Product ID:LPU-5/P AND LPU 6/P(LIFE PRESERVERS);CARBON DIOXIDE
MSDS Date:02/28/1991
FSC:4220
NIIN:00-458-9240
MSDS Number: BVZFW

Emergency Phone: 800-535-5053

Info Phone: 908-668-1310

Preparer: LELAND STANFORD

Cage: 2W134

Telephone: 908-561-2000; 908-568-1310

Cage: 2W134

CARBON DIOXIDE

CAS: 124-38-9

RTECS: FF6400000

OSHA PEL 5000 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 5000PPM/30000STEL;94

LD50 LC50 Mixture:TLV IS 5000PPM TWA
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:CARBON DIOXIDE IS AN ASPHYXIANT. HIGH
CONCENTRATIONS CAN PRODUCE PARALYSIS OF THE RESPIRATORY CONTROL
CENTER OF THE NERVOUS SYSTEM. 2-3% WILL INCREASE RESPIRATION. >4%
PRODUCES LABORED BREATHING AND I S DANGEROUS FOR EVEN A FEW
MINUTES. >12% CAUSES RAPID UNCONSCIOUSNESS AND DEATH.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE OF THE INGREDIENTS IN THIS PRODUCT
IS LISTED BY NTP, IARC OR OSHA AS A CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:FAINT "ACIDIC" TASTE, HEADACHE, DIZZINESS,
SHORTNESS OF BREATH, MUSCULAR WEAKNESS, DROWSINESS, AND RINGING OF
THE EARS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PERSONNEL WITH PRE-EXISTING CHRONIC
RESPIRATORY DISEASES OR HEART DISORDER SHOULD REFRAIN FROM
BREATHING EXCESSIVE CARBON DIOXIDE. RECOVERY IS USUALLY RAPID FROM
SHORT TERM OVEREXPOSURE.

First Aid:FIRST AID: INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE OXYGEN/CPR
IF NEEDED. RESCUE PERSONNEL SHOULD WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING
APPARATUS WIHT FULL FACE MASK.

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:USE WATER FOG, CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM, OR DRY
CHEMICAL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FIRE FIGHTING PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND A
FULL FACED SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS. COOL FIRE EXPOSED
CONTAINERS WITH WATER SPRAY.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:COMBUSTION OR HEAT OF FIRE MAY PRODUCE
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS AND VAPORS.

Spill Release Procedures:REMOVE PERSONNEL. VENTILATE AREA. WEAR SELF-
CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS. MOVE LEAKING CONTAINER OUTDOORS IF
WITHOUT RISK. SLOWLY RELEASE INTO ATMOSHPHERE. RETURN DEFECTIVE
CYLINDER TO SUPPLIER. TES T AREA FOR OXYGEN BEFORE ALLOWING
RE-ENTRY.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE CARBON DIOXIDE CYLINDERS UPRIGHT
IN A COOL, DRY LOCATION BELOW 140F, AWAY FROM CHEMICALS WITH SAFETY
CAP INSTALLED.
Other Precautions:NEVER WORK ON A PRESSURIZED SYSTEM. IF THERE IS A
LEAK, CLOSE THE CYLINDER VALVE, BLOW DOWN SYSTEM BY VENTING TO A
SAFE PLACE, THEN REPAIR LEAK.

Respiratory Protection:WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS WHEN
CONCENTRATIONS ARE ABOVE PEL.
Ventilation:MECHANICAL (GENERAL) AND/OR LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION TO
KEEP EXPOSURE LEVELS BELOW PEL.
Protective Gloves:LEATHER GLOVES.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES OF FULL FACE SHIELD.
Other Protective Equipment:SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS. SAFETY
SHOES. DO NOT WEAR CONTACT LENSES.
Work Hygienic Practices:KEEP SAFETY VALVES IN GOOD WORKING CONDITIONS.
KEEP DEBRIS AND UNNECESSARY EQUIPMENT AWAY FROM CO2 EQUIPMENT.
Supplemental Safety and Health
CARBON DIOXIDE, BEING HEAVIER THAN AIR, TENDS TO ACCUMULATE NEAR THE
FLOOR OF AN ENCLOSED SPACE DISPLACING THE AIR AND CREATING AN
OXYGEN DEFFICIENT ATMOSPHERE. VENTILATE BEFORE ENTRY. VERIFY
SUFFICIE NT OXYGEN CONCENTRATION.RELEASING CO2 FROM THE CYLINDER
CREATES DRY ICE,WHICH MAY CAUSE FREEZE BURNS.

HCC:G3
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:129F,54C
Vapor Pres:3852
Vapor Density:1997
Spec Gravity:1.98
Solubility in Water:APPRECIABLE
Appearance and Odor:CARTRIDGE,INFLATOR.GAS;COLORLESS;SLIGHTLY PUNGENT
ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH HEAT ABOVE 240F, OPEN FLAMES AND
OTHER SOURCES OF IGNITION
Hazardous Decomposition Products:IN THE PRESENCE OF AN ELECTRICAL
DISCHARGE, CARBON DIOXIDE IS DECOMPOSED TO FORM CARBON MONOXIDE AND
OXYGEN.

Waste Disposal Methods:CONTACT YOUR LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER.
MANUFACTURER RECOMMENDS VENTING SLOWLY TO ATMOSPHERE WITH ADEQUATE
VENTILATIONS. DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL FEDERAL, STATE AND
LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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