Material Safety Data Sheet
Carbon Dioxide
Section 1. Chemical product and company identification
Product name : Carbon Dioxide
Supplier : AIRGAS INC., on behalf of its subsidiaries
259 North Radnor-Chester Road
Suite 100
Radnor, PA 19087-5283
1-610-687-5253
Product use : Synthetic/Analytical chemistry.
Synonym : anhydride carbonique (french); carbonic acid gas; carbonic anhydride; dry ice;
kohlensaure (german); dry ice (solid)
MSDS # : 001013
Date of : 4/7/2008.
Preparation/Revision
In case of emergency : 1-866-734-3438
Section 2. Hazards identification
Physical state : Gas.
Emergency overview : WARNING!
MAY CAUSE RESPIRATORY TRACT, EYE AND SKIN IRRITATION.
CAN CAUSE TARGET ORGAN DAMAGE.
CONTENTS UNDER PRESSURE.
Do not puncture or incinerate container. Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Can
cause target organ damage. Wash thoroughly after handling. Keep container closed.
Avoid breathing gas. Use with adequate ventilation.
Contact with rapidly expanding gas, liquid, or solid can cause frostbite.
Target organs : Causes damage to the following organs: eyes.
May cause damage to the following organs: lungs, cardiovascular system, skin, central
nervous system (CNS), eye, lens or cornea.
Routes of entry : Inhalation Dermal Eyes
Potential acute health effects
Eyes : Moderately irritating to eyes. Contact with rapidly expanding gas may cause burns or
frostbite.
Skin : Moderately irritating to the skin. Contact with rapidly expanding gas may cause burns or
frostbite.
: Moderately irritating to the respiratory system.
Inhalation
: Ingestion is not a normal route of exposure for gases
Ingestion
Potential chronic health : CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS: Not available.
effects MUTAGENIC EFFECTS: Not available.
TERATOGENIC EFFECTS: Not available.
Medical conditions : Pre-existing disorders involving any target organs mentioned in this MSDS as being at
risk may be aggravated by over-exposure to this product.
aggravated by over-
exposure
See toxicological information (section 11)
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Section 3. Composition, Information on Ingredients
Name CAS number % Volume Exposure limits
Carbon Dioxide 124-38-9 100 ACGIH TLV (United States, 1/2007).
STEL: 54000 mg/m鲁 15 minute(s).
TWA: 9000 mg/m鲁 8 hour(s).
NIOSH REL (United States, 12/2001).
STEL: 54000 mg/m鲁 15 minute(s).
TWA: 9000 mg/m鲁 10 hour(s).
OSHA PEL (United States, 11/2006).
TWA: 9000 mg/m鲁 8 hour(s).
Section 4. First aid measures
No action shall be taken involving any personal risk or without suitable training.If it is suspected that fumes are still present,
the rescuer should wear an appropriate mask or self-contained breathing apparatus.It may be dangerous to the person
providing aid to give mouth-to-mouth resuscitation.
Eye contact : Check for and remove any contact lenses. Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water
for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical
attention immediately.
Skin contact : In case of contact, immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes
while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash clothing before reuse. Clean
shoes thoroughly before reuse. Get medical attention immediately.
Frostbite : Try to warm up the frozen tissues and seek medical attention.
Inhalation : Move exposed person to fresh air. If not breathing, if breathing is irregular or if
respiratory arrest occurs, provide artificial respiration or oxygen by trained personnel.
Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or waistband. Get medical attention
immediately.
Ingestion : As this product is a gas, refer to the inhalation section.
Section 5. Fire fighting measures
Flammability of the product : Non-flammable.
Products of combustion : Decomposition products may include the following materials:
carbon dioxide
carbon monoxide
Fire-fighting media and : Use an extinguishing agent suitable for the surrounding fire.
instructions
Apply water from a safe distance to cool container and protect surrounding area. If
involved in fire, shut off flow immediately if it can be done without risk.
Contains gas under pressure. In a fire or if heated, a pressure increase will occur and
the container may burst or explode.
Special protective : Fire-fighters should wear appropriate protective equipment and self-contained breathing
apparatus (SCBA) with a full face-piece operated in positive pressure mode.
equipment for fire-fighters
Section 6. Accidental release measures
Personal precautions : Immediately contact emergency personnel. Keep unnecessary personnel away. Use
suitable protective equipment (section 8). Shut off gas supply if this can be done safely.
Isolate area until gas has dispersed.
