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 AFFECT
THE STEM CAUSING 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 TO FRESH AIR. RESTORE &/OR SUPPORT
BREATHING. 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 ABOVE 50C/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. DON'T
DEFACE CYLINDERS OR LABELS.
Other Precautions:MOVE CYLINDERS W/ADEQUATE HAND TRUCK. MATERIAL IS
COMPRESSED GAS. USE W/APPROPRIATE GAS REGULATORS & EQUIPMENT RATED
FOR PRESSURE. THESE GASES ARE FOR USE IN THE CALIBRATION OF
CLINICAL & RESEARCH INS TRUMENTATION.
Respiratory Protection:WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS SHOULD
BE WORN DURING A LEAK.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST: GENERAL.
Protective Gloves:RECOMMENDED
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES
Other Protective Equipment:SAFETY SHOES WHEN HANDLING CYLINDERS.
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:TEMP >130F
Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE W/LOCAL, STATE, &
FEDERAL REGULATIONS.
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