Product ID:CARBON DIOXIDE
MSDS Date:04/01/1986
FSC:4220
NIIN:01-077-8773
MSDS Number: BPBPH

Emergency Phone: 314-353-0400

Info Phone: 314-353-0400

Preparer: J.O. ALLROCCO

Cage: 87286

Telephone: 314-353-0400

Cage: 87286

CARBON DIOXIDE

CAS: 124-38-9

RTECS: FF6400000

Fraction By Weight: >99.5%

OSHA PEL 5000 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 5000PPM/30000STEL;93

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LCLO INHALATION RAT IS 657,000 PPM
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.
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:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

First Aid:INHALATION: (CAUTION! WOULD-BE RESCURERS NEED TO BE CONCERNED
WITH THEIR OWN SAFETY IN OXYGEN-DEFICIENT AREAS. USE SELF-CONTAINED
BREATHING EQUIPMENT) REMOVE VICTIM TO FRESH AIR. QUICKLY RESTORE
&/OR SUPPORT BREATHING AS REQUIRED, ADMINISTER OXYGEN IF
AVALIABLE.

Extinguishing Media:NON-FLAMMABLE. USE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA APPROPIATE
FOR SURROUNDING FIRE. USE WATER SPRAY TO COOL FIRE-EXPOSED
CONTAINERS.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIRE FIGHTERS SHOULD USE SELF CONTAINED
BREATHING APPARATUS AND WEAR FULLY PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:THIS MATERIAL IS NON COMBUSTIBLE AND WILL
NOT SUPPORT COMBUSTION. IT PRESENTS NO UNUSUAL EXPLOSION HAZARD
UNLESS COMPRESSED GAS IS EXPOSED TO A FIRE, & RUPTURE.

Spill Release Procedures:NOTIFY SAFETY PERSONNEL OF MAJOR LEAKS OR
SPILLS. EVACUATE AREA UNTIL VENTILATION CAN RESTORE A SAFE OXYGEN
LEVEL. EMERGENCY PERSONNEL NEED SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING EQUIPMENT
& PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AGA INST CONTACT WITH SOLID MATERIAL (DRY
ICE).

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL, DRY, WELL VENTILATED
AREA AWAY FROM SOURCES OF HEAT. DO NOT STORE THEM IN ENCLOSED OR
SUBSURFCE AREAS.
Other Precautions:DO NOT PUT DRY ICE IN A CLOSED CONTAINER WHERE
EVOLVED GAS CANNOT ESCAPE. USE AN UNSEALED, INSULATED STORAGE CHEST
OR CONTAINER FOR DRY ICE. OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE MAY OCCUR IN PLACES
SUCH AS MINES, SI LOS, VATS OR SHIP'S HOLDS.

Respiratory Protection:PROVIDE AIR-SUPPLIED OR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING
EQUIPMENT FOR EMERGENCY OR NONROUTINE SITUATIONS WHERE THE LEVEL OF
CARBON DIOXIDE IS EXCESSIVE.
Ventilation:PROVIDE ADEQUATE GENERAL AND LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION TO
PREVENT WORKPLACE ATMOSPHERE FROM BECOMING OXYGEN DIFICIENT.
Protective Gloves:APPROVED INSULATED GLOVES
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES
Other Protective Equipment:SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS. SAFETY
SHOES. DO NOT WEAR CONTACT LENSES. PROTECTIVE CLOTHING TO PREVENT
SKIN CONTA.
Work Hygienic Practices:KEEP SAFETY VALVES IN GOOD WORKING CONDITIONS
Supplemental Safety and Health
DOT CLASSIFICATION: NONFLAMMABLE GAS.

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:109F,43C
Vapor Pres:1 ATM
Solubility in Water:20 C ML/100 ML
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS GAS; CLEAR, COLORLESS, VOLATILE LIQUID;
OR WHITE SOLID, ODORLESS.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
REACTIVE METALS (SUCH AS ALKALI METALS, 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 3092F.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:CARBON DIOXIDE CAN CAUSE VIOLENT
POLYMERIZATION OF ACRYLAIDEHYDE OR ETHYLENIMINE.

Waste Disposal Methods:REMOVE THE SCRAP SOLID (SNOW OR DRY ICE), TAKE
THE LEAKING CYLINDER OUTDOORS OR PLACE IT INTO A HOOD WITH GOOD
FORCE VENTILATION. ALLOW GAS TO BE DISCHARGED AT A MODERATE RATE.
DEFECTIVE CYLINDERS SHO ULD BE TAGGED & RETURNED TO THE SUPPLIER.

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