIAL. MOVE VICTIM TO FRESH
    AIR. GIVE MOUTH-TO-MOUTH AND SUPPLEMENTAL OXYGEN. GET MEDICAL
    ASSISTANCE.  TREAT FROSTBITE BY WARMING SLOWLY IMMERSED IN WARM
    WATER.

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

Spill Release Procedures:AVOID SKIN CONTACT WITH THE LIQUID OR COLD
    VAPORS. VENTILATE ENCLOSED AREAS TO PREVENT FORMATION OF OXYGEN
    DEFICIENT ATMOSPHERES.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:PROTECT CYLINDERS FROM PHYSICAL
    DAMAGE. STORE IN COOL DRY WELL VENTILATED AREA. STORE BELOW 130F.
    STORE UPRIGHT AND SECURED FROM BEING KNOCKED OVER.
Other Precautions:SEGREGATE EMPTY AND FULL CYLINDERS. DO NOT STORE FOR
    EXCESSIVE PERIODS OF TIME. KEEP VALVE PROTECTION CAPS IN PLACE
    UNLESS CYLINDER IS SECURED. DO NOT DRAG, SLIDE OR ROLL CYLINDERS. 
    USE CYLINDER TRUC K TO MOVE CYLINDERS.

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

Respiratory Protection:POSITIVE PRESSURE SELF CONTAINED BREATHING
    APPARATUS FOR OXYGEN DEFICIENT ATMOSPHERES.
Ventilation:USE EXHAUST TO MAINTAIN OXYGEN CONTENT OF AIR ABOVE 18%.
Protective Gloves:LEATHER PREFERRED FOR CYLINDER HANDLING
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES OR CHEMICAL GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:NONE
Work Hygienic Practices:MFR: ?	HMIS:USE GOOD INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE
    PRACTICE. AVOID UNNECESSARY CONTACT. WASH THOROUGHLY BEFORE EATING
    OR DRINKING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS RECEIVED FROM NAVY (FOCAL POINT N). NAVY IDENTIFIED NSN. DO NOT
    HEAT CYLINDER TO INCREASE DISCHARGE RATE. USE CHECK VALVE AND
    PRESSURE REDUCING REGULATOR WHEN CONNECTING CYLINDER TO PIPING
    SYSTEM S. SEE COMPRESSED GAS ASSOCIATION PAMPHLET P-1 FOR SAFETY
    AND HANDLING PROCEDURES.

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

HCC:G3
NRC/State Lic Num:NONE
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:-320F,-196C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:-346F,-210C
Vapor Density:0.967
Spec Gravity:GAS
Evaporation Rate &amp; Reference:NA
Appearance and Odor:BOTH LIQUID AND GASEOUS NITROGEN ARE COLORLESS,
    ODORLESS

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

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

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

Waste Disposal Methods:ALLOW TO EVAPORATE IN AN OUTSIDE AREA REMOTE
    FROM WORK STATIONS. RETURN THE CYLINDER TO AIR PRODUCTS WITH
    RESIDUAL PRESSURE, WITH VALVE CLOSED AND PROTECTIVE CAP IN PLACE.

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