Nitrogen Liquid

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Emergency Overview Caution! Extremely cold liquid and gas under pressure. Can cause rapid suffocation. Can cause severe frostbite. May cause dizziness and drowsiness. Self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing may be required by rescue workers. Effects of a Single (Acute) Overexposure -Inhalation Asphyxiant. Effects are due to lack of oxygen. Moderate concentrations may cause headache, drowsiness, dizziness, excitation, excess salivation, vomiting, and unconsciousness. Lack of oxygen can kill. Skin Contact : No harm expected from vapour. Liquid may cause frostbite. Skin Absorption : No evidence of adverse effects from available information. Swallowing : Frostbite of the lips and mouth may result from contact with the liquid. Eye Contact : No harm expected from vapour. Liquid may cause frostbite. Effects of Repeated (Chronic) : No evidence of adverse effects from available information. Overexposure Other Effects of Overexposure : Contact with the liquid may cause frostbite.

Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure

The toxicology and the physical and chemical properties of this product suggest that Overexposure overexposure is unlikely to aggravate medical condition.