NITRIC OXIDE | ICSC: 1311 (June 2015) |
Nitrogen oxide Mononitrogen monoxide |
CAS #: 10102-43-9 |
UN #: 1660 |
EC Number: 233-271-0 |
ACUTE HAZARDS | PREVENTION | FIRE FIGHTING | |
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FIRE & EXPLOSION | Not combustible but enhances combustion of other substances. | NO contact with combustible substances. | In case of fire in the surroundings, use appropriate extinguishing media. In case of fire: keep cylinder cool by spraying with water. Combat fire from a sheltered position. |
STRICT HYGIENE! | |||
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SYMPTOMS | PREVENTION | FIRST AID | |
Inhalation | Cough. Shortness of breath. | Use ventilation. | Fresh air, rest. |
Skin | |||
Eyes | Redness. | Wear safety goggles or eye protection in combination with breathing protection. | 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 |
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Personal protection: gas-tight chemical protection suit including self-contained breathing apparatus. Shut off cylinder if possible. Isolate the area until the gas has dispersed. |
According to UN GHS Criteria DANGER
Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heatedMay cause or intensify fire; oxidizer Toxic if inhaled Causes damage to lungs Causes damage to the lungs through prolonged or repeated exposure Transportation |
STORAGE | |
Fireproof if in building. Keep in a well-ventilated room. | |
PACKAGING | |
NITRIC OXIDE | ICSC: 1311 |
PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION | |
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Physical State; Appearance
Physical dangers
Chemical dangers
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Formula: NO |
EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS | |
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Routes of exposure
Effects of short-term exposure
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Inhalation risk
Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
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OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS |
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TLV: 25 ppm as TWA; BEI issued. MAK: 0.63 mg/m3, 0.5 ppm; peak limitation category: I(2); pregnancy risk group: D. EU-OEL: 2.5 mg/m3, 2 ppm as TWA |
ENVIRONMENT |
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NOTES |
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There is no odour warning even when toxic concentrations are present. Contact with air generates nitrogen dioxide. See ICSC 0930. |
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION | ||
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EC Classification |
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See Also: Toxicological Abbreviations