ANSUL INC -- NITROGEN  -- 4210-01-250-6424
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:NITROGEN
MSDS Date:05/01/2000
FSC:4210
NIIN:01-250-6424
Status Code:A
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:ANSUL INC
Address:ONE STANTON STREET
City:MARINETTE
State:WI
ZIP:54143-2542
Country:US
Info Phone Num:715-735-7411
Emergency Phone Num:(800)424-9300
Chemtrec Ind/Phone:(800)424-9300
CAGE:03670
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:ANSUL INC
Address:ONE STANTON STREET
Box:City:MARINETTE
State:WI
ZIP:54143-2542
Country:US
Phone:715-735-7411
CAGE:03670
Company Name:HILLER SYSTEMS INC
Address:833 PRINCIPAL LN
Box:City:CHESAPEAKE
State:VA
ZIP:23320
Country:US
Phone:757-549-9123
CAGE:1DA54

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

Ingred Name:NITROGEN
CAS:7727-37-9
RTECS #:QW9700000
= Wt:100.

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

Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EYE CONTACT: AVOID CONTACT WITH
    LIQUIFIED FORM OF N2. CAN PRODUCE CHILLING SENSATIONS AND
    DISCOMFORT, ALSO FROSTBITE. SKIN: EVAPORATION OF LIQUID FROM THE
    SKIN CAN PRODUCE CHILLING SENSATIONS. FROSTBI TE CAN OCCUR. AVOID
    N2 LIQUID. INHALATION: IN HIGH CONCENTRATIONS, IT IS A SIMPLE
    ASPHYXIANT, DIZZINESS, SHORTNESS OF BREATH, UNCONSCIOUSNESS OR
    SUFFOCATION MAY OCCUR. INGESTION: INGEST IS UNLIKELY, M ATERIAL IS
    GAS AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. CHRONIC OVEREXPOSURE: COMPRESSED AIR
    ILLNESS.
Effects of Overexposure:ACUTE OVEREXPOSURE: DIZZINESS,
    HEADACHE,TINNITUS, DIFFICULT BREATHING, DROWSINESS, DEPENDING ON
    LENGTH OF EXPOSRE AND CONCENTRATIONS. CHRONIC OVEREXPOSURE:
    COMPRESSED AIR ILLNESS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE KNOWN

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

First Aid:EYE: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH EYES WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES WHILE
    HOLDING LIDS OPEN. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. TREAT FOR FROSBITE IF
    NECESSARY. SKIN: WASH THE MATERIAL OFF THE SKIN WITH  SOAP AND
    WATER. GET ME DICAL ATTENTION. TREAT FOR FROSBITE IF NECESSARY.
    INHALATION: REMOVE VICTIM TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT BREATHING, GIVE
    ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION, PERFERABLY MOUTH-TO-MOUTH.IF BREATHING IS
    DIFFICULT, GIVE OXYGE N. GET MEDICAL HELP.

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

Flash Point:NA
Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:NA
Lower Limits:NA
Upper Limits:NA
Extinguishing Media:NA
Fire Fighting Procedures:THOUGH GAS CYLINDERS ARE EQUIPPED WITH
    PRESSURE AND TEMPERATURE RELIEF DEVICES, THEY SHOULD BE REMOVED
    FROM HIGH TEMPERATURES OR FIRE TO AVOID RISK OF RUPTURE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE

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

Spill Release Procedures:VENTILATE TO OUTSIDE.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE CONTAINERS IN A CLEAN, DRY
    WELL-VENTILATED AREA, BELOW 125F. STORE AS A COMPRESSED GAS IN DOT
    APPROVED VESSELS. IF CYLINDER IS NOT ATTACHED TO A SYSTEM, IT MUST
    BE SAFETY CAPPED TO PROTECT AGAIN ST VIOLENT VESSEL MOVEMENT OR
    FORCE OF ESCAPING GAS IF VALVE IS ACTUATED OR SEAL IS BROKEN.
Other Precautions:NOTE INCOMPATIBILITY INFORMATION.

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

Respiratory Protection:NOT NORMALLY NECESSARY IF CONTROLS ARE ADEQUATE.
    IF EXPOSURE IS PROLONGED, A SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS IS
    RECOMMENDED.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST RECOMMENDED IN CONFINED SPACES. MECHANICAL
    (GENERAL) RECOMMENDED.
Protective Gloves:FOR CONTACT WITH LIQUID.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL GOGGLES RECOMMENDED WHEN HANDLING LIQUID.
Other Protective Equipment:PROTECTIVE CLOTHING FOR CONTACT WITH LIQUID.
Work Hygienic Practices:USE IN A WELL VENTILATED AREA.
Supplemental Safety and Health
EYE PROTECTION:  FULL FACESHIELD IN ADDITION IF SPLASHING IS POSSIBLE.

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

HCC:G3
Boiling Pt:=-195.8C, -320.4F
Vapor Pres:NA
Vapor Density:0.98
Spec Gravity:NA
Evaporation Rate &amp; Reference:GAS AT ROOM TEMPERATURE
Solubility in Water:SLIGHT
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS GAS, WITH NO ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
CAN REACT VIOLENTLY WITH LITHIUM, NEODYMIUM, TITANIUM UNDER PROPER
    CONDITIONS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NA
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:WILL NOT OCCUR.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN COMPLIANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE, AND
    FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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