Product ID:CARBON DIOXIDE
MSDS Date:01/25/1993
FSC:4210
NIIN:01-057-3661
MSDS Number: BQQHC

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Cage: 03670

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Cage: 03670

CARBON DIOXIDE

CAS: 124-38-9

RTECS: FF6400000

Fraction By Weight: 100%

OSHA PEL 5000 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 5000PPM/30000STEL;93

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:NO
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: IS NOT 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 WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINS. SKIN:
WASH THE MATERIAL OFF WITH COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF SOAP & WATER. TREAT
FOR FROSTBITE IF NECESSARY. INHALATION: REMOVE VICTIM TO FRESH AIR.
IF NO T BREATHING, GIVE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION, PREFERABLY
MOUTH-TO-MOUTH. IF BREATHING IS DIFFICULT, GIVE OXYGEN. OBTAIN
MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:THIS IS AN EXTINGUISHING AGENT
Fire Fighting Procedures:NONE-THIS IS AN EXTINGUISHING AGENT.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:THOUGH GAS CYLINDERS ARE EQUIPPED WITH
PRESSURE/TEMPERATURE 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.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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 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.
AVOID CO2 SNOW (DRY ICE).

Respiratory Protection:IF TLV IS EXCEEDED, A SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING
APPARATUS IS RECOMMENDED
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST/MECHANICAL: RECOMMENDED IN CONFINED SPACES.
Protective Gloves:FOR CONTACT WITH DRY ICE
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL GOGGLES, FULL FACESHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:PROTECTIVE CLOTHING FOR CONTACT WITH DRY
ICE.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS AFTER USE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE

HCC:G3
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:N/R SUBLIME
Vapor Pres:830 PSI
Vapor Density:1.5
Spec Gravity:1.98
Evaporation Rate & Reference:GAS AT ROOM TEMPERATURE
Solubility in Water:APPRECIABLE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS GAS WITH NO ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100%

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ALUMINUM, LITHIUM, POTASSIUM, MAGNESIUM, SODIUM
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

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