Sandhya
NO2 can cause delayed pulmonary edema, the effects may be delayed up to 72 hrs. The NO2 also causes rapid olfactory fatigue, similar to H2S. Leak testing of the system and gas monitoring is critical
You should have the ATSDR Medical Treatment Guides available for ER
http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/mmg/Index.asp
Eugene Ngai
Chemically Speaking LLC
From: DCHAS-L Discussion List [mailto:dchas-l**At_Symbol_Here**med.cornell.edu] On Behalf Of Sandhya Muralidharan
Sent: Monday, August 1, 2016 12:11 PM
To: DCHAS-L**At_Symbol_Here**MED.CORNELL.EDU
Subject: [DCHAS-L] Safety Precautions for high concentrations of NO2 gas.
Dear All,
We have a laboratory planning to run experiments with high concentrations of NO2 gas[2500-5000 ppm]. Please advise on any specific specific safety precautions.
Thanks,
Sandhya
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Sandhya Muralidharan, PhD
Laboratory Safety Specialist
Environmental Health & Safety
Stony Brook University
New York
phone - 6316329672
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