Product ID:CARNONIC ACID;CARBON DIOXIDE
MSDS Date:02/01/1999
FSC:4210
NIIN:00-413-4528
MSDS Number: BJJDY

Emergency Phone: 715-735-7411

Info Phone: 715-735-7411

Preparer: SAFETY & HEALTH DEPT

Cage: 03670

Telephone: 215-641-0100/ FAX 215-641-9638

Cage: 1U693

CARBON DIOXIDE

CAS: 124-38-9

RTECS: FF6400000

Fraction By Weight: 100.0%

OSHA PEL 5000 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 5000PPM/30000STEL;93

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EYES:CONTACT W/CO*2 SNOW(DRY ICE) CAN
PRODUCE CHILLING SENSATIONS & DISCOMFORT, FROSTBITE. SKIN: EVAP OF
LIQ FROM SKIN CAN PRODUCE CHILLING SENSATIONS. FROSTBITE. AVOID
CO*2 SNOW(DRY ICE).INHAL: VAPOR S HEAVIER THAN AIR CAN CAUSE
SUFFOCATIONBY REDUCING OXYG AVAIL FOR BRTHG. BRTHG HIGH CONC VAPOR
CAN CAUSE(SEE SUPP DATA)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:ACUTE: DIZZINESS, IMPAIRED COORDINATION,
REDUCED MENTAL ACUITY, HEADACHES, TINNITUS, DIFFICULTY BREATHING,
DROWSINESS, DEPENDING ON LENGTH OF EXPOSURE AND CONCENTRATIONS.
CHRONIC: NONE KNOWN WHEN OCC UPATIONAL EXPOSURES ARE BELOW THE TLV.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:RESPIRATORY PROBLEMS

First Aid:EYES: IMMED FLUSH W/PLENTY WATER 15 MIN WHILE HOLDING LIDS
OPEN. IF REDNESS, ITCHING, OR A BURNING SENSATION DEVELOPS, GET
MED ATTN. TREAT FOR FROSTBITE IF NEC. SKIN: WASH MATL OFF W/COPIOUS
AMTS OF SOAP & WATER AT LEAST 15 MIN. IF REDNESS, ITCHING, OR
BURNING SENSATION DEVELOPS, GET MED ATTN. TREAT FOR FROSTBITE IF
NEC. INHAL: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF COUGH/RESPIRARY SYMPTOMS (SEE
SUPP DATA)

Flash Point:NONE
Fire Fighting Procedures:NONE 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.

Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE AREA; VENTILATE TO OUTSIDE
ATMOSPHERE. COOL OR REMOVE HOT, METAL SURFACES OR SOURCE OF
NON-EXTINGUISHED FLAMES.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE CONTAINERS IN A CLEAN, DRY WELL
VENTILATED AREA, AWAY FROM HEAT ABOVE 120F. STORE AS A COMPRESSED
GAS IN DOT APPROVED VESSELS.
Other Precautions:IF CYLINDER OR CARTRIDGE IS NOT ATTACHED TO A SYSTEM,
IT MUST BE SAFETY CAPPED TO PROTECT AGAINST VIOLENT VESSEL MOVEMENT
OR FORCE OF ESCAPING GAS IF VALVE IS ACTUATED OR SEAL IS PUNCTURED.

Respiratory Protection:NOT NORMALLY NECESSARY IF CONTROLS ARE ADEQUATE.
IF TLV IS EXCEEDED OR EXPOSURE IS PROLONGED, ASELF-CONTAINED
EATHING APPARATUS IS RECOMMENDED.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST RECOMMENDED IN CONFINED SPACES. MECHANICAL
RECOMMENDED.
Protective Gloves:FOR CONTACT WITH DRY ICE
Eye Protection:CHEM ICAL GOGGLES,FULL FACESHLD
Other Protective Equipment:PROTECTIVE CLOTHING FOR CONTACT WITH DRY
ICE.
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER
Supplemental Safety and Health
HEALTH HAZARD: LGHT HEAD, GIDD, SHORTNESS OF BREATH, MUSCULAR TREMORS &
WEAKNESS, ACROCYANOSIS. ALSO UNCON/EVEN DEATH. EMERGENCY FIRST AID
PROCEDURES: OCCUR, CONSULT MD. IF NOT BRTHING, GIVE ARTIFICIA L
RESPIRATION,PREFERABLY MOUTH-TO-MOUTH.IF BRTHING DFCLT GIVE OXYG.
CONSULT MD. INGEST:GET MD IMMED .

HCC:G3
Vapor Pres:830PSI@20C
Vapor Density:1.5
Spec Gravity:1.98
Evaporation Rate & Reference:N/A GAS @ ROOM TEMP
Solubility in Water:88ML CO*2/100ML H*2O
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS GAS WITH NO ODOR
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
REACTS VIGOROUSLY WITH (AL + NA*20*2), CS*20, LI, K, MG(C*2H*5)*2, (MG
+ NA*20), KHC*2, NA, NA*2C*2, NAK, TI.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN COMPLIANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE, AND
FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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