Product ID:982548 CARBON DIOXIDE
MSDS Date:04/01/1989
FSC:6830
NIIN:01-303-4386
MSDS Number: BRJLW

Emergency Phone: 800-822-4357

Info Phone: 304-744-3487

Cage: 36346

Telephone: 800-822-4357; 304-744-3487

Cage: 36346

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 ASPHYXIATION. NO ADVERSE HEALTH EFFECTS ON
SKIN OR EYES FROM GAS. NO ADVERSE HEALTH EFFECTS IF GAS SWALLOWED.
CHRONIC: NONE STATED.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:CARBON DIOXIDE IS NOT LISTED BY NTP,
IARC OR REGULATED BY OSHA AS A CARCINOGEN OR SUSPECTED CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:INHALED: HEADACHE, DROWSINESS, DIZZINESS,
STINGING OF THE NOSE AND THROAT, EXCITATION, RAPID BREATHING,
EXCESS SALIVATION, VOMITING AND UNCONSCIOUSNESS. LACK OF OXYGEN MAY
CAUSE DEATH.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NO AGGRAVATION OF EXISTING
CONDITIONS IS KNOWN.

First Aid:INHALED: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE OXYGEN IF BREATHING
DIFFICULT. GIVE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION IF BREATHING STOPPED.

Extinguishing Media:MEDIA APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CONTAINER MAY RUPTURE DUE TO HEAT OF
FIRE. DO NOT HEAT CONTAINER ABOVE 125F.

Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE ALL FROM AREA. ISOLATE AND DENY
ENTRY. WEAR PROPER PROTECTIVE GEAR INCLUDING RESPIRATORY
PROTECTION. SHUT OFF LEAK IF POSSIBLE. VENTILATE AREA. CHECK OXYGEN
CONTENT OF ATMOSPHERE BEFORE ALLOW ING RE-ENTRY.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:USE IN WELL-VENTILATED AREA. PROTECT
CONTAINER FROM PHYSICAL DAMAGE. STORE IN A COOL, DRY
WELL-VENTILATED PLACE.
Other Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING
APPARATUS IF ENGINEERING CONTROLS FAIL OR NON-ROUTINE USE OR
EMERGENCY OCCURS. USE IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1910.134.
Ventilation:USE ADEQUATE MECHANICAL VENTILATION OR LOCAL EXHAUST.
Protective Gloves:INSULATED NEOPRENE
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES
Other Protective Equipment:METATARSAL SHOES FOR CYLINDER HANDLING.
SELECT IAW OSHA 29 CFR 1910.132 & 1910.133.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS AFTER USE.
Supplemental Safety and Health

HCC:G3
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:-109F,-78C
Vapor Pres:7756 MM HG
Vapor Density:1.5(AIR=1)
Evaporation Rate & Reference:>>1 (N-BUTYL ACETATE=1)
Solubility in Water:SLIGHT
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS, ODORLESS GAS AT NORMAL TEMPERATURE AND
PRESSURE
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ALKALINE METALS, ALKALINE EARTH METALS, METAL ACETYLIDES, CHROMIUM,
TITANIUM ABOVE 550C, URANIUM ABOVE 750C.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:IN THE PRESENCE OF ELECTRICAL
DISCHARGE; CARBON MONOXIDE AND OXYGEN

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

Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies):
This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department
of Defense. The United States of America in no manner whatsoever,
expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and
disclaims all liability for its use. Any person utilizing this
document should seek competent professional advice to verify and
assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their
particular situation.