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EC/CAS
7727-37-9
Name of the chemical
Nitrogen N2
Concentration
100%
General Information
Revision date
2011-06-15
Product name
Nitrogen/ALIGAL TM 1/ALIGAL WINE
CAS No.
7727-37-9
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Various./Special atmospheres for food
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Air Liquide Canada Inc.
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Physical state : Gas or liquefied gas. Emergency overview : CAUTION! HIGH PRESSURE GAS. GAS REDUCES OXYGEN AVAILABLE FOR BREATHING. Keep away from heat (<52°C/125°F). Use only with adequate ventilation. Extremely hazardous gas/liquid under pressure. Keep cylinder valve closed when the product is not used. Gas may accumulate in confined areas.
Principle Routes of Exposure
Inhalation. Dermal contact. Eye contact.
Potential Acute Health Effects
Inhalation : Inhalation of this product may cause dizziness, an irregular heartbeat, narcosis, nausea or asphyxiation. Skin : Dermal contact with a rapidly evaporating liquid could result in freezing of the tissues or frostbite. Eyes : Liquid or rapidly evolving gas can cause burns similar to frostbite. Ingestion : Since the product is a gas, it will probably be inhaled rather than ingested. Consider first the preventive measures in case of inhalation. Ingestion of liquid can cause burns similar to frostbite. Potential chronic health effects : CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS: Not available. MUTAGENIC EFFECTS: Not available.
Teratogenic Effects
Not available Medical conditions aggravated by over- exposure : None known. See toxicological information (Section 11)