Air Products Industry Co., Ltd.

Application | Material safety data sheet

Product : Nitrogen

SECTION 1 HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

NFPA Ratings (Scale 0-4) : Health = 3 , Fire = 0 , Reactivity = 0 Emergency Overview
Color	Colorless
Physical form	Liquefied gas
Odor	Odorless
Major health hazards	Difficulty breathing
Physical hazards	Containers may rupture or explode if exposed to heat
Potential Health Effects
Short term exposure	Nausea , Vomiting , Dizziness , Tingling sensation , Suffocation ,Convulsions , Coma
Long term exposure	No information on significant adverse effects
Skin Contact
Short term exposure	Blisters , Frostbite
Long term exposure	No information on significant adverse effects
Eye Contact
Short term exposure	Frostbite, Blurred vision
Long term exposure	No information on significant adverse effects
Ingestion
Short term exposure	Frostbite
Long term exposure	No information is available

SECTION 2 FIRST AID MEASURES

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 personnelGet immediate medical attention.
Skin contact	If frostbite or freezing occur , immediately flush with plenty of lukewarm water (105-115 F; 41-46 C). DO NOT USE HOT WATER. If warm water is not available, gently wrap affected parts in blankets. Get immediate medical attention.
Eye contact	Contact with liquid : Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Then get immediate medical attention.
Ingestion	If a large amount is swallowed, get medical attention.

SECTION 3 FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

Fire and explosion hazards	Negligible fire hazard. Containers may rupture or explode if exposed to heat.
Extinguishing media	Use extinguishing agents appropriate for surrounding fire.
Fire fighting	Move container from fire area if it can be done without risk. Cool containers with water spray until well after the fire is out. Stay away from the ends of tanks. For tank, rail car or tank truck , evacuation radius : 800 meters (1/2 mile).

SECTION 4 ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Occupational release

Do not touch spilled material. Stop leak if possible without personal risk.
Keep unnecessary people away, isolate hazard area and deny entry.
Ventilate closed spaces before entering.

SECTION 5 HANDLING AND STORAGE

Storage

Store and handle in accordance with all current regulation and standards.
Protect from physical damage. Inside storage: Store in a well-ventilated
area.

SECTION 6 EXPOSURE CONTROLS , PERSONAL PROTECTION

Exposure limits	Nitrogen
Ventilation	Provide local exhaust ventilation system. Ensure compliance with applicable exposure limits.
Eye protection :	For the gas : Eye protection not required , but recommended. For the liquid : Wear splash resistant safety goggles. Contact lenses should not be worn. Provide an emergency eye wash fountain and quick drench shower in the immediate work area.
Clothing	For the gas : Protective clothing is not required. For the liquid : Wear appropriate protective, cold insulating clothing.
Gloves	Wear insulated gloves.
Respirator	Under conditions of frequent use or heavy exposure, respiratory protection may be needed. Respiratory protection is ranked in order from minimum to maximum. Consider warning properties before use.
For Unknown Concentrations or Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health Any supplied-air respirator with full facepiece and operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode in combination with a separate escape supply. Any self-contained breathing apparatus with a full facepiece.