BJRLP - CARBON DIOXIDE

  • MSDS: BJRLP
  • Manufacturer: AMEREX CORP
  • Product Name: CARBON DIOXIDE
  • National Stock Number: 7360-00-187-4757
Product Identification

Product ID:CARBON DIOXIDE
MSDS Date:08/01/1991
FSC:7360
NIIN:00-187-4757
MSDS Number: BJRLP

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

Emergency Phone: 205-655-3271

Info Phone: 205-655-3271

Preparer: D.EMERICH OR D.ELLISON

Cage: DO025

Contractor
DRESSER ARGUS INC
BROOKLYN, NY 11201-1115 US

Telephone: 718-643-1540

Cage: 84583

Ingredients

CARBON DIOXIDE

CAS: 124-38-9

RTECS: FF6400000

OSHA PEL 5000 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 5000PPM/30000STEL;93

Hazards

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
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
WILL CAUSE BURNS, FROSTBITE, OR BLINDNESS. SKIN: CONTACT WITH
LIQUID OR SOLID WILL CAUSE BURNS OR FROSTBITE. INHALATION: SLIGHTLY
TOXIC ASPHYXLANT. INGESTION: NOT LI KELY.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE OF THE INGREDIENTS IN THIS PRODUCT
IS LISTED BY NTP, IARC OR OSHA AS A CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:EFFECTS OF CHRONIC OVEREXPOSURE FOR PRODUCT:
HIGH CONCENTRATIONS CAN PARALYZE RESPIRATORY CENTER. INCREASED
INHALATION WILL CAUSE INCREASED BREATHING RATE. UNCONSCIOUSNESS AND
DEATH MAY RESULT.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

First Aid

First Aid:EYES: TREAT AREAS EXPOSED TO SOLID OR LIQUID AS FROSTBITE.
SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION. SKIN: TREAT AREAS EXPOSED TO SOLID OR
LIQUID AS FROSTBITE. SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION. INHALATION: PROVIDE
FRESH AIR OR O XYGEN. IF SYMPTOMS PERSISTS, SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION.
INGESTION: TREAT AREAS EXPOSED TO SOLID OR LIQUID AS FROSTBITE.
SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION.

Fire Fighting

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:THIS MATERIAL IS AN EXTINGUISHING AGENT.
Fire Fighting Procedures:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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.

Handling

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE AWAY FROM DIRECT HEAT OR OPEN
FLAME.
Other Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Exposure Controls

Respiratory Protection:USE SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS OR
AIRLINE RESPIRATORS WHEN CARBON DIOXIDE HAS BEEN RELEASED AND HAS
DIMINISHED THE OXYGEN CONTENT BELOW 19%.
Ventilation:MECHANICAL (GENERAL) AND/OR LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION TO
KEEP EXPOSURE LEVELS BELOW PEL.
Protective Gloves:INSULATED GLOVES
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES
Other Protective Equipment:NONE REQUIRED
Work Hygienic Practices:USE GOOD PERSONAL HYGIENE AND GOOD HOUSEKEEPING
PRACTICES.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE.

Chemical Properties

HCC:G3
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:-109F,-78C
Vapor Density:1.52
Appearance and Odor: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 SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Disposal

Waste Disposal Methods:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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