SCOTT SPECIALTY GASES -- NITROGEN  -- 6830-00-432-0354
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:NITROGEN
MSDS Date:07/15/1997
FSC:6830
NIIN:00-432-0354
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:SCOTT SPECIALTY GASES
Address:2330 HAMILTON BLVD
City:SOUTH PLAINFIELD
State:NJ
ZIP:07080-3104
Country:US
Info Phone Num:908-754-7700
Emergency Phone Num:908-754-7700
CAGE:51829
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:SCOTT SPECIALTY GASES
Address:2330 HAMILTON BLVD
Box:City:SOUTH PLAINFIELD
State:NJ
ZIP:07080
Country:US
Phone:908-754-7700
CAGE:54262
Company Name:SCOTT SPECIALTY GASES INC
Address:RT 611
Box:City:PLUMSTEADVILLE
State:PA
ZIP:18949
Country:US
Phone:215-766-8861
CAGE:51829

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

Ingred Name:NITROGEN
CAS:7727-37-9
RTECS #:QW9700000
Fraction by Wt: 99%+
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:MATERIAL ACTS AS A SIMPLE ASPHYXIANT
    BY DISPLACING AIR NECESSARY FOR LIFE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:SYMPTOMS INCLUDE RAPID RESPIRATION, MUSCULAR
    INCOORDINATION, FATIGUE, NAUSEA AND VOMITING, UNCONSCIOUSNESS, AND
    DEATH.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

First Aid:INHALATION-IMMEDIATELY REMOVE VICTIM TO FRESH AIR. IF
    BREATHING HAS STOPPED, GIVE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION. IF BREATHING IS
    DIFFICULT, GIVE OXYGEN. IN THE EVENT OF EXPOSURE, CONSULT A
    PHYSICIAN.

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

Flash Point:NONFLAMMABLE
Extinguishing Media:USE WHAT IS APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND
    FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. KEEP FIRE EXPOSED CYLINDERS COOL WITH
    WATER SPRAY. IF POSSIBLE STOP THE PRODUCT FLOW.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CYLINDERS RUPTURE MAY OCCUR UNDER FIRE
    CONDITIONS.

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

Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE AND VENTILATE AREA. REMOVE LEAKING
    CYLINDER TO EXHAUST HOOD OR SAFE OUTDOORS AREA. SHUT OFF SOURCE IF
    POSSIBLE AND REMOVE SOURCE OF HEAT.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN WELL VENTILATED AREAS ONLY.
    KEEP VALVE PROTECTION CAP ON CYLINDERS WHEN NOT IN USE.
Other Precautions:USE SUITABLE HAND TRUCK TO MOVE CYLINDER. PROTECT
    CONTAINERS FROM PHYSICAL DAMAGE. DO NOT DEFACE CYLINDERS OR LABELS.
    MOVE CYLINDERS WITH ADEQUATE HAND TRUCK.

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

Respiratory Protection:IN CASE OF LEAKAGE, PROVIDE SELF-CONTAINED
    BREATHING APPARATUS.
Ventilation:PROVIDE ADEQUATE LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION TO AVOID
    ASPHYXIATION.
Protective Gloves:NONE.
Eye Protection:WEAR SAFETY GLASSES.
Other Protective Equipment:WEAR SAFETY SHOES WHEN HANDLING CYLINDERS.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
CYLINDERS SHOULD BE REFILLED BY QUALIFIED PRODUCERS OF COMPRESSED
    GASES. SHIPMENT OF A COMPRESSED GAS CYLINDER WHICH HAS NOT BEEN
    FILLED BY THE OWNER OR WITH HIS WRITTEN CONSENT IS A VIOLATION OF
    FEDE RAL LAWS (49 CFR).

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

HCC:G3
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:-320F,-196C
Vapor Density:0.967
Spec Gravity:GAS
Evaporation Rate &amp; Reference:GAS
Solubility in Water:1.485 VOL%
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS, ODORLESS GAS.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
REACTS VIOLENTLY WITH NEODYMIUM, LITHIUM, TITANIUM UNDER PROPER
    CONDITIONS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:STORAGE IN POORLY VENTILATED AREAS.
    STORAGE NEAR A HEAT SOURCE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF NON-REFILLABLE CYLINDERS IN
    ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS. ALLOW GAS TO
    VENT SLOWLY TO ATMOSPHERE.

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