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            NITROGEN (GASEOUS) ICSC: 1198 
            NITROGEN (GASEOUS)
            Azote
            Nitrogen (Compressed)
            (cylinder)
            N2
            Molecular mass: 28.01

            CAS # 7727-37-9
            RTECS # QW9700000
            ICSC # 1198
            UN # 1066

            TYPES OF
            HAZARD/
            EXPOSURE ACUTE HAZARDS/
            SYMPTOMS PREVENTION FIRST AID/
            FIRE FIGHTING 
            FIRE Not combustible. 

            In case of fire in the surroundings: all extinguishing agents 
            allowed. 

            EXPLOSION 

            In case of fire: keep cylinder cool by spraying with water. 


            EXPOSURE 



            INHALATION 
            Unconsciousness. Weakness. Death. See Notes. 
            Ventilation. Breathing protection. 
            Fresh air, rest. Artificial respiration if indicated. Oxygen may be 
            beneficial if administered by a trained person on physician's 
            advice. Refer for medical attention. 

            SKIN 




            EYES 




            INGESTION 




            SPILLAGE DISPOSAL STORAGE PACKAGING & LABELLING 
            Ventilation (extra personal protection: self-contained breathing 
            apparatus). 
            Cool. Keep in a well-ventilated room. 

            UN Hazard Class: 2.2

            SEE IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON BACK 
                  ICSC: 1198 Prepared in the context of cooperation between the 
                  International Programme on Chemical Safety & the Commission of 
                  the European Communities © IPCS CEC 1993 


      International Chemical Safety Cards 
            NITROGEN (GASEOUS) ICSC: 1198 

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                  PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
                  ODOURLESS, COLOURLESS, TASTELESS, COMPRESSED GAS. 

                  PHYSICAL DANGERS:
                  Gas mixes readily with air. 

                  CHEMICAL DANGERS:
                  Reacts with oxygen and hydrogen on sparking forming nitric 
                  oxide and ammonia. Combines directly with lithium and at red 
                  heat with calcium, srontium and barium to form nitrides. Forms 
                  cyanides when heated with carbon in presence of alkalies or 
                  barium oxides. 

                  OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS (OELs):
                  TLV not established. 


                  ROUTES OF EXPOSURE:
                  The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation. 

                  INHALATION RISK:
                  A harmful concentration of this gas in the air will be reached 
                  very quickly on loss of containment. On loss of containment 
                  this gas can cause suffocation by lowering the oxygen content 
                  of the air in confined areas. See Notes. 

                  EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE:


                  EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE:


            PHYSICAL
            PROPERTIES
                  Boiling point: -195.8°C
                  Melting point: -210°C
                  Solubility in water: none
                  Relative vapour density (air = 1): 0.97


            ENVIRONMENTAL
            DATA


            NOTES 
            High concentrations in the air cause a deficiency of oxygen with the 
            risk of unconsciousness or death. Check oxygen content before 
            entering area. Effects are the result of oxygen deficiency. Do not 
            attempt rescue without air supplied respirator. Transport 
                  Emergency Card: TEC (R)-20G01 


            ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 



                  ICSC: 1198 NITROGEN (GASEOUS) 
                  © IPCS, CEC, 1993 


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