Msds Nitros Oxide Gas
Msds Nitros Oxide Gas
Msds Nitros Oxide Gas
Nitrous Oxide
Section 1. Identification
GHS product identifier : Nitrous Oxide
Chemical name : Nitrous Oxide
Other means of : Nitrogen oxide; Nitrous oxide; Nitrogen oxide (N2O); Laughing gas; Hyponitrous acid
identification anhydride; Dinitrogen monoxide,Nitrous Oxide USP
Product use : Synthetic/Analytical chemistry.
Synonym : Nitrogen oxide; Nitrous oxide; Nitrogen oxide (N2O); Laughing gas; Hyponitrous acid
anhydride; Dinitrogen monoxide,Nitrous Oxide USP
SDS # : 001042
Supplier's details : Airgas USA, LLC and its affiliates
259 North Radnor-Chester Road
Suite 100
Radnor, PA 19087-5283
1-610-687-5253
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Specific hazards arising : Contains gas under pressure. Oxidizing material. This material increases the risk of
from the chemical fire and may aid combustion. Contact with combustible material may cause fire. In a
fire or if heated, a pressure increase will occur and the container may burst or explode.
Hazardous thermal : Decomposition products may include the following materials:
decomposition products nitrogen oxides
Special protective actions : Promptly isolate the scene by removing all persons from the vicinity of the incident if
for fire-fighters there is a fire. No action shall be taken involving any personal risk or without suitable
training. Contact supplier immediately for specialist advice. Move containers from fire
area if this can be done without risk. Use water spray to keep fire-exposed containers
cool. If involved in fire, shut off flow immediately if it can be done without risk.
Special protective : Fire-fighters should wear appropriate protective equipment and self-contained breathing
equipment for fire-fighters apparatus (SCBA) with a full face-piece operated in positive pressure mode.
Environmental precautions : Ensure emergency procedures to deal with accidental gas releases are in place to avoid
contamination of the environment. Inform the relevant authorities if the product has
caused environmental pollution (sewers, waterways, soil or air).
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Advice on general : Eating, drinking and smoking should be prohibited in areas where this material is
occupational hygiene handled, stored and processed. Workers should wash hands and face before eating,
drinking and smoking. Remove contaminated clothing and protective equipment before
entering eating areas. See also Section 8 for additional information on hygiene
measures.
Conditions for safe storage, : Store in accordance with local regulations. Store in a segregated and approved area.
including any Store away from direct sunlight in a dry, cool and well-ventilated area, away from
incompatibilities incompatible materials (see Section 10). Store locked up. Separate from acids,
alkalies, reducing agents and combustibles. Keep container tightly closed and sealed
until ready for use. Cylinders should be stored upright, with valve protection cap in
place, and firmly secured to prevent falling or being knocked over. Cylinder
temperatures should not exceed 52 °C (125 °F).
Appropriate engineering : Use only with adequate ventilation. Use process enclosures, local exhaust ventilation or
controls other engineering controls to keep worker exposure to airborne contaminants below any
recommended or statutory limits.
Environmental exposure : Emissions from ventilation or work process equipment should be checked to ensure
controls they comply with the requirements of environmental protection legislation. In some
cases, fume scrubbers, filters or engineering modifications to the process equipment
will be necessary to reduce emissions to acceptable levels.
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Odor : Characteristic.
Odor threshold : Not available.
pH : Not available.
Flash point : [Product does not sustain combustion.]
Burning time : Not applicable.
Burning rate : Not applicable.
Evaporation rate : Not available.
Flammability (solid, gas) : Extremely flammable in the presence of the following materials or conditions: reducing
materials and combustible materials.
Lower and upper explosive : Not available.
(flammable) limits
Vapor pressure : 745 (psig)
Vapor density : 1.53 (Air = 1) Liquid Density@BP: 76.8 lb/ft3 (1230 kg/m3)
Specific Volume (ft /lb) 3
: 8.6957
Gas Density (lb/ft ) 3
: 0.115
Relative density : Not applicable.
Solubility : Not available.
Solubility in water : 1.2 g/l
Partition coefficient: n- : 0.36
octanol/water
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Possibility of hazardous : Hazardous reactions or instability may occur under certain conditions of storage or use.
reactions Conditions may include the following:
contact with combustible materials
Reactions may include the following:
risk of causing fire
Hazardous decomposition : Under normal conditions of storage and use, hazardous decomposition products should
products not be produced.
