Material Safety Data Sheet

Nitrogen
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Section 1: Product and Company Identification

Gas and Supply 125 Thruway Park Broussard, LA 70518 877-441-7311 Fax: 337-839-8235 www.gasandsupply.com

Product Code: Nitrogen

Chemical Substance NITROGEN, COMPRESSED GAS Chemical Family inorganic, gas Trade Names DIATOMIC NITROGEN; DINITROGEN; NITROGEN; NITROGEN-14; NITROGEN GAS; UN 1066; N2

Section 2: Hazards Identification

Description Colorless, odorless Containers may rupture or explode if exposed to heat. Main Health Hazard Difficulty breathing

Likely Routes of Exposure:

Inhalation Ingestion Eye Skin Health Effects Target Organs Respiratory system Medical Condition Aggravated by Pre-existing conditions of respiratory system.

Nausea, vomiting, difficulty Ingestion of Contact with rapidly No information Difficulty breathing, headache, drowsiness, a gas is expanding gas may on significant breathing dizziness, tingling sensation, loss unlikely cause burns or adverse effects of coordination, convulsions, frostbite coma This material is considered hazardous by the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200).

Section 3: Composition/Information on Ingredients

CAS # 7727-37-9

Section 4: First Aid Measures

Skin Contact Wash exposed skin with soap and water. Eye Contact Flush eyes with plenty of water. Ingestion If a large amount is swallowed, get medical attention. Inhalation If adverse effects occur, remove to uncontaminated area. Give artificial respiration if not breathing. If breathing is difficult, oxygen should be administered by qualified personnel. Get immediate medical attention. Note to Physicians For inhalation, consider oxygen.

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Section 5: Fire Fighting Measures

Suitable Extinguishing Media Non-flammable. Use suitable extinguishing media for surrounding fire. Cylinders may rupture or explode if exposed to heat. Products of Combustion Non-flammable Protection of Firefighters

Respiratory protection may be needed for frequent or heavy exposure.

Section 6: Accidental Release Measures

Personal Precautions Keep unnecessary people away, isolate hazard area and deny entry. Stay upwind and keep out of low areas. Methods for Cleanup N/A Other Information N/A Environmental Precautions No significant effects from contamination expected. Methods for Containment Stop leak if possible without personal risk.

Section 7: Handling and Storage

Handling Store and handle in accordance with all current regulations and standards. Subject to storage regulations: U.S. OSHA 29 CFR 1910.101. Storage Keep seperated from incompatible substances.

Section 8: Exposure Controls/Personal Protection

Exposure Guidelines NITROGEN, COMPRESSED GAS: NITROGEN: ACGIH (simple asphyxiant)

Engineering Controls
No specific controls are needed. Eye Protection Eye protection not required, but recommened. Skin Protection Protective clothing is not required. Respiratory Protection Respiratory protection may be needed for frequent or heavy exposure.

General Hygiene considerations

Avoid breathing vapor or mist Avoid contact with eyes and skin Wash thoroughly after handling and before eating or drinking

Section 9: Physical and Chemical Properties

Physical State Gas Flash Point Not flammable Boiling Point -321 F (-196 C) Appearance Clear Flammability Not available Vapor Pressure 760 mmHg @ -196 C Color Colorless Change in Appearance N/A Physical Form Gas Odor Odorless Taste Tasteless Lower Explosive Limits Nonflammable Viscosity 0.01787 cP @ 27 C

Partition Coefficient Not available Vapor Density 0.967 Specific Gravity Not applicable

Autoignition Temperature Nonflammable Water Solubility 1.6% @ 20 C pH Not applicable

Upper Explosive Limits Nonflammable Odor Threshold Not available

Freezing Point -346 F (210 C)

Evaporation Rate Not applicable

Molecular Weight 28.0134

Molecular Formula N2

Density 1.2506 g/L

Weight per Gallon Not available

Volatility by Volume 100%

Volatility 1

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Section 10: Stability and Reactivity

Stabilty Stable at normal temperatures and pressure. Hazardous Decomposition Products Oxides of nitrogen Conditions to Avoid Stable at normal temperatures and pressure. Incompatible Materials Metals, oxidizing materials

Possibility of Hazardous Reactions Will not polymerize.

Section 11: Toxicology Information

Acute Effects
Oral LD50 Not available Dermal LD50 Not available Inhalation Nausea, vomiting, difficulty breathing, headache, drowsiness, dizziness, tingling sensation, loss of coordination, convulsions, coma Skin Irritation No information on significant adverse effects Sensitization Difficulty breathing

Eye Irritation Contact with rapidly expanding gas may cause burns or frostbite

Chronic Effects
Carcinogenicity Not hazardous Mutagenicity Not available Reproductive Effects Not available Developmental Effects No data

Section 12: Ecological Information

Fate and Transport
Ecotoxicity Fish toxicity: Not available Invertibrate toxicity: Not available Algal toxicity: Not available Phyto toxicity: Not available Other toxicity: Not available Persistence / Degradability Not available Bioaccumulation / Accumulation Not available Mobility in Environment Not available

Section 13: Disposal Considerations

Dispose in accordance with all applicable regulations.

Section 14: Transportation Information

U.S. DOT 49 CFR 172.101
Proper Shipping Name Nitrogen, compressed ID Number UN1066 Hazard Class or Division 2.2 Packing Group Not applicable Labeling Requirements 2.2 Passenger Aircraft or Railcar Quantity Limitations 75 kg or L Cargo Aircraft Only Quantity Limitations 150 kg Additional Shipping Description N/A

Canadian Transportation of Dangerous Goods

Shipping Name Nitrogen, compressed UN Number UN1066 Class 2.2 Packing Group / Risk Group Not applicable

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Section 15: Regulatory Information

U.S. Regulations
CERCLA Sections Not regulated. SARA 355.30 Not regulated. SARA 355.40 Not regulated.

SARA 370.21
Acute Yes Chronic No Fire No Reactive No Sudden Release Yes

SARA 372.65
Not regulated.

OSHA Process Safety

Not regulated.

State Regulations
CA Proposition 65 Not regulated.

Canadian Regulations
WHMIS Classification A

National Inventory Status

US Inventory (TSCA) Listed on inventory. TSCA 12b Export Notification Not listed. Canada Inventory (DSL/NDSL) Listed on inventory.

Section 16: Other Information

NFPA Rating HEALTH=1 FIRE=0 REACTIVITY=0 0 = minimal hazard, 1 = slight hazard, 2 = moderate hazard, 3 = severe hazard, 4 = extreme hazard

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