BXFQJ - CARBON DIOXIDE (CO2)

  • MSDS: BXFQJ
  • Manufacturer: BUCKEYE FIRE EQUIPMENT CO
  • Product Name: CARBON DIOXIDE (CO2)
  • National Stock Number: 4210-00-270-4512
Product Identification

Product ID:CARBON DIOXIDE (CO2)
MSDS Date:01/01/1998
FSC:4210
NIIN:00-270-4512
MSDS Number: BXFQJ

Responsible Party
BUCKEYE FIRE EQUIPMENT CO
102 INDUSTRIAL DR
KINGS MOUNTAIN, NC 28086
US

Emergency Phone: 704-739-7415

Info Phone: 704-739-7415

Cage: 57658

Contractor
BUCKEYE FIRE EQUIPMENT CO
428 KINGS MOUNTAIN, NC 28086 US

Telephone: 704-739-7415

Cage: 57658

Ingredients

CARBON DIOXIDE

CAS: 124-38-9

RTECS: FF6400000

OSHA PEL 5000 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 5000 PPM

Hazards

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE-DIRECT CONTACT WITH LIQUID OR
SOLID WILL CAUSE BURNS, FROSTBITE, BLINDNESS. ASPHYXIANT (DISPLACES
OXYGEN).
Effects of Overexposure:EXPOSURE TO HIGH CONCENTRATIONS CAN PARALYZE
THE RESPIRATORY CENTER. INCREASED INHALATION WILL CAUSE INCREASED
BREATHING RATE. UNCONSCIOUSNESS AND DEATH MAY RESULT.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE KNOWN.

First Aid

First Aid:TREAT AREAS EXPOSED TO SOLID OR LIQUID AS FROSTBITE. GET
MEDICAL ATTENTION. MOVE TO AREA W/FRESH AIR & OXYGEN.

Fire Fighting

Extinguishing Media:NONE. THIS MATERIAL IS AN EXTINGUISHING AGENT.
Fire Fighting Procedures:NONE
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE.

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:RELEASED GAS WILL DISSIPATE RAPIDLY AND
HARMLESSLY TO ATMOSPHERE, IN OPEN AREAS. FOR CONFINED AREAS, MOVE
ALL PERSONNEL AND VENTILATE AREA. VENT TO ATMOSPHERE IN OPEN AREA.

Handling

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE AWAY FROM DIRECT HEAT OR FLAME.
Other Precautions:NONE

Exposure Controls

Respiratory Protection:USE SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS OR
AIRLINE RESPIRATORS WHEN CARBON DIOXIDE HAS BEEN RELEASED AND HAS
DIMINISHED THE OXYGEN CONTENT BELOW 19%.
Ventilation:MECHANICAL: RECOMMENDED. LOCAL EXHAUST: RECOMMENDED.
Protective Gloves:YES.
Eye Protection:YES.
Other Protective Equipment:NONE REQUIRED.
Work Hygienic Practices:USE GOOD HYGIENE AND GOOD HOUSEKEEPING
PRACTICES.
Supplemental Safety and Health
IDENTITY: CARBON DIOXIDE (CO2). PRODUCT NAME: CARBON DIOXIDE - CAS. NO.
124-38-9.

Chemical Properties

HCC:G3
NRC/State Lic Num:NONE
Boiling Pt:=-78.C, -108.4F
Vapor Pres:GAS AT 70F
Vapor Density:1.52
Evaporation Rate & Reference:HIGH
Solubility in Water:0.8 V/V
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS LIQUID OR GAS. NO ODOR.

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:WILL NOT OCCUR.

Other Information

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.

Transport

Transport Information:PROPER SHIPPING NAME: FIRE EXTINGUISHER. UN ID
NUMBER: UN1044. HAZARD CLASS: 2 DIVISION: 2,2 NON-FLAMMABLE GAS.
PACKING GROUP: NONE CEPTION 49CFR 173.309. EACH FIRE EXTINGUISHER
MUST BE SHIPPED AS AN INSIDE PACKAGING. USPS MAILABILITY: CAN BE
MAILED THROUGH U.S. POSTAL SYSTEM. CHECK WITH LOCAL POST OFFICE.