Product ID:CARBON DIOXIDE
MSDS Date:08/23/1989
FSC:9135
NIIN:00N052937
MSDS Number: BVQKN

BIG THREE INDUSTRIES, INC

HOUSTON, TX 77253
US

Emergency Phone: 713-868-0302

Info Phone: 713-896-2140

Cage: 17688

AIR LIQUIDE AMERICA CORPORATION

HOUSTON, TX 77056-8229 US

Telephone: 713-896-2896;800-231-1366

Cage: 17688

CARBON DIOXIDE

CAS: 124-38-9

RTECS: FF6400000

Fraction By Weight: 100%

OSHA PEL 5000 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 5000 PPM; 30000 STEL

CYL SHOULD BE STORED UPRIGHT W/VALVE

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

OSHA PEL N/K

ACGIH TLV: N/K

BEING KNOCKED OVER. PROTECT CYL FROM PHYSICAL DMG. DO

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

OSHA PEL N/K

ACGIH TLV: N/K

FOR CYL MOVEMENT. DO NOT ALLOW TEMP WHERE CYL STORED

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

OSHA PEL N/K

ACGIH TLV: N/K

CARBON DIOXIDE IF INTERNAL PRESSURE BUILDS UP SO

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

OSHA PEL N/K

ACGIH TLV: N/K

HIGH PRESSURE CYLINDER. SAFETY GLASSES & FACE

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

OSHA PEL N/K

ACGIH TLV: N/K

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:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:IN HIGH CONCENTRATIONS CARBON DIOXIDE CAN
PARALYZE RESPIRATORY CENTER. INCREASE OF CO*2 IN AIR WILL
ACCELERATE BREATHING RATE. (2% = 50% INCREASE) (5% = 300% INCREASE)
(12-15% = CAUSE UNCONSCIOUSNESS) . HIGH CONCENTRATIONS WILL CAUSE
SUFFOCATION BY DISPLACING THE OXYGEN IN AIR. CONTACT W/LIQUID CO*2
CAN CAUSE FROSTBITE.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

First Aid:INHAL:PERS SUFFERING FROM LACK OF O*2 SHOULD BE MOVED TO
FRESH AIR. IF NOT BRTHG, ADMIN ARTF RESP. IF BRTHG DFCLT, ADMIN
O*2. GET MED ATTN. SKIN:IF CNTCT W/LIQ CARBON DIOXIDE HAS CAUSED
FROSTBITE, DO NOT RUB AFFECTED AREA AS TISS DMG MAY OCCUR. FLUSH
AFFECTED AREAS W/WARM WATER. DO NOT USE HOT WATER. GET MED ATTN.
EYES: IMMED FLUSH W/POTABLE WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MIN. SEEK
ASSISTANCE FROM (SUPDAT)

Extinguishing Media:MATL NONFLAMM. NEITHER BURNS NOR SUPPORTS COMBUST:
USED AS FIRE EXTING. USE EXTING MEDIA APPROP FOR SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WILL ACT AS SIMPLE ASPHY IF DISPLACES OXYGEN.
IF POSS, REMOVE CARBON DIOXIDE CYL FROM FIRE AREA/COOL W/WATER TO
AVOID EXCESS PRESS BUILDUP. NIOSH/MSHA (SUPDAT)
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:PRESSURE CAN BUILD UP DUE TO HEAT &
CYLINDER MAY EXPLODE IF PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES SHOULD FAIL TO
RELIEVE PRESSURE.

Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE ALL UNNECESSARY PERSONNEL FROM
AFFECTED AREA. SHUT OFF SOURCE OF CARBON DIOXIDE IF POSS. VENT
ENCLOSED AREAS/REMOVE CYL TO OUTDOOR LOCATION TO PVNT CARBON
DIOXIDE BUILDUP & POSS FORMATION OF OXYGEN-DEFICIENT ATMOSPHERE.
CARBON (SUPP DATA)
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE & USE W/ADEQ VENT. CARBON
DIOXIDE HVR THAN AIR & LEAKING GAS COULD ACCUM IN LOW
AREAS/CONFINED SPACES CAUSING SUFFOCATION W/OUT WARNING. (ING 2)
Other Precautions:PRESS REGULATORS SHOULD NEVER BE PLACED ON "SIPHON"
OR "DIP TUBE" CYL THAT ARE DESIGNATED TO DISPENSE LIQ. NEVER STRIKE
WELDING ARC ON ANY COMPRESSED GAS CYL. REFILLING CYL W/OUT CONSENT
OF CYL OWNER IS VIOLATION OF FEDERAL LAW (49 CFR).

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA IN AREAS
W/INCREASED CARBON DIOXIDE CONTENT.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST:SUFFICIENT TO MEET TLV REQUIREMENTS.
MECHANICAL:SUFFICIENT TO MEET TLV REQUIREMENTS.
Protective Gloves:THERMAL INSULATED/LEATHER FOR LIQ HNDLG.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES RECOMM WHEN HNDLG (ING 6)
Other Protective Equipment:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
BP:SUBLIMATION PT:-109F,-78.5 C @ 1ATM. FIRE FIGHT PROC:APPRVD SCBA MAY
BE REQD FOR RESCUE WORKERS. SPILL PROC:DIOXIDE IS HVR/AIR & MAY
TEND TO COLLECT IN LOW AREAS. AVOID CNTCT W/COLD LIQ. IF LEAK FR OM
CNTNR/VALVE, CNTCT CLOSEST BIG THREEINDUSTRIES LOCATION/SUPPLIER.
FIRST AID PROC:MD INGEST:CALL MD IMMED

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:SUPDAT
Vapor Pres:838 PSIG
Spec Gravity:1.522 (AIR =1)
Solubility in Water:171.3SCC/100CC
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS, ODORLESS, SLIGHTLY ACIDIC GAS.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE.

Waste Disposal Methods:DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DISPOSE OF RESIDUAL/UNUSED
QUANTITIES. RETURN TO SUPPLIER FOR DISP. FOR EMERGENCY DISPOSAL
SECURE CYLINDER & VENT SLOWLY TO ATMOSPHERE IN WELL-VENT AREA OR
OUTDOORS. DISPOSE OF I/A/W FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL REGS .

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