AIR PRODUCTS AND CHEMICALS, INC. -- CARBON DIOXIDE -- 4210-00-134-8961 
=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:CARBON DIOXIDE
MSDS Date:03/01/1993
FSC:4210
NIIN:00-134-8961
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:AIR PRODUCTS AND CHEMICALS, INC.
Address:7201 HAMILTON BLVD
City:ALLENTOWN
State:PA
ZIP:18195-1501
Country:US
Info Phone Num:215-481-6311 OR 215-481-7711
Emergency Phone Num:800-523-9374 (800-322-9092 IN PA)
CAGE:00742
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:AIR PRODUCTS AND CHEMICALS INC
Address:7201 HAMILTON BLVD
Box:City:ALLENTOWN
State:PA
ZIP:18195-1501
Country:US
Phone:800-345-3148/ 800-752-1597
CAGE:00742

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:CARBON DIOXIDE
CAS:124-38-9
RTECS #:FF6400000
Fraction by Wt: >99%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:5000 PPM
ACGIH TLV:5000PPM/30000STEL;94

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NOT GIVEN.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHAL:ASPHYXIANT. STIMULATES RESP &
    THEN CAUSES RESP DEPRESSION. HI CONC RESULTS IN NARCOSIS. CONCEN
    10% OR MORE CAN PRODUCE UNCONSCIOUSNESS OR DEATH. EYE:CONTACT W/LIQ
    OR COLD VAP CAN CAUSE FREEZING  OF TISSUE. SKIN:CONTACT W/LIQ OR
    COLD VAP CAN CAUSE FROSTBITE. CHRONIC EFFECTS:NONE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:PER MSDS:CARBON DIOXIDE IS NOT LISTED BY
    NTP, OSHA OR IARC.
Effects of Overexposure:ASPHYXIATION (SUFFOCATION). OVEREXPOSURE MAY
    CAUSE DAMAGE TO RETINAL GNGLION CELLS AND CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM.
    HEADACHE, SWