General Information
Version
2.0
Revision date
2025-11-30
Product name
Nitrous Oxide (Compressed)
Substance name
Nitrous Oxide (Compressed)
Product Synonyms
Nitrogen oxide / Nitrous oxide / Nitrogen oxide (N2O) / Laughing gas / Hyponitrous acid /anhydride; Dinitrogen monoxide
Chemical name
Nitrous Oxide
CAS No.
10024-97-2
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Food
supplier name
Air Liquide Canada Inc
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Air Liquide Canada Inc
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H270, H280, H336
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H270
May cause or intensify fire; oxidiser
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Classification (GHS CA) Classification of the substance or mixture Classification (GHS-CA) Oxidising Gases, Category 1 H270 Gases under pressure Compressed gas H280 Specific target organ toxicity — Single exposure, Category 3, Narcosis H336 Full text of H statements see section 16
2.2 Label elements
GHS-CA labelling
Hazard pictograms
GHS03 GHS04 GHS07
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H270 - May cause or intensify fire; oxidizer H280 - Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated H336 - May cause drowsiness or dizziness OSHA-H01 - May displace oxygen and cause rapid suffocation CGA-HG01 - May cause frostbite
Precautionary statements
P370+P376 - In case of fire: Stop leak if safe to doso P501 - Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations. P403 - Store in a well-ventilated place P403+P233 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed P405 - Store locked up P220 - Keep away from clothing and other combustible materials P261 - Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray P262 - Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing P244 - Keep valves and fittings free from oil and grease P202 - Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood P312 - Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell P315 - Get immediate medical advice/attention 05/15/2017 EN (English) Page 1 P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area P304+P340 - IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing P302 - IF ON SKIN: P336+P315 - Thaw frosted parts with lukewarm water. Do not rub affected area CGA-PG02 - Protect from sunlight when ambient temperature exceeds 52 °C/125 °F CGA-PG05 - Use a back flow preventive device in the piping CGA-PG06 - Close valve after each use and when empty CGA-PG10 - Use only with equipment rated for cylinder pressure CGA-PG14 - Approach suspected leak area with caution CGA-PG20 - Use only with equipment of compatible materials of construction and rated for cylinder pressure CGA-PG21 - Open valve slowly CGA-PG22 - Use only with equipment cleaned for oxygen service
2.3 Other hazards
No additional information available
Ingredient(s) with unknown acute toxicity
No data available
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Classification (GHS-CA) Oxidising Gases, Category 1 H270 Gases under pressure : Compressed gas H280 Specific target organ toxicity — Single exposure, Category 3, Narcosis H336 Full text of H statements : see section 16