Transcription of BC MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET Revised edition …
1 BCPage : 1 MATERIAL SAFETY data SHEETR evised edition no : 6 Date : 5 / 6 / 2014 Supersedes : 8 / 11 / 2012 NitrogenAL188M WarningSECTION 1. Identification of the substance/mixture and of the Product identifierTrade name: NitrogenSDS Nr: AL188 Chemical formula: Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised againstRelevant identified uses: Industrial and professional. Perform risk assessment prior to gas / Calibration gas. Laboratory use Contact supplier for more uses informationUse: Analytical chemistry. Industrial Details of the supplier of the SAFETY data sheetCompany identification: Air Liquide Australia LimitedLevel 9 / 380 St. Kilda RoadMelbourne VIC 3004 AustraliaTel: + 61 3 9697 9888 Fax: + 61 3 9690 Emergency telephone numberEmergency telephone number: 1800 812 588 SECTION 2. Hazards Classification of the substance or mixtureHazard Class and Category Code Regulation EC 1272/2008 (CLP) Physical hazards: Gases under pressure - Compressed gas - Warning - (CLP : Press.)
2 Gas) - H280 Classification EC 67/548 or EC 1999 Label elementsLabelling Regulation EC 1272/2008 (CLP) Hazard pictogramsM Hazard pictograms code: GHS04 Signal word: Warning Hazard statements: H280 - Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated. Supplemental hazard information: Asphyxiant in high concentrations. Precautionary statements - Storage: P403 - Store in a well-ventilated Other hazards: Asphyxiant in high Liquide Australia LimitedIn case of emergency : 1800 812 588 Level 9 / 380 St. Kilda Road Melbourne VIC 3004 AustraliaTel: + 61 3 9697 9888 Fax: + 61 3 9690 : 2 MATERIAL SAFETY data SHEETR evised edition no : 6 Date : 5 / 6 / 2014 Supersedes : 8 / 11 / 2012 NitrogenAL188 SECTION 3. Composition/information on Substance / nameContentsCAS NoEC NoAnnex NoClassificationNitrogen:100 %7727-37-9231-783-9-----*1 Not classified (DSD/DPD)------------------------------- ---Press.
3 Gas (H280)Contains no other components or impurities which will influence the classification of the product.* 1: Listed in Annex IV / V REACH, exempted from registration.* 2: Registration deadline not expired.* 3: Registration not required: Substance manufactured or imported < 1t/yFull text of R-phrases see chapter 16. Full text of H-statements see chapter 16 SECTION 4. First aid Description of first aid measuresFirst aid measures- Inhalation: In high concentrations may cause asphyxiation. Symptoms may include loss of mobility/consciousness. Victim may not be aware of victim to uncontaminated area wearing self contained breathing apparatus. Keepvictim warm and rested. Call a doctor. Apply artificial respiration if breathing Skin contact: Adverse effects not expected from this Eye contact: Adverse effects not expected from this Ingestion: Ingestion is not considered a potential route of Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed: Refer to section Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed: 5.
4 Fire-fighting Extinguishing mediaExtinguishing media- Suitable extinguishing media: All known extinguishants can be Special hazards arising from the substance or mixtureSpecific hazards: Exposure to fire may cause containers to combustion products: Advice for fire-fightersSpecific methods: If possible, stop flow of away from the container and cool with water from a protected fire measure to the surrounding fire. Cool endangered containers with water sprayjet from a protected position. Do not empty contaminated fire water into protective equipment for fire: In confined space use self-contained breathing Liquide Australia LimitedIn case of emergency : 1800 812 588 Level 9 / 380 St. Kilda Road Melbourne VIC 3004 AustraliaTel: + 61 3 9697 9888 Fax: + 61 3 9690 : 3 MATERIAL SAFETY data SHEETR evised edition no : 6 Date : 5 / 6 / 2014 Supersedes : 8 / 11 / 2012 NitrogenAL188 SECTION 6.
5 Accidental release Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures: Try to stop precautions: Evacuate self-contained breathing apparatus when entering area unless atmosphere is proved tobe adequate air Environmental precautions: None.: Try to stop Methods and MATERIAL for containment and cleaning up: up methods: Ventilate Reference to other sections: See also sections 8 and 7. Handling and Precautions for safe handling Safe use of the product: Use only properly specified equipment which is suitable for this product, its supply pressureand temperature. Contact your gas supplier if in experienced and properly instructed persons should handle gases under product must be handled in accordance with good industrial hygiene and not smoke while handling the complete gas system was (or is regularily) checked for leaks before handling of the gas receptacle: Refer to supplier's container handling not allow backfeed into the cylinders from physical damage; do not drag, roll, slide or moving cylinders, even for short distances, use a cart (trolley, hand truck, etc.)
