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f. r KiMnlullr similar to US. Dipt'imtnl ol Lsboi Form OSHA-20) An eaplanation of rnr terms used herein may be found in OSHA publication 2265. available from OSHA regional or area tficei. Do Not Duplicate Thii Form. Rtquifl an OnpmaL I. PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION PRODUCT CHEMICAL NAME FORMULA Nitrogen (High Pressure Gas) ' Nitrogen J N2 TRADE NAME SYNONYMS CHEMICAL FAMILY MOLECULAR WEIGHT -- -- 2B.0134 II. HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS For mixtures of this product request the respective component Material Safety Data Sheets See Section IX MATERIAL Wt (%) 1982 ACGIH TLV-TWA (Units) Nitrogen 100 Simple asphyxiant - BOILING POINT, 760 mm. Hg SPECIFIC GRAVITY (H2O - 1) VAPOR DENSITY (air-1) PERCENT VOLATILES BY VOLUME APPEARANCE AND ODOR III. PHYSICAL DATA --195.8C (--320.4F) FREEZING POINT -210eC (--345.8F) Gas 0.967 100 Colorless, Odorless VAPOR PRESSURE AT 20C. Gas SOLUBILITY IN WATER. % by wt. EVAPORATION RATE (Butyl Acetate - 1) Negligible N/A EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBER L-4G31A IN CASE OF EMERGENCIES involving this material, further information is available at all times at: 304 -- 744-3487 For routine information contact your local supplier. /' A -- Union Carbide Corporation requests the users of this product to study this Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) and becomi aware of product hazards and safety information. To promote safe use of this product a user should (1) notify its employees agents and contractors of the information on this MSDS and any product hazards and safety information, (2) furnish thi same information to each of its customers for the product, and (3) request such customers to notify their employees am customers for the product of the same product hazards and safety information. UNION CARBIDE CORPORATION LINDE DIVISION Old Ridgebury Road, Danbury, CT 06817 D0 A 061663 , , confidential >3* IV. HEALTH HAZARD DATA THRESHOLD LIMIT VALUE Simple Asphyxiant - (ACGIH - 19821 r CTS OF OVEREXPOSURE AND EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURES (^"''lOgen ecu as an asphyxiant by displacing oxygen, and may cause atmospheres deficient in oxygen in closed spaces and :n ventilation is deficienL SYMPTOMS OF ASPHYXIA: Headache, breathing and pulse rates increased, difficult breathing, perspiration, dizziness, ringing in ears, lips blue, tremors and weakness, fatigue upon exertion, drowsiness, nausea and vomiting, unconsciousness. TREATMENT OF ASPHYXIA: Remove from oxygen-deficient atmosphere. If breathing is difficult administer oxygen. If not breathing administer artificial respiration, preferably with simultaneous administration of oxygen. Call a physician. Keep under medical observation for 24 hours if rendered unconscious due to oxygen-deficiency. rs Pffe 2 of 4 CO A 061664 CONFIDENTIAL V. FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA FLASH POINT (test method) N/A FLAMMABLE LIMITS I LOWER ljr ' IR, % by volume N/A i AUTOIGNITION m/a 1 TEMPERATURE UPPER N/A / ANGUISHING MEDIA Nitrogen cannot catch fire. Use media appropriate for surrounding fire. SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES Evacuate all personnel from danger area. Immediately deluge containers with water spray from maximum distance until cool, then move containers away from fire area without risk. UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS Gas cannot catch fire. Container may rupture due to heat of fire. No part of a container should be subjected to a tempera ture higher than 52*C (approximately 125F). Most containers are designed to vent contents when they are exposed to elevated temperature. VI. REACTIVITY DATA STABILITY CONDITIONS TO AVOID UNSTABLE STABLE See Section IX 0X INCOMPATIBILITY (materials to avoid) None currently known HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS None HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION May Occur Will not Occur X CONDITIONS TO AVOID None currently known. ' VII. SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES STEPS TO BE TAKEN IF MATERIAL IS RELEASED OR SPILLED Evacuate all personnel from danger area. Use self-contained breathing apparatus where needed. Shut off leak if without risk. Ventilate area of leak or move leaking container to well-ventilated area. Test area, especially confined areas, for sufficient oxygen content prior to permitting re-entry of personnel. WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD Slowly release into atmosphere. Discard any product, residue, disposable container or liner in an environmentally accep table manner, in full compliance with Federal, State and local regulations. DO A 061665 CONFTDFNTTAL Pp RODUCT: Nitrogen (High Pressure Gas) L-<tOO !/> VIII. SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION c RATORY PROTECTION (specify type) (-contained breathing apparatus where needed. LOCAL EXHAUST Preferred VENTILATION MECHANICAL (general) Acceptable SPECIAL OTHER PROTECTIVE GLOVES Preferred (or cylinder handling. EYE PROTECTION Safety glasses. OTHER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT Metatarsal shoes for cylinder handling. IX. SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS CAUTION: High pressure gas. Use piping and equipment adequately designed to withstand pressures to be encountered. -- Can cause rapid suffocation due to oxygen deficiency. Store and use with adequate ventilation. Close valve when not in ^ - use and when empty. MIXTURES: When two or more gases, or liquefied gases are mixed, their hazardous properties may combine to create additional, unexpected hazards. Obtain and evaluate the safety information for each component before you produce the mixture. Consult an Industrial Hygienist, or other trained person when you make your safety evaluation of the end pro duct. Remember, gases and liquids have properties which can cause serious injury or death. OTHER HANDLING AND STORAGE CONDITIONS The opinions expressed herein are those of qualified experts within Union Carbide Corporation. We believe that the informa tion contained herein it current as of the date of this Material Safety Data SheeL Since the' use of this information and these opinions and the conditions of use of the product are not within the control of Union Carbide Corporation, it is user's obligation to determine the conditions of safe ute of the product L-A631A B3 0928 8/83 2M Second Printing UNION CARBIDE CORPORATION LINDE DIVISION GENERAL OFFICES: DANBURY, CT. OFFICES IN PRINCIPAL CITIES . Do A 061666 CONFTDFNTTAl Uthogriphad in U.S.A.