ICSC 1311 - NITRIC OXIDE

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NITRIC OXIDE	ICSC: 1311 (June 2015)
Nitrogen oxide Mononitrogen monoxide

CAS #: 10102-43-9

UN #: 1660

EC Number: 233-271-0

	ACUTE HAZARDS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION	Not combustible but enhances combustion of other substances.	NO contact with combustible substances.	In case of fire in the surroundings, use appropriate extinguishing media. In case of fire: keep cylinder cool by spraying with water. Combat fire from a sheltered position.

STRICT HYGIENE!
	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation	Cough. Shortness of breath.	Use ventilation.	Fresh air, rest.
Skin
Eyes	Redness.	Wear safety goggles or eye protection in combination with breathing protection.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention.
Ingestion

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Personal protection: gas-tight chemical protection suit including self-contained breathing apparatus. Shut off cylinder if possible. Isolate the area until the gas has dispersed.	According to UN GHS Criteria DANGER Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated May cause or intensify fire; oxidizer Toxic if inhaled Causes damage to lungs Causes damage to the lungs through prolonged or repeated exposure Transportation UN Classification UN Hazard Class: 2.3; UN Subsidiary Risks: 5.1 and 8
STORAGE
Fireproof if in building. Keep in a well-ventilated room.
PACKAGING

NITRIC OXIDE

ICSC: 1311

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance COLOURLESS COMPRESSED GAS. Physical dangers Chemical dangers The substance is a strong oxidant. It reacts with combustible and reducing materials.	Formula: NO Molecular mass: 30.0 Boiling point: -151.8°C Melting point: -163.6°C Solubility in water, ml/100ml at 0°C: 7.4 Relative vapour density (air = 1): 1.04

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
COLOURLESS COMPRESSED GAS.

Physical dangers

Chemical dangers
The substance is a strong oxidant. It reacts with combustible and reducing materials.

Formula: NO
Molecular mass: 30.0
Boiling point: -151.8°C
Melting point: -163.6°C
Solubility in water, ml/100ml at 0°C: 7.4
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 1.04

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation. Effects of short-term exposure Inhalation of high concentrations of the gas may cause damage to the lungs.	Inhalation risk A harmful concentration of this gas in the air will be reached very quickly on loss of containment. Effects of long-term or repeated exposure Repeated or prolonged inhalation may cause effects on the lungs.

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

Routes of exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation.

Effects of short-term exposure
Inhalation of high concentrations of the gas may cause damage to the lungs.

Inhalation risk
A harmful concentration of this gas in the air will be reached very quickly on loss of containment.

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
Repeated or prolonged inhalation may cause effects on the lungs.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS
TLV: 25 ppm as TWA; BEI issued. MAK: 0.63 mg/m³, 0.5 ppm; peak limitation category: I(2); pregnancy risk group: D. EU-OEL: 2.5 mg/m³, 2 ppm as TWA

ENVIRONMENT

NOTES
There is no odour warning even when toxic concentrations are present. Contact with air generates nitrogen dioxide. See ICSC 0930.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification

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