Product ID:CARBON DIOXIDE, REFRIGERATED LIQUID
MSDS Date:01/01/1988
FSC:4210
NIIN:00-134-8961
MSDS Number: BJRBM

Emergency Phone: 312-771-2990

Info Phone: 312-771-2990

Cage: 84168

Telephone: (708) 847-272-7500; 847-272-7500

Cage: 99539

CARBON DIOXIDE

CAS: 124-38-9

RTECS: FF6400000

Fraction By Weight: 99%

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:INHAL OF VAPS IN CONC OF 3-5% BY VOL
IN AIR CAUSES INCREASED RESPIRATION & HDCH; 8-15% CONC CAUSE HDCH,
NAUS, & VOMIT, WHICH MAY LEAD TO UNCONSCIOUSNESS IF VICTIM IS NOT
MOVED TO OPEN AIR OR GIVEN OXY GEN; HIGHER CONC CAUSE RAPID
CIRCULATORY INSUFFICIENCY LEADING TO COMA & DEATH. PHYSICAL CONTACT
(SEE EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ: WITH LIQUIFIED OR SOLID CARBON
DIOXIDE CAN CAUSE FROSTBITE OR FREEZE BURN.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

First Aid:INHAL: REMOVE CONSCIOUS PERSONS TO FRESH AIR. UNCON PERSONS
SHOULD BE MOVED TO AN UNCONTAM AREA, GIVEN MOUTH-TO-MOUTH
RESUSCITATION & SUPP O*2. FURTHER TRTMT SHOULD BE SYMPTOMATIC &
SUPPORTIVE. EYES: IMMED FLUSH W/TEPID WATER IN LG QTYS ORW/STERILE
SALINE SOLN FOR AT LEAST 15 MIN. SEEK MD. SKIN: FLUSH AREA
W/LUKEWARM (NOT HOT) WATER. GET MD IMMED. INGEST: GET MD IMMED.

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:USE MEDIA SUITABLE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE. CO*2 IS A NON-FLAMM INERT GAS.
HOWEVER, EXPOSURE TO FIRE/SEV OVERHEATING CAN CAUSE CO*2 CYL TO
BURST. BULK LIQUID STORAGE CNTNRS ARE ALSO PRESSURIZED.

Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE ALL PERSONNEL FROM AREA. USE
APPROPRIATE PROT EQUIP. PROVIDE VENT TO AREA & AVOID CONTACT WITH
SOLID OR LIQ & EXCESS INHAL OF VAP. VALVE OFF CO*2 SUPPLY FROM
LEAKING OR BROKEN COMPONENTS. DO NOT RE-ENTER AREA UNTIL TLV
REQUIREMENTS ARE MET.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:DO NOT INSTALL STORAGE VESSELS IN
SUBSURFACE OR CLOSED AREAS, OR NEAR EXCESSIVE HEAT OF FLAME.
Other Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Respiratory Protection:PROVIDE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SUPPLIED AIR
RESPIRATOR/SCBA FOR USE IN ALL SITUATIONS WITH EXPOSURE ABOVE TLV;
USE POSITIVE PRESSURE AIR LINED RESPIRATOR W/FULL FACEPIECE &
ESCAPE AIR SUPPLY OR NIOSH/MSH A APPROVED SCBA FOR EMERGENCY
SITUATIONS
Ventilation:PROVIDE SUFFICIENT GENERAL OR LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION TO
PREVENT ACCUMULATION ABOVE TLV.
Protective Gloves:INSULATED & COLD RESISTANT GLOVES
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:109F,43C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:109F,43C
Vapor Pres:291PSIG@OF
Spec Gravity:1.65@70F & 1ATM
Solubility in Water:1-1 @ 60F & 1 ATM
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS, ODORLESS GAS; MILKY WHITE SOLID; WATER
WHITE LIQUID

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE

Waste Disposal Methods:CONTAMINATED AREA SHOULD BE VENTILATED
THOROUGHLY. SOLID CARBON DIOXIDE SHOULD BE REMOVED OUT OF DOORS AND
ALLOWED TO SUBLINATE. DISPOSE IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE AND
FEDERAL REGULATIONS .

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