nitrous oxide

N2O

CAS10024-97-2

Danger

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Identification

CAS Number: 10024-97-2
EC Number: 233-032-0
UN Number: 1070
Index Number: 007-031-00-9
PubChem CID: 948

Physical-chemical properties

Molecular Formula: N2O
Molar Mass: 44.01 g/mol
IUPAC Name: nitrous oxide

Chemical Identifiers

InChI: InChI=1S/N2O/c1-2-3
InChI Key: GQPLMRYTRLFLPF-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Overview

nitrous oxide (CAS: 10024-97-2) is a chemical compound widely used in industry. The molecular formula is N2O. The molar mass is 44.01 g/mol.

Safety & Classification

Danger

Classification:

Repr. 1B; STOT SE 3; STOT RE 1; Ozone 1

GHS Pictograms

Health Hazard

GHS08

Serious health hazard. May cause cancer, organ damage, or genetic defects.

Exclamation Mark

GHS07

Harmful. May cause irritation, allergic reactions, or drowsiness.

HHazard Statements (H-Statements)

Describe the nature and severity of the hazard

H336

May cause drowsiness or dizziness.

H372

Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.

H420

Harms public health and the environment by destroying ozone in the upper atmosphere.

Classification according to CLP Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008. The complete list of hazard and precautionary statements can be found in the Safety Data Sheet (SDS).

First Aid Measures

Inhalation

Irritant

Measures if vapours or dust are inhaled

First Aid Actions

+P304IF INHALED:
+P340Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
+P311Call a POISON CENTER/doctor.

Related hazard statements:

H336

General Measures

Emergency 112 | Poison Control: +49 30 19240 (DE), +33 1 45 42 59 59 (FR), +31 30 274 88 88 (NL)

First aid measures are based on CLP classification and associated P-statements. They do not replace the Safety Data Sheet (SDS). In case of emergency, always consult the full SDS and a physician.

Transport (ADR)

UN Number	1070
ADR Class	2
Packing Group
Tunnel Code	C/E
Proper Shipping Name	Distickstoffmonoxid, unter Druck verflüssigt
Marine Pollutant	No

Frequently Asked Questions

What is nitrous oxide?

nitrous oxide (CAS 10024-97-2) is a chemical substance with the formula N2O used in various industrial applications.

What are the properties of nitrous oxide?

nitrous oxide has a molar mass of 44.01 g/mol. It is classified as Repr. 1B; STOT SE 3; STOT RE 1; Ozone 1. See the technical data above for more details.

How to store nitrous oxide safely?

nitrous oxide should be stored according to the Safety Data Sheet instructions. Follow the GHS labeling and keep the substance in a cool, dry and well-ventilated place.

Is nitrous oxide dangerous?

nitrous oxide carries the signal word "Danger". 2 GHS pictograms apply. Always follow the safety instructions in the data sheet.

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