CHEMICAL FACT SHEET for emergency
responders
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CHEMICAL: |
Nitrogen Dioxide |
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NO2 |
1067 |
10102-44-0 |
124 |
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3 |
0 |
0 |
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Chemical Formula |
UN # |
C.A.S. # |
ERG . # |
Hazardous Substance |
Extremely Hazardous
Substance |
RQ |
Health |
Fire |
Reactivity |
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Characteristics |
Exposure Limits |
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Common Uses
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Appearance: |
Brownish liquid or gas |
LEL: |
N/a |
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Product of high-temperature combustion |
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Vapor
Density |
1.58 |
UEL: |
N/a |
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Specific Gravity: |
1.44 |
IDLH: |
20
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Flash Point: |
N/a |
STEL: |
5
ppm |
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Auto Ignit.: |
N/a |
PEL: |
3
ppm |
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Vapor Pressure: |
96 @ 20 C |
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pH: |
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Emergency Response PPE (Fire Fighters)
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Hazards |
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Respiratory: SCBA |
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Toxic, can be fatal if inhaled or absorbed through
skin. Contact can cause frostbite. Stored in pressurized cylinders. Keep cylinders cool if exposed to fire. |
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Eye/Face/Body: Fire clothing
provides limited protection. See
chemical manufacturer info. |
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Emergency Medical Actions
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Incompatible |
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Irrigate affected areas. Liquid exposure may cause frostbite. Provide oxygen. |
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Ammonia, chlorinated hydrocarbons, water |
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Notes
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Initial and Protective Action Distances |
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May be placarded as oxidizer, poison or corrosive,
depending on form. |
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Small Spills
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Isolate for 200 meters, shut off source |
Large Spills
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Evacuate ½ mile, shut off source if possible. |
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Emergency Response Actions
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Isolate/evacuate area. Stop leak if possible, wearing proper PPE |
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