Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:CARBON DIOXIDE IS AN ASPHIXIANT. AS A
LIQUID OR SOLID, ITS HIGH RATE OF EVAPORATION CREATES AN INTENSE
COOLING OF THE BODY TISSUE CONTACTED WHICH RESULTS IN FROSTBITE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:PRODUCT IS NOT LISTED AS A CARCINOGEN BY
IARC, NTP, OR OSHA.
Effects of Overexposure:CONTACT: FROSTBITE AND FREEZE BURNS. INHALED:
HEADACHE, DIZZINESS SHORTNESS OF BREATH AND OTHER SYMPTOMS OF
OXYGEN STARVATION. HIGH CONCENTRATIONS PRODUCE A SLIGHT ACID TASTE
ANDMAY PARALYSE THE BRE ATHING CONTROL CENTER.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:OVEREXPOSURE MAY AGGRAVATE SOME
PULMONARY CONDITIONS.
======================= First Aid Measures =======================
First Aid:CONTACT: FROZEN TISSUE SHOULDBE FLOODED WITH TEPID WATER.
GET MEDICAL ASSISTANCE IF ANY SYMPTOMS OF FROSTBITE OR FREEZING
APPEAR. INHALED: REMOVE FROM EXPOSURE. RESTORE BREATHING. BE
CAUTIOUS ENTE RING CLOSED AREAS IN A RESCUE EFFORT IFWITHOUT A
SUPPLIED-AIR BREATHING APPARATUS.
===================== Fire Fighting Measures =====================
Extinguishing Media:CARBON DIOXIDE IS AN EXTINGUISHING AGENT FOR CLASS
B AND C FIRES.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FIRE FIGHTING PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND A
FULL FACED SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS. COOL FIRE EXPOSED
CONTAINERS WITH WATER SPRAY.
Spill Release Procedures:PLACE LEAKING CYLINDERS OUTSIDE OR WHERE LEAK
IS EXHAUSTED BY LOCAL EXHAUST.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE
====================== Handling and Storage ======================
Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL, DRY, WELL VENTILATED
AREA. KEEP CONTAINERS TIGHTLY CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE. PROTECT
CONTAINERS FROM PHYSICAL DAMAGE.
Other Precautions:USE A SAFETY LINE, A STAND-BY WORKER AND A SUPPLIED
AIR RESPIRATOR WHEN ENTERING AREAS OF SUSPECTED OR KNOWN HIGH
CONCENTRATION.
Respiratory Protection:RESPIRATOR WILL NOT NORMALLY BE NECESSARY. USE
NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED AIR SUPPLIED RESPIRATOR IF EXPOSURE IS ABOVE
THE TLV/PEL. SEE 29 CFR 1910.134 FOR REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO
RESPIRATOR USE.
Ventilation:GENERAL ROOM VENTILATION IS NORMALLY ADEQUATE. USE LOCAL
EXHAUST IF NECESSARY TO CONTROL EXPOSURE BELOW PEL/TLV.
Protective Gloves:THERMAL PROTECTION IF CONTACT POSSIBLE
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES OR GOGGLES (NO CONTACTS!)
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH STATION AND SAFETY SHOWER.
INDUSTRIAL-TYPE WORK CLOTHING AND APRON AS REQUIRED.
Work Hygienic Practices:USE GOOD CHEMICAL HYGIENE PRACTICE. AVOID
CONTACT WHENEVER POSSIBLE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE
HCC:G3
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:-110F,-79C
Vapor Pres:831 PSIG
Vapor Density:0.115
Spec Gravity:1.53, LIQUID
Solubility in Water:87.8%
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS AND ODORLESS GAS OR LIQUID.
================= Stability and Reactivity Data =================
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
IF MOISTURE IS PRESENT, MATERIALS MUST RESIST CARBONIC ACID.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE
Waste Disposal Methods:ALLOW TO DISSIPATE IN A MANNER THAT THE CARBON
DIOXIDE WILL NOT BE SUFFICIENTLY CONCENTRATED TO ENDANGER PERSONNEL
OR LIVESTOCK. RETURN CYLINDERS TO AIR PRODUCTS. CLOSE THE CYLINDER
VALVE TIGHTLY.
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