Environmental precautions : Avoid dispersal of spilled material and runoff and contact with soil, waterways, drains
and sewers.
Methods for cleaning up : Immediately contact emergency personnel. Stop leak if without risk. Note: see section 1
for emergency contact information and section 13 for waste disposal.
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Section 7. Handling and storage
Handling : Wash thoroughly after handling. High pressure gas. Do not puncture or incinerate
container. Use equipment rated for cylinder pressure. Close valve after each use and
when empty. Keep container closed. Avoid contact with skin and clothing. Use with
adequate ventilation. Avoid contact with eyes. Protect cylinders from physical damage;
do not drag, roll, slide, or drop. Use a suitable hand truck for cylinder movement.
Never allow any unprotected part of the body to touch uninsulated pipes or vessels that
contain cryogenic liquids. Prevent entrapment of liquid in closed systems or piping
without pressure relief devices. Some materials may become brittle at low temperatures
and will easily fracture.
Storage : Cylinders should be stored upright, with valve protection cap in place, and firmly secured
to prevent falling or being knocked over. Cylinder temperatures should not exceed 52 掳C
(125 掳F).
Section 8. Exposure controls/personal protection
Engineering controls : Use only with adequate ventilation. Use process enclosures, local exhaust ventilation or
other engineering controls to keep worker exposure to airborne contaminants below any
recommended or statutory limits.
Personal protection
Eyes : Safety eyewear complying with an approved standard should be used when a risk
assessment indicates this is necessary to avoid exposure to liquid splashes, mists,
gases or dusts.
When working with cryogenic liquids, wear a full face shield.
Skin : Personal protective equipment for the body should be selected based on the task being
performed and the risks involved and should be approved by a specialist before handling
this product.
Respiratory : Use a properly fitted, air-purifying or air-fed respirator complying with an approved
standard if a risk assessment indicates this is necessary. Respirator selection must be
based on known or anticipated exposure levels, the hazards of the product and the safe
working limits of the selected respirator.
The applicable standards are (US) 29 CFR 1910.134 and (Canada) Z94.4-93
Hands : Chemical-resistant, impervious gloves complying with an approved standard should be
worn at all times when handling chemical products if a risk assessment indicates this is
necessary.
Insulated gloves suitable for low temperatures
Personal protection in case : Self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) should be used to avoid inhalation of the
product. Full chemical-resistant suit and self-contained breathing apparatus should be
of a large spill
worn only by trained and authorized persons.
Product name
carbon dioxide ACGIH TLV (United States, 1/2007).
STEL: 54000 mg/m鲁 15 minute(s).
TWA: 9000 mg/m鲁 8 hour(s).
NIOSH REL (United States, 12/2001).
STEL: 54000 mg/m鲁 15 minute(s).
TWA: 9000 mg/m鲁 10 hour(s).
OSHA PEL (United States, 11/2006).
TWA: 9000 mg/m鲁 8 hour(s).
Consult local authorities for acceptable exposure limits.
Section 9. Physical and chemical properties
Molecular weight : 44.01 g/mole
Molecular formula : C-O2
Boiling/condensation point : -78.6掳C (-109.5掳F)
Melting/freezing point : Sublimation temperature: -78.5掳C (-109.3掳F)
Critical temperature : 30.9掳C (87.6掳F)
Vapor pressure : 830 (psig)
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Vapor density : 1.53 (Air = 1)
Specific Volume (ft 3/lb) : 8.7719
Gas Density (lb/ft 3) : 0.114
Section 10. Stability and reactivity
Stability and reactivity : The product is stable.
Hazardous decomposition : Under normal conditions of storage and use, hazardous decomposition products should
not be produced.
products
Hazardous polymerization : Under normal conditions of storage and use, hazardous polymerization will not occur.
Section 11. Toxicological information
Toxicity data
IDLH : 40000 ppm
Chronic effects on humans : Causes damage to the following organs: eyes.
May cause damage to the following organs: lungs, cardiovascular system, skin, central
nervous system (CNS), eye, lens or cornea.
Other toxic effects on : No specific information is available in our database regarding the other toxic effects of
this material to humans.
humans
Specific effects
Carcinogenic effects : No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Mutagenic effects : No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Reproduction toxicity : No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Section 12. Ecological information
Aquatic ecotoxicity
Not available.
Toxicity of the products of : not available
biodegradation
Environmental fate : Not available.
Environmental hazards : No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Toxicity to the environment : Not available.
