General Information
Revision date
2006-09-01
Product name
NITROUS OXIDE COMPRESSED (N2O)
CAS No.
10024-97-2
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Medical use, base anaesthetic
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Company Information
company name
Air Liquide Australia Limited
Section 2
Potential chronic health
Long term exposure to nitrous oxide has no known long term effects. Inhalation Inhalation of small amounts of Nitrous Oxide may produce euphoria. Large doses mixed with air or oxygen induce anaesthesia. High concentrations inhaled for a few seconds may cause hysterical laughter or apparent intoxication. Asphyxiation leading to death has been reported following intentional inhalation of nitrous oxide. Ingestion Not applicable to gas. Skin Contact with cold liquid can cause frostbite. May cause redness, itching and irritation. Eye Contact with cold liquid can cause frostbite. Contact with gas may cause eye irritation with discomfort, tearing or blurring of vision. The gas is not irritating.
Further information
This product is a simple asphyxiant in the absence of oxygen