Hazardous polymerization : Under normal conditions of storage and use, hazardous polymerization will not occur.
Delayed and immediate effects and also chronic effects from short and long term exposure
Short term exposure
Potential immediate : Not available.
effects
Potential delayed effects : Not available.
Long term exposure
Potential immediate : Not available.
effects
Potential delayed effects : Not available.
Potential chronic health effects
Not available.
General : No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Carcinogenicity : No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Mutagenicity : No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Teratogenicity : No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Developmental effects : No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Fertility effects : No known significant effects or critical hazards.
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Bioaccumulative potential
Product/ingredient name LogPow BCF Potential
nitrous oxide 0.36 - low
Mobility in soil
Soil/water partition : Not available.
coefficient (KOC)
Packing group - - - - -
Environment No. No. No. No. No.
Additional Limited quantity Product classified as - - Passenger and Cargo
Yes. per the following AircraftQuantity
information sections of the limitation: 75 kg
Packaging instruction Transportation of Cargo Aircraft Only
Passenger aircraft Dangerous Goods Quantity limitation: 150
Quantity limitation: 75 Regulations: 2.13-2.17 kg
kg (Class 2), 2.23-2.25
(Class 5).
Cargo aircraft
Quantity limitation: 150 Explosive Limit and
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ERAP Index
3000
Passenger Carrying
Ship Index
450
Passenger Carrying
Road or Rail Index
75
“Refer to CFR 49 (or authority having jurisdiction) to determine the information required for shipment of the
product.”
Special precautions for user : Transport within user’s premises: always transport in closed containers that are
upright and secure. Ensure that persons transporting the product know what to do in the
event of an accident or spillage.
State regulations
Massachusetts : This material is listed.
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Flammability 0
Physical hazards 3
Caution: HMIS® ratings are based on a 0-4 rating scale, with 0 representing minimal hazards or risks, and 4
representing significant hazards or risks Although HMIS® ratings are not required on SDSs under 29 CFR 1910.
1200, the preparer may choose to provide them. HMIS® ratings are to be used with a fully implemented HMIS®
program. HMIS® is a registered mark of the National Paint & Coatings Association (NPCA). HMIS® materials
may be purchased exclusively from J. J. Keller (800) 327-6868.
The customer is responsible for determining the PPE code for this material.
National Fire Protection Association (U.S.A.)
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Reprinted with permission from NFPA 704-2001, Identification of the Hazards of Materials for Emergency
Response Copyright ©1997, National Fire Protection Association, Quincy, MA 02269. This reprinted material is
not the complete and official position of the National Fire Protection Association, on the referenced subject
which is represented only by the standard in its entirety.
Copyright ©2001, National Fire Protection Association, Quincy, MA 02269. This warning system is intended to
be interpreted and applied only by properly trained individuals to identify fire, health and reactivity hazards of
chemicals. The user is referred to certain limited number of chemicals with recommended classifications in
NFPA 49 and NFPA 325, which would be used as a guideline only. Whether the chemicals are classified by NFPA
or not, anyone using the 704 systems to classify chemicals does so at their own risk.
Procedure used to derive the classification
Classification Justification
Ox. Gas 1, H270 Expert judgment
Press. Gas Liq. Gas, H280 Expert judgment
STOT SE 3, H336 Expert judgment
History
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Key to abbreviations : ATE = Acute Toxicity Estimate
BCF = Bioconcentration Factor
GHS = Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals
IATA = International Air Transport Association
IBC = Intermediate Bulk Container
IMDG = International Maritime Dangerous Goods
LogPow = logarithm of the octanol/water partition coefficient
MARPOL 73/78 = International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution From Ships,
1973 as modified by the Protocol of 1978. ("Marpol" = marine pollution)
UN = United Nations
References : Not available.
Indicates information that has changed from previously issued version.
Notice to reader
To the best of our knowledge, the information contained herein is accurate. However, neither the above-named
supplier, nor any of its subsidiaries, assumes any liability whatsoever for the accuracy or completeness of the
information contained herein.
Final determination of suitability of any material is the sole responsibility of the user. All materials may present
unknown hazards and should be used with caution. Although certain hazards are described herein, we cannot
guarantee that these are the only hazards that exist.
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