Nitrogen(N2)

Specifications
- CAS No.: 7727-37-9
- UN No.: 1066
- EINECS No.: 231-783-9
- Molecular Weight: 28.01 g/mol
- Appearance: Colorless
- Melting Point: -209.86 ℃
- Boiling Point: -196℃
- Density: 1.25kg/m³
- Hazard Class (DOT): 2.2 & 8
- Label: Non-flammable Gas
High-purity nitrogen (N₂) gas supplied from China for industrial processing, electronics manufacturing, and food preservation.
High-purity nitrogen (N₂) for inerting and blanketing, chemical blanketing, electronics manufacturing, and food packaging.
Nitrogen is a colorless, odorless, tasteless, and non-toxic inert gas. As the most abundant gas in the Earth’s atmosphere, it is slightly soluble in water, alcohol, and ether. In its normal state, nitrogen is chemically inactive and does not easily react with other substances. It is non-flammable and a poor conductor of heat and electricity. While generally inert, it can combine with particularly reactive metals such as lithium and magnesium to form nitrides, and with hydrogen, oxygen, and other elements at high temperatures. Nitrogen serves as a versatile industrial gas, widely used for inerting and blanketing to prevent oxidation, as a purge gas in chemical processing, in electronics manufacturing as a carrier and purge gas, for cryogenic freezing and cooling in food processing, and for modified atmosphere packaging to extend food shelf life. It is typically transported as a liquefied compressed gas or in high-pressure cylinders.
Global Shipping & Export Compliance
Nitrogen (UN 1066) is classified as a non-flammable compressed gas and must be handled under strict hazardous materials regulations.
- Sea freight (FCL / LCL) – standard export method
- Air freight – available with regulatory compliance
Required Export Documents
- Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
- Certificate of Analysis (COA)
- Dangerous Goods Declaration (DGD)
- UN-certified cylinder documentation
- Commercial invoice & packing list
How to Order Nitrogen Gas from China
- Send technical requirements (purity, cylinder specification, application)
- Receive quotation (EXW / FOB / CIF options)
- Confirm cylinder specification & compliance
- Review COA, MSDS, and certification documents
- Production, filling, and quality inspection
- Hazardous goods shipping arrangement
- Delivery and final inspection at destination
Common Mistakes When Buying Nitrogen Gas
- Choosing suppliers only based on lowest price
- Ignoring cylinder certification and pressure rating
- Not verifying moisture and impurity levels
- Skipping third-party inspection before shipment
- Overlooking export documentation compliance
- Not specifying the required purity for sensitive applications
Nitrogen is a colorless, odorless, tasteless, non-toxic inert gas, slightly soluble in water, alcohol and ether. The chemical properties of nitrogen are not active, and it is very inert in its normal state. It is not easy to react with other substances. Nitrogen is not flammable. It combines with some particularly reactive metals, such as lithium and magnesium, to form nitrides. It also combines with hydrogen, oxygen and other elements at high temperatures. Slightly soluble in water and most other liquids, it is a poor conductor of heat and electricity.
Packaging
| Cylinder Capacity | Valve | Volume | bar | psig |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40L | QF-2 | 6 m3 | 150 | 2175 |
| 50L | QF-2 | 10 m3 | 200 | 2900 |
Industrial Grade Nitrogen(N2) 99.999%
| Specification | 99.999% |
|---|---|
| Oxygen | ≤3 ppm |
| Carbon Dioxide | ≤1 ppm |
| Carbon Monoxide | ≤1 ppm |
| Methane | ≤1 ppm |
| Moisture | ≤3 ppm |
Industrial Grade Nitrogen(N2) 99.999%
| Specification | 99.9999% |
|---|---|
| Oxygen | ≤200 ppb |
| Carbon Dioxide | ≤100 ppb |
| Carbon Monoxide | ≤200 ppb |
| Methane | ≤100 ppb |
| Moisture | ≤500 ppb |
Frequently Asked Questions
