Product ID:CARBON DIOXIDE-CO2, GASEOUS
MSDS Date:01/22/1999
FSC:NIIN:Submitter:D DG
Status Code:A
MSDS Number: CKTYP

Emergency Phone: 800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)

Info Phone: 610-687-5253

Cage: TO065

Telephone: 610-687-5253

Cage: TO065

CARBON DIOXIDE

CAS: 124-38-9

RTECS: FF6400000

OSHA PEL 5000 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 5000PPM/30000STEL;96

IMPURITIES

Fraction By Weight: < 0.2% MAX

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:ACUTE: CARBON DIOXIDE IS AN ASPHYXIANT
AND POWERFUL CEREBRAL VASODILATOR. IF CONCENTRATION REACHES 10% OR
MORE, SUFFOCATION CAN OCCUR. INHALING HIGH CONCENTRATIONS CAN LEAD
TO COMA OR DEATH. AT LOW C ONCENTRATIONS, INHALATION OF CARBON
DIOXIDE CAN CAUSE NAUSEA, DIZZINESS, VISUAL DISTURBANCES, SHAKING,
HEADACHE, MENTAL CONFUSION, SWEATING, INCREASED HEARTBEAT, AND
ELEVATED BLOOD PRESSURE AND RESPI RATORY RATE. HIGH CONCENTRATIONS
OF CO2 IN AIR MAY CAUSE EYE IRRITATION OR DAMAGE. CHRONIC:
REVERSIBLE EFFECTS ON ACID-BASE BALANCE IN BLOOD, BLOOD PRESS, AND
CIRCULATORY SYSTEM MAY OCCUR AFTER PROLO NGED EXPOSURE TO ELEVATED
CO2 LEVELS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:CARBON DIOXIDE IS NOT FOUND ON THE
FOLLOWING LISTS: FEDERAL OSHA Z LIST, NTP, CAL/OSHA, IARC, AND
THEREFORE IS NOT CONSIDERED TO BE, NOR SUSPECTED TO BE A
CANCER-CAUSING AGENT BY THESE AGENCIES.
Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION: LOW CONC.: NAUSEA, DIZZINESS,
VISUAL DISTURBANCES, SHAKING, HEADACHE , MENTAL CONFUSION,
SWEATING, INCREASED HEARTBEAT, ELEVATED BLOOD PRESS., INCREASED
RESPIRATORY RATE. HIGH CONC: MAY CA USE EYE IRRITATION, EYE DAMAGE,
COMA, DEATH. REVERSIBLE EFFECTS ON ACID-BASE BALANCE IN BLOOD,
BLOOD PRESS., AND CIRCULATORY SYSTEM. COLD GAS CONTACT: CAN LEAD TO
FROSTBITE, DERMATITIS, RED, CRACKED, IRRITATED SKIN, WITH EYES CAN
CAUSE PAIN, REDNESS, BURNS, AND SEVERE EXPOSURE COLIC CAUSE
BLINDNESS. MOIST AIR MAY LEAD TO CARBONIC ACID, AN EYE IRRITANT.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:DISORDERS INVOLVING THE "TARGET
ORGANS: MAY BE AGGRAVATED BY CARBON DIOXIDE OVEREXPOSURE. TARGET
ORGANS: RESPIRATORY SYSTEM, CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM, EYES.

First Aid:RESCUERS SHOULD NOT ATTEMPT TO RETRIEVE VICTIMS OF EXPOSURE
TO THIS PRODUCT WITH OUT ADEQUATE PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. AT
A MINIMUM, SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS PERSONAL PROTECTIVE
EQUIPM ENT SHOULD BE WORN. REMOVE VICTIM TO FRESH AIR, AS QUICK AS
POSSIBLE. TRAINED PERSONNEL SHOULD GIVE OXYGEN OR CPR AS NECESSARY.
IN CASE OF FROSTBITE, PLACEFROSTBITTEN PART IN WARM WATER. DO NOT
USE HO T WATER. IF WARM WATER IS NOT AVAILABLE, WRAP THE AFFECTED
PART IN BLANKETS. ENCOURAGE VICTIM TO GENTLY EXERCISE THE AFFECTED
PART WHILE BEIN WARMED. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION.

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:CO2 DOES NOT BURN. CONTAINERS MAY BURST
IN FIRE. DUSTS OF REACTIVE METALS (MAGNESIUM, ZIRCON, TITANIUM
ALLOYS), MAY IGNITE AND EXPLODE IN PRESENCE OF CO2. MIXTURES OF CO2
WITH SODIUM AND POTASSIUM ALL OYS ARE IMPACT SENSITIVE AND EXPLODE
VIOLENTLY. IN PRESENCE OF MOISTURE, CESIUM OXIDE IGNITES ON CONTACT
WITH CO2.

