AGA GAS INC -- NITROGEN  -- 3040-01-278-5385
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:NITROGEN
MSDS Date:11/25/1985
FSC:3040
NIIN:01-278-5385
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:AGA GAS INC
Address:6225 OAKTREE BLVD
City:CLEVELAND
State:OH
ZIP:44131
Country:US
Info Phone Num:216-642-6600
Emergency Phone Num:216-642-6600
CAGE:0KPC9
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:AGA GAS INC
Address:6225 OAKTREE BLVD
Box:94737
City:CLEVELAND
State:OH
ZIP:44101-4737
Country:US
Phone:216-642-6600
CAGE:0KPC9
Company Name:KOCSIS BROS MACHINE CO
Address:11720 S MAYFIELD AVE
Box:City:WORTH
State:IL
ZIP:60482
Country:US
Phone:312-597-8110
CAGE:73181

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

Ingred Name:NITROGEN
CAS:7727-37-9
RTECS #:QW9700000
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
ACGIH TLV:ASPHYXIANT; 9596

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NOT RELEVANT
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:TARGET ORGANS:EYE, SKIN, CNS,
    RESPIRATORY TRACT. ACUTE- NITROGEN IS NONTOXIC BUT MAY PRODUCE
    SUFFOCATION BY DISPLACING OXYGEN. NO HARMFUL EFFECT EXPECTED FROM
    VAPOR. LIQUID CAN CAUSE FROSTBITE. THIS P RODUCT IS A GAS AT NORMAL
    TEMPERATURE AND PRESSURE. CANNOT BE SWALLOWED. CHRONIC- NONE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:LOSS OF BALANCE OR DIZZINESS; TIGHTNESS IN THE
    FRONTAL AREA OF THE FOREHEAD; TINGLING OF THE TONGUE, FINGERTIPS OR
    TOES; WEAKENED SPEECH LEADING TO THE INABILITY TO UTTER SOUNDS;
    RAPID REDUCTION IN TH E ABILITY TO PERFORM MOVEMENTS;
    REDUCEDCONSCIOUSNESS OF SURROUNDINGS; LOSS OF TACTILE SENSATIONS
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE

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

First Aid:PROMPT MEDICAL ATTENTION IS MANDATORY IN ALL CASES OF
    OVEREXPOSURE. RESCUE PERSONNEL SHOULD WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING
    APPARATUS. INHALED:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. PROVIDE OXYGEN/CPR IF
    NEEDED. SKIN:TRE AT FOR FROSTBITE. USE LUKEWARM WATER. DO NOT USE
    HOT WATER. EYES:CONSULT AN OPHTHALMOLOGIST IMMEDIATELY.

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

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:USE WATER FOG, CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM, OR DRY
    CHEMICAL FOR SURROUNDING FIRE. NITROGEN CANNOT CATCH FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:EVACUATE ALL PERSONNEL FROM DANGER AREA.
    IMMEDIATELY DELUGE CONTAINERS WITH WATER SPRAY FROM MAXIMUM
    DISTANCE UNTIL COOL, THEN MOVE CONTAINERS AWAY IF NO RISK.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CYLINDERS MAY RUPTURE DUE TO HEAT OF
    FIRE. NO PART OF CYLINDER SHOULD BE SUBJECTED TO A TEMPERATURE
    HIGHER THAN 52C ( 125F). MOST CONTAINERS VENT WHEN HEATED.

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

Spill Release Procedures:USE APPROPRIATE PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. EVACUATE
    ALL PERSONNEL. VENTILATE AREA. IF LEAK IS IN CONTAINER OR CONTAINER
    VALVE, CONTACT CHEMTREC AT (800-424-9300) FOR EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE.
Neutralizing Agent:NOT RELEVANT

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL, DRY, VENTILATED AREA
    BELOW 125F (52C). KEEP OUT OF REACH OF SMALL CHILDREN. STORE
    UPRIGHT AND FIRMLY SECURED
Other Precautions:WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING. NEVER CARRY A COMPRESSED
    GAS CYLINDER IN AN ENCLOSED SPACE SUCH AS A CAR TRUNK, VAN OR
    STATION VAGON. USE ONLY IN WELL VENTILATED AREA. DO NOT DRAG, SLIDE
    OR ROLL CYLINDERS.	USE A SUITABLE HAND TRUCK TO MOVE THEM.

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

Respiratory Protection:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED. IN EMERGENCIES, WEAR A
    NIOSH-APPROVED POSITIVE PRESSURE AIR LINE WITH MASK OR
    SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST
Protective Gloves:ANY MATERIAL
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES OR GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:SAFETY SHOES
Work Hygienic Practices:OBSERVE GOOD INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE PRACTICES AND
    RECOMMENDED PROCEDURES.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE

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

HCC:G3
NRC/State Lic Num:NOT RELEVANT
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:-320F,-196C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:-346F,-210C
Vapor Density:0.97
Spec Gravity:NOT RELEVANT
Evaporation Rate &amp; Reference:NOT RELEVANT
Solubility in Water:VERY SLIGHT
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS, ODORLESS GAS

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE
Stability Condition to Avoid:EXCESSIVE HEAT
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE

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

Waste Disposal Methods:SLOWLY RELEASE INTO ATMOSPHERE OR RETURN IN THE
    SHIPPING CONTAINER PROPERLY LABELED, WITH ANY VALVE OUTLET PLUGS OR
    CAPS SECURED AND VALVE PROTECTION CAP IN PLACE. FOLLOW ALL LOCAL,
    STATE AND FEDERAL  REGULATIONS

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