6 Designed to transport valve protection caps in place until the container has been secured against either a wallor bench or placed in a container stand and is ready for user experiences any difficulty operating cylinder valve discontinue use and attempt to repair or modify container valves or SAFETY relief valves should be reported immediately to the container valve outlets clean and free from contaminates particularly oil and valve outlet caps or plugs and container caps where supplied as soon as container isdisconnected from container valve after each use and when empty, even if still connected to attempt to transfer gases from one cylinder/container to use direct flame or electrical heating devices to raise the pressure of a not remove or deface labels provided by the supplier for the identification of the : Suck back of water into the container must be not allow backfeed into the only properly specified equipment which is suitable for this product, its supply pressureand temperature.
7 Contact your gas supplier if in to supplier's container handling Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities: Keep container below 50 C in a well ventilated all regulations and local requirements regarding storage of should not be stored in conditions likely to encourage should be stored in the vertical position and properly secured to prevent containers should be periodically checked for general condition and valve guards or caps should be in containers in location free from fire risk and away from sources of heat and away from combustible Liquide Australia LimitedIn case of emergency : 1800 812 588 Level 9 / 380 St. Kilda Road Melbourne VIC 3004 AustraliaTel: + 61 3 9697 9888 Fax: + 61 3 9690 : 4 MATERIAL SAFETY data SHEETR evised edition no : 6 Date : 5 / 6 / 2014 Supersedes : 8 / 11 / 2012 NitrogenAL188 SECTION 7. Handling and storage (continued)Storage: Keep container below 50 C in a well ventilated Specific end use(s): 8.
8 Exposure controls/personal Control parametersDNEL: Derived no effect level: None : Predicted no effect: None Exposure Appropriate engineering: Systems under pressure shoud be regularily checked for adequate general and local exhaust work permit system for maintenance Individual protection measures,: A risk assessment should be conducted and documented in each work area to assess personal protective equipmentrisks related to the use of the product and to select the PPE that matches the relevant following recommendations should be SAFETY glasses with side shieldsWear leather SAFETY gloves and SAFETY shoes when handling protection: Ensure adequate Environmental exposure: Refer to local regulations for restriction of emissions to the atmosphere. See section 13 forcontrolsspecific methods for waste gas 9. Physical and chemical Information on basic physical and chemical properties AppearanceAppearance- Physical state at 20 C / : Colour: Colourless gas.
9 OdourOdour: No odour warning properties. Odour thresholdOdour threshold: Odour threshold is subjective and inadequate to warn for overexposure. pHpH value: Not applicable for mass [g/mol]: Not applicable for gases and gas-mixtures. Melting point / Freezing pointMelting point [ C]: -210 Initial boiling point - boiling rangeBoiling point [ C]: -196 Critical temperature [ C]: -147 Flash pointFlash point [ C]: Not applicable for gas-mixtures. Evaporation rateEvaporation rate (ether=1): Not applicable for gas-mixtures. FlammabilityFlammability range [vol% in air]: Not applicable for gas-mixtures. Explosion limits (lower - upper) Vapour pressureAir Liquide Australia LimitedIn case of emergency : 1800 812 588 Level 9 / 380 St. Kilda Road Melbourne VIC 3004 AustraliaTel: + 61 3 9697 9888 Fax: + 61 3 9690 : 5 MATERIAL SAFETY data SHEETR evised edition no : 6 Date : 5 / 6 / 2014 Supersedes : 8 / 11 / 2012 NitrogenAL188 SECTION 9.
10 Physical and chemical properties (continued)Vapour pressure [20 C]: Not applicable. Vapour densityRelative density, gas (air=1): Relative densityRelative density, liquid (water=1): Not applicable. SolubilitySolubility in water [mg/l]: 20 Partition coefficient : n-octanol /waterPartition coefficient n-octanol/water: Not applicable for gas-mixtures. Auto-ignition temperature Thermal decomposition ViscosityViscosity at 20 C [ ]: Not applicable. Explosive PropertiesExplosive Properties: Not applicable. Oxidising Other informationOther data : weight: 28 SECTION 10. Stability and Reactivity: No reactivity hazard other than the effects described in sub-sections and reactivity: Stable under normal Chemical stability: Stable under normal Possibility of hazardous reactions: Conditions to avoid: Incompatible materials: Hazardous decomposition products: Under normal conditions of storage and use, hazardous decomposition products should notbe 11.