C F C RECLAIMATION AND RECYCLING SERVICE INC -- NITROGEN, PART A -- 6830-01-331-9024
===================== Product Identification ===================== Product ID:NITROGEN, PART A MSDS Date:01/01/1995 FSC:6830 NIIN:01-331-9024 Status Code:A Kit Part:Y === Responsible Party === Company Name:C F C RECLAIMATION AND RECYCLING SERVICE INC Address:318 N TREADAWAY Box:560 City:ABILENE State:TX ZIP:79604 Country:US Info Phone Num:9150-675-5311 FAX: 915-675-5324 Emergency Phone Num:9150-675-5311 FAX: 915-675-5324 CAGE:0XXK5 === Contractor Identification === Company Name:C F C RECLAIMATION AND RECYCLING SERVICE INC Address:318 N TREADAWAY Box:560 City:ABILENE State:TX ZIP:79604 Country:US Phone:9150-675-5311 FAX: 915-675-5324 CAGE:0XXK5 ============= Composition/Information on Ingredients ============= Ingred Name:NITROGEN CAS:7727-37-9 RTECS #:QW9700000 Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED ACGIH TLV:ASPHYXIANT; 9596 ===================== Hazards Identification ===================== LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER. Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:NO Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:NITROGEN DEFINED AS SIMPLE ASPHYXIANT.OXY LEVELS SHOULD BE MAINTAINED @>18MOLAR % @NORM ATM PRESSURE(PO2>135TORR).NITROGEN IS NONTOXIC BUT LIBERATION OF LG AMT IN CONF AREA COULD DISPLACE AMT OF OXY I N AIR NECESASRY TO SUPPORT LIFE. Explanation of Carcinogenicity:PER MSDSD:NO LISTED IN IARC/NTP/OSHA AS CARC OR POTENTIAL CARC. Effects of Overexposure:EFFECTS OF EXPO TO HI CONC SO AS TO DISPLACE OXY IN AIR NECESASRY FOR LIFE MAY INCLUDE ANY,ALL OR NONE OF FOLLOWING:LOSS OF BALANCE OR DIZZ;TIGHTNESS IN FRONTAL AREA OF FOREHEAD;TINGLE OF TONGUE/FINGE RTIPS/TOES;WEAK SPEECH LEAD TO INABILITYTO UTTER SOUNDS;RAPID REDUCTION IN ABILITY TO PERFORM MOVEMENTS;REDUCED (SUPPL) Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PERSONS IN ILL HEALTH WHERE SUCH ILLNESS WOULD BE AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE TO NITGROGEN SHOULD NOT BE ALLOWED TO WORK W/OR HANDLE THIS PRODUCT. ======================= First Aid Measures ======================= First Aid:PROMPT MED ATTN MANDATORY IN ALL CASES OF OVEREXPO TO NITROGEN.RESCUE PERSONNEL SHOULD BE EQUIPPED W/SELF-CONTAINED BREATH APPARATUS.INHAL:ASSIT TO UNCONTAM AREA,INHAL FRESH AIR.QUICK REMOVAL MOST IMP ORTANT.UNCONSC GIVE ASSIST RESP/SUPPL OXY.FURTHER TREATMENT SHOULD BE SYMPT/SUPP. ===================== Fire Fighting Measures ===================== Flash Point:NA Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:NA Lower Limits:NA Upper Limits:NA Extinguishing Media:NON-FLAMMABLE, INERT GAS. Fire Fighting Procedures:IF CYLINDERS ARE INVOLVED IN FIRE,SAFELY RELOCATE OR KEEP COOL WITH WATER SPRAY. Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE ================== Accidental Release Measures ================== Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE ALL PERSONNEL FRM AFFECTED AREA.USE APPROPRIATE PROTECTIVE EQPMT.LEADK IS IN CNTNR/CNTNR VALVE CONTACT CLOSEST SUPPLIER LOCATION OR CALL EMERG TELEPHONE NO LISTED HEREIN. Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER. ====================== Handling and Storage ====================== Handling and Storage Precautions:USE ONLY IN WELL VENTI AREA.VLAV PROT CAPS MUST REMAIN IN PLACE UNLESS CYL SECURED W/VALVE OUTLET PIPE TO USE PT.DONT DRAG,SLIDE,ROLL-USE HND TRUCK. Other Precautions:USE PRESS RED REG WHEN CONNECT CYL TO LOWER PRESS(<3000PSIG)PIP/SYST.DONT HEAT CYL TO INCR DISCHARGE RATE.USE CHECK VALV/TRAP IN DISCHARGE LINE-PREVS HAZ BACKFLOW INTO CYL.STORE IN COOL DRY WELL VENTI AREA AWAY FRM HEAV TRAF AREA/EMERG EXIT ============= Exposure Controls/Personal Protection ============= Respiratory Protection:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER. Ventilation:LOC EXHAU-TO PREVENT ACCUMULATION OF HI CONC SO AS TO REDUCE OXYGEN LEVEL IN AIR TO LESS THAN 18MOLAR %. Protective Gloves:ANY MATERIAL Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES OR GLASSES Other Protective Equipment:SAFETY SHOES Work Hygienic Practices:ADDN RECOMMENDATIONS:P-1,P-9,P-14,SAF BULLETIN SB-2 FRM COMPRESS GAS ASSOC. Supplemental Safety and Health SIGN/SYMPT:CONSC OF SURROUNDINGS;LOSS OF TACTILE SENS;HEIGHTENED MENTAL ACTIVITY.IT SHOULD BE RECOGNIZED THAT ITS POSSIBLE THAT NONE OF ABOVE SYMPT MAY OCCUR IN GAS ASPHYXIA SO THAT THERE ARE NO DEFIN ITE WARN SYMPT. NSN:MIXTURE OF NITROGEN& HYDROGEN SULFIDE,SEE PNIND:B FOR HYDROGEN SULFIDE. ================== Physical/Chemical Properties ================== HCC:G3 Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:-320F,-196C Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:-346F,-210C Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:NP Vapor Pres:NP Vapor Density:.0725LB/F3 Spec Gravity:0.97 @70F pH:NP Viscosity:NP Evaporation Rate & Reference:N/A (GAS) Solubility in Water:VERY SLIGHTLY Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS, ODORLESS GAS Percent Volatiles by Volume:NP Corrosion Rate:NP ================= Stability and Reactivity Data ================= Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES NONE.(NITROGEN IS NON-CORRO & MAY BE USED W/ANY COMMON STRUCTURAL MATLS.) Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE.PROTECT CYL FRM PHYS DMG.DONT ALLOW TEMP OF STORAGE >125F/52C.STORE UPRIGHT/FIRMLY-PREVENT FALL/KNOCKOVER. Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE ==================== Disposal Considerations ==================== Waste Disposal Methods:DONT ATTEMPT TO DIPSO WASTE/UNUSE QUANT.RETRN IN SHIP CNTNR PROPERLY LABEL W/ANY VALVE OUTLET PLUG/CAP SECURED/VALVE PROT CAP IN PLACE TO SUPPLIER.EMERG DISPO ASSIST CONTACT CLOSEST SUPPLIER/CALL EMER G PHONE LISTED.SHOULDNT BE REFILL EXCEPTBY QUALIF Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies): This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department of Defense. The United States of America in no manner whatsoever, expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and disclaims all liability for its use. Any person utilizing this document should seek competent professional advice to verify and assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their particular situation.