Spill Release Procedures:UNCONTROLED RELEASES SHOULD BE RESPONDED TO BY
TRAINED PERSONNEL USING PRE-PLANNED PROCEDURES. PROPER PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT SHOULD BE USED. LOCATE AND SEAL SOURCE OF LEAKING GAS.
ALLOW GAS, WHICH IS HE AVIER THAN AIR, TO DISSIPATE. MONITOR
SURROUNDING AREA FOR CARBON DIOXIDE AND OXYGEN LEVELS. ATTEMPT TO
CLOSE MAIN SOURCE VALVE PRIOR TO ENTERING AREA. IF NOT ABLE, ALLOW
GAS TO RELEASE IN-PLACE.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE CYLINDERS UPRIGHT FIRMLY SECURED
IN DRY, WELL-VENTILATED AREA AWAY FROM HEAT, DIRECT SUNLIGHT,
HEAVY TRAFFIC AREAS AND EMERGENCY EXITS. AVOID PHYSICAL DAMAGE.
ISOLATE FROM INCOMPATIBLE CHEMICAL S. DO NOT ALLOW AREA WHERE
CYLINDERS ARE STORED TO EXCEED 125F. KEEP CYLINDERS AWAY FROM
MOISTURE.
Other Precautions:USE ONLY CONTAINERS AND EQUIPMENT ( PIPES, VALVES,
FITTING, ETC) DESIGNED FOR USE WITH CARBONDIOXIDE. AVOID GETTING
CARBON DIOXIDE IN YOU. DO NOT EAT OR DRINK WHILE HANDLING
CHEMICALS. BE AWARE OF SIG NS OF DIZZINESS, FATIGUE, OR ANY
EXPOSURE TO FATAL CONCENTRATIONS OF CARBON DIOXIDE.

Respiratory Protection:USE SUPPLIED AIR RESPIRATOR IF CARBON DIOXIDE
LEVELS ARE ABOVE RECOMMENDED LIMITS OR DURING EMERGENCY RESPONSE TO
RELEASE OF THIS PRODUCT. IF APPROPRIATE, INSTALL AUTOMATIC
MONITORING EQUIPMENT TO DET ECT THE LEVELS OF CARBON DIOXIDE AND
OXYGEN.
Ventilation:PROVIDE ADEQUATE NATURAL, LOCAL EXHAUST, AND/OR
MECHANICAL(GENERAL) VENTILATION AS NEEDED TO PREVENT ACCUMULATION
ABOVE THE TWA.
Protective Gloves:WEAR MECHANICAL-RESISTANT GLOVES FOR HANDLING
CYLINDERS.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES, GOGGLES, OR FACE-SHIELDS AS NEEDED FOR
EYE PROTECTION.
Other Protective Equipment:USE BODY PROTECTION APPROPRIATE FOR TASK.
Work Hygienic Practices:NORMAL WORK HYGENIC PRACTICES.
Supplemental Safety and Health

HCC:G3
Boiling Pt:=-78.5C, -109.3F
Melt/Freeze Pt:=-56.6C, -69.9F
Vapor Pres:844.7 PSIA
Vapor Density:8.8 FT3/LB
Spec Gravity:1.52 @ 21C
pH:3.7 (CARBONIC A
Solubility in Water:0.90% @ 20C
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS GAS, (ODORLESS AT LOW CONCENTRATIONS.
SHARP, ACIDIC AT HIGH CONC.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:GAS

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
POWDERED ALUMINUM, BERYLIUM, CESIUM ALLOYS, CHROMIUM,
MAGNESIUM-ALUMINUM ALLOYS, MANGANESE, THORIUM, TITANIUM, AND
ZIRCONIUM. IN PRESENCE OF MOISTURE, CO2 WILL IGNITE WITH CESIUM
OXIDE. METAL ACETYLIDES WILL ALSO IGNITE AND
Stability Condition to Avoid:NORMALLY STABLE. AVOID EXPOSING CYLINDERS
OF CO2 TO EXTREMELY HIGH TEMPERATURES, WHICH COULD CAUSE THE
CYLINDERS TO BURST.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON DIOXIDE GAS IN AN ELECTRICAL
DISCHARGE YIELDS CARBON MONOXIDE AND OXYGEN. IN THE PRESENCE OF
MOISTURE, CARBON DIOXIDE WILL FORM CARBONIC ACID.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:WILL NOT OCCUR. HOWEVER CARBON
DIOXIDE ACTS TO CATALYZE THE POLYMERIZATION OF ACRYLLADEHYDE AND
AZIRIDINE.

Waste Disposal Methods:WASTE DISPOSAL MUST BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH
APPROPRIATE FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL REGULATIONS. RETURN CYLINDERS
WITH ANY RESIDUAL PRODUCT TO ARGAS INC. DO NOT DISPOSE OF LOCALLY.

