Physical Properties : Form : colourless gas
Stability : Stable
Melting point : -210 C
Boiling point : -195.9 C
Water solubility : slight
Liquid density : 0.808 g cm-3
Vapour density : 1.25 g/l
Principal Hazards : Asphyxiant at high concentrations
Toxicological Properties :
• Nitrogen is nontoxic but the liberation of a large amount in a confined area could
displace the amount of oxygen in air necessary to support life.
• Nitrogen is not listed in the LARC, NTP or by OSHA as a carcinogen or potential
carcinogen.
• Persons in ill health where such illness would be aggravated by exposure to
nitrogen should not be allowed to work with or handle this product.
Reactivity Data : Stability : Stable
Incompatibility (Materials to Avoid): None
Hazardous Decomposition Products: None
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur
Conditions to Avoid: None