Section 13. Disposal considerations
Product removed from the cylinder must be disposed of in accordance with appropriate Federal, State, local
regulation.Return cylinders with residual product to Airgas, Inc.Do not dispose of locally.
Section 14. Transport information
Regulatory UN number Proper shipping Class Packing group Label Additional
information name information
DOT Classification UN1013 CARBON DIOXIDE 2.2 Not applicable (gas). Limited
quantity
NON - FLAMMABLE GAS
Yes.
2
UN2187 Carbon dioxide,
refrigerated liquid Packaging
instruction
Passenger
aircraft
Quantity
limitation: 75
kg
Cargo aircraft
Quantity
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Carbon Dioxide
limitation: 150
kg
TDG Classification UN1013 CARBON DIOXIDE 2.2 Not applicable (gas). Explosive
Limit and
Limited
2
UN2187 Carbon dioxide, Quantity
refrigerated liquid Index
0.125
Passenger
Carrying
Road or Rail
Index
75
Mexico UN1013 CARBON DIOXIDE 2.2 Not applicable (gas). -
Classification NON - FLAMMABLE GAS
2
UN2187 Carbon dioxide,
refrigerated liquid
Section 15. Regulatory information
United States
U.S. Federal regulations : United States inventory (TSCA 8b): This material is listed or exempted.
SARA 302/304/311/312 extremely hazardous substances: No products were found.
SARA 302/304 emergency planning and notification: No products were found.
SARA 302/304/311/312 hazardous chemicals: carbon dioxide
SARA 311/312 MSDS distribution - chemical inventory - hazard identification:
carbon dioxide: Sudden release of pressure, Immediate (acute) health hazard, Delayed
(chronic) health hazard
Clean Water Act (CWA) 307: No products were found.
Clean Water Act (CWA) 311: No products were found.
Clean Air Act (CAA) 112 accidental release prevention: No products were found.
Clean Air Act (CAA) 112 regulated flammable substances: No products were found.
Clean Air Act (CAA) 112 regulated toxic substances: No products were found.
State regulations : Connecticut Carcinogen Reporting: This material is not listed.
Connecticut Hazardous Material Survey: This material is not listed.
Florida substances: This material is not listed.
Illinois Chemical Safety Act: This material is not listed.
Illinois Toxic Substances Disclosure to Employee Act: This material is not listed.
Louisiana Reporting: This material is not listed.
Louisiana Spill: This material is not listed.
Massachusetts Spill: This material is not listed.
Massachusetts Substances: This material is listed.
Michigan Critical Material: This material is not listed.
Minnesota Hazardous Substances: This material is not listed.
New Jersey Hazardous Substances: This material is listed.
New Jersey Spill: This material is not listed.
New Jersey Toxic Catastrophe Prevention Act: This material is not listed.
New York Acutely Hazardous Substances: This material is not listed.
New York Toxic Chemical Release Reporting: This material is not listed.
Pennsylvania RTK Hazardous Substances: This material is listed.
Rhode Island Hazardous Substances: This material is not listed.
Canada
WHMIS (Canada) : Class A: Compressed gas.
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CEPA Toxic substances: This material is listed.
Canadian ARET: This material is not listed.
Canadian NPRI: This material is not listed.
Alberta Designated Substances: This material is not listed.
Ontario Designated Substances: This material is not listed.
Quebec Designated Substances: This material is not listed.
Section 16. Other information
United States
Label requirements : MAY CAUSE RESPIRATORY TRACT, EYE AND SKIN IRRITATION.
CAN CAUSE TARGET ORGAN DAMAGE.
CONTENTS UNDER PRESSURE.
Canada
Label requirements : Class A: Compressed gas.
Hazardous Material : Health * 1
Information System (U.S.A.)
0
Flammability
0
Physical hazards
liquid:
3
Health
0
Fire hazard
0
Reactivity
Personal protection
National Fire Protection :
Flammability
0
Association (U.S.A.)
1 0
Health Instability
Special
liquid:
Flammability
0
3 0
Health Instability
Special
Notice to reader
To the best of our knowledge, the information contained herein is accurate. However, neither the above-named
supplier, nor any of its subsidiaries, assumes any liability whatsoever for the accuracy or completeness of the
information contained herein.
Final determination of suitability of any material is the sole responsibility of the user. All materials may present
unknown hazards and should be used with caution. Although certain hazards are described herein, we cannot
guarantee that these are the only hazards that exist.
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