CJVWJ - FIRE EXTINGUISHER, CARBON DIOXIDE

Product Identification

Product ID:FIRE EXTINGUISHER, CARBON DIOXIDE
MSDS Date:09/01/1998
FSC:4210
NIIN:00-540-0550
Status Code:A
MSDS Number: CJVWJ

Responsible Party
GENERAL FIRE EXTINGUISHER CORP
1685 SHERMER RD
NORTHBROOK, IL 60062-5315
US

Emergency Phone: INFOTRAC 1-800-535-5053

Info Phone: (708) 847-272-7500

Cage: 99539

Contractor
GENERAL FIRE EXTINGUISHER CORP
NORTHBROOK, IL 60062-5315 US

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

Cage: 99539

Ingredients

CARBON DIOXIDE

CAS: 124-38-9

RTECS: FF6400000

OSHA PEL 9000 MG/M3;5000 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 9000 MG/M3;5000 PPM

Hazards

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:CONTACT WITH LIQUID MAY CAUSE
FROSTBITE USE OF EXTINGUISHER IN CLOSED AREA MAY CAUSE DANGEROUS
CONCENTRATION OF CARBON DIXOIDE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT LISTED.
Effects of Overexposure:CONCENTRATIONS BETWEEN 5 AND 10 PERCENT MAY
CAUSE SHORTNESS OF BREATH AND HEADACHE, OVER 10 PERCENT MAY CAUSE
UNCONSCIOUSNESS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:QUANTITY IN FIRE EXTINGUISHER
UNLIKELY TO HAVE ANY EFFECT.

First Aid

First Aid:REMOVE PERSON TO FRESH AIR AND VENTILATE CLOSED AREA.

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:IF RELEASED CARBON DIOXIDE WILL RAPIDLY
DIFFUSE INTO ATMOSPHERE.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling

Handling and Storage Precautions:PROTECT FIRE EXTINGUISHER FROM
PHYSICAL DAMAGE. DO NOT 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: 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
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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:850 PSI@70F
Vapor Density:1.53(AIR=1
Solubility in Water:SLIGHT
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS, ODORLESS GAS

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE.

Disposal

Waste Disposal Methods:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Toxicology

Toxicological Information:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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.

Ecology

Ecological:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Transport

Transport Information:FIRE EXTINGUISHER, CARBON DIOXIDE

Regulatory

SARA Title III Information:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Federal Regulatory Information:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
State Regulatory Information:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.