MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Nitrogen (Expellant)
Revision Date: February 9, 2012 Page 3 of 6
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Respiratory Protection
Not normally required. In oxygen deficient atmospheres, use a self contained breathing apparatus, as
an air purifying respirator will not provide protection.
Hand Protection
Use leather or sturdy work gloves when handling cylinders.
Eye Protection
Chemical goggles or safety glasses with side shields.
Body Protection
Normal work wear.
9.
PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Physical State
Compressed gas
Color
Colorless
Odor
None
Specific Gravity
Not applicable
Boiling Range/Point (°C/F)
-321
F
Flash Point (PMCC) (°C/F)
Not Flammable
Solubility in Water
0.2 g/l
Vapor Density (Air = 1)
0.97.
Vapor Pressure
Not determined
Gas Density
0.075 lb/ft
@70
F as vapor
Evaporation Rate
Not applicable
10.
STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stability
Stable under normal conditions.
Conditions to Avoid
Extremely high temperatures - flames
Materials to Avoid
None known
Hazardous Polymerization
Will not occur.
Hazardous Decomposition Products
None
11.
TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute Toxicity
Simple asphyxiant.
Chronic Toxicity/Carcinogenicity
This product is not expected to cause long term adverse health effects.