I.
Identification of the Substance/Preparation and of the Company
Trade Name:
INERGEN
Manufacturer/Supplier
ANSUL INCORPORATED
Address:
One Stanton Street, Marinette, WI 54143-2542
Prepared by:
Safety and Health Department
Phone:
715-735-7411
Fax:
715-732-3472
Internet/Home Page:
http://www.ansul.com
Emergency Phone Number:
CHEMTREC 800-424-9300 or 703-527-3887
Date of Issue:
February 2002
II.
Composition/Information on Ingredients
Component
Vol. %
Wt. %
CAS No.
EINECS
Class, R, and S Phrases
Nitrogen
52
42.5
7727-37-9
231-783-9
(See Section XV)
Argon
40
47
7440-37-1
231-147-0
(See Section XV)
Carbon Dioxide
8
10.5
124-38-9
204-696-9
(See Section XV)
III.
Hazards Identification
For Humans
Threshold Limit Values:
Nitrogen:
None established.
Argon:
None established.
Carbon Dioxide:
OSHA PEL:
5,000 ppm
ACGIH TLV-TWA:
5,000 ppm.
ACGIH TLV-STEL: 30,000 ppm
Signs and Symptoms:
Acute Exposure:
Eye Contact:
Non-irritating gas.
Inhalation:
Not an asphyxiant at its normal design use concentration of 34 – 70 % V/V. Possible dizziness,
disorientation, loss of motor control.
Skin Contact:
Non irritating gas.
Ingestion:
Non irritating gas, not an expected route of exposure.
Chronic Overexposure:
Dizziness, disorientation, loss of motor control
Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure: Not determined at this time. Suspect respiratory impairment.
Chemical Listed as Carcinogen or Potential Carcinogen:
National Toxicology Program
No
I.A.R.C. Monographs
No
OSHA
No
For Environment:
Components of atmosphere.
WHMIS Information:
Class A
IV.
First-Aid Measures
Inhalation:
Avoid direct inhalation of undiluted gas. Gas misture is an asphyxiant.
Eye Contact:
Avoid direct contact of high pressure gas discharge. Use safety glasses.
Skin Contact:
Avoid direct contact of high pressure gas discharge.
Ingestion:
Not an expected route of exposure.
V.
Fire-Fighting Measures
Extinguishing Media:
Nonflammable gases. No extinguisher needed.
Special Procedures:
Though gas cylinders are equipped with pressure and temperature relief devices, they
should be removed from high temperatures or fire to avoid risk of rupture.
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards:
None.
ANSUL
ANSUL INCORPORATED
MARINETTE, WI 54143-2542
INERGEN MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
ACCORDING TO 93/112/EEC
