BKBXG - CARBON DIOXIDE

  • MSDS: BKBXG
  • Manufacturer: SPARKLET DEVICES INC
  • Product Name: CARBON DIOXIDE
  • National Stock Number: 4220-00-372-0585
Product Identification

Product ID:CARBON DIOXIDE
MSDS Date:07/01/1989
FSC:4220
NIIN:00-372-0585
MSDS Number: BKBXG

Responsible Party
SPARKLET DEVICES INC
4400 GUSTINE AVE
ST LOUIS, MO 63116-1712
US

Cage: 87286

Contractor
SPARKLET DEVICES INC
ST LOUIS, MO 63116-1712 US

Telephone: 314-353-0400

Cage: 87286

Ingredients

CARBON DIOXIDE

CAS: 124-38-9

RTECS: FF6400000

Fraction By Weight: 100%

OSHA PEL 5000 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 5000PPM/30000STEL;93

Hazards

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:SIMPLE ASPHYXIANT.HIGH CONCENTRATIONS
OF CARBON DIOXIDE IN THE AMBIENT AIR CAN REDUCE THE OXYGEN CONTENT
NECESSARY TO SUPPORT LIFE.IN THE SOLID PHASE(DRY ICE) CONTACT
W/BODY TISSUE WILL PRODUCE COLD B URNS OR FROSTBITE W/IN SEVERAL
SECONDS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:THIS MATERIAL IS NOT LISTED AS A
CARCINOGEN BY NTP, IARC, OSHA.
Effects of Overexposure:SHORTNESS OF BREATH,HEADACHE,DIZZINESS,
WEAKNESS,DROWSINESS & RINGING IN EARS.DRY ICE IN CONTACT W/BODY
TISSUE PRODUCES BURNING SENSATION;& FROSTBITE OCCURS W/IN SEVERAL
SECONDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:CONDITIONS WHICH CAUSE BREATHING
DIFFICULTY.

First Aid

First Aid:DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REMOVE AN INDIVIDUAL FROM THE SCENE W/OUT
UTILIZING PROPER RESCUE EQUIPMENT OR YOU MAY BECOME A CASUALTY.
MOVE VICTIM TO FRESH AIR WHILE KEEPING THEM WARM, DRY & QUIET. IF
BREATHING HAS STOPPED PERFORM ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION. GET
IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION.

Fire Fighting

Extinguishing Media:MATERIAL IS AN EXTINGUISHING AGENT ITSELF.
Fire Fighting Procedures:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CONFINEMENT OF CARBON DIOXIDE IN VESSELS
CONTAINERS OF IMPROPER DESIGN CAN RESULT IN EXPLOSION OR RUPTURE
FROM OVER- PRESSURIZATION.

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE THE AREA OF THE SPILL OR RELEASE,
EMPLOY EMERGENCY FIRST AID PROCEDURES,PROVIDE PLENTY OF FRESH
AIR.REMOV DRY ICE RESIDUAL & ALLOW TO SUBLIME IN A SECURED,
WELL-VENTILATED AREA & CONTACT THE MANUFACTURER'S SAFETY
DEPARTMENT.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling

Handling and Storage Precautions:LIQUID & VAPOR STORAGE CONTAINERS ARE
UNDER HIGH PRESSURE.DO NOT MIS-HANDLE OR ABUSE,CNTS.USE ONLY
EQUIPMENT DESIGNED FOR CARBON DIOXIDE.
Other Precautions:AVOID DIRECT SKIN CONTACT WITH DRY ICE OR VENTING
CARBON DIOXIDE LIQ OR VAPOR.USE PROTECTIVE EQUIP & CLOTHING AND GET
PROPER TRAINING BEFORE HANDLING CARBON DIOXIDE IN CYLINDERS.

Exposure Controls

Respiratory Protection:SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS- USE IN
STRICT ACCORDANCE W/THE MANUFACTURER'S RECOMMENDATIONS.
Ventilation:FRESH AIR LOCAL EXHAUST/MECHANICAL
Protective Gloves:HEAVY TERRY-CLOTH TYPE
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES W/SIDE SHIELDS
Other Protective Equipment:SAFETY SHOES, HARD HATS & EAR PROTECTION
SHOULD BE WORN WHEN WORKING W/PRESSURIZED CARBON DIOXIDE.
Work Hygienic Practices:PERSONS HANDLING CARBON DIOXIDE SHOULD BE FULLY
TRAINED IN ADVANCE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
USE A PROPER PRESSURE REDUCING REGULATOR WHEN CONNECTING CYLINDER TO
LOWER PRESSURE < 1500 PSIG. NEVER HEAT CYLINDER TO INCREASE
DISCHARGE RATE. KEEP CYLINDERS UPRIGHT AND PROPERLY SECURED IN
SECURED AREAS AWAY FROM HIGH TRAFFIC. HAVE ONLYQUALIFIED PERSONNEL
REFILL CYLINDERS.

Chemical Properties

HCC:G3
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:-109F,-79C
Vapor Pres:1 ATM
Vapor Density:1.5 AIR=1
Solubility in Water:90ML/100ML H2O
Appearance and Odor:IN SOLID TRANSLUCENT WHITE & ODORLESS.IN GAS & LIQ
COLORLESS & ODORLESS.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ACTIVE ALKALI METALS(SUCH AS SODIUM, POTASSIUM, MAGNESIUM, ALUMINUM,
TITANIUM, ZIRCONIUM), ORGANOMETALLICS, HYDRIDES.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:HEATING ABOVE 1700C CAUSES
DECOMPOSITION OF CARBON MONOXIDE & OXYGEN.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:IT CAUSES VIOLENT POLYMERIZATION OF
ACRYLALDEHYDE OR ETHLENEIMINE.

Disposal

Waste Disposal Methods:ALLOW CARBON DIOXIDE TO RELEASE, SUBLIME OR
DISSIPATE IN THE OPEN AIR.AVOID RELEASING IN COURTYARDS OR INDOORS
OR ANY AREAS WHERE HEAVY CARBON DIOXIDE VAPORS CAN ACCUMULATE.

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