General Information
Revision date
2019-01-29
Product name
Nitrous oxide
Chemical name
Nitrous oxide
CAS No.
10024-97-2
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
See the list of identified uses and exposure scenarios in the annex of the safety data sheet
1.2.2. Uses advised against
Do not inhale product on purpose because of the risk of asphyxiation
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Nippon Gases Belgium NV
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
sds.bnl@nippongases.com
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
Physical hazards
Oxidising Gases, Category 1 H270 Gases under pressure : Liquefied gas H280
Health hazards
Specific target organ toxicity — Single exposure, H336 Category 3, Narcosis
2.2 Label elements
Labelling according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 [CLP]
Hazard pictograms
GHS03 GHS04 GHS07
Hazard statements
H270 - May cause or intensify fire; oxidiser. H280 - Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated. H336 - May cause drowsiness or dizziness.
Prevention
P220 - Keep away from clothing and other combustible materials P260 - Do not breathe gas, vapours. P244 - Keep valves and fittings free from oil and grease.
Response
P304+P340+P315 - IF INHALED Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. 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
Additional information
Do not inhale product on purpose because of the risk of asphyxiation.
2.3 Other hazards
Contact with liquid may cause cold burns/frostbite.
