General Information
Version
1.21
Revision date
2020-04-17
Product name
NITROUS OXIDE
Product Synonyms
Dinitrogen Monoxide; Laughing Gas; Factitious Air; Hyponitrous Acid Anhydride; Nitrogen(I) Oxide
CAS No.
10024-97-2
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Industrial and professional use. Medical
1.2.2. Uses advised against
Consumer use
Emergency telephone
+1 800-645-4633, 1-800-424-9300, +1-703-527-3887
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Linde Gas North America LLC
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
This chemical is considered hazardous by the 2012 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) Classification
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
May cause drowsiness or dizziness May cause or intensify fire; oxidizer Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated May displace oxygen and cause rapid suffocation May cause frostbite
Prevention
Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood Keep and store away from clothing and other combustible materials Keep valves and fittings free from grease and oil Avoid breathing gas Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing Use and store only outdoors or in a well ventilated place Use a backflow preventive device in piping Use only equipment of compatible materials of construction and rated for cylinder pressure Use only with equipment cleaned for oxygen service Open valve slowly Close valve after each use and when empty
Response
IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. IF ON SKIN:. Thaw frosted parts with lukewarm water. Do not rub affected area. Get immediate medical advice/attention. In case of fire: Stop leak if safe to do so
Storage
Store locked up Protect from sunlight when ambient temperature exceeds 52°C/125°F
Precautionary statements
Disposal Dispose of contents/containers in accordance with container supplier/owner instructions
2.3 Other hazards
Not applicable
Further information
Intentional misuse by deliberately concentrating and inhaling contents may be harmful or fatal WARNING: This product contains one or more chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
OSHA Regulatory Status This chemical is considered hazardous by the 2012 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200). Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Category 3 Oxidizing gases Category 1 Gases under pressure Liquefied gas Simple asphyxiants Yes
