BZPHW - FIRE EXTINGUISHER,CARBON DIOXIDE
- MSDS: BZPHW
- Manufacturer: GENERAL FIRE EXTINGUISHER CORP
- Product Name: FIRE EXTINGUISHER,CARBON DIOXIDE
- National Stock Number: 4210-00-910-9663
Product Identification
Product ID:FIRE EXTINGUISHER,CARBON DIOXIDE
MSDS Date:09/01/1998
FSC:4210
NIIN:00-910-9663
MSDS Number: BZPHW
Responsible Party
NORTHBROOK (FORMALLY FIRE GUARD CORP), IL 60062-5315
US
Emergency Phone: 847-272-7500 INFOTRAC
Info Phone: 708-272-7500 / FAX 708-272-7286
Cage: 99539
Contractor
Telephone: 914-381-8070
Cage: 62882
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 AND CHRONIC: CONTACT WITH LIQUID
MAY CAUSE FROSTBITE USE OF EXTINGUISHER IN CLOSED AREA MAY CAUSE
DANGEROUS CONCENTRATION OF CARBON DIOXIDE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT LISTED
Effects of Overexposure:CONCENTRATIONS BETWEEN 5 AND 10 PERCENT MAY
CAUSE SHORTNESS OF BREATH, HEADACHE, OVER 10 PERCENT MAY CAUSE
UNCONSCIOUSNESS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:QUANTITY IN FIRE EXTINGUISHER
UNLIKLEY TO HAVE ANY EFFECT.
First Aid
First Aid:REMOE PERSON TO FRESH AIR AND VENTILATE CLOSED AREA.
Accidental Release
Spill Release Procedures:IF RELEASED, CARBON DIOXIDE WILL RAPIDLY
DIFFUSE INTO ATMOSPHERE.
Handling
Handling and Storage Precautions:PROTECT FIRE EXTINGUISHER FROM
PHYSICAL DAMAGE. DO NOT EXPOSE TO EXPOSE TO TEMPERATURE ABOVE 130F.
Other Precautions:DO NOT DIRECT DISCHARGE STREAM FROM FIRE EXTINGUISHER
AT OTHER PERSONS.
Exposure Controls
Respiratory Protection:NOT NEEDED.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST: USE IN CLOSED AREA AFTER FIRE IS
EXTINGUISHED. MECHANICAL(GENERAL): USE IN CLOSED AREA AFTER FIRE IS
EXTINGUISHED.
Protective Gloves:NOT NEEDED.
Eye Protection:NOT NEEDED.
Other Protective Equipment:NOT NEEDED.
Work Hygienic Practices:AVOID CONTACT WITH CONTENTS OF FIRE
EXTINGUISHER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
IDENTITY: FIRE EXTINGUISHER, CARBON DIOXIDE. CONTENTS: UNDER PRESSURE.
850 PSI@70 F.
Chemical Properties
HCC:G3
Boiling Pt:=-78.5C, -109.3F
Melt/Freeze Pt:=-78.5C, -109.3F
M.P/F.P Text:SUBLIMES
Vapor Pres:850PSI @70F
Vapor Density:1.53
Evaporation Rate & Reference:N/A(BUAC=1)
Solubility in Water:SLIGHT
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS, ODORLESS GAS.
Stability
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE
Other Information
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