Toxicological Information:IRRITANCY OF PRODUCT: CONTACT WITH RAPIDLY
EXPANDING GASES CAN CAUSE FROST BITE AND DAMAGE TO EXPOSED SKIN AND
EYES. DUE TO FORMATION OF CARBONIC ACID, THIS GAS MIXTURE CAN BE
SLIGHTLY IRRITATING TO C ONTAMINATED EYES. SENSITIZATION OF
PRODUCT: CARBON DIOXIDE IS NOT A SENSITIZER AFTER PROLONGED OR
REPEATED EXPOSURES. CARBON DIOXIDE IS NOT EXPECTED TO ADVERSELY
AFFECT THE HUMAN REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM I N RESPECT TO MUTAGENICITY,
EMBRYOTOXYICITY, TERATOGENICITY, AND REPRODUCTIVE TOXICITY.

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.

Ecological:ENVIRONMENTAL STABILITY: CARBON DIOXIDE FOOD CHAIN
CONCENTRATION POTENTIAL: NONE. BIOLOGICAL DEMAND: NONE. EFFECTS OF
PRODUCT ON PLANTS OR ANIMALS: ANY ADVERSE EFFECT ON ANIMALS WOULD
BE RELATED TO CA RBON DIOXIDE OVEREXPOSURE AND OXYGEN-DEFICIENT
ENVIRONMENTS. NO ADVERSE EFFECT IS ANTICIPATED TO OCCUR TO
PLANT-LIFE, EXCEPT FOR FROST PRODUCED IN THE PRESENCE OF RAPIDLY
EXPANDING GASES. EFFECT OF PR ODUCT ON AQUATIC LIFE: AQUATIC
TOXICITY: 100-200 MG/L/NO TIME SPECIFIED/VARIOUS ORGANISMS/ FRESH
WATER. WATERFOWL TOXICITY: INHALATION 5-8%, NO EFFECT.

Transport Information:THIS MATERIAL IS HAZARDOUS AS DEFINED BY 49 CFR
172.101 BY THE U. S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION. PROPER SHIPPING
NAME: CARBON DIOXIDE. HAZARD CLASS: 2.2 (NON-FLAMMABLE GAS). UN
1013. PKG: NOT APPLIC ABLE. DOT LABEL REQUIRED: NON-FLAMMABLE GAS.
NORTH AMERICAN EMERGENCY RESPONSE GUIDEBOOK NUMBER (1996): 120.
MARINE POLLUTANT: CARBON DIOXIDE IS NOT CLASSIFIED BY THE DOT AS A
MARINE POLLUTANT ( AS DE FINED BY 49 CFR 172.101, APPENDIX B).
TRANSPORTATION CANADA, TRANSPORTATION OF DANGEROUS GOODS
REGULATIONS: THIS MATERIAL IS CONSIDERED AS DANGEROUS GOODS. USE
THE ABOVE INFORMATION FOR CANADIAN SHIPM ENTS.

SARA Title III Information:CARBON DIOXIDE IS NOT SUBJECT TO THE
REPORTING REQUIREMENTS OF SECTIONS 302, 304, AND 313 OF SARA, TITLE
I I I. THERE ARE NO SPECIFIC THRESHOLD PLANNING QUANTITIES FOR
CARBON DIOXIDE (SOLID, GASEOUS, OR LIQUID FORM). THE DEFAULT
FEDERAL MSDS SUBMISSION AND INVENTORY REQUIREMENT FILING THRESHOLD
OF 10,000 LBS (4,540 KG) THEREFORE APPLIES, PER 40 CFR 370.20.
Federal Regulatory Information:U.S. CERCLA REPORTABLE QUANTITY (RQ):
NOT APPLICABLE. U.S. TSCA INVENTORY STATUS: CARBON DIOXIDE IS ON
THE TSCA INVENTORY. OTHER U.S. FEDERAL REGULATIONS: NOT APPLICABLE.
CALIFORNIA SAFE DRINKING WATE R AND TOXIC ENFORCEMENT ACT
(PROPOSITION 65): CARBON DIOXIDE IS NOT ON THE CALIFORNIA
PROPODITION 65 LISTS.
State Regulatory Information:ALASKA- DESIGNATED TOXIC AND HAZARDOUS
SUBSTANCES: CO2. CA.- PEL FOR CHEMICAL CONTAMINANTS: CO2.
FL.-SUBSTANCE LIST: CO2. ILL.-TOXIC SUBSTANCE LIST: CO2. KA.-
SECTION 302/313 LIST: NO. MASS.-SUBSTANCE LIST: CO2. MI.-CRITICAL
MATERIAL REGISTER: NO. MINN.-LIST OF HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES: CO2.
MISSOURI-EMPLOYER INFO./ TOXIC SUBSTANCE LIST: CO2. N.J.-RIGHT TO
KNOW HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE LIST: CO2. N. D.-LIS T OF HAZARDOUS
CHEMICALS,(RQ): NO. PA-HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE LIST: CO2. RI- HAZARDOUS
SUBSTANCE LIST:CO 2. TX-HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE LIST: NO. W.
VA.-HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE LIST: CO2. WIS.- TOXIC AND HAZARDOUS
SUBSTANCES: CO2.