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Nitrous oxide

CAS 10024-97-2
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Nitrous oxide

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CAS Number: 10024-97-2

Product Identification

More information about Nitrous oxide

Basic Product Information

Product Name
Nitrous oxide
Product Code
295590

Regulatory Identifiers

CAS Number
10024-97-2 Check regulations

Chemical Abstracts Service registry number - unique identifier for chemical substances

Uses Information

Identified Uses
Laboratory chemicals, Synthesis of substances

Overview

Nitrous oxide (CAS: 10024-97-2 ) is a liquefied gas substance commonly used laboratory chemicals, synthesis of substances.

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Hazard Identification

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Classification Status

Classified

Signal Word

danger (Danger)

Hazard Classifications

Ox. Gas Category 1 H270
Press. Gas H280
Simple Asphyxiant
GHS03 - Globally Harmonized System (GHS) hazard pictogram for chemical safety classificationGHS04 - Globally Harmonized System (GHS) hazard pictogram for chemical safety classification

Hazard Statements

  • H270: May cause or intensify fire; oxidizer.
  • H280: Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated. May displace oxygen and cause rapid suffocation.

Precautionary Statements

  • P220: Keep/Store away from clothing/ combustible materials.
  • P244: Keep reduction valves free from grease and oil.
  • P370 + P376: In case of fire: Stop leak if safe to do so.
  • P410 + P403: Protect from sunlight. Store in a well-ventilated place.

Suppliers & Organizations

Sigma-Aldrich

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3050 Spruce Street, SAINT LOUIS MO 63103, USA

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+1 800-325-5832

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+1 800-325-5052

Emergency Contacts

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Physical & Chemical Properties

More about properties
Physical State
liquid
Physical State Data
liquid
State Under Standard Conditions
gas
Appearance
Liquefied gas
Colour
colourless
Colour Intensity
Not available
Form
Liquefied gas
Odor
No data available
Odor Threshold
No data available
Ph
No data available
Melting Point
-91 ℃ (-132 ºF)
Boiling Point
-88 ℃ (-126 °F)
Flash Point
Not applicable
Freezing Point
Not available
Softening Point
Not available
Solidification Point
Not available
Cloud Point
Not available
Crystallisation Point
Not available
Evaporation Rate
No data available
Relative Evaporation Rate
Not available
Vapor Pressure
58,500.0 hPa (43,878.6 mmHg) at 20 ℃ (68 ºF)
Vapor Density
1.52 - (Air = 1.0)
Relative Density
No data available
Bulk Density
Not available
Density
Not available
Flammability
No data available
Upper Explosive Limit
No data available
Lower Explosive Limit
No data available
Auto Ignition Temperature
No data available
Decomposition Temperature
No data available
Solubility
No data available
Partition Coefficient
No data available
Solubility In Water
No data available
Solubility In Fat
Not available
Kinematic Viscosity
Not available
Dynamic Viscosity
Not available
Surface Tension
Not available
Explosive Properties
No data available
Oxidizing Properties
The substance or mixture is classified as oxidizing with the category 1.
Molecular Weight
Not available
Solid Content
Not available
Solvent Content
Not available
Gas Group
Not available
Relative Vapor Density
1.52 - (Air = 1.0)
Dissociation Constant
Not available
Hydrolysis Rate
Not available
Concentration
Not available
Temperature
Not available
Particle Characteristics
Not available
Particle Size
Not available
Particle Size Distribution
Not available
Particle Shape
Not available
Particle Aspect Ratio
Not available
Particle Aggregation State
Not available
Particle Agglomeration State
Not available
Particle Specific Surface Area
Not available
Particle Dustiness
Not available
Voc Content
Not available
Voc Concentration
Not available
Voc Content Info
Not available
Metal Corrosion
Not available

Frequently Asked Questions

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What is the hazard signal word for Nitrous oxide?

The signal word for this substance is "danger".

What is the physical form of Nitrous oxide?

Nitrous oxide is a liquid appearing as liquefied gas with colourless color. It has no data available odor.

What is the solubility of Nitrous oxide?

No data available

What is Nitrous oxide used for?

Laboratory chemicals, Synthesis of substances

What are the hazard statements for Nitrous oxide?

This substance has 2 hazard statements: H270: May cause or intensify fire; oxidizer. H280: Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated. May displace oxygen and cause rapid suffocation.

What is the melting point of Nitrous oxide?

The melting point is -91 ℃ (-132 ºF) and the boiling point is -88 ℃ (-126 °F).