General Information
Revision date
2013-09-27
Product name
NITRIC OXIDE
CAS No.
10102-43-9
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Compressed gas Synonyms Mononitrogen Monoxide; Nitrogen Monoxide
Emergency telephone
1-800-424-9300, 703-527-3887
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Linde Gas North America LLC - Linde Merchant Production Inc.
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H330, H350i
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H330
Fatal if inhaled
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
OSHA Hazards DANGER! Emergency Overview Oxidizer Fatal if inhaled Accelerates combustion and increases risk of fire The product causes burns of eyes, skin and mucous membranes Contents under pressure Keep at temperatures below 52°C / 125°F Appearance Reddish-brown in air Physical State Compressed gas. Odor Acrid
Principle Routes of Exposure
Acute Toxicity Inhalation Eye contact. Skin contact. Inhalation. Fatal if inhaled. Inhalation of corrosive fumes/gases may cause coughing, choking, headache, dizziness, and weakness for several hours. Pulmonary edema may occur with tightness in the chest, shortness of breath, bluish skin, decreased blood pressure, and increased heart rate. Eyes Skin Severely irritating to eyes. May cause burns. Contact causes severe skin irritation and possible burns. Skin Absorption Hazard Ingestion No known hazard in contact with skin. Not an expected route of exposure. Ingestion causes burns of the upper digestive and respiratory tract.
Potential chronic health
Repeated exposure to nitric oxide may cause a permanent decrease in pulmonary function (Silo Filler's Disease) or chronic irritation of the respiratory tract, tooth corrosion and gradual loss of strength
Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure
Skin disorders. Pre-existing eye disorders. Respiratory disorders.
Environmental hazards
See Section 12 for additional Ecological Information.
