Agent Name |
Nitrogen trioxide |
CAS Number |
10544-73-7 |
Formula |
N2-O3 |
Major Category |
Toxic Gases & Vapors |
Synonyms |
Dinitrogen trioxide; Nitrogen oxide (N2O3); UN2421; [ChemIDplus]; |
Category |
Oxidizers |
Description |
"Blue liquid with a sharp, unpleasant chemical odor"; [CAMEO] |
Sources/Uses |
"Used in special purpose fuels." [CAMEO] |
Comments |
Dissociates to produce NO and NO2; Strong skin and eye irritant; Contact may cause burns or frostbite; Very toxic by inhalation; [CAMEO] See "Nitrogen dioxide." |
Exposure Assessment |
Skin Designation (ACGIH) |
Not evaluated |
TIH |
Yes |
Explanatory Notes |
Boiling point = 38 degrees F; [CAMEO] |
Flammability (NFPA) |
0: will not burn |
Adverse Effects |
Toxic Pneumonitis |
Yes |
Dermatotoxin |
Skin Burns |
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