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NITROSYL CHLORIDE

ICSC: 1580

Nitrogen oxychloride
Nitrogen chloride oxide
ClNO
Molecular mass: 65.46
ICSC # 1580		 CAS # 2696-92-6
RTECS # QZ7883000
UN # 1069
April 19, 2005 Validated

TYPES OF HAZARD/ EXPOSURE

ACUTE HAZARDS/ SYMPTOMS

PREVENTION

FIRST AID/
FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE Not combustible. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.
 		 NO contact with flammable substances.
 		 In case of fire in the surroundings: powder, carbon dioxide , NO water .
 
EXPLOSION
 
 		 In case of fire: cool cylinder by spraying with water but avoid contact of the substance with water.
 
EXPOSURE
 		 AVOID ALL CONTACT!
 		 IN ALL CASES CONSULT A DOCTOR!
 
•INHALATION Cough. Sore throat. Laboured breathing. Shortness of breath.
 		 Ventilation, local exhaust, or breathing protection.
 		 Fresh air, rest. Half-upright position. Artificial respiration may be needed. Refer for medical attention.
 
•SKIN Redness. Pain. Skin burns.
 		 Protective gloves. Protective clothing.
 		 Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower. Refer for medical attention.
 
•EYES Redness. Pain. Burns.
 		 Eye protection in combination with breathing protection.
 		 First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
 
•INGESTION
 		 Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.
 
 

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL

STORAGE

PACKAGING & LABELLING
Evacuate danger area! Consult an expert! Gas-tight chemical protection suit including self-contained breathing apparatus. Ventilation. NEVER direct water jet on liquid. Remove gas with fine water spray. Do NOT absorb in saw-dust or other combustible absorbents.
 		 Separated from incompatible materials . See Chemical Dangers. Cool. Keep in a well-ventilated room.
 
UN Hazard Class: 2.3
UN Subsidiary Risks: 8
 
ICSC: 1580 Prepared in the context of cooperation between the International Programme on Chemical Safety & the Commission of the European Communities (C) IPCS CEC 1994. No modifications to the International version have been made except to add the OSHA PELs, NIOSH RELs and NIOSH IDLH values.

NITROSYL CHLORIDE

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PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
YELLOW GAS , WITH PUNGENT ODOUR.

PHYSICAL DANGERS:
The gas is heavier than air and may accumulate in lowered spaces causing a deficiency of oxygen.

CHEMICAL DANGERS:
The substance decomposes on heating or on contact with water producing toxic and corrosive fumes including hydrogen chloride and nitrogen oxides . Reacts violently with strong oxidants . Attacks metal. The substance is a strong oxidant and reacts with combustible and reducing materials.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS:
TLV not established.
MAK not established.


 		 ROUTES OF EXPOSURE:


INHALATION RISK:
On loss of containment, a harmful concentration of this gas in the air will be reached very quickly.

EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE:
The substance is corrosive to the eyes, the skin and the respiratory tract. Inhalation of this gas may cause lung oedema (see Notes).

EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE:
 

PHYSICAL
PROPERTIES

 
Boiling point: -5 to -6°C
Melting point: -64°C
Density: 2.99
g/l
 		 Solubility in water: reaction
Vapour pressure, kPa at 20°C: 340
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 2.3
Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 5.2
 

ENVIRONMENTAL
DATA

 		 The substance is harmful to aquatic organisms.
 

N O T E S
Reacts violently with fire extinguishing agents such as water. The symptoms of lung oedema often do not become manifest until a few hours have passed and they are aggravated by physical effort. Rest and medical observation is therefore essential. Rinse contaminated clothes (fire hazard) with plenty of water. Check oxygen content before entering area. High concentrations in the air cause a deficiency of oxygen with the risk of unconsciousness or death.
Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-20G2TC

NFPA Code: H3; F0; R1;
 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

 
 
ICSC: 1580 NITROSYL CHLORIDE
(C) IPCS, CEC, 1994
IMPORTANT LEGAL NOTICE: Neither NIOSH, the CEC or the IPCS nor any person acting on behalf of NIOSH, the CEC or the IPCS is responsible for the use which might be made of this information. This card contains the collective views of the IPCS Peer Review Committee and may not reflect in all cases all the detailed requirements included in national legislation on the subject. The user should verify compliance of the cards with the relevant legislation in the country of use. The only modifications made to produce the U.S. version is inclusion of the OSHA PELs, NIOSH RELs and NIOSH IDLH values.
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