UNION CARBIDE CORP LINDE DIV -- NITROGEN  -- 6685-00-906-1500
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:NITROGEN
MSDS Date:08/01/1985
FSC:6685
NIIN:00-906-1500
MSDS Number: BXCBD
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:UNION CARBIDE CORP LINDE DIV
Address:39 OLD RIDGEBURY RD
City:DANBURY
State:CT
ZIP:06817-0001
Country:US
Info Phone Num:203-744-3487
Emergency Phone Num:203-744-3487
CAGE:36346
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:UNION CARBIDE CORP   LINDE DIV
Address:39 OLD RIDGEBURY RD
Box:City:DANBURY
State:CT
ZIP:06817-0001
Country:US
Phone:800-822-4357; 304-744-3487
CAGE:36346

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

Ingred Name:NITROGEN
CAS:7727-37-9
RTECS #:QW9700000
Fraction by Wt: 100%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
ACGIH TLV:ASPHYXIANT; 9495

=====================  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:INHALATION OF AIR CONTAINING EXCESS
    NITROGEN MAY CAUSE ASPHYXIATION. LACK OF OXYGEN MAY CAUSE DEATH.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:INHALED: HEADACHE, DROWSINESS, EXITATION,
    EXCESS, SALIVATION, VOMITING, AND UNCONSCIOUSNESS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE

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

First Aid:INHALED: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION IF
    BREATHING STOPPED. GIVE OXYGEN IF BREATHING DIFFICULT. EYES: IF
    LIQUID SPLASHES ON EYES, FLUSH IMMEDIATELY WITH WATER FOR 15
    MINUTES. SEE D OCTOR IMMMEDIATELY. SKIN: IF CONTACT WITH LIQUID,
    WARM WITH WARM WATER. SEE DOCTOR.

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

Extinguishing Media:NON-FLAMMABLE. USE MEDIA APPROPRIATE FOR
    SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:EVACUATE ALL PERSONNEL FROM DANGER AREA.
    DELUGE CONTAINERS WITH WATER SPRAY FROM MAX DISTANCE UNTIL COOL.
    MOVE CONTAINERS FROM AREA IF WITHOUT RISK.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CONTAINER MAY RUPTURE DUE TO HEAT OF
    FIRE. NO PART OF CONTAINER SHOULD BE SUBJECTED TO TEMPERATURE ABOVE
    52C. CONTAINERS ARE DESIGNED TO VENT AT HIGH TEMP.

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

Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE AREA, ESPECIALLY IF ENCLOSED OR
    CONFINED SPACE. VENTILATE AREA. TEST AREA FOR OXYGEN CONTENT. DO
    NOT ALLOW PERSONNEL TO REENTER UNTIL OXYGEN LEVELS ARE SAFE.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE AND USE WITH ADEQUATE
    VENTILATION.
Other Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Respiratory Protection:SELECT I/A/W OSHA 29CFR1910.134. RESPIRATORS
    SHALL BE ACCEPTABLE TO MSHA AND NIOSH.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST PREFERRED, MECHANICAL GENERAL ACCEPTABLE
Protective Gloves:PREFERRED  FOR CYLINDER ROLLING
Eye Protection:SELECT PER OSHA 29CFR1910.133
Other Protective Equipment:METATARSAL SHOES SELECTED PER OSHA
    29CFR1910.132 & 1910.133
Work Hygienic Practices:MFR: ? HMIS:USE GOOD INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE
    PRACTICE. AVOID UNNECESSARY CONTACT. WASH THOROUGHLY BEFORE EATING
    OR DRINKING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS IS FOR NITROGEN FOUND IN THERMOMETER.

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

HCC:G3
NRC/State Lic Num:NONE
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:-320F,-196C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:-346F,-210C
Vapor Pres:GAS
Vapor Density:0.967
Spec Gravity:GAS
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS, ODORLESS GAS
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, NITROGEN CAN REACT VIOLENTLY WITH LITHIUM,
    NEODYMIUM, OZONE, TITANIUM
Stability Condition to Avoid:NO INFORMATION GIVEN ON MSDS BY MFR.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE

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

Waste Disposal Methods:SLOWLY RELEASE TO ATMOSPHERE. DISPOSE OF IN
    ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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