BKCDL - CARBON DIOXIDE

Product Identification

Product ID:CARBON DIOXIDE
MSDS Date:06/01/1989
FSC:4210
NIIN:00-251-7491
MSDS Number: BKCDL

Responsible Party
ANSUL FIRE PROTECTION,WORMALD U.S.INC.
ONE STANTON STREET
MARINETTE, WI 54143-2542
US

Emergency Phone: 715-735-7411

Info Phone: 715-735-7411

Cage: 03670

Contractor
HILLER SYSTEMS INC
CHESAPEAKE, VA 23320 US

Telephone: 757-549-9123

Cage: 1DA54

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:ORAL LD50 (RAT) IS UNKNOWN.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS SECTION.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:RESPIRATORY PROBLEMS

First Aid

First Aid:GET MEDICAL ATTENTION.INHALATION:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR
QUICKLY.GIVE CPR/OXYGEN IF NEEDED.EYES:IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH
PLENTY OF TEPID WATER/STERILE SALINE.SKIN:FLUSH WITH LUKEWARM
WATER.DO NOT USE HOT WA TER.PROMPT MEDICAL ATTENTION IS MANDATORY
IN ALL CASES OF OVEREXPOSURE TO CO2.RESCUE PERSONNEL SHOULD BE
EQUIPPED WITH SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS.

Fire Fighting

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:MEDIA APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:THIS IS AN EXTINGUISHING AGENT.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:THOUGH GAS CYLINDERS ARE EQUIPPED WITH
PRESSURE AND TEMPERATURE RELIEF DEVICES,THEY SHOULD BE REMOVED FROM
HIGH TEMPERATURES OR FIRE TO AVOID RISK OF RUPTURE.

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE ALL PERSONNEL FROM AREA. USE
APPROPRIATE PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. PROVIDE VENTILATION TO AREA AND
AVOID CONTACT WITH SOLID OR LIQUID AND EXCESSIVE INHALATION OF
VAPOR. VALVE OFF CARBON DIOXIDE S UPPLY FROM LEAKING OR BROKEN
COMPONENTS.
Neutralizing Agent:NOT APPLICABLE.

Handling

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL,DRY,VENTILATED PLACE
AWAY FROM HEAT ABOVE 120F.
Other Precautions:AVOID PROLONGED OR REPEATED BREATHING OF VAPOR. AVOID
CONTACT WITH EYES OR SKIN. USE WITH ADEQUATE VENTILATION. WASH
THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.

Exposure Controls

Respiratory Protection:POSITIVE PRESSURE AIR LINE WITH FULL FACE PIECE
AND ESCAPE AIR SUPPLY OR SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS SHOULD
BE AVAILABLE FOR EMERGENCY USE.
Ventilation:SUFFICIENT TO PREVENT ACCUMULATION ABOVE TLV. LOCAL EXHAUST
SHOULD BE LOCATED NEAR THE FLOOR.
Protective Gloves:INSULATED AND COLD RESISTANT
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES WITH OPTIONAL FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH STATION AND SAFETY SHOWER.
INDUSTRIAL-TYPE WORK CLOTHING AND APRON AS REQUIRED.
Work Hygienic Practices:OBSERVE GOOD PERSONAL HYGIENE PRACTICES AND
RECOMMENDED PROCEDURES.
Supplemental Safety and Health

Chemical Properties

HCC:G3
Vapor Pres:42928
Vapor Density:1.5
Spec Gravity:1.98
Solubility in Water:88 ML CO2/100 ML
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS GAS WITH NO ODOR
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
SODIUM PEROXIDE+AL/MG,REACTIVE METALS (ALKALI
METALS,MG,AL,TITANIUM/ZIRCONIUM),THEIR HYDRIDES,AND DIETHYL
MAGNESIUM
Stability Condition to Avoid:EXCESSIVE HEAT AND FLAMES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE

Disposal

Waste Disposal Methods:CONTAMINATED AREA SHOULD BE VENTILATED
THOROUGHLY. SOLID CARBON DIOXIDE SHOULD BE REMOVED OUT OF DOORS AND
ALLOWED TO SUBLIMATE.ALLOW GAS TO BLEED OFF AT A MODERATE
RATE.DISPOSAL SHOULD BE IN ACCORDAN CE WITH LOCAL, STATE AND
FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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