AMERIGAS -- NITROGEN  -- 6830-00N046558
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:NITROGEN
MSDS Date:11/25/1985
FSC:6830
NIIN:00N046558
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:AMERIGAS
Box:965
City:VALLEY FORGE
State:PA
ZIP:19482
Country:US
Info Phone Num:713-944-1924;414-258-8970
Emergency Phone Num:215-337-8900;415-229-3050
CAGE:IO666
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:AMERIGAS
Box:965
City:VALLEY FORGE
State:PA
ZIP:19482
Country:US
Phone:713-944-1924;414-258-8970
CAGE:IO666
Company Name:AMERIGAS INC INDUSTRIAL GASES DIV
Address:LEIGHTON BLDG
Box:965
City:VALLEY FORGE
State:PA
ZIP:19481
Country:US
Phone:215-337-7000
CAGE:2W147

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

Ingred Name:NITROGEN
CAS:7727-37-9
RTECS #:QW9700000
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:ASPHYXIANT

Ingred Name:SUPP DATA:CYLS FROM PHYS DMG. STORE IN COOL, DRY, WELL-VENT
    AREA AWAY FROM HEAVILY TRAFFICKED AREAS & EMER EXITS.(ING 3)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:N/K 

Ingred Name:ING 2:DO NOT ALLOW TEMP WHERE CYLS ARE STORED TO EXCEED
    130F (54C).CYLS SHOULD BE STORED UPRIGHT & FIRMLY SECURED(ING 4)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:N/K 

Ingred Name:ING 3: TO PVNT FALLING/BEING KNOCKED OVER. FULL & EMPTY
    CYLS SHOULD BE SEGREGATED. USE A "FIRST IN-FIRST OUT" (ING 5)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:N/K 

Ingred Name:ING 4: INVENTORY SYS TO PVNT FULL CYLS BEING STORED FOR
    EXCESSIVE PERIODS OF TIME. FOR ADDNL STORAGE RECOM, (ING 6)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:N/K 

Ingred Name:ING 5:CONSULT COMPRESSED GAS ASSOCIATION'S PAMPHLETS P-1,
    P-9, P-14 AND SAFETY BULLETIN SB-2. COMPRESSED GAS CYLS(ING 7)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:N/K 

Ingred Name:ING 6: SHOULD NOT BE REFILLED EXCEPT BY QUAL PRDCERS OF
    COMPRESSED GASES. SHIPMENT OF A COMPRESSED GAS CYL WHICH (ING 8)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:N/K 

Ingred Name:ING 7: HAS NOT BEEN FILLED BY THE OWNER OR W/HIS (WRITTEN)
    CONSENT IS A VIOLATION OF FEDERAL LAW (40 CFR).
RTECS #:9999999ZZ
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:N/K 

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE TO HIGH
    CONCENTRATIONS SO AS TO DISPLACE OXYGEN IN AIR NECESSARY FOR LIFE
    MAY INCLUDE ANY, ALL OR NONE OF FOLLOWING: LOSS OF BALANCE OR
    DIZZINESS; TIGHTNESS OF FRONTAL AREA OF  FOREHEAD; TINGLING OF
    TONGUE, FINGERTIPS OR TOES; WEAKENED SPEECH LEADING TO INABILITY TO
    UTTER SOUNDS;(EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT.
Effects of Overexposure:HEALTH HAZARDS: RAPID REDUCTION IN ABILITY TO
    PERFORM MOVEMENTS; REDUCED CONSCIOUSNESS OF SURROUNDINGS; LOSS OF
    TACTILE SENSATIONS; HEIGHTENED MENTAL ACTIVITY. IT SHOULD BE
    RECOGNIZED THAT IT IS POSS	THAT NONE OF ABOVE SYMPTOMS MAY OCCUR
    IN NITROGEN ASPHYXIA SO THAT THERE ARE NO DEFINITE WARNING
    SYMPTOMS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

First Aid:PROMPT MED ATTN IS MANDATORY IN ALL CASES OF OVEREXP TO
    NITROGEN.RESCUE PERS SHOULD BE EQUIPPED W/SCBA. INHAL: CONSCIOUS
    PERSONS SHOULD BE ASSISTED TO AN UNCONTAMD AREA & INHALE FRESH
    AIR.QUICK REMOVA L OF CONTAMD AREA IS MOST IMPORTANT. UNCON PERSONS
    SHOULD BE MOVED TO AN UNCONTAM AREA, GIVEN MOUTH-TO-MOUTH
    RESUSCITATION & SUPPLEMENTAL OXYGEN. FURTHER TREATMENT SHOULD BE
    SYMP & SUPPORTIVE.(SUPDAT)

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

Extinguishing Media:NONFLAMMABLE, INERT GAS. USE MEDIA SUITABLE FOR
    SURROUNDING FIRE CONDITIONS .
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA AND FULL
    PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NOT APPLICABLE.

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

Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE ALL PERSONNEL FROM AFFECTED AREA. USE
    APPROPRIATE PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. IF LEAK IS IN CONTAINER OR
    CONTAINER VALVE, CONTACT YOUR CLOSEST SUPPLIER LOCATION OR CALL
    EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBER L ISTED HEREIN.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:USE ONLY IN WELL-VENT AREAS. VALVE
    PROT CAPS MUST REMAIN IN PLACE UNLESS CONTAINER IS SECURED WITH
    VALVE OUTLET PIPED TO USE POINT.
Other Precautions:DO NOT DRAG, SLIDE/ROLL CYLS. USE SUITABLE HAND TRUCK
    FOR CYL MOVEMENT. USE PRESS REDUCING REGULATOR WHEN CONNECTING CYL
    TO LOWER PRESS (<3,000 PSIG) PIPING/SYS. DO NOT HEAT CYL BY ANY
    MEANS TO INCR D ISCHARGE RATE OF PROD FROM CYL. (SUPDAT)

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

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED POSITIVE PRESSURE AIR LINE
    WITH MASK OR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS SHOULD BE AVAILABLE
    FOR EMERGENCY USE.
Ventilation:TO PREVENT ACCUMULATION OF HIGH CONCENTRATIONS SO AS TO
    REDUCE OXYGEN LEVEL IN AIR TO LESS THAN 18 MOLAR PERCENT.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES .
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES OR GLASSES.
Other Protective Equipment:SAFETY SHOES.
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
WASTE DISP METH: TELEPHONE NUMBER LISTED HEREIN. DISP I/A/W FED, ST,&
    LOC REGS . FIRST AID PROC: SKIN: FLUSH W/COPIOUS AMTS OF WATER .
    EYE: FLUSH W/WATER FOR AT LST 15 MINS . INGEST:  CALL MD IMMED .
    OTHER PREC: USE CHECK VALVE/TRAP IN DISCHARGE LINE TO PVNT HAZ BACK
    FLOW INTO CYL. PROT (ING 2)

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

HCC:G3
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:-321F,-196C
Spec Gravity:0.97@70F(AIR=1)
Solubility in Water:VERY SLIGHTLY
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS, ODORLESS GAS.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NOT APPLICABLE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DISPOSE OF WASTE OR UNUSED
    QTYS. RETURN IN SHIPPING CNTNR PROPERLY LBLD, W/ANY VALVE OUTLET
    PLUGS/CAPS SECURED & VALVE PROT CAP IN PLACE TO YOUR SUPPLIER. FOR
    EMER DISP ASSIST, CONT  YOUR CLOSEST SUPPLIER LOCATION/CALL EMER
    (SUPDAT)

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