Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION: HIGH CO2 LEVELS CAN EFFECT
THE CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM CAUSING A PARALYSIS OF THE BREATHING
CONTROL CENTERS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION: HEADACHE, DIZZINESS, MUSCULAR
INCOORDINATION & RAPID RESPIRATION.
======================= First Aid Measures =======================
First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE VICTIM TO FRESH AIR. RESTORE &/OR SUPPORT
BREATHING AS NECESSARY. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.
===================== Fire Fighting Measures =====================
Fire Fighting Procedures:KEEP EXPOSED CYLINDERS COOL W/WATER SPRAY.
SHUT OFF GAS SOURCE & REMOVE CYLINDERS IF POSSIBLE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:EXPOSURE TO TEMPERATURE >130F MAY CAUSE
CONTENTS TO VENT OR CAUSE BURSTING.
Spill Release Procedures:PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION. REMOVE LEAKING
CYLINDER TO EXHAUST HOOD OR SAFE OUTDOOR AREA.
====================== Handling and Storage ======================
Handling and Storage Precautions:TANKS MUST BE SECURED AGAINST A WALL
OR BENCH, ON THE FLOOR OR PLACED IN A TANK BASE SUPPORT STAND.
Other Precautions:DON'T DEFACE CYLINDERS OR LABELS. MOVE CYLINDERS W/AN
ADEQUATE HAND TRUCK. MATERIAL IS COMPRESSED GAS. USE W/APPROPRIATE
GAS REGULATORS & EQUIPMENT RATED FOR PRESSURE.
Respiratory Protection:SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS SHOULD BE
WORN DURING A LEAK.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST: GENERAL
Protective Gloves:REQUIRED
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES
Other Protective Equipment:SAFETY SHOES
Supplemental Safety and Health
Vapor Density:0.978
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS/ODORLESS
================= Stability and Reactivity Data =================
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
CONTAINS OXYGEN WHICH CAN REACT W/HYDROCARBONS & OTHER ORGANIC
MATERIALS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:TEMPERATURES >130F
Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE W/APPLICABLE FEDERAL,
STAE & LOCAL LAWS.
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