Product ID:CARBON DIOXIDE
MSDS Date:02/02/1991
FSC:4210
NIIN:00-808-4545
MSDS Number: CBSBY

Emergency Phone: 847-272-7500

Info Phone: 847-272-7500 / FAX 847-272-7286

Cage: 99539

Telephone: (708) 847-272-7500; 847-272-7500

Cage: 99539

CARBON DIOXIDE

CAS: 124-38-9

RTECS: FF6400000

Fraction By Weight: 99.9%

OSHA PEL 5000 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 5000PPM/30000STEL;93

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NOT 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:ACUTE: INCREASED REPIRATION; HEADACHE;
NAUSEA, VOMITING, COMA, DEATH DUE TO LACK OF OXYGEN; FROSTBITE OR
FREEZE BURNS. CHRONIC: NO DATA AVAILABLE
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:PRODUCT CONTAINS NO INGREDIENTS
CURRENTLY CLASSIFIED AS CARCINOGENIC BY NTP, IARC OR OSHA.
Effects of Overexposure:INCREASED BREATHING RATE, HEADACHE, NAUSEA,
VOMITING, COMA, DEATH, FROSTBITE OR FREEZE BURNS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

First Aid:EYES: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH TEPID WATER IN LARGE QUANTITIES
OR WITH A STERILE SALINE SOLUTION. SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION. SKIN:
FOR DERMAL CONTACT OR FROSTBITE, FLUSH AFFECTED AREA WITH LUKEWARM
WATER. DO NOT USE HOT WATER. A PHYSICIAN SHOULD SEE THE VICTIM
PROMPTLY IF THE CONTACT HAS RESULTED IN BLISTERING OF SKIN OR DEEP
TISSUE FREEZING. PROMPT MEDICAL ATTENTION NECESSARY IN ALL CASES.

Flash Point:NONFLAMMABLE
Lower Limits:NOT GIVEN
Upper Limits:NOT GIVEN
Extinguishing Media:NOT FLAMMABLE; USE CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM, DRY
CHEMICAL, OR WATER FOG IF APPLICABLE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIRE FIGHTERS SHOULD USE NIOSH APPROVED SCBA &
FULL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT WHEN FIGHTING CHEMICAL FIRE. USE WATER
SPRAY TO COOL NEARBY CONTAINERS EXPOSED TO FIRE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:EXPOSURE TO FIRE OR SEVERE OVERHEATING
CAN CAUSE CYLINDERS TO BURST.

Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE ALL PERSONNEL FROM AREA. USE
APPROPRIATE PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. PROVIDE VENTILATION AND AVOID
CONTACT WITH SOLID OR LIQUID AND EXCESSIVE INHALATION OF VAPOR.
VALVE OFF CARBON DIOXIDE SUPPLY FR OM LEAKING OR BROKEN COMPONENTS.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:PROVIDE GENERAL AND LOCAL EXHAUST
VENTILATION TO MEET TLV REQUIREMENTS. PROVIDE APPROVED SUPPLIED AIR
OR SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS IF NEEDED.
Other Precautions:DO NOT INSTALL STORAGE VESSELS IN SUB SURFACE OR
CLOSED AREAS OR NEAR EXCESSIVE HEAT OR FLAME.

Respiratory Protection:POSITIVE PRESSURE AIR LINE WITH FULL FACE PIECE
AND ESCAPE AIR SUPPLY OR SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS SHOULD
BE AVAILABLE FOR EMERGENCY USE.
Ventilation:LOCAL/GENERAL TO MAINTAIN PEL/TLV
Protective Gloves:INSULATED AND COLD RESISTANT
Eye Protection:SAFETY OR CHEMICAL GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:PROTECTIVE CLOTHING,EYE-WASH FACILITIES,
EMERGENCY SHOWERS
Work Hygienic Practices:AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES AND SKIN.DO NOT BREATHE
VAPORS OR MIST.
Supplemental Safety and Health
USE WITH ADEQUATE VENTILATION.

HCC:G3
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:-109F,-79C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:-109F,-79C
Vapor Pres:291.1 PSIG
Spec Gravity:1.65
pH:WEAK
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS,ODORLESS GAS,MILKY WHITE SOLID,WATER
WHITE LIQUID.

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.

Waste Disposal Methods:CONTAMINATED AREAS SHOULD BE VENTILATED
THOROUGHLY. SOLID CARBON DIOXIDE SHOULD BE REMOVED OUT OF DOORS AND
ALLOWED TO SUBLIME. CONSULT LOCAL AUTHORITIES;DISPOSAL MUST BE IN
ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL STAT E AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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