Product ID:CARBON DIOXIDE
MSDS Date:06/22/1988
FSC:4210
NIIN:00F008875
MSDS Number: BGYXJ

Emergency Phone: (205) 655-3271

Info Phone: (205) 655-3271

Cage: 54905

Telephone: 205-655-3271

Cage: 54905

CARBON DIOXIDE

CAS: 124-38-9

RTECS: FF6400000

OSHA PEL 5000 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 5000PPM/30000STEL;93

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EYES: BURNS, FROSTBITE/BLINDNESS.
SKIN: BURNS, FROSTBITE. INHALATION: SLIGHTLY TOXIC ASPHYXIANT.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:EYES: MAY CAUSE BURNS, FROSTBITE/BLINDNESS.
SKIN: MAY CAUSE BURNS/FROSTBITE. INHALATION: SLIGHTLY TOXIC
ASPHYXIANT. HIGH CONCENTRATIONS CAN PARALYZE RESPIRATORY CENTER.
CAN CAUSE INCREASED BREATHING R ATE, UNCONSCIOUSNESS & DEATH.

First Aid:EYES/SKIN/INGESTION: TREAT AREAS EXPOSED TO SOLID/LIQUID AS
FROSTBITE. SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION. INHALATION: PROVIDE FRESH
AIR/OXYGEN. IF SYMPTOMS PERSIST, SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION.

Extinguishing Media:NONE
Fire Fighting Procedures:NONE
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE

Spill Release Procedures:LEAKS WILL DISSIPATE RAPIDLY & HARMLESSLY TO
ATMOSPHERE. FOR CONFINED AREAS REMOVE ALL PERSONNEL & VENTILATE
AREA. VENT TO ATMOSPHERE IN OPEN AREA.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE AWAY FROM DIRECT HEAT/OPEN
FLAME.
Other Precautions:NONE

Respiratory Protection:USE SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS/AIRLINE
RESPIRATORS WHEN CO2 HAS BEEN RELEASED & HAS DIMINISHED THE OXYGEN
CONTENT <19%.
Ventilation:MECHANICAL/LOCAL EXHAUST RECOMMENDED.
Protective Gloves:INSULATED
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES
Work Hygienic Practices:USE GOOD PERSONAL HYGIENE & GOOD HOUSEKEEPING
PRACTICES.
Supplemental Safety and Health

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:<109F
Vapor Pres:70 GAS
Vapor Density:1.52
Evaporation Rate & Reference:HIGH
Solubility in Water:.8V/V WATER
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS LIQUID/GAS. NO ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100%

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
CHEMICALLY ACTIVE METALS, SODIUM, POTASSIUM, HOT TITANIUM
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT OR OPEN FLAME
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE

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