Product ID:CO-2 FIRE EXTINGUISHER,MIL-E-24269A (SHIPS)
MSDS Date:02/02/1991
FSC:4210
NIIN:00-202-6465
MSDS Number: BPZHF

Emergency Phone: 30 PM

Info Phone: 30 PM

Preparer: DONALD H. SCHNECKLOTH

Cage: 99539

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

Cage: 99539

CARBON DIOXIDE

CAS: 124-38-9

RTECS: FF6400000

Fraction By Weight: 100%

OSHA PEL 5000 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 5000PPM/30000STEL;93

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NOT KNOWN
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:SEE SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF
OVEREXPOSURE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION OF VAPOR IN CONC OF 3-5% BY VOL IN
AIR CAUSES INCREASED RESPIRATION AND HEADACHE;8-15%
HEADACHE,NAUSEA, VOMITING,LEADING TO UNCON;HIGHER CONC CAUSE RAPID
CIRCULATORY INSUFFICIENCY LEADING T O COMA AND DEATH.PHYSICAL
CONTACT WITH LIQUIFIED OR SOLID CARBON DIOXIDE CAN CAUSE FROSTBITE
OR FREEZE BURNS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NOT KNOWN

First Aid:EYES:FLUSH WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15
MINUTES . SKIN:TREAT DRY ICE BURNS AS FROST BITE. INHALATION:REMOVE
PERSON TO FRESH AIR,GIVE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION IF NOT
BREATHING.GET IM MEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION.

Flash Point:NONE
Lower Limits:NONE
Upper Limits:NONE
Extinguishing Media:CARBON DIOXIDE IS A NON-FLAMMABLE INERT GAS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:PRESSURIZED FIRE EXTINGUISHER CAN RUPTURE
PRESSURE RELIEF DISC IF OVERHEATED.

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 SUPP LY FROM LEAKING OR BROKEN
COMPONENTS.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE AWAY FROM SOURCES OF HEAT.AVOID
DROPPING AND BUMPING OF CYLINDERS.
Other Precautions:RAPID EXPANSION OF CARBON DIOXIDE CAUSES
FREEZING.WEAR GLOVES WHEN RECHARGING.DO NOT CONTACT EXTINGUISHER
STREAMS OR DRY ICE FORMED WITH BARE HANDS.DO NOT DIRECT
EXTINGUISHER STREAM AT ANOTHER PERSON.

Respiratory Protection:NO SPECIAL PROTECTION NEEDED IN NORMAL USE.
Ventilation:INDOOR AREAS WHERE EXTINGUISHERS ARE RECHARGED SHOULD BE
VENTILATED.
Protective Gloves:CLOTH OR LEATHER.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:NONE
Work Hygienic Practices:NOT KNOWN
Supplemental Safety and Health
SPECIFIC GRAVITY:1.56 @ -110 F (SOLID). FREEZING
POINT:-100F,-79C.CRITICAL TEMPERATURE:89F,33C.

HCC:G3
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:-110F,-79C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:NOT KNOWN
Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:NOT KNOWN
Vapor Pres:1730 MMHG
Vapor Density:1.53 @ 32
Spec Gravity:SEE SUPP
Evaporation Rate & Reference:SUBLIMES (SOLID)
Solubility in Water:1:1 @ 60F (VAPOR)
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS,ODORLESS GAS.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE
Stability Condition to Avoid:RAPID HEATING OR EXCESSIVELY HIGH
TEMPERATURES.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:WILL NOT OCCUR.

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSAL MUST BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH
FEDERAL,STATE, AND LOCAL REGULATIONS.COORDINATE WITH SUPPORTING
INSTALLATION AND/OR MACOM ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICE PRIOR TO DISPOSAL
.CARBON DIOXIDE CAN BE RELEAS ED OUTDOORS INTO ATMOSPHERE.

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