Description
Nitrogen is a non-flammable gas which does not support combustion. It is colourless, odourless and non-toxic; it is almost a totally inert gas (comprising approx. 79% volume of air).
IG, HP, UHP Nitrogen is produced with a food grade classification.
Main Hazards
Nitrogen is non-toxic, inert and inflammable. It comprises 78.09vol% of air we breathe. However, high concentrations in confined spaces may result in unconsciousness without symptoms.
Typical Uses
- Purging
- Tyre inflation
- Inert atmospheres
- Food packaging
- Gauge calibration
- Metal degassing
- Aerosol propellent
- Hydraulic systems
- Photo processing
- Plastic forming
- Pipeline testing
- Air tools
- Wine making
- Fire fighting