Nitrogen trioxide
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."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
TIH
Yes
Explanatory Notes
Boiling point = 38 degrees F; [CAMEO]
NFPA
will not burn
Adverse Effects
Toxic Pneumonitis
Yes
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Diseases
Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: