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MSDS No: 7783-54-2
Date: 07/31/2008 |
| SUPPLIER ADDRESS: | 6141 Easton Road, Bldg. 1
PO Box 310
Plumsteadville, PA 18949-0310 | EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBER: | (215) 766-8861 |
| PRODUCT NAME: | NITROGEN TRIFLUORIDE | SYNONYMS: | None |
| 2. COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS |
| Ingredient Name | Formula | | CAS # | | Concentration | | ACGIH TLV | | OSHA PEL | | MAC | | Other STEL |
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 NITROGEN TRIFLUORIDE | NF3 | | 7783-54-2 | | 99+% | | 10 | | 10 | | NE | | NE |
| Note: | NE = NONE ESTABLISHED | S/A = SIMPLE ASPHYXIANT |
| 3. HAZARD INDENTIFICATION |
* * * EMERGENCY OVERVIEW * * *
High pressure oxidizing gas.
Vigorously accelerates combustion.
Can be fatal even with adequate oxygen.
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS
ROUTES OF ENTRY: Inhalation
ACUTE EFFECTS: This material is toxic by the reduction of the blood's oxygen carrying capacity resulting in oxygen starvation of body cells. The effects of oxygen deficiency result in simple asphyxiation. Symptoms include rapid respiration, diminished mental alterness, impaired muscular corrdination, faulty judgement, depression of all sensations, emotional instability, and fatigue. If asphyxiation progresses, symptoms include nausea, vomiting, prostration, and loss of consciousness. Slightly irritating to the eyes and mucous membranes.
CHRONIC EFFECTS: None known
MEDICAL CONDITIONS AGGRAVATED BY OVEREXPOSURE: None known
OTHER EFFECTS OF OVEREXPORSURE: None
CARCINOGENICITY (US ONLY):
NTP - No
IARC MONOGRAPHS - No
OSHA REGULATED - No
INHALATION: Immediately remove victim to fresh air. If breathing has stopped, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen.
EYE CONTACT: None
SKIN CONTACT: None
INGESTION: None
IN EVENT OF EXPOSURE, CONSULT A PHYSICIAN
NOTE TO PHYSICIAN: None
| 5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES |
FLASH POINT: Nonflammable
AUTOIGNITION TEMPERATURE: N/Ap
FLAMMABLE LIMITS: Nonflammable
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Use what is appropriate for surrounding fire.
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING INSTRUCTION AND EQUIPMENT: Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective clothing. Keep fire exposed cylinders cool with water spray.
HAZARDOUS COMBUSTION PRODUCTS: Highly corrosive fluoride fumes.
UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS: Cylinder rupture may occur under fire conditions. Strong oxidizing agent that can support a fire.These fires may generate toxic and reactive fluoride compounds.
| 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES |
CLEAN UP PROCEDURES: Evacuate and ventilate area. Persons involved in the control and repair of the leak should be provided with all the necessary protective equipment and be properly trained for emergency situations involving this material.
SPECIALIZED EQUIPMENT: If leak is in the user's equipment, be sure to purge piping with inert gas prior to attempting repairs.
PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN HANDLING: Secure cylinder when using to protect from falling. Use suitable hand truck to move cylinders.
PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN STORAGE: Store in well ventilated areas.Keep valve protection cap on cylinders when not in use.Store away from heat, flame, and sparks.
| 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION |
ENGINEERING CONTROLS: Provide adequate general and local exhaust ventilation to maintain concentration below exposure limits.
EYE / FACE PROTECTION: Safety glasses
SKIN PROTECTION: None
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: In case of leakage, use self-contained breathing apparatus.
OTHER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: Safety shoes when handling cylinders.
| 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES |
APPEARANCE: Colorless
ODOR: Pungent
PHYSICAL PRESSURE: Gas
VAPOR PRESSURE: N/Ap
VAPOR DENSITY (AIR=1): 2.46
BOILING POINT (C): -129
SOLUBILITY IN WATER: Slight
SPECIFIC GRAVITY (H2O=1): @-129 deg. celsius 1.537
EVAPORATION RATE: Gas
ODOR THRESHOLD: N/Av
| 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY |
STABILITY: Stable under normal storage conditions.
CONDITIONS TO AVOID: Storage in poorly ventilated areas. Storage near a heat source.
MATERIALS TO AVOID: Rubber, plastics, lubricants, organics, and flammable materials.Avoid contact with metals.
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Will not occur.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION: Tetrafluorohydrazine and reactive fluoride radicals.
| 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION |
LETHAL CONCENTRATION (LC50): 6700 ppm, Rat 1 hour.
LETHAL DOSE 50 (LD50): N/Ap
TERATOGENICITY: N/Ap
REPRODUCTIVE EFFECTS: N/Ap
MUTAGENICITY: N/Ap
| 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION |
No adverse ecological effects are expected.
| 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS |
WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD: Dispose of non-refillable cylinders in accordance with federal, state and local regulations. Allow gas to vent slowly to atmosphere in an unconfined area or exhaust hood. If the cylinders are the refillable type, return cylinders to supplier with any valve outlet plugs or caps secured and valve protection caps in place.
| 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION |
CONCENTRATION: 99+%
DOT DESCRIPTION (US ONLY):
PROPER SHIPPING NAME: Nitrogen trifluoride, compressed
HAZARD CLASS: 2.2 (nonflammable)
INDENTIFICATION NUMBER: UN2451
REPORTABLE QUANTITIES: None
LABELING: NONFLAMMABLE GAS, OXIDIZER
ADR / RID (EU Only): Class 2, 1TO
SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS: Cylinders should be transported in a secure upright position in a well ventilated truck.
| 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION |
OSHA: Process Safety Management: Material is listed in appendix A of 29 CFR 1910.119 as highly hazardous chemical.
TSCA: Material is listed in TSCA inventory.
SARA: The threshold planning quantity for material is 10,000 lbs.
EU NUMBER: 232-007-1
NUMBER IN ANNEX 1 OF DIR 67/548: Material is listed in annex 1.
EU CLASSIFICATION: N/Av
R: 12, 23
S: 7/9
OTHER PRECAUTIONS: Protect containers from physical damage. Do not deface cylinders or labels. Cylinders should be refilled by qualified producers of compressed gas. Shipment of a compressed gas cylinder which has not been filled by the owner or with his written consent is a violation of federal law (49 CFR).
ABBREVIATIONS: N/Ap - Not Applicable N/Av - Not Available SA - Simple Asphyxiant NE - None Established
DISCLAIMER: Information included in this document is given to the best of our knowledge, however, no warranty is made that the information is accurate or complete. We do not accept any responsibility for damages by the use of the document.
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