General Information
Revision date
2021-11-15
Product name
Nitrous oxide
CAS No.
10024-97-2
Emergency telephone
(24h
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Air Products Singapore Industrial Gases Pte. Ltd
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
GASTECH@airproducts.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H270, H280, H336
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H270
May cause or intensify fire; oxidizer
H280
Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated
H336
May cause drowsiness or dizziness
Section 2
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Gases under pressure - Liquefied gas. Oxidizing gases - Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure - Category 3
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H270:May cause or intensify fire; oxidiser. H280:Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated. H336:May cause drowsiness or dizziness. Do not inhale product on purpose because of the risk of asphyxiation.
Prevention
P220:Keep away from clothing and other combustible materials. P244:Keep valves and fittings free from oil and grease. P260:Do not breathe dust, fume, gas, mist, vapours, spray.
Response
P304+P340 IF INHALED Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. P315 :Get immediate medical advice/attention. P370+P376 In case of fire Stop leak if safe to do so
Storage
P403:Store in a well-ventilated place.
Other hazards which do not result in classification
Use a back flow preventative device in the piping. Use only with equipment of compatible materials of construction, rated for cylinder pressure. Use only with equipment cleaned for oxygen service and rated for cylinder pressure. Open valve slowly. Close valve after each use and when empty. Vigorously accelerates combustion. Keep oil, grease, and combustibles away. May react violently with combustible materials. Compressed liquefied gas. Direct contact with liquid can cause frostbite.
