===================== Product Identification =====================
MSDS NAME:CARBON MONOXIDE NO.3.
NIIN:00D000470
MSDS Number: BBCSZ
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:UNION CARBIDE CORP.
Address:39 OLD RIDGEBURY RD
City:DANBURY
State:CT
ZIP:06817-0001
Country:US
Emergency Phone Num:304-744-3487
CAGE:36346
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:UNION CARBIDE CORP LINDE DIV
Address:39 OLD RIDGEBURY RD
Box:City:DANBURY
State:CT
ZIP:06817-0001
Country:US
Phone:800-822-4357; 304-744-3487
CAGE:36346
============= Composition/Information on Ingredients =============
Name:CARBON MONOXIDE
CAS:630-08-0
RTECS #:FG3500000
Fraction by Wt: 100%.
OSHA PEL:50 PPM
ACGIH TLV:25 PPM; 9293
===================== Hazards Identification =====================
Effects of Overexposure:CHEM.ASPHYXIANT,TIGHTNESS ACROSS
FOREHEAD,SLIGHT HEADACHE,WEAKNESS,DIZZY,MUSCLE PAIN,NAUSEA.
======================= First Aid Measures =======================
First Aid:INHAL:MOVE TO FRESH AIR.RESTORE BREATHING,GIVE OXYGEN IF
NEEDED.KEEP WARM.CALL DR. MEDICAL ATTEN FOR 24 HRS.FOR ALL PATIENTS
THAT HAVE BEEN RENDERED UNCONSCIOUS FROM CARBON MONOXIDE.
===================== Fire Fighting Measures =====================
Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:1204F.
Lower Limits:12.5
Upper Limits:74.0
Extinguishing Media:CO*2,DRY CHEM.,WATER SPRAY OR FOG.
Fire Fighting Procedures:EVACUATE ALL PERSONNEL FROM DANGER AREA-USE
SELF-CONT.BREATH
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:FLAMMABLE TOXIC GAS.CANNOT BE DETECTED BY
ODOR.FORMS EXPL.MIXTURES W/AIR & OXID.AGENTS.VAPORS SPREAD
================== Accidental Release Measures ==================
Spill Release Procedures:MAY FORM EXPLOSIVE MIXTURES WITH AIR.PROMPTLY
EVACUATE AREA.USE SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS WHERE
NEEDED.REMOVE ALL SOURCES OF IGNITION IF W/O RISK. REDUCE GAS W/FOG
OR FINE WATER SPRAY.SHUT OF F LEAK W/O RISK.VENTILATE.
====================== Handling and Storage ======================
Handling and Storage Precautions:EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERES MAY LINGER.
BEFORE ENTERING ANY AREA,CHECK ATMOSPHERE W/APPROPRIATE DEVICE.NO
PART OF CONT.SHOULD BE SUBJECTED TO TEMP.>125F.
Other Precautions:MOST CONTAINERS ARE PROVIDED W/A PRESSURE RELIEF
DEVICE DESIGNED TO VENT CONTENTS WHEN THEY ARE EXPOSED TO ELEVATED
TEMP.MOVE THE SOURCES OF IGNITION.ELECTRIC INSTALL.BE EXPL.PROOF.
============= Exposure Controls/Personal Protection =============
Respiratory Protection:SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS WHERE NEEDED
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST EXPLOSION PROOF SYSTEM IS ACCEPTABLE
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES
Other Protective Equipment:METATARSAL SHOES FOR CYLINDER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES(CONTD):REMOVE IGNITION SOURCES IF W/O
RISK.IF FLAMES ARE ACCIDENTALLY EXTINGUISHED,EXPLOSIVE RE-IGNITION
MAY OCCUR.IMMEDIATELY COOL CONTAINERS W/H*2O SPRAY-DIS
================== Physical/Chemical Properties ==================
HCC:G8
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:-312.7F.
Vapor Pres:GAS
Vapor Density:0.97
Spec Gravity:G)0.97
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE.
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS,ODORLESS GAS.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100.
================= Stability and Reactivity Data =================
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
OXIDIZING AGENTS
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT,SPARKS,& OPEN FLAMES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE
==================== Disposal Considerations ====================
Waste Disposal Methods:FIT A PIPE LINE INTO THE FURNACE OR INTO THE PIT
& BURN WITH CARE UNDER APPROVED OPERATING PROCEDURES.
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.
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