BFXLS - CARBON DIOXIDE
- MSDS: BFXLS
- Manufacturer: ANSUL FIRE PROTECTION WORMALD U S INC
- Product Name: CARBON DIOXIDE
- National Stock Number: 4210-00-935-1669
Product Identification
Product ID:CARBON DIOXIDE
MSDS Date:02/01/1999
FSC:4210
NIIN:00-935-1669
MSDS Number: BFXLS
Responsible Party
MARINETTE, WI 54143-2542
US
Emergency Phone: 715-735-7411
Info Phone: 715-735-7411
Cage: 03670
Contractor
Telephone: 419-867-8990
Cage: 0ETK4
Ingredients
CARBON DIOXIDE
CAS: 124-38-9
RTECS: FF6400000
OSHA PEL 5000 PPM
ACGIH TLV: 5000PPM/30000STEL;93
Hazards
LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL LD50 (RAT) IS UNKNOWN.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE-EYE/SKIN:MAY CAUSE CHILLING
SENSATIONS,FROSTBITE/FREEZE BURNS.INHALATION:HEAVIER THAN AIR.CAN
CAUSE SUFFOCATION.HIGH CONCENTRATIONS CAN CAUSE GIDDINESS,SHORTNESS
OF BREATH,MUSCULAR TREMORS & WEA KNESS,ACROCYANOSIS.ALSO
UNCONSCIOUSNESSOR EVEN DEATH.INGESTION IS NOT LIKELY
(GAS).CHRONIC:NONE KNOWN.
Effects of Overexposure:MAY CAUSE CHILLING SENSATIONS,FROSTBITE/FREEZE
BURNS IN EYES AND SKIN.INHALATION CAN CAUSE SUFFOCATION.HIGH
CONCENTRATIONS CAN CAUSE GIDDINESS,DIZZINESS,IMPAIRED
COORDINATION,HEADACHE,DROWSINESS,SHORT NESS OF BREATH,MUSCULAR
TREMORS & WEAKNESS.
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 WATER
FOR 15 MINUTES.KEEP EYELIDS OPEN.SKIN:WASH WITH SOAP & WATER FOR 15
MINUTES.ING ESTION:NOT RELEVANT.
Fire Fighting
Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:THIS IS AN EXTINGUISHING AGENT. USE MEDIA
APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:THIS IS AN EXTINGUISHING AGENT. WEAR
SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS IF NEEDED.
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. VENTILATE TO OUTSIDE ATMOSPHERE.
COOL OR REMOVE HOT, METAL SURFACES OR SOURCES OF NON-EXTINGUISHED
FLAMES.
Neutralizing Agent:NOT APPLICABLE.
Handling
Handling and Storage Precautions:STORAGE-STORE IN A COOL,DRY,VENTILATED
PLACE AWAY FROM HEAT ABOVE 120F.
Other Precautions:STORE AS A COMPRESSED GAS IN DOT APPROVED VESSELS. IF
CYLINDER OR CARTRIDGE IS NOT ATTACHED TO A SYSTEM, IT MUST BE
CAPPED. AVOID PROLONGED OR REPEATED BREATHING OF VAPOR. AVOID
CONTACT WITH EYES OR S KIN. USE WITH ADEQUATE VENTILATION.
Exposure Controls
Respiratory Protection:NOT NORMALLY NECESSARY. POSITIVE PRESSURE AIR
LINE WITH FULL FACE PIECE AND ESCAPE AIR SUPPLY OR SELF CONTAINED
BREATHING APPARATUS SHOULD BE AVAILABLE FOR EMERGENCY USE OR IF TLV
IS EXCEEDED.
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. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
PART NUMBER: 30660.
Chemical Properties
HCC:G3
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:SUBLIMES
Vapor Pres:42925.7 @ 68F/20C
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. AS USED IN
ANSUL EXTINGUISHERS,CARTRIDGE/CYLINDERS,CO2 IS A GAS UNDER PRESSURE
UP TO 860 PSI.
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.
Transport
Transport Information:SIZE I, 5 1/4 OZ MINIMUM; SIZE II, 8 1/4 OZ
MINIMUM PER MIL-C-24224.
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