Potential Harm Severe Cold Burns F rostbite Eye Damage retinal displacement Pressure Buildup Liquid Nitrogen is a cryogen used where very low temperatures or rapid temperature reduction is required It is colourless odourless and nontox ID: 929727
Download Presentation The PPT/PDF document "Safety Fact Sheet – Liquid Nitrogen" is the property of its rightful owner. Permission is granted to download and print the materials on this web site for personal, non-commercial use only, and to display it on your personal computer provided you do not modify the materials and that you retain all copyright notices contained in the materials. By downloading content from our website, you accept the terms of this agreement.
Slide1
Safety Fact Sheet – Liquid Nitrogen
Potential HarmSevere Cold BurnsFrostbiteEye Damage – retinal displacement Pressure Build-up
Liquid Nitrogen is a cryogen used where very low temperatures or rapid temperature reduction is required. It is colourless, odourless and non-toxic with a boiling point of -196°C.
Protect Yourself
Always wear dry thermally insulated gloves – NEVER handle with bare handsWear appropriate Eye ProtectionUse tongs to retrieve objectsDispense slowly – minimise boiling/ splashesUse and store in well ventilated areasCheck equipment for frost damageOnly use containers designed for cryogenic useOnly use loose fitting lids – NEVER sealKNOW what to do in an Emergency