MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Nitrogen (Expellant)
Revision Date: February 9, 2012 Page 1 of 6
1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATIONS AND OF THE COMPANY UNDERTAKING
Product Name
Nitrogen (Expellant)
Other Trade Names
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Product Description
Expellant
Manufacturer/Supplier
Kidde Fire Systems
Address
400 Main Street
Ashland, MA 01721
USA
Phone Number
(508) 881-2000
Chemtrec Number
(for emergencies only)
(800) 424-9300
(703) 527-3887 (International)
Revision Date:
February 9, 2012
MSDS Date:
February 9, 2009
Safety Data Sheet according to EC directive 2001/59/EC and OSHA’s Hazcom Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200)
2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
EU Main Hazards
Non Flammable Gas
Routes of Entry
Eye contact - Inhalation - Skin contact
Carcinogenic Status
Not considered carcinogenic by NTP, IARC, and OSHA.
Target Organs
Respiratory System
Health Effects - Eyes
Non-irritating gas
Health Effects - Skin
Non-irritating gas
Health Effects - Ingestion
Ingestion is not a possible route of exposure.
Health Effects - Inhalation
Avoid direct inhalation of undiluted gas. Can cause suffocation by reducing oxygen available for
breathing. Breathing very high concentrations can cause dizziness, shortness of breath,
unconsciousness or asphyxiation.
3.
COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Component Name CAS#/Codes Concentration R Phrases EU Classification
Nitrogen 7727-37-9
EC#231-783-9
100% None Non Flammable Gas