CKWKK - CARTRIDGE, CARBON DIOXIDE

Product Identification

Product ID:CARTRIDGE, CARBON DIOXIDE
MSDS Date:09/01/1998
FSC:4210
NIIN:01-290-0755
Status Code:A
MSDS Number: CKWKK

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

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 OR SOLID MAY CAUSE
FROSTBITE. HMIS: CARBON DIOXIDE IS A SIMPLE ASPHYXIANT.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT LISTED.

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:IF RELEASED CARBON DIOXIDE WILL DIFFUSE INTO
ATMOSPHERE.

Handling

Handling and Storage Precautions:PROTECT CARTRIDGE FROM PHYSICAL
DAMAGE. DO NOT REMOVE SAFETY CAP UNTIL CARTRIDGE IS TO BE ATTACHED
TO FIRE EXTINGUISHER. DO NOT PUNCTURE CARTRIDGE SEAL. DO NOT EXPOSE
TO TEMPERATURE ABOVE 130F.

Exposure Controls

Respiratory Protection:NOT NEEDED. HMIS:IN CONFINED SPACES USE NIOSH
APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS.
Ventilation:NOT NEEDED.
Protective Gloves:NOT NEEDED.
Eye Protection:NOT NEEDED.
Other Protective Equipment:NOT NEEDED.
Work Hygienic Practices:AVOID CONTACT WITH CONTENTS OF CARTRIDGE. HMIS:
USE IN A WELL VENTILATED AREA.
Supplemental Safety and Health
ADDITIONAL P/N: YP1001880DD713.

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
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
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:WILL NOT OCCUR

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