Product ID:CARBON DIOXIDE
MSDS Date:01/25/1993
FSC:4210
NIIN:01-251-9932
MSDS Number: BSSCG

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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 10000PPM/30000STEL

ACGIH TLV: 5000PPM/30000STEL;92

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: LIGHTHEADEDNESS, GIDDINESS,
SHORTNESS OF BREATH, MUSCULAR TREMORS, WEAKNESS, ACROCYANOSIS,
UNCONSCIOUSNESS/DEATH. INGESTION: IS NOT L IKELY TO OCCUR SINCE
THIS MATERIAL IS AGAS AT ROOM TEMPERATURE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:DIZZINESS, IMPAIRED COORDINATION, REDUCE MENTAL
ACULTY, HEADACHES, TINNITUS, DIFFICULTY BREATHING, DROWSINESS,
DEPENDING ON LENGTH OF EXPOSURE AND CONCENTRATION. CHRONIC
OVEREXPOSURE: NONE KNOWN WHEN OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURES ARE BELOW THE
TLV.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:RESPIRATORY PROBLEMS

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

Flash Point:NONE
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.

Respiratory Protection:NOT NORMALLY NECESSARY IF CONTROLS ARE ADEQUATE.
IF TLV IS EXCEEDED OR IF EXPOSURE IS PROLONGED 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
NOTE: AS USED IN ANSUL EXTINGUISHERS, CARTRIDGES OR CYLINDERS, CARBON
DIOXIDE IS A GAS COMPRESSED UNDER PRESSURES UP TO 860 PSI AT 70F.

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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