Safety Data Sheet
Compressed Gas, N.O.S. (Nitrogen, Oxygen)
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Section 1: Product and Company Identification
Arc3 Gases
Arc3 Gases - North
1700 Chamberlayne Ave.
Richmond, VA 23222
phone: (804) 388-0302
fax: (804) 788-8904
Arc3 Gases - South
1660 US Highway 301 South
P.O. Box 1708
Dunn, NC 28335
phone: (910) 892-4016
fax: (910) 892-3575
Emergency contact: INFOTRAC 1-800-535-5053
Product Code: Compressed Gas, N.O.S. (Nitrogen, Oxygen)
Synonyms:
Recommended Use:
Usage Restrictions:
Nitrogen Balance, Oxygen 8%
Not known
Not known
Section 2: Hazards Identification
Warning
Hazard Classification:
Gases Under Pressure
Hazard Statements:
Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated
Precautionary Statements
Storage:
Protect from sunlight.
Store in well-ventilated place.
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Section 3: Composition/Information on Ingredients
Nitrogen
Oxygen
CAS #
7727-37-9
7782-44-7
Concentration
Balance
8%
Chemical Substance
Nitrogen
Oxygen
NITROGEN, COMPRESSED
GAS
OXYGEN, COMPRESSED
GAS
Chemical
Family
inorganic, gas
inorganic, gas
Trade Names
DIATOMIC NITROGEN; DINITROGEN; NITROGEN; NITROGEN-14; NITROGEN
GAS; UN 1066; N2
OXYGEN; DIOXYGEN; MOLECULAR OXYGEN; OXYGEN MOLECULE; PURE
OXYGEN; UN 1072; O2
Section 4: First Aid Measures
Skin Contact
Eye Contact
Ingestion
Inhalation
Nitrogen
Wash exposed
skin with soap
and water.
Flush eyes
with plenty of
water.
If a large amount is
swallowed, get
medical attention.
Oxygen
None expected
None
expected
Not likely route of
exposure
If adverse effects occur, remove to uncontaminated area.
Give artificial respiration if not breathing. If breathing is
difficult, oxygen should be administered by qualified
personnel. Get immediate medical attention.
If adverse effects occur, remove to uncontaminated area.
Give artificial respiration if not breathing. Get immediate
medical attention.
Note to
Physicians
For inhalation,
consider
oxygen.
None
Section 5: Fire Fighting Measures
Suitable Extinguishing Media
Nitrogen
Oxygen
Non-flammable. Use suitable extinguishing media for
surrounding fire. Cylinders may rupture or explode if exposed
to heat.
Non-flammable. Use extinguishing agent appropriate for the
material which is burning. Use water in large quantities for fires
involving oxygen.
Products of
Combustion
Non-flammable
Oxides of burning
material
Protection of Firefighters

Respiratory protection may be needed
for frequent or heavy exposure.

Respiratory protection may be needed
for frequent or heavy exposure.
None

Section 6: Accidental Release Measures
Nitrogen
Oxygen
Nitrogen
Oxygen
Personal Precautions
Keep unnecessary people away, isolate hazard area and deny
entry. Stay upwind and keep out of low areas.
Keep unnecessary people away, isolate hazard area and deny
entry. Ventilate closed spaces before entering.
Methods for Cleanup
N/A
Stop leak and ventilate
Environmental Precautions
No significant effects from
contamination expected.
Avoid contact with combustible
materials.
Methods for Containment
Stop leak if possible without
personal risk.
Stop leak if possible without
personal risk.
Other Information
N/A
None
Section 7: Handling and Storage
Handling
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Nitrogen
Oxygen
Handling
Store and handle in accordance with all current regulations and standards. Subject to storage
regulations: U.S. OSHA 29 CFR 1910.101.
Store and handle in accordance with all current regulations and standards. Subject to storage
regulations: U.S. OSHA 29 CFR 1910.101.
Storage
Keep separated from incompatible
substances.
Keep separated from incompatible
substances.
Section 8: Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
Nitrogen
Oxygen
Exposure Guidelines
NITROGEN, COMPRESSED GAS: NITROGEN: ACGIH (simple asphyxiant)
OXYGEN, COMPRESSED GAS: No occupational exposure limits established.
Engineering Controls
Handle only in fully enclosed systems.
Eye Protection
Nitrogen Eye protection not required, but
recommended.
Oxygen
Eye protection not required, but
recommended.
Skin Protection
Protective clothing is not
required.
Protective clothing is not
required.
Respiratory Protection
Respiratory protection may be needed for frequent or
heavy exposure.
Respiratory protection may be needed for frequent or
heavy exposure.
General Hygiene considerations



Avoid breathing vapor or mist
Avoid contact with eyes and skin
Wash thoroughly after handling and before eating or drinking
Section 9: Physical and Chemical Properties
Nitrogen
Oxygen
Nitrogen
Oxygen
Nitrogen
Oxygen
Physical State
Gas
Gas
Appearance
Clear
Clear
Flash Point
Flammability
Not
flammable
Not
flammable
Boiling
Point
-321 F
(-196
C)
-297 F
(-183
C)
Color
Colorless
Colorless
Change in Appearance
N/A
N/A
Physical Form
Gas
Gas
Odor
Odorless
Odorless
Taste
Tasteless
Tasteless
Not available
Partition
Coefficient
Not available
Autoignition
Temperature
Nonflammable
Upper Explosive
Limits
Nonflammable
Lower Explosive
Limits
Nonflammable
Not available
Not available
Nonflammable
Nonflammable
Nonflammable
Freezing
Point
-346 F (210 C)
-360 F (218 C)
Vapor
Pressure
760
mmHg @
-196 C
760
mmHg @
-183 C
Vapor
Density
0.967
(Air=1)
Specific
Gravity
Not
applicable
Water
Solubility
1.6% @
20 C
pH
1.1
(Air=1)
Not
applicable
3.2% @
25 C
Molecular
Formula
N2
Density
Nitrogen
Molecular
Weight
28.0134
Oxygen
31.9988
O2
1.309 g/L @
25 C
1.2506 g/L
Not
applicable
Odor
Threshold
Not
available
Evaporation
Rate
Not
applicable
Not
applicable
Not
available
Not
applicable
Viscosity
0.01787
cP @ 27
C
0.02075
cP @ 25
C
Weight per
Gallon
Not available
Volatility by
Volume
100%
Volatility
Solvent Solubility
1
Not available
Not applicable
Not
applicable
Soluble: Liquid
ammonia
Soluble: Alcohol
Section 10: Stability and Reactivity
Nitrogen
Stability
Stable at normal
temperatures and pressure.
Conditions to Avoid
Stable at normal
temperatures and pressure.
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Metals, oxidizing materials
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Oxygen
Nitrogen
Oxygen
Stability
Stable at normal
temperatures and pressure.
Conditions to Avoid
Stable at normal
temperatures and pressure.
Hazardous Decomposition Products
Oxides of nitrogen
Miscellaneous decomposition products
Incompatible Materials
Combustible materials, halo carbons, metals, bases, reducing agents,
amines, metal salts, oxidizing materials, alkaline earth and alkali metals
Possibility of Hazardous Reactions
Will not polymerize.
Will not polymerize.
Section 11: Toxicology Information
Acute Effects
Oral LD50
Nitrogen
Not available
Dermal
LD50
Not available
Oxygen
Not
established
Not
established
Nitrogen
Oxygen
Inhalation
Nausea, vomiting, difficulty breathing, headache, drowsiness, dizziness, tingling sensation, loss of
coordination, convulsions, coma
Irritation, changes in body temperature, nausea, difficulty breathing, irregular heartbeat, dizziness,
disorientation, hallucinations, mood swings, pain in extremities, tremors, lung congestion, convulsions
Eye Irritation
Contact with rapidly expanding gas may cause burns or
frostbite
No information on significant adverse effects
Skin Irritation
No information on significant adverse
effects
No information on significant adverse
effects
Sensitization
Difficulty breathing
No significant target effects
reported.
Chronic Effects
Nitrogen
Oxygen
Carcinogenicity
Not hazardous
Not known.
Mutagenicity
Not available
Available.
Reproductive Effects
Not available
Available.
Developmental Effects
No data
No data
Section 12: Ecological Information
Fate and Transport
Nitrogen
Oxygen
Eco toxicity
Fish toxicity: Not available
Invertibrate toxicity: Not available
Algal toxicity: Not available
Phyto toxicity: Not available
Other toxicity: Not available
Fish toxicity: Not available
Invertibrate toxicity: Not available
Algal toxicity: Not available
Phyto toxicity: Not available
Other toxicity: Not available
Persistence / Degradability
Not available
Bioaccumulation / Accumulation
Not available
Mobility in Environment
Not available
Not available
Low bioaccumulation
Not available
Section 13: Disposal Considerations
Nitrogen
Oxygen
Dispose in accordance with all applicable regulations.
Dispose in accordance with all applicable regulations. Subject to disposal regulations: U.S. EPA 40 CFR 262. Hazardous Waste
Number(s): D001.
Section 14: Transportation Information
U.S. DOT 49 CFR 172.101
DOT Information For This Mixture
Shipping Name
UN Number
Compressed gas, n.o.s. (Nitrogen, Oxygen)
UN1956
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Hazard Class
Hazard Information
2.2
Non-Flammable Gas
Individual Component Information
Nitrogen
Oxygen
Proper
Shipping
Name
ID
Number
Hazard
Class or
Division
Packing
Group
Labeling
Requirements
Cargo Aircraft
Only Quantity
Limitations
Additional
Shipping
Description
2.2
Passenger
Aircraft or
Railcar Quantity
Limitations
75 kg or L
Nitrogen,
compressed
Oxygen,
compressed
UN1066
2.2
UN1072
2.2
Not
applicable
Not
available
150 kg
N/A
2.2; 5.1
75 kg or L
150 kg
N/A
Canadian Transportation of Dangerous Goods
Nitrogen
Oxygen
Shipping Name
Nitrogen, compressed
Oxygen, compressed
UN Number
UN1066
UN1072
Class
2.2
2.2; 5.1
Packing Group / Risk Group
Not applicable
Not applicable
Section 15: Regulatory Information
U.S. Regulations
Nitrogen
Oxygen
CERCLA Sections
Not regulated.
Not regulated.
SARA 355.30
Not regulated.
Not regulated.
SARA 355.40
Not regulated.
Not regulated.
SARA 370.21
Nitrogen
Oxygen
Acute
Yes
No
Chronic
No
No
Fire
No
Yes
Reactive
No
No
Sudden Release
Yes
Yes
SARA 372.65
Nitrogen
Oxygen
Not regulated.
Not regulated.
OSHA Process Safety
Nitrogen
Oxygen
Not regulated.
Not regulated.
State Regulations
Nitrogen
Oxygen
CA Proposition 65
Not regulated.
Not regulated.
Canadian Regulations
Nitrogen
Oxygen
WHMIS Classification
A
A,C
National Inventory Status
Nitrogen
Oxygen
US Inventory (TSCA)
Listed on inventory.
Listed on inventory.
TSCA 12b Export Notification
Not listed.
Not listed.
Canada Inventory (DSL/NDSL)
Listed on inventory.
Not determined.
Section 16: Other Information
NFPA Rating
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Nitrogen HEALTH=1 FIRE=0 REACTIVITY=0
Oxygen
HEALTH=0 FIRE=0 REACTIVITY=0
0 = minimal hazard, 1 = slight hazard, 2 = moderate hazard, 3 = severe hazard, 4 = extreme hazard
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