Product ID:27977N CARBON DIOXIDE (FOR FIRE EXTINGUISHE
MSDS Date:06/01/1989
FSC:4210
NIIN:01-038-0532
MSDS Number: BQYKG

Emergency Phone: 715-735-7411

Info Phone: 715-735-7411

Preparer: SAFETY & HEALTH DEPT

Cage: 03670

Telephone: 715-735-7411

Cage: 03670

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:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: INHALATION OF HIGH
CONCENTRATIONS MAY CAUSE ASPHYXIATIION. CHRONIC: NONE SPECIFIED BY
MANUFACTURER.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:CARBON DIOXIDE IS NOT LISTED AS A
CARCINOGEN BY NTP, IARC, OR OSHA.
Effects of Overexposure:INHALED: DIZZZINESS, IMPAIRED COORDINATION,
REDUCED MENTAL ACUITY, HEADACHES, TINNITUS, DIFFICULTY BREATHING,
DROWSINESS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:RESPIRATORY PROBLEMS MAY BE
AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE.

First Aid:EYES: FLUSH WITH LOTS OF WATER FOR 15 MINUTES. IF SYMPTOMS
DEVELOP, SEE DOCTOR. SKIN: WASH WITH SOAP AND WATER. SEE DOCTOR IF
SYMPTOMS DEVELOP. INHALED: MOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE ARTIFICIAL
RESPIRATION IF BREATHING STOPPED. GIVE OXYGEN IF BREATHING
DIFFICULT.

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:NONE-MATERIAL IS AN EXTINGUISHING AGENT.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:THOUGH GAS CYLINDERS ARE EQUIPPED WITH
PRESSURE AND TEMPERATURE RELIEF DEVICES, THEY SHOULD BE REMOVED
FROM HIGH TEMPERSTURES OR FIRE TO AVOID RUPTURE.

Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE AREA. VENTILATE TO OUTSIDE
ATMOSPHERE.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL, DRY, WELL-VENTILATED
AREA, AWAY FROM HEAT ABOVE 120F. IF CYLINDER IS NOT ATTACHED TO A
SYSTEM, IT MUST BE SAFETY CAPPED.
Other Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Respiratory Protection:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED. IF ENGINEERING CONTROLS
FAIL OR NON-ROUTINE USE OR EMERGENCY OCCURS; USE NIOSH/MSHA
APPROVED SUPPLIED AIR RESPIRATOR OR SCBA, AS REQUIRED. USE IAW 29
CFR 1910.134.
Ventilation:USE ADEQUATE VENTILATION.
Protective Gloves:WORK GLOVES
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES
Other Protective Equipment:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS AFTER USE AND BEFORE EATING,
DRINKING, OR SMOKING.
Supplemental Safety and Health

HCC:G3
Vapor Pres:42927 MMHG
Vapor Density:1.5(AIR=1)
Spec Gravity:1.98 (WATER=1)
Solubility in Water:SLIGHT
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS, ODORLESS GAS (IN A CYLINDER)

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
CESIUM OXIDE, LITHIUM, POTASSIUM, MAGNESIUM, SODIUM
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER. HMIS:
CONTACT WITH INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

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