Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION: MAY CAUSE HEADACHES,
DIZZINESS, SHORTNESS OF BREATH, RESPIRATORY STIMULATION.
CONCENTRATIONS >17% ARE LIFE THREATENING.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION: MAY CAUSE HEADACHES, DIZZINESS,
SHORTNESS OF BREATH, RESPIRATORY STIMULATION. CONCENTRATIONS >17%
ARE LIFE THREATENING.
======================= First Aid Measures =======================
First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE OXYGEN/CPR IF
NECESSARY. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.
===================== Fire Fighting Measures =====================
Extinguishing Media:NON-FLAMMABLE, WILL NOT SUPPORT COMBUSTION
Fire Fighting Procedures:KEEP CYLINDERS COOL W/WATER SPRAY.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:EXCESSIVE PRESSURE CAN BUILD UP DUE TO
HEAT. CYLINDERS MAY EXPLODE IF PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES SHOULD FAIL
TO RELIEVE PRESSURE.
Spill Release Procedures:PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION TO MAINTAIN
OXYGEN CONCENTRATION >19.5%. USE SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS
IF CONCENTRATION IS <19.5%. CO2 GAS IS >AIR. GAS MAY ACCUMULATE &
DISPLACE OXYGEN IN LOW AR EAS.
====================== Handling and Storage ======================
Handling and Storage Precautions:CYLINDERS SHOULD NOT BE DROPPED. KEEP
SECURED/PROTECTED TO PREVENT FROM BEING KNOCKED OVER. TEMPS SHOULD
BE KEPT <125F.
Other Precautions:STORE UPRIGHT W/VALVE CAP IN PLACE. CYLINDERS MUST
NOT BE RECHARGED UNLESS BY/W/THE CONSENT OF THE PURITAN-BENNETT
CORPORATION.
Waste Disposal Methods:SLOWLY VENT TO ATMOSPHERE IN AN OPEN AREA.
DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE W/LOCAL, STATE & FEDERAL REGULATIONS.
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