Product ID:CARBON DIOXIDE
MSDS Date:06/22/1988
FSC:4220
NIIN:00-287-3741
MSDS Number: BNWKJ

Emergency Phone: 314-353-0400

Preparer: HAZMAT DATA BANK BRANCH

Cage: 87286

Telephone: 314-353-0400

Cage: 87286

CARBON DIOXIDE

CAS: 124-38-9

RTECS: FF6400000

Fraction By Weight: 100%

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:CARBON DIOXIDE IS AN ASPHYXIANT. HIGH
CONCENTRATIONS CAN PRODUCE PARALYSIS OF THE RESPIRATORY CONTROL
CENTER OF THE NERVOUS SYSTEM. 2-3% WILL INCREASE RESPIRATION. >4%
PRODUCES LABORED BREATHING AND I S DANGEROUS FOR EVEN A FEW
MINUTES. >12% CAUSES RAPID UNCONSCIOUSNESS AND DEATH.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE OF THE INGREDIENTS IN THIS PRODUCT
IS LISTED BY NTP, IARC OR OSHA AS A CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:FAINT "ACIDIC" TASTE, HEADACHE, DIZZINESS,
SHORTNESS OF BREATH, MUSCULAR WEAKNESS, DROWSINESS, AND RINGING OF
THE EARS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PERSONNEL WITH PRE-EXISTING CHRONIC
RESPIRATORY DISEASES OR HEART DISORDER SHOULD REFRAIN FROM
BREATHING EXCESSIVE CARBON DIOXIDE. RECOVERY IS USUALLY RAPID FROM
SHORT TERM OVEREXPOSURE.

First Aid:FIRST AID: INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE OXYGEN/CPR
IF NEEDED. RESCUE PERSONNEL SHOULD WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING
APPARATUS WIHT FULL FACE MASK.

Extinguishing Media:NON-FLAMMABLE. USE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA APPROPIATE
FOR SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FIRE FIGHTING PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND A
FULL FACED SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS. COOL FIRE EXPOSED
CONTAINERS WITH WATER SPRAY.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CONTAINERS MAY RUPTURE VILENTLY ON HEAT
OF FIRE. VAPORS HEAVIER THAN AIR. MAY ACCUMULATE IN LOW AREAS. DO
NOT USE ON REACTIVE METALS AND THEIR HYDRIDES.

Spill Release Procedures:REMOVE PERSONNEL. VENTILATE AREA. WEAR SELF-
CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS. CLOSE THE VALVE AND RETURN THE
DEFECTIVE CYLINDER TO THE SUPPLIER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE CARBON DIOXIDE CYLINDERS UPRIGHT
IN A COOL, DRY LOCATION, AWAY FROM CHEMICALS WITH SAFETY CAP
INSTALLED. AVOID DIRECT HEAT AND OPEN FLAMES.
Other Precautions:DO NOT BREATHE VAPORS.

Respiratory Protection:WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS WHEN
CONCENTRATIONS ARE ABOVE PEL.
Ventilation:MECHANICAL (GENERAL) AND/OR LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION TO
KEEP EXPOSURE LEVELS BELOW PEL.
Protective Gloves:LEATHER GLOVES.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES OF FULL FACE SHIELD.
Other Protective Equipment:SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS. SAFETY
SHOES. DO NOT WEAR CONTACT LENSES.
Work Hygienic Practices:KEEP SAFETY VALVES IN GOOD WORKING CONDITIONS.
KEEP DEBRIS AND UNNECESSARY EQUIPMENT AWAY FROM CO2 EQUIPMENT.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE.

HCC:G3
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:-109F,-78C
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS GAS. NO ODOR.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
REACTIVE METALS SUCH AS SODIUM, POTASSIUM, MAGNESIUM, ALUMINUM,
TITANIUM, ZIRCONIUM AND THEIR HYDRIDES.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH HEAT, OPEN FLAMES.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON DIOXIDE CAN DECOMPOSE TO CARBON
MONOXIDE AND OXYGEN ABOVE 3000F.

Waste Disposal Methods:CONTACT YOUR LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER.
MANUFACTURER RECOMMENDS VENTING SLOWLY TO ATMOSPHERE WITH ADEQUATE
VENTILATIONS. DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL FEDERAL, STATE AND
LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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