Identification

Namenitrogen
IUPACmolecular nitrogen
CAS Number7727-37-9
EINECS231-783-9
FDA UNIIN762921K75
Molecular FormulaN2
Molecular Weight28.01400000
MDL NumberMFCD00011416

Regulatory

JECFA Food AdditiveNitrogen
GSFA CodexNitrogen (941)
DG SANTE Food Additivesnitrogen
FDA Mainterm (SATF)7727-37-9 ; NITROGEN
FDA RegulationFDA PART 169 -- FOOD DRESSINGS AND FLAVORINGS

Physical Properties

Appearance colorless gas (est)
Assay 99.50 to 100.00
Food Chemicals Codex Listed No
Boiling Point -33.35 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg (est)
Vapor Pressure 5992.520020 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. (est)
Flash Point 32.00 °F. TCC ( 0.00 °C. ) (est)
Soluble in water, 2.933e+004 mg/L @ 25 °C (est)

Cosmetic Information

CosIngcosmetic data
Cosmetic Usespropellants

No sensory data available

Safety Information

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Oral/Parenteral ToxicityNot determined
Dermal ToxicityNot determined
Inhalation ToxicityNot determined

GHS Classification

['GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)', 'GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements']

Safety in Use

Categorypropellants, aerating agents, and gas
Recommendation for nitrogen usage levels up tonot for fragrance use.
Recommendation for nitrogen flavor usage levels up tonot for flavor use.

No supplier data available

Potential Uses

propellants

Natural Occurrence

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Synonyms

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