Product ID:CARBON DIOXIDE-CO2, GASEOUS
MSDS Date:10/31/1996
FSC:6830
NIIN:01-360-0906
MSDS Number: CFCXH

U S AIRGAS INC.

100 MATSONFORD ROAD SUITE 550
RADNOR, PA 19087-4579
US

Emergency Phone: 800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)

Info Phone: 610-687-5253

Cage: 0MN39

AIRGAS INC

WAYNE, PA 19087 US

Telephone: 215-687-5253

Cage: 0MN39

CARBON DIOXIDE

CAS: 124-38-9

RTECS: FF6400000

Fraction By Weight: >99.8%

OSHA PEL 5000 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 5000PPM/30000STEL;96

IMPURITIES

Fraction By Weight: <0.2%

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD 50 ORAL RAT IS UNKNOWN.
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 A CEREBRAL
VASODILATOR. WHEN MIXED WITH WATER,IT FORMS CARBONIC ACID AND MAY
RESULT IN RESPIRATORY ACIDOSIS,AFFECTING THE BODY'S
CALCIUM/PHOSPHOROUS BALANCE.THE LIQUID OR SOLID MAY C AUSE
FROSTBITE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:REPRODUCTIVE EFFECTS HAVE BEEN REPORTED.
Effects of Overexposure:FROSTBITE:REDNESS,PAIN.
INHALATION:(2-10%)-HEADACHE,VERTIGO,NAUSEA,WEAKNESS.
(25-30%)-COMA,CONVULSIONS,IRREGULAR/RAPID HEARTBEATS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PERSONS IN ILL HEALTH WHERE SUCH
ILLNESS WOULD BE AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE TO CARBON DIOXIDE SHOULD
NOT BE ALLOWED TO WORK WITH OR HANDLE THIS PRODUCT.

First Aid:SKIN/EYES:FOR FROSTBITE,WARM AFFECTED AREAS WITH WARM
WATER(<107F);ALLOW CIRCULATION TO RETURN NORMALLY.GET PROMPT
MEDICAL ATTENTION IF LIQUID COMES IN CONTACT W/EYES.INHALATION:
MOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT BREATHING GIVE CPR. IF BREATHING
DIFFICULT GIVE OXYGEN. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. FURTHER TREATMENT
SHOULD BE SYMPTOMIC AND SUPPORTIVE. RESCUERS SHOULD WEAR SCBA.

Extinguishing Media:NON-FLAMMABLE, INERT GAS. USE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA
APPROPIATE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FIRE FIGHTING PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND
FULL FACE-PIECE SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS. COOL FIRE
EXPOSED CONTAINERS WITH WATER SPRAY.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:DO NOT USE WATER DIRECTLY ON
MATERIAL;WATER MAY FREEZE AND COULD DISABLE SAFETY VALVES.

Spill Release Procedures:ISOLATE AREA/DENY ENTRY.STOP LEAK IF SAFE.
VENTILATE CLOSED SPACES BEFORE ENTERING.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE CYLINDERS UPRIGHT FIRMLY SECURED
IN COOL,DRY,WELL VENTILATED AREA AWAY FROM HEAVY TRAFFIC AREAS/
EMERGENCY EXITS. AVOID PHYSICAL DAMAGE.
Other Precautions:FULL AND EMPTY CYLINDERS SHOULD BE SEGREGATED. USE
FIRST IN-FIRST OUT INVENTORY SYSTEM. DO NOT DRAG, SLIDE, ROLL
CYLINDERS. USE SUITABLE HAND TRUCK. DO NOT HEAT CYLINDERS TO
INCREASE DISCHARGE RATE. U SE CHECK VALVE OR TRAP IN DISCHARGE LINE

Respiratory Protection:POSITIVE PRESSURE AIR LINE WITH MASK OR SELF-
CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS SHOULD BE AVAILABLE FOR EMERGENCY
USE.
Ventilation:PROVIDE ADEQUATE LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION WHEN NEEDED TO
PREVENT ACCUMULATION ABOVE THE TWA.
Protective Gloves:CLOTH FOR HANDLING CYLINDERS.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES 0R GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:SAFETY SHOES.
Work Hygienic Practices:NORMAL WORK HYGENIC PRACTICES.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NEVER TRANSPORT CYLINDERS IN TRUNKS OF VEHICLES, ENCLOSED VANS, TRUCK
CABS, OR IN PASSENGER COMPARTMENTS. TRANSPORT CYLINDERS SECURED IN
OPEN FLATBED OR IN OPEN PICK-UP TYPE VEHICLES. COMPRESSED GAS C
YLINDERS SHOULD NOT BE REFILLED EXCEPT BY QUALIFIED PRODUCERS OF
COMPRESSED GASES.

HCC:G3
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:-109F,-79C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:-70F,-57C
Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:3092F,1700C
Vapor Pres:853 PSIA
Spec Gravity:1.522
Solubility in Water:SOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:NONFLAMMABLE COLORLESS GAS.SLIGHT ACIDIC TASE AND
SMELL.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ACRYLALDEHYDE,BARIUM PEROXIDE,CESIUM OXIDE,DIETHYL
MAGNESIUM,ETHYLENEIMINE,HYDRAZINE,METALS,POTASSIUM,SODIUM.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:ABOVE DECOMPOSITION TEMPERATURE:OXYGEN
AND CARBON MONOXIDE.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:WILL NOT OCCUR.

Waste Disposal Methods:DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DISPOSE OF WASTE OR UNUSED
QUANTITIES. RETURN IN SHIPPING CONTAINER PROPERLY LABELED WITH ANY
VALVE OUTLET PLUGS OR CAPS SECURED AND VALVE PROTECTION CAP IN
PLACE TO YOUR SUPPLIER. F OR DISPOSAL ASSISTANCE CONTACT CLOSEST
SUPPLIER.

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