===================== Product Identification =====================
MSDS NAME:FIRE EXTINGUISHER CARBON DIOXIDE (CO2)
NIIN:01-419-5565
MSDS Number: CGLYK
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:FLAG FIRE INC
Address:5655 OPPORTUNITY DR
City:TOLEDO
State:OH
ZIP:43612-1491
Country:US
Info Phone Num:419-269-1800
Emergency Phone Num:519-727-6722
CAGE:0KS85
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:FLAG FIRE INC
Address:5655 OPPORTUNITY DR
Box:City:TOLEDO
State:OH
ZIP:43612
Country:US
Phone:419-269-1800
CAGE:0KS85
============= Composition/Information on Ingredients =============
Name:CARBON DIOXIDE
CAS:124-38-9
RTECS #:FF6400000
Fraction by Wt: 100.0%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:5000 PPM
ACGIH TLV:5000PPM/30000STEL;96
===================== Hazards Identification =====================
LD50 LC50 Mixture:TLV IS 5000 PPM.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:TARGET ORGANS:LUNGS, CNS, EYES, SKIN.
ACUTE- CONTACT WITH LIQUID CAN CAUSE SKIN FROSTBITE. GAS MAY CAUSE
EYE IRRITATION. ASPHYXIANT. INHALATION MAY CAUSE RESPIRATORY
ACIDOSIS. HIGH CONCENTRATIONS MAY CAUSE RAPID CIRCULATORY
INSUFFICIENCY LEADING TO DEATH. INGESTION IS NOT LIKLEY (GAS).
CHRONIC- UNKNOWN.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:EYE OR SKIN FROSTBITE AND FREEZE BURNS,
HEADACHE, DROWSINESS, DIZZINESS, STINGING OF THE EYES, NOSE AND
THROAT, EXCITATION, RAPID BREATHING AND HEART RATE, EXCESS
SALIVATION, SHORTNESS OF BREATH, MUSC ULAR WEAKNESS,
UNCONSCIOUSNESS, COMA, NAUSEA, VOMITING, WATERY EYES (FORMATION OF
WEAK CABONIC ACID)
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PERSONNEL WITH PRE-EXISTING CHRONIC
RESPIRATORY DISEASES OR HEART DISORDERS SHOULD REFRAIN FROM
BREATHING EXCESSIVE CARBON DIOXIDE.
======================= First Aid Measures =======================
First Aid:INHALATION:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. PROVIDE CPR/OXYGEN IF NEEDED.
EYES:IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. SEE AN
OPHTHALMOLOGIST, URGENTLY. SKIN:FLUSH WITH WARM WATER (NOT TO
EXCEED 107 F). PROMPT MEDICAL ATTENTION IS MANDATORY IN ALL CASES
OF OVEREXPOSURE TO CARBON DIOXIDE. RESCUE PERSONNEL SHOULD BE
EQUIPPED WITH SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS. ORAL:NOT LIKELY.
===================== Fire Fighting Measures =====================
Flash Point:NONE
Lower Limits:NOT RELEVANT
Upper Limits:NOT RELEVANT
Extinguishing Media:CARBON DIOXIDE CANNOT CATCH FIRE. USE WATER FOG,
CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM, OR DRY CHEMICAL FOR SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:AS WITH ANY FIRE, WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING &
NIOSH-APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS TO AVOID
INHALATION OF HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSTION PRODUCTS, IF NEEDED
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CYLINDERS MAY RUPTURE.
================== Accidental Release Measures ==================
Spill Release Procedures:LIQUID CARBON DIOXIDE WILL FORM SOLID CO2 (DRY
ICE) WHEN RELEASED TO ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE. THE AREA SHOULD BE
VENTILATED. CLEAN UP PERSONNEL SHOULD WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING
APPARATUS WITH FULL FA CE MASK AND HEAVY PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
Neutralizing Agent:NOT RELEVANT
====================== Handling and Storage ======================
Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL, WELL-VENTILATED PLACE
AWAY FROM INCOMPATIBLES. DO NOT STORE ABOVE 120F. KEEP OUT OF REACH
OF CHILDREN.
Other Precautions:KEEP AWAY FROM SOURCES OF HEAT. CAUTION! CAN CAUSE
RAPID SUFFOCATION DUE TO OXYGEN DEFICIENCY. USE WITH ADEQUATE
VENTILATION. CO2 IS HEAVIER THAN AIR AND TENDS TO ACCUMULATE NEAR
THE FLOOR IN CLOSED S PACES. READ ALL LABEL INSTRUCTIONS.
============= Exposure Controls/Personal Protection =============
Respiratory Protection:NONE REQUIRED UNDER NORMAL USE. HOWEVER,
AIR-SUPPLIED RESPIRATORS ARE REQUIRED WHILE WORKING IN CONFINED
SPACES WITH THIS PRODUCT. THE RESPIRATORY PROTECTION USE MUST
CONFORM WITH OSHA RULES AS SPECIF IED IN 29 CFR 1910.134.
Ventilation:SUFFICIENT TO PREVENT ACCUMULATION ABOVE TLV. LOCAL EXHAUST
LOCATED NEAR THE FLOOR.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER OR COTTON TO HANDLE CYLINDERS
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH STATION, SAFETY SHOWER,
INDUSTRIAL-TYPE WORK CLOTHING, SAFETY SHOES AND APRON AS REQUIRED.
Work Hygienic Practices:OBSERVE GOOD INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE PRACTICES AND
RECOMMENDED PROCEDURES. WASH AFTER HANDLING AND BEFORE EATING OR
DRINKING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
================== Physical/Chemical Properties ==================
HCC:G3
NRC/State Lic Num:NOT RELEVANT
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:SUBLIMES
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:-109F,-79C
Vapor Pres:43680 @70F
Vapor Density:1.53
Spec Gravity:0.713
pH:ACIDIC
Viscosity:NOT RELEVANT
Evaporation Rate & Reference:NOT RELEVANT (GAS)
Solubility in Water:SOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS, ODORLESS COMPRESSED GAS
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100
================= Stability and Reactivity Data =================
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
WATER, CHEMICALLY ACTIVE METALS SUCH AS SODIUM, POTASSIUM, TITANIUM
Stability Condition to Avoid:OVERHEATING CYLINDERS
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON MONOXIDE
==================== Disposal Considerations ====================
Waste Disposal Methods:SLOWLY RELEASE INTO ATMOSPHERE OUTDOORS.
DISPOSAL SHOULD BE IN COMPLIANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL
REGULATIONS. DEFECTIVE CYLINDERS SHOULD BE TAGGED TO INDICATE A
DEFECT.
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This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department
of Defense. The United States of America in no manner whatsoever,
expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and
disclaims all liability for its use. Any person utilizing this
document should seek competent professional advice to verify and
assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their
particular situation.
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