I. Identification of the Substance/Preparation and of the Company
Trade Name: INERGEN
Manufacturer/Supplier ANSUL INCORPORATED
Address: One Stanton Street, Marinette, WI 54143-2542
Prepared by: Safety and Health Department
Phone: 715-735-7411
Fax: 715-732-3472
Internet/Home Page: http://www.ansul.com
Emergency Phone Number: CHEMTREC 800-424-9300 or 703-527-3887
Date of Issue: February 2002
II. Composition/Information on Ingredients
Component Vol. % Wt. % CAS No. EINECS Class, R, and S Phrases
Nitrogen 52 42.5 7727-37-9 231-783-9 (See Section XV)
Argon 40 47 7440-37-1 231-147-0 (See Section XV)
Carbon Dioxide 8 10.5 124-38-9 204-696-9 (See Section XV)
III. Hazards Identification
For Humans
Threshold Limit Values:
Nitrogen: None established.
Argon: None established.
Carbon Dioxide: OSHA PEL: 5,000 ppm
ACGIH TLV-TWA: 5,000 ppm.
ACGIH TLV-STEL: 30,000 ppm
Signs and Symptoms:
Acute Exposure:
Eye Contact: Non-irritating gas.
Inhalation: Not an asphyxiant at its normal design use concentration of 34 – 70 % V/V. Possible dizziness,
disorientation, loss of motor control.
Skin Contact: Non irritating gas.
Ingestion: Non irritating gas, not an expected route of exposure.
Chronic Overexposure: Dizziness, disorientation, loss of motor control
Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure: Not determined at this time. Suspect respiratory impairment.
Chemical Listed as Carcinogen or Potential Carcinogen:
National Toxicology Program No I.A.R.C. Monographs No OSHA No
For Environment: Components of atmosphere.
WHMIS Information: Class A
IV. First-Aid Measures
Inhalation: Avoid direct inhalation of undiluted gas. Gas misture is an asphyxiant.
Eye Contact: Avoid direct contact of high pressure gas discharge. Use safety glasses.
Skin Contact: Avoid direct contact of high pressure gas discharge.
Ingestion: Not an expected route of exposure.
V. Fire-Fighting Measures
Extinguishing Media: Nonflammable gases. No extinguisher needed.
Special 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 and Explosion Hazards: None.
ANSUL
ANSUL INCORPORATED
MARINETTE, WI 54143-2542
INERGEN MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
ACCORDING TO 93/112/EEC
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