Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:MIXTURE ACTS AS A SIMPLE ASPHYXIANT.
CARBON MONOXIDE IS HIGHLY TOXIC & MAY BE FATAL. CARBON DIOXIDE AT
HIGH CONCENTRATIONS IS DANGEROUS TO LIFE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:ASPHYXIATION, RAPID RESPIRATION, MUSCULAR
INCOORDINATION, FATIQUE, NAUSEA, VOMITING, UNCONSCIOUSNESS. CARBON
MONOXIDE-SHORTNESS OF BREATH, HEADACHE, CONFUSION, NAUSEA,
DIZZINESS, UNCONSCIOUSNESS. CARB ON DIOXIDE-LABORED BREATHING,
POSSIBLE UNCONSCIOUSNESS.
======================= First Aid Measures =======================
First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE CPR/OXYGEN IF
NECESSARY. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.
===================== Fire Fighting Measures =====================
Flash Point:NONFLAMMABLE
Extinguishing Media:USE WHAT IS APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE WATER SPRAY TO KEEP FIRE EXPOSED CYLINDERS
COOL. WEAR SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS & FULL PROTECTIVE
CLOTHING.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE
Spill Release Procedures:VENTILATE AREA. REMOVE LEAKING CYLINDER TO
EXHAUST HOOD/SAFE OUT OF DOORS AREA.
====================== Handling and Storage ======================
Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A WELL VENTILATED AREA AWAY
FROM SOURCES OF HEAT & IGNITION. DON'T DEFACE CYLINDERS/LABELS.
MOVE CYLINDER W/ADEQUATE HAND TRUCK.
Respiratory Protection:USE A SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS IN CASE
OF EMERGENCY/NON ROUTINE USE.
Ventilation:GENERAL/LOCAL EXHAUST TO MEET TLV REQUIREMENTS
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES
Other Protective Equipment:SAFETY SHOES
Supplemental Safety and Health
Waste Disposal Methods:ALLOW GAS TO DISCHARGE AT A SLOW RATE. WASTE GAS
CAN BE PIPED TO AN APPROVED INCINERATOR TO BURN OFF PROPANE &
CONVERT CO TO CO2 UNDER CONTROLLED CONDITIONS. RETURN CYLINDER TO
SUPPLIER. DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE W/LOCAL, STATE & FEDERAL
REGULATIONS.
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