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NITROGEN (LIQUIFIED)ICSC: 1199 (March 1999)
Liquid nitrogen
Nitrogen (refrigerated liquid)
Nitrogen (cryogenic liquid)
CAS #: 7727-37-9
UN #: 1977
EC Number: 231-783-9

  ACUTE HAZARDS PREVENTION FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION Not combustible. Heating will cause rise in pressure with risk of bursting.        In case of fire in the surroundings, use appropriate extinguishing media.   

   
  SYMPTOMS PREVENTION FIRST AID
Inhalation Suffocation. See Notes.  Use ventilation.  Fresh air, rest. Artificial respiration may be needed. Refer for medical attention. 
Skin ON CONTACT WITH LIQUID: FROSTBITE.  Cold-insulating gloves.  ON FROSTBITE: rinse with plenty of water, do NOT remove clothes. Refer for medical attention . 
Eyes Pain. Severe deep burns. Further see Skin.  Wear safety goggles.  First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention. 
Ingestion      

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Ventilation. NEVER direct water jet on liquid. Personal protection: chemical protection suit including self-contained breathing apparatus. 

According to UN GHS Criteria

 

Transportation
UN Classification
UN Hazard Class: 2.2 

STORAGE
Fireproof if in building. Keep in a well-ventilated room. 
PACKAGING
Special insulated cylinder. 
NITROGEN (LIQUIFIED) ICSC: 1199
PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
ODOURLESS COLOURLESS EXTREMELY COLD LIQUID. 

Physical dangers
The gas is heavier than air and may accumulate in lowered spaces causing a deficiency of oxygen. 

Chemical dangers
 

Formula: N2
Molecular mass: 28.01
Boiling point: -196°C
Melting point: -210°C
Density (at the boiling point of the liquid): 0.808 kg/l
Solubility in water: poor 


EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

Routes of exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation. 

Effects of short-term exposure
The liquid may cause frostbite. 

Inhalation risk
On loss of containment this substance can cause serious risk of suffocation when in confined areas. See Notes. 

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
 


OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS
 

ENVIRONMENT
 

NOTES
High concentrations in the air cause a deficiency of oxygen with the risk of unconsciousness or death.
Check oxygen content before entering area. 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
  EC Classification
 

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