BGTLL - CARBON DIOXIDE EXTINGUISHER

  • MSDS: BGTLL
  • Manufacturer: AMEREX CORP
  • Product Name: CARBON DIOXIDE EXTINGUISHER
  • National Stock Number: 4210-01-290-1122
Product Identification

Product ID:CARBON DIOXIDE EXTINGUISHER
MSDS Date:08/01/1991
FSC:4210
NIIN:01-290-1122
MSDS Number: BGTLL

Responsible Party
AMEREX CORPORATION
7595 GADSDEN HWY E
TRUSSVILLE, AL 35173-0081
US

Emergency Phone: 205-655-3271,800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)

Info Phone: 205-655-3271

Cage: 54905

Contractor
AMEREX CORPORATION
81 TRUSSVILLE, AL 35173-0081 US

Telephone: 205-655-3271

Cage: 54905

Ingredients

CARBON DIOXIDE

CAS: 124-38-9

RTECS: FF6400000

Fraction By Weight: 100%

OSHA PEL 5000 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 5000PPM/30000STEL;93

Hazards

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EYES: CONTACT WITH LIQUID OR SOLID
CARBON DIOXIDE WILL CAUSE BURNS, FROSTBITE, OR BLINDNESS. SKIN:
CONTACT WITH LIQUID OR SOLID WILL CAUSE BURNS OR FROSTBITE.
INHALATION: SLIGHTLY TOXIC ASPHYXIANT. HI GH CONCENTRATIONS CAN
PARALYZE RESPIRATORY CENTER. UNCONSCIOUSNESS AND DEATH MAY RESULT.
INGESTION: NOT LIKELY TO OCCUR.
Effects of Overexposure:EYES: BURNS, FROSTBITE, BLINDNESS. SKIN: BURNS,
FROSTBITE. INHALATION: ASPHYXIATION, UNCONSCIOUSNESS, DEATH.
INGESTION: NOT LIKELY TO OCCUR.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE KNOWN.

First Aid

First Aid:EYES: TREAT AS FROSTBITE. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. SKIN: TREAT
EXPOSED AREAS AS FROSTBITE. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. INHALATION:
PROVIDE FRESH AIR OR OXYGEN. IF SYMPTOMS PERSISTS, GET MEDICAL
ATTENTION. IN GESTION: TREAT AREAS EXPOSED AS FROSTBITE. GET
MEDICAL ATTENTION.

Fire Fighting

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:USE MEDIA FOR SURROUNDING FIRE. THIS PRODUCT IS
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA.
Fire Fighting Procedures:NONE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE.

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:LEAKS WILL DISSIPATE RAPIDLY AND HARMLESSLY TO
ATMOSPHERE. FOR CONFINED AREAS REMOVE ALL PERSONNEL AND VENTILATE
AREA. VENT TO ATMOSPHERE IN OPEN AREA.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE.

Handling

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL, DRY, WELL VENTILATED
AREA AWAY FROM DIRECT HEAT OR OPEN FLAME.
Other Precautions:NONE.

Exposure Controls

Respiratory Protection:NONE EXPECTED TO BE NEEDED. USE SELF-CONTAINED
BREATHING APPARATUS OR AIR-LINE RESPIRATOR WHEN CARBON DIOXIDE HAS
BEEN RELEASED AND HAS DIMINISHED THE OXYGEN CONTENT BELOW 19%.
Ventilation:NORMAL ROOM VENTILATION NORMALLY SUFFICIENT.
Protective Gloves:INSULATED IF HANDLING LIQUID OR SOLID.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES.
Other Protective Equipment:NONE REQUIRED.
Work Hygienic Practices:USE GOOD PERSONAL HYGIENE AND GOOD HOUSEKEEPING
PRACTICES.
Supplemental Safety and Health

Chemical Properties

HCC:G3
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:-109F,-78C
Vapor Density:1.52
Evaporation Rate & Reference:HIGH
Solubility in Water:0.8 V/V
Appearance and Odor:CARBON DIOXIDE IS COLORLESS LIQUID OR GAS. NO ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
CHEMICALLY ACTIVE METALS SUCH AS SODIUM, POTASSIUM, HOT TITANIUM.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:WILL NOT OCCUR.

Disposal

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF WASTE IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE
AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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