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NITROUS OXIDE

CAS No.: 10024-97-2
Formula: N2O
Molecular Weight: 44.01
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What is NITROUS OXIDE

**Introduction to Dinitrogen Monoxide (N₂O)** Dinitrogen monoxide, commonly known as nitrous oxide or laughing gas, is a colorless, non-flammable gas with a slightly sweet odor. Chemically represented as N₂O, it is composed of two nitrogen atoms bonded to one oxygen atom. Widely used in medical and dental settings as an anesthetic and analgesic, it provides mild sedation and pain relief. Beyond healthcare, N₂O serves as a propellant in whipped cream dispensers and in rocket propulsion due to its oxidizing properties. However, it is also a potent greenhouse gas, contributing to climate change. While safe in controlled doses, recreational misuse poses health risks, making responsible handling essential.

Preparation Process: Dinitrogen monoxide (N₂O), commonly known as nitrous oxide, is typically prepared by the thermal decomposition of ammonium nitrate (NH₄NO₃). The process involves carefully heating ammonium nitrate to approximately 250°C, which decomposes it into N₂O and water vapor (H₂O). The reaction is as follows: NH₄NO₃ → N₂O + 2H₂O. The gas is then purified by passing it through a series of scrubbers to remove impurities like nitrogen oxides (NOₓ) and water. Safety precautions are essential due to the risk of explosive decomposition of ammonium nitrate at higher temperatures. The method is widely used in laboratory and industrial settings.

Usage Scenarios: Dinitrogen monoxide (N₂O), commonly known as nitrous oxide or laughing gas, is primarily used as an anesthetic and analgesic in medical and dental procedures due to its sedative and pain-relieving properties. It is also employed as a propellant in whipped cream dispensers and aerosol products. In the automotive industry, N₂O serves as a performance-enhancing oxidizer in racing engines, boosting power output. Additionally, it is used in rocket propulsion for its ability to release oxygen at high temperatures. In food packaging, N₂O acts as a preservative by inhibiting bacterial growth. Despite its benefits, improper use can pose health and environmental risks.

NITROUS OXIDE Basic Info
Chemical Name NITROUS OXIDE
Synonyms N2O;DINITROGEN MONOXIDE;n20;LAUGHING GAS;Lachgas;Dinitrogen oxide;Nitral;stickdioxyd;nitros oxide;oxidonitroso
CAS No. 10024-97-2
Molecular Formula N2O
Molecular Weight 44.01
PSA 54.46000
LogP 0.06366
Safely Info
RTECS QX1350000
Hazard Class 2.2
Safety Statements 38
HS Code -
WGK Germany 1
Packing Group -
RIDADR UN 1070 2.2
Risk Statements 8
Hazard Codes O
Caution Statement P220-P244-P370+P376-P410+P403
Hazard Declaration H270-H280
Symbol GHS03,GHS04
Signal Word Danger
NITROUS OXIDE Price
Here is a rough price range for Dinitrogen monoxide (nitrous oxide) in the listed countries. Note that prices can vary based on purity, quantity, and supplier, and these ranges are approximate:

1. **United States**: $50 - $200 per kilogram
2. **China**: $20 - $100 per kilogram
3. **Russia**: $30 - $150 per kilogram
4. **Germany**: $60 - $250 per kilogram
5. **India**: $25 - $120 per kilogram
6. **Japan**: $70 - $300 per kilogram
7. **Brazil**: $40 - $180 per kilogram
8. **South Korea**: $50 - $200 per kilogram
9. **Philippines**: No results
10. **United Kingdom**: $60 - $250 per kilogram
11. **France**: $60 - $250 per kilogram
12. **Mexico**: $30 - $150 per kilogram
13. **Canada**: $50 - $200 per kilogram
14. **South Africa**: $40 - $180 per kilogram
15. **Egypt**: No results
16. **Turkey**: $30 - $150 per kilogram
17. **Thailand**: No results
18. **Indonesia**: No results

These ranges are based on general market trends and may not reflect real-time or specific local pricing.
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Section 1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/MIXTURE
  Product identifiers
    Product name        : Nitrous oxide    
    CAS-No.        : 10024-97-2    
  Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
    Identified uses        : Laboratory chemicals, Manufacture of substances    
  
  

Section 2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
  Classification of the substance or mixture
  Classification according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 [EU-GHS/CLP]
    Oxidising gases (Category 1)
    Gases under pressure (Liquefied gas)
  Classification according to EU Directives 67/548/EEC or 1999/45/EC
    Contact with combustible material may cause fire.
  Label elements
  Labelling according Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 [CLP]
    Pictogram
    Signal word        Danger    
    Hazard statement(s)
    H270        May cause or intensify fire; oxidiser.    
    H280        Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated.    
    Precautionary statement(s)
    P220        Keep/Store away from clothing/ combustible materials.    
    P410 + P403        Protect from sunlight. Store in a well-ventilated place.    
    Supplemental Hazard        none    
    Statements
  According to European Directive 67/548/EEC as amended.
    Hazard symbol(s)
    R-phrase(s)
    R8        Contact with combustible material may cause fire.    
    S-phrase(s)        none    
  Other hazards - none

Section 3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
  Substances
    Synonyms        : Laughing gas    
    Dinitrogen monoxide
    Formula        : N2O    
    Molecular Weight        : 44,01 g/mol    

Section 4. FIRST AID MEASURES
  Description of first aid measures
  General advice
    Consult a physician. Show this safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance.
  If inhaled
    If breathed in, move person into fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. Consult a physician.
  In case of skin contact
    Wash off with soap and plenty of water. Consult a physician.
  In case of eye contact
    Flush eyes with water as a precaution.
  If swallowed
    Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Rinse mouth with water. Consult a physician.
  Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
    anesthetic effects
  Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
    no data available

Section 5. FIREFIGHTING MEASURES
  Extinguishing media
  Suitable extinguishing media
    Use water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide.
  Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
    nitrogen oxides (NOx)
  Advice for firefighters
    Wear self contained breathing apparatus for fire fighting if necessary.
  Further information
    Use water spray to cool unopened containers.

Section 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
  Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
    Avoid breathing vapors, mist or gas. Ensure adequate ventilation. Evacuate personnel to safe areas.
  Environmental precautions
    Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so. Do not let product enter drains.
  Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up
    Contain spillage, and then collect with an electrically protected vacuum cleaner or by wet-brushing and
    place in container for disposal according to local regulations (see section 13).
  Reference to other sections
    For disposal see section 13.

Section 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
  Precautions for safe handling
    Keep away from sources of ignition - No smoking.Normal measures for preventive fire protection.
  Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
    Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place.
    Contents under pressure.
  Specific end uses
    no data available

Section 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
  Control parameters
  Components with workplace control parameters
  Exposure controls
  Appropriate engineering controls
    Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Wash hands before breaks and
    at the end of workday.
  Personal protective equipment
  Eye/face protection
    Face shield and safety glasses Use equipment for eye protection tested and approved under
    appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or EN 166(EU).
  Skin protection
    Handle with gloves. Gloves must be inspected prior to use. Use proper glove removal technique
    (without touching glove's outer surface) to avoid skin contact with this product. Dispose of
    contaminated gloves after use in accordance with applicable laws and good laboratory practices.
    Wash and dry hands.
    The selected protective gloves have to satisfy the specifications of EU Directive 89/686/EEC and
    the standard EN 374 derived from it.
    Immersion protection
    Material: butyl-rubber
    Minimum layer thickness: 0,3 mm
    Break through time: > 480 min
    Material tested:Butoject® ( Z677647, Size M)
    Splash protection
    Material: Chloroprene
    Minimum layer thickness: 0,6 mm
    Break through time: > 30 min
    Material tested:Camapren® ( Z677493, Size M)
    data source: KCL GmbH, D-36124 Eichenzell, phone +49 (0)6659 873000,     test method: EN374
    If used in solution, or mixed with other substances, and under conditions which differ from EN 374,
    contact the supplier of the CE approved gloves. This recommendation is advisory only and must
    be evaluated by an Industrial Hygienist familiar with the specific situation of anticipated use by our
    customers. It should not be construed as offering an approval for any specific use scenario.
  Body Protection
    Complete suit protecting against chemicals, The type of protective equipment must be selected
    according to the concentration and amount of the dangerous substance at the specific workplace.
  Respiratory protection
    Where risk assessment shows air-purifying respirators are appropriate use a full-face respirator
    with multi-purpose combination (US) or type AXBEK (EN 14387) respirator cartridges as a backup
    to engineering controls. If the respirator is the sole means of protection, use a full-face supplied air
    respirator. Use respirators and components tested and approved under appropriate government
    standards such as NIOSH (US) or CEN (EU).

Section 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
  Information on basic physical and chemical properties
    a) Appearance        Form: Liquefied gas    
    b) Odour        no data available    
    c) Odour Threshold        no data available    
    d) pH        no data available    
    e) Melting point/freezing        Melting point/range: -91 °C - lit.    
    point
    f) Initial boiling point and -88 °C - lit.
    boiling range
    g) Flash point        not applicable    
    h) Evaporation rate        no data available    
    i) Flammability (solid, gas) no data available
    j) Upper/lower        no data available    
    flammability or
    explosive limits
    k) Vapour pressure        58.500,0 hPa at 20 °C    
    l) Vapour density        1,52 - (Air = 1.0)    
    m) Relative density        no data available    
    n) Water solubility        no data available    
    o) Partition coefficient: n- no data available
    octanol/water
    p) Autoignition        no data available    
    temperature
    q) Decomposition        no data available    
    temperature
    r) Viscosity        no data available    
    s) Explosive properties        no data available    
    t) Oxidizing properties        The substance or mixture is classified as oxidizing with the category 1.    
  Other safety information
    no data available

Section 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
  Reactivity
    no data available
  Chemical stability
    no data available
  Possibility of hazardous reactions
    no data available
  Conditions to avoid
    no data available
  Incompatible materials
    Aluminum, Borane/boron oxides, Hydrazine, Strong reducing agents
  Hazardous decomposition products
    Other decomposition products - no data available

Section 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
  Information on toxicological effects
  Acute toxicity
    no data available
  Skin corrosion/irritation
    no data available
  Serious eye damage/eye irritation
    no data available
  Respiratory or skin sensitization
    no data available
  Germ cell mutagenicity
    no data available
  Carcinogenicity
    This product is or contains a component that is not classifiable as to its carcinogenicity based on its IARC,
    ACGIH, NTP, or EPA classification.
    IARC:        3 - Group 3: Not classifiable as to its carcinogenicity to humans (Dinitrogen oxide)    
  Reproductive toxicity
    Overexposure may cause reproductive disorder(s) based on tests with laboratory animals.
  Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure
    no data available
  Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure
    no data available
  Aspiration hazard
    no data available
  Potential health effects
  Inhalation        May be harmful if inhaled. May cause respiratory tract irritation.    
  Ingestion        May be harmful if swallowed.    
  Skin        May be harmful if absorbed through skin. May cause skin irritation.    
  Eyes        May cause eye irritation.    
  Signs and Symptoms of Exposure
    anesthetic effects
  Additional Information
    RTECS: QX1350000

Section 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
  Toxicity
    no data available
  Persistence and degradability
    no data available
  Bioaccumulative potential
    no data available
  Mobility in soil
    no data available
  Results of PBT and vPvB assessment
    no data available
  Other adverse effects
    no data available

Section 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
  Waste treatment methods
  Product
    Burn in a chemical incinerator equipped with an afterburner and scrubber but exert extra care in igniting
    as this material is highly flammable. Offer surplus and non-recyclable solutions to a licensed disposal
    company. Contact a licensed professional waste disposal service to dispose of this material.
  Contaminated packaging
    Dispose of as unused product.

Section 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
  UN number
    ADR/RID: 1070        IMDG: 1070        IATA: 1070    
  UN proper shipping name
    ADR/RID: NITROUS OXIDE
    IMDG: NITROUS OXIDE
    IATA:        Nitrous oxide    
  Transport hazard class(es)
    ADR/RID: 2.2 (5.1)        IMDG: 2.2 (5.1)        IATA: 2.2 (5.1)    
  Packaging group
    ADR/RID: -        IMDG: -        IATA: -    
  Environmental hazards
    ADR/RID: no        IMDG Marine pollutant: no        IATA: no    
  Special precautions for user
    no data available



SECTION 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION
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SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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SDS 1.0