BXWLF - CARBON DIOXIDE (CO2)

  • MSDS: BXWLF
  • Manufacturer: BUCKEYE FIRE EQUIPMENT CO
  • Product Name: CARBON DIOXIDE (CO2)
  • National Stock Number: 4210-00-203-0217
Product Identification

Product ID:CARBON DIOXIDE (CO2)
MSDS Date:12/01/1990
FSC:4210
NIIN:00-203-0217
MSDS Number: BXWLF

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: 5000PPM/30000STEL;95

Hazards

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO 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 OR BLINDNES. CARBON DIOXIDE IS AN
ASPHYXIANT (DISPLACES OXYGEN). CHRONIC: NONE SPECIFIED BY
MANUFACTURER.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NO INGREDIENT OF A CONCENTRATION OF 0.1%
OR GREATER IS LISTED AS A CARCINOGEN OR SUSPECTED CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:INHALED-SHORTNESS OF BREATH, INGREASED
INHALATION RATE, UNCONSCIOUSNESS, POSSIBLE DEATH. CONTACT (SKIN,
EYES): BURNS, FROSTBITE, PAIN.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE KNOWN.

First Aid

First Aid:SKIN/EYES-TREAT AREA EXPOSED TO SOLID OR LIQUID AS FROSTBITE.
GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION. INHALED-REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.
RESTORE BREATHING IF REQUIRED. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION.

Fire Fighting

Extinguishing Media:NONE, THIS MATERIAL IS AN EXTINGUISHING AGENT. DLA-
HMIS: USE MEDIA APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:NONE. DLA-HMIS: WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING
APPARATUS AND FULL PROTECTIVE GEAR. COOL FIRE EXPOSED CONTAINERS
WITH WATER.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE.

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:RELEASED GAS WILL DISSIPATE RAPIDLY AND
HARMLESSLY TO ATMOSPHERE, IN OPEN AREAS. IN CONFINED OR ENCLOSED
AREAS, MOVE PERSONNEL AND VENTILATE AREA. VENT TO ATMOSPHERE.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling

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

Exposure Controls

Respiratory Protection:IF ENGINEERING CONTROLS FAIL OR NON-ROUTINE USE
OR AN EMERGENCY OCCURS; WEAR AN MSHA/NIOSH APPROVED AIR-SUPPLIED
RESPIRATOR OR SCBA, AS REQUIRED. USE IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR
1910.134 AND MANUFACTURE R'S RECOMMENDATIONS.
Ventilation:USE ADEQUATE MECHANICAL VENTILATION OR LOCAL EXHAUST TO
MAINTAIN EXPOSURE BELOW TLV(S).
Protective Gloves:USE INSULATED GLOVES IF LIQUID OR SOLID.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES.
Other Protective Equipment:NONE REQUIRED.
Work Hygienic Practices:USE GOOD HYGIENE AND GOOD HOUSEKEEPING
PRACTICES.
Supplemental Safety and Health
CONTAINS 15 POUNDS, NOMINAL.

Chemical Properties

HCC:G3
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:-109F,-78C
Vapor Pres:GAS @ 70F
Vapor Density:1.52
Evaporation Rate & Reference:HIGH (N-BUTYL ACETATE=1)
Solubility in Water:SLIGHT
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS LIQUID OR GAS; NO ODOR.

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:WILL NOT OCCUR.

Disposal

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

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