Product ID:CARBON DIOXIDE
MSDS Date:06/01/1989
FSC:4210
NIIN:00-151-9777
MSDS Number: BKHFT

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Cage: 03670

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CARBON DIOXIDE

CAS: 124-38-9

RTECS: FF6400000

Fraction By Weight: 100%

OSHA PEL 5000 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 5000PPM/30000STEL;93

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EYES/SKIN: CHILLING SENSATIONS,
FROSTBITE, DISCOMFORT. INHALATION: BREATHING, LIGHTHEADEDNESS,
GIDDINESS, SHORTNESS OF BREATH, MUSCULAR TREMORS, WEAKNESS,
ACROCYANOSIS, UNCONSCIOUSNESS/DEATH. INGESTIO N: ISN'T LIKELY TO
OCCUR SINCE THIS MATERIAL IS A GAS AT ROOM TEMPERATURE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION: DIZZINESS, IMPAIRED COORDINATION,
REDUCE MENTAL ACULTY, HEADACHES, TINNITUS, DIFFICULTY BREATHING,
DROWSINESS. EYES/SKIN: REDNESS, ITCHING OR BURNING SENSATION.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:RESPIRATORY PROBLEMS

First Aid:EYES: FLUSH W/PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINS. SKIN:
WASH THE MATERIAL OFF W/COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF SOAP & WATER. TREAT FOR
FROSTBITE IF NECESSARY. INHALATION: REMOVE VICTIM TO FRESH AIR. IF
NOT BREA THING, GIVE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION, PREFERABLY
MOUTH-TO-MOUTH. IF BREATHING IS DIFFICULT, GIVE OXYGEN. OBTAIN
MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.

Extinguishing Media:THIS IS AN EXTINGUISHING AGENT
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:THOUGH GAS CYLINDERS ARE EQUIPPED
W/PRESSURE/TEMP RELIEF DEVICES, THEY SHOULD BE REMOVED FROM HIGH
TEMPERATURERS OR FIRE TO AVOID RISK OF RUPTURE.

Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE AREAS, VENTILATE TO OUTSIDE
ATMOSPHERE, COOL OR REMOVE HOT, METAL SURFACES OR SOURCES OF
NON-EXTINGUISHED FLAMES.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE CONTAINERS IN A CLEAN, DRY
WELL-VENTILATED AREA, AWAY FROM HEAT >120F. STORE AS A COMPRESSED
GAS IN DOT APPROVED VESSELS.
Other Precautions:IF CYLINDER OR CARTRIDGE ISN'T 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.
AVOID CO2 S NOW (DRY ICE).

Respiratory Protection:IF TLV IS EXCEEDED, A SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING
APPARATUS IS RECOMMENDED
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST/MECHANICAL: RECOMMENDED
Protective Gloves:CONTACT W/DRY ICE
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL GOGGLES, FULL FACESHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
Supplemental Safety and Health
AS USED IN ANSUL EXTINGUISHER, CARTRIDGES, OR CYLINDERS, CO2 IS A GAS
COMPRESSED UNDER PRESSURES UP TO 860 PSI AT 70F.

Vapor Pres:830 PSI
Vapor Density:1.5
Spec Gravity:1.98
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS GAS W/NO ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100%

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ALUMINUM, LITHIUM, POTASSIUM, MAGNESIUM, SODIUM
Stability Condition to Avoid:METAL SURFACES, SOURCES OF FLAMES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CO2

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE W/LOCAL, STATE, &
FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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