MATERIAL SAFETY DATA Specific methods : If possible, stop flow of product.

Move away from the container and cool with water from a
SHEET Revised edition no : 1 protected position.
Date : 31 / 01 / 2010
Special protective equipment for fire fighters : In
Supersedes : 0 / 0 / 0
confined space use self-contained breathing apparatus.
Nitrogen AL188
Label 2.2 : Non 6 ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
flammable, non toxic gas. Personal precautions : Evacuate area.
1 IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/ Wear self-contained breathing apparatus when entering
PREPARATION AND OF THE COMPANY/ area unless atmosphere is
UNDERTAKING proved to be safe.
Trade name : Nitrogen Ensure adequate air ventilation.
MSDS Nr : AL188 Environmental precautions : Try to stop release.
Use : Analytical chemistry. Industrial applications. Clean up methods : Ventilate area.
Chemical formula : N2
Company identification : Agas National 7 HANDLING AND STORAGE
PO BOX 1087, Sunnybank Hills, 4109, QLD Storage : Keep container below 50C in a well ventilated
Emergency phone number : 07 3103 0667 place.
Handling : Suck back of water into the container must
2 HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
be prevented.
Hazard classification : Not classified as hazardous
Do not allow backfeed into the container.
according to NOHSC criteria. Use only properly specified equipment which is suitable
Classified as a dangerous good by the criteria of the
for this product, its supply
ADG code. pressure and temperature. Contact your gas supplier if in
Hazards identification : Compressed gas. doubt.
In high concentrations may cause asphyxiation. Refer to supplier's container handling instructions.

3 COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON 8 EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL

INGREDIENTS PROTECTION
Substance / Preparation : Substance. Personal protection : Ensure adequate ventilation.
Substance name Contents CAS No EC No Annex No Classification

Nitrogen : 100 % 7727-37-9 231-783-9 ----- 9 PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Contains no other components or impurities which will Physical state at 20 C : Gas.
influence the classification of the product. Colour : Colourless gas.
Odour : No odour warning properties.
4 FIRST AID MEASURES
Molecular weight : 28
First aid measures
Melting point [C] : -210
- Inhalation : In high concentrations may cause
Boiling point [C] : -196
asphyxiation. Symptoms may include loss of
Critical temperature [C] : -147
mobility/consciousness. Victim may not be aware of
Vapour pressure [20C] : Not applicable.
asphyxiation.
Remove victim to uncontaminated area wearing self Relative density, gas (air=1) : 0.97
contained breathing Relative density, liquid (water=1) : Not applicable.
apparatus. Keep victim warm and rested. Call a doctor. Solubility in water [mg/l] : 20
Apply artificial respiration if
breathing stopped. 10 STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stability and reactivity : Stable under normal
5 FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES conditions.
Specific hazards : Exposure to fire may cause
containers to rupture/explode. Agas National
PO BOX 1087, Sunnybank Hills, 4109, QLD
Hazardous combustion products : None. Page 1
Extinguishing media
- Suitable extinguishing media : All known
extinguishants can be used.
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA 15 REGULATORY INFORMATION
EC Classification : Not included in Annex I.
SHEET Revised edition no : 3 Not classified as dangerous preparation/substance.
Date : 6 / 10 / 2009
EC Labelling : No EC labelling required.
Supersedes : 28 / 1 / 2009
Symbol(s) : None.
Nitrogen AL188 R Phrase(s) : None.
S Phrase(s) : None.
11 TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Toxicity information : No known toxicological effects 16 OTHER INFORMATION
from this product. Asphyxiant in high concentrations.
12 ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION Keep container in a well-ventilated place.
Ecological effects information : No known ecological Do not breathe the gas.
damage caused by this product. Ensure all national/local regulations are observed.
Agas National The hazard of asphyxiation is often overlooked and must
PO BOX 1087, Sunnybank Hills, 4109, QLD be stressed during operator training.
Page : 3 / 4 This Safety Data Sheet has been established in
accordance with the applicable European Directives and
13 DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS applies to all
General : Do not discharge into any place where its countries that have translated the Directives in their
accumulation could be dangerous. national laws.

To atmosphere in a well ventilated place. DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY : Before using this product

Contact supplier if guidance is required. in any new process or experiment, a thorough material
compatibility and safety study should be carried out.
14 TRANSPORT INFORMATION Details given in this document are believed to be correct
at the time of going to
UN No. : 1066
press. Whilst proper care has been taken in the
Labelling ADG : Label 2.2 : Non flammable, non toxic
preparation of this document, no
gas. liability for injury or damage resulting from its use can be
H.I. nr : 20 accepted.
Proper shipping name : NITROGEN, COMPRESSED End of document
HAZCHEM - Emergency Action Code : 2T
: 2 = Fine water spray. Agas National
T = Recommended personal protective equipment : Full fire kit PO BOX 1087, Sunnybank Hills, 4109, QLD
and breathing apparatus.
Appropriate measures : dilute.
- ADG Class : 2
- ADG Classification code : 1 A
Other transport information : Avoid transport on
vehicles where the load space is not separated from the
driver's
compartment.
Ensure vehicle driver is aware of the potential hazards of
the load and knows what
to do in the event of an accident or an emergency.
Before transporting product containers :
- Ensure that containers are firmly secured.
- Ensure cylinder valve is closed and not leaking.
- Ensure valve outlet cap nut or plug (where provided) is
correctly fitted.
- Ensure valve protection device (where provided) is
correctly fitted.
- Ensure there is adequate ventilation.
- Compliance with applicable regulations.