Safety Sds
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Safety Sds
Nitrogen, compressed
Issue Date: 16.01.2013 Version: 1. 3 SDS No.: 000010021697
Last revised date: 19.02.2016 1/12
Trade name: Nitrogen (Oxygen Free), Nitrogen BTCA 75, Nitrogen BTCA LE (Low Emission)
Grade, Nitrogen CP Grade N5.2, Nitrogen Food Grade, Nitrogen ECD Grade,
Nitrogen Grade N6.0, Nitrogen Pharmaceutical Grade, Nitrogen Research
Grade N5.5, Nitrogen Zero Grade
Additional identification
Chemical name: Nitrogen
Chemical formula: N2
INDEX No. -
CAS-No. 7727-37-9
EC No. 231-783-9
REACH Registration No. Listed in Annex IV/V of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 (REACH), exempted
from registration.
1.2 Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
Identified uses: Industrial and professional. Perform risk assessment prior to use.
Aerosol propellant. Balance gas for mixtures. Blanketing gas. Calibration gas.
Carrier gas. Fire suppressant gas. Food packaging gas. Inerting gas. Inflating
tyres. Laboratory use. Laser gas. Pressure head gas, operational assist gas in
pressure systems. Process gas. Purge gas. Test gas.
Consumer use.
Beverage applications. Shielding gas in gas welding.
Uses advised against Industrial or technical grade unsuitable for medical and/or food applications
or inhalation.
E-mail: ReachSDS@boc.com
Not classified
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Hazard Statement(s): H280: Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated.
Precautionary Statement
Prevention: None.
Response: None.
Disposal: None.
3.1 Substances
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General: In high concentrations may cause asphyxiation. Symptoms may include loss of
mobility/consciousness. Victim may not be aware of asphyxiation. Remove victim
to uncontaminated area wearing self contained breathing apparatus. Keep victim
warm and rested. Call a doctor. Apply artificial respiration if breathing stopped.
4.3 Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
Hazards: None.
Treatment: None.
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Special protective equipment Firefighters must use standard protective equipment including flame retardant
for firefighters: coat, helmet with face shield, gloves, rubber boots, and in enclosed spaces, SCBA.
Guideline: EN 469 Protective clothing for firefighters. Performance requirements
for protective clothing for firefighting. EN 15090 Footwear for firefighters. EN 659
Protective gloves for firefighters. EN 443 Helmets for fire fighting in buildings and
other structures. EN 137 Respiratory protective devices - Self-contained open-
circuit compressed air breathing apparatus with full face mask - Requirements,
testing, marking.
6.1 Personal precautions, Evacuate area. Provide adequate ventilation. Prevent from entering sewers,
protective equipment and basements and workpits, or any place where its accumulation can be dangerous.
emergency procedures: Wear self-contained breathing apparatus when entering area unless atmosphere
is proved to be safe. Guideline EN 137 Respiratory protective devices - Self-
contained open-circuit compressed air breathing apparatus with full face mask -
Requirements, testing, marking.
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7.1 Precautions for safe handling: Only experienced and properly instructed persons should handle gases under
pressure. Use only properly specified equipment which is suitable for this product,
its supply pressure and temperature. Refer to supplier's handling instructions. The
substance must be handled in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety
procedures. Protect containers from physical damage; do not drag, roll, slide or
drop. Do not remove or deface labels provided by the supplier for the
identification of the container contents. When moving containers, even for short
distances, use appropriate equipment eg. trolley, hand truck, fork truck etc.
Secure cylinders in an upright position at all times, close all valves when not in
use. Provide adequate ventilation. Suck back of water into the container must be
prevented. Do not allow backfeed into the container. Avoid suckback of water,
acid and alkalis. Keep container below 50C in a well ventilated place. Observe all
regulations and local requirements regarding storage of containers. When using
do not eat, drink or smoke. Store in accordance with
local/regional/national/international regulations. Never use direct flame or
electrical heating devices to raise the pressure of a container. Leave valve
protection caps in place until the container has been secured against either a wall
or bench or placed in a container stand and is ready for use. Damaged valves
should be reported immediately to the supplier Close container valve after each
use and when empty, even if still connected to equipment. Never attempt to
repair or modify container valves or safety relief devices. Replace valve outlet
caps or plugs and container caps where supplied as soon as container is
disconnected from equipment. Keep container valve outlets clean and free from
contaminates particularly oil and water. If user experiences any difficulty
operating container valve discontinue use and contact supplier. Never attempt to
transfer gases from one container to another. Container valve guards or caps
should be in place.
7.2 Conditions for safe storage, Containers should not be stored in conditions likely to encourage corrosion. Stored
including any incompatibilities: containers should be periodically checked for general conditions and leakage.
Container valve guards or caps should be in place. Store containers in location free
from fire risk and away from sources of heat and ignition. Keep away from
combustible material.
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General information: A risk assessment should be conducted and documented in each work area to
assess the risks related to the use of the product and to select the PPE that
matches the relevant risk. The following recommendations should be considered.
Keep self contained breathing apparatus readily available for emergency use.
Personal protective equipment for the body should be selected based on the task
being performed and the risks involved.
Skin protection
Hand Protection: Wear working gloves while handling containers
Guideline: EN 388 Protective gloves against mechanical risks.
Hygiene measures: Specific risk management measures are not required beyond good industrial
hygiene and safety procedures. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using the
product.
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10.1 Reactivity: No reactivity hazard other than the effects described in sub-section below.
10.5 Incompatible Materials: No reaction with any common materials in dry or wet conditions.
10.6 Hazardous Decomposition Under normal conditions of storage and use, hazardous decomposition products
Products: should not be produced.
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Skin Corrosion/Irritation
Product Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.
Carcinogenicity
Product Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.
Reproductive toxicity
Product Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.
Aspiration Hazard
Product Not applicable to gases and gas mixtures..
12.1 Toxicity
Acute toxicity
Product No ecological damage caused by this product.
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General information: Do not discharge into any place where its accumulation could be dangerous. Vent
to atmosphere in a well ventilated place.
Disposal methods: Refer to the EIGA code of practice (Doc.30 "Disposal of Gases", downloadable at
http://www.eiga.org) for more guidance on suitable disposal methods. Dispose
of container via supplier only. Discharge, treatment, or disposal may be subject to
national, state, or local laws.
ADR
14.1 UN Number: UN 1066
14.2 UN Proper Shipping Name: NITROGEN, COMPRESSED
14.3 Transport Hazard Class(es)
Class: 2
Label(s): 2.2
Hazard No. (ADR): 20
Tunnel restriction code: (E)
Emergency Action Code: 2T
14.4 Packing Group:
14.5 Environmental hazards: not applicable
14.6 Special precautions for user:
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RID
14.1 UN Number: UN 1066
14.2 UN Proper Shipping Name NITROGEN, COMPRESSED
14.3 Transport Hazard Class(es)
Class: 2
Label(s): 2.2
14.4 Packing Group:
14.5 Environmental hazards: not applicable
14.6 Special precautions for user:
IMDG
14.1 UN Number: UN 1066
14.2 UN Proper Shipping Name: NITROGEN, COMPRESSED
14.3 Transport Hazard Class(es)
Class: 2.2
Label(s): 2.2
EmS No.: F-C, S-V
14.3 Packing Group:
14.5 Environmental hazards: not applicable
14.6 Special precautions for user:
IATA
14.1 UN Number: UN 1066
14.2 Proper Shipping Name: Nitrogen, compressed
14.3 Transport Hazard Class(es):
Class: 2.2
Label(s): 2.2
14.4 Packing Group:
14.5 Environmental hazards: not applicable
14.6 Special precautions for user:
Other information
Passenger and cargo aircraft: Allowed.
Cargo aircraft only: Allowed.
14.7 Transport in bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL73/78 and the IBC Code: not applicable
Additional identification: Avoid transport on vehicles where the load space is not separated from
the driver's compartment. Ensure vehicle driver is aware of the potential
hazards of the load and knows what to do in the event of an accident or
an emergency. Before transporting product containers ensure that they
are firmly secured. Ensure that the container valve is closed and not
leaking. Container valve guards or caps should be in place. Ensure
adequate air ventilation.
15.1 Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture:
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National Regulations
Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations (1999 No. 3242). The
Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (2005 No. 1541). Control of Substances
Hazardous to Health Regulations (COSHH, 2002 No. 2677). Provision and Use of Work
Equipment Regulations (PUWER, 1998 No. 2306). Personal Protective Equipment
Regulations (1992 No. 2966). Control of Major Accident Hazards Regulations (COMAH,
2015 No. 483). Pressure Systems Safety Regulations (PSSR, 2000 No. 128). Only
products that comply with the food regulations (EC) No. 1333/2008 and (EU) No.
231/2012 and are labelled as such may be used as food additives.
This Safety Data Sheet has been produced to comply with Regulation (EU) 453/2010.
15.2 Chemical safety assessment: No Chemical Safety Assessment has been carried out.
Key literature references and Various sources of data have been used in the compilation of this SDS, they include
sources for data: but are not exclusive to:
Agency for Toxic Substances and Diseases Registry (ATSDR)
(http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/).
European Chemical Agency: Guidance on the Compilation of Safety Data Sheets.
European Chemical Agency: Information on Registered Substances
http://apps.echa.europa.eu/registered/registered-sub.aspx#search
European Industrial Gases Association (EIGA) Doc. 169 Classification and Labelling
guide.
International Programme on Chemical Safety (http://www.inchem.org/)
ISO 10156:2010 Gases and gas mixtures - Determination of fire potential and
oxidizing ability for the selection of cylinder valve outlets.
Matheson Gas Data Book, 7th Edition.
National Institute for Standards and Technology (NIST) Standard Reference Database
Number 69.
The ESIS (European chemical Substances 5 Information System) platform of the
former European Chemicals Bureau (ECB) ESIS (http://ecb.jrc.ec.europa.eu/esis/).
The European Chemical Industry Council (CEFIC) ERICards.
United States of Americas National Library of Medicines toxicology data network
TOXNET (http://toxnet.nlm.nih.gov/index.html)
Threshold Limit Values (TLV) from the American Conference of Governmental
Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH).
Substance specific information from suppliers.
Details given in this document are believed to be correct at the time of publication.
EH40 (as amended) Workplace exposure limits.
Training information: Users of breathing apparatus must be trained. The hazard of asphyxiation is often
overlooked and must be stressed during operator training. Ensure operators
understand the hazards.
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Other information: Before using this product in any new process or experiment, a thorough material
compatibility and safety study should be carried out. Ensure adequate air ventilation.
Ensure all national/local regulations are observed. Whilst proper care has been
taken in the preparation of this document, no liability for injury or damage resulting
from its use can be accepted. Note: When the Product Name appears in the SDS
header the decimal sign and its position comply with rules for the structure and
drafting of international standards, and is a comma on the line. As an example 2,000
is two (to three decimal places) and not two thousand, whilst 1.000 is one thousand
and not one (to three decimal places).
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