General Information
Revision date
2009-03-10
Product name
Gas
Product Synonyms
Dinitrogen Monoxide, Laughing
CAS No.
10024-97-2
Icons in SDS
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW * * * High pressure oxidizing liquid and gas. Vigorously accelerates combustion. Can cause rapid suffocation. Can cause anesthetic effects. May cause frostbite.
Principle Routes of Exposure
Inhalation ACUTE EFFECTS: Material acts as a simple asphyxiant by displacing air necessary for life.Symptoms include rapid respiration, muscular incoordination, fatigue, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, unconsciousness, and death.Inhalation of small amounts of nitrous oxide may produce feelings of euphoria which may disguise sleepiness or loss of coordination associated with lack of oxygen.Pressure drop through valves and piping may cause extreme cold and frostbite on contact.May cause anesthetic effects.
Potential chronic health
None known
Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure
None known OTHER EFFECTS OF OVEREXPORSURE: None CARCINOGENICITY (US ONLY): NTP - No IARC MONOGRAPHS - No OSHA REGULATED - No
