NITROGEN (CED0000267)

NITROGEN (N2) is an inorganic compound with an average molecular weight of 28.01 g/mol. NITROGEN belongs to the other non-metal nitrides, a subclass of other non-metal organides within the inorganic compounds. In industrial applications, it is utilized as an antioxidant, a degradant/impurity, and as processing aids not otherwise specified. It serves as a foaming agent (PMC11085284, PMC6415066) and is used as a non-motive propellant or blowing agent. Additionally, it is used as a fertilizer (PMC10203682, PMC12423868, PMC12807002, PMC3815838, PMC5858348, PMC6882738, PMC7318785) and acts as a biological and environmental nutrient (PMC10700294, PMC8780597). In the field of plastics, it is used in Polyamide. The compound is found in or released from 74 recorded sources. These include electrical and electronic equipment such as antennas, amplifiers, adjustable resistors, auxiliary devices, and coils, among 31 others. It is present in household items like coins, key rings, watch chains, and credit card holders. In the category of household cleaning and consumer products, it is associated with bleaching agents, ash trays, cigar cigarettes, other smoking requisites, and non electric simulated smoking devices, plus 8 more. It is also found in building and construction materials, including roofs, ladders, floors, ceilings, and fencing, among 4 others. Within food, food processing, and cookware, it is linked to food preservation, the preparation of malt, brew kettles, cellar tools, fermentation processes for beer, and 6 more. Finally, it is found in unclassified therapeutic products within healthcare, pharmaceuticals, and veterinary products. Recorded exposure routes include topical, respiratory, endosinusial, and cutaneous.