BKBWY - CARBON DIOXIDE FOR FIRE EXTINGUISHER

  • MSDS: BKBWY
  • Manufacturer: AMEREX CORP
  • Product Name: CARBON DIOXIDE FOR FIRE EXTINGUISHER
  • National Stock Number: 4210-00-288-7219
Product Identification

Product ID:CARBON DIOXIDE FOR FIRE EXTINGUISHER
MSDS Date:08/01/1991
FSC:4210
NIIN:00-288-7219
MSDS Number: BKBWY

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:TLV CARBON DIOXIDE 5000 PPM
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO 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:FIRST AID: INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE OXYGEN/CPR
IF NEEDED. RESCUE PERSONNEL SHOULD WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING
APPARATUS WITH FULL FACE MASK.

Fire Fighting

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. EVACUATE AREA. COOL
FIRE EXPOSED CONTAINERS WITH WATER SPRAY.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CYLINDER MAY BURST IN HEAT OF FIRE IF
RELIEVE MECHANISM FAILS.

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:REMOVE PERSONNEL. VENTILATE AREA. WEAR
SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS. MOVE LEAKING CONTAINER OUTDOORS
IF WITHOUT RISK. SLOWLY RELEASE INTO ATMOSHPHERE. RETURN DEFECTIVE
CYLINDER TO SUPPLIER. TEST AREA FOR OXYGEN BEFORE ALLOWING
RE-ENTRY.

Handling

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

Exposure Controls

Respiratory Protection:WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS WHEN
CONCENTRATIONS ARE ABOVE PEL.
Ventilation:PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION.
Protective Gloves:NONE REQUIRED.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES.
Other Protective Equipment:SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS. SAFETY
SHOES. DO NOT WEAR CONTACT LENSES.
Work Hygienic Practices:USE GOOD PERSONNEL HYGIENE AND GOOD
HOUSEKEEPING PRACTICES.
Supplemental Safety and Health
CARBON DIOXIDE, BEING HEAVIER THAN AIR, TENDS TO ACCUMULATE NEAR THE
FLOOR OF AN ENCLOSED SPACE DISPLACING THE AIR AND CREATING AN
OXYGEN DEFFICIENT ATMOSPHERE. VENTILATE BEFORE ENTRY. VERIFY
SUFFICIE NT OXYGEN CONCENTRATION.

Chemical Properties

HCC:G3
Vapor Density:1.52
Solubility in Water:0.8 V/V H2O
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS GAS. NO ODOR.

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
CHEMICALLY ACTIVE METALS SUCH AS SODIUM, POTASSIUM, HOT TITANIUM
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH HEAT, OPEN FLAMES.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Disposal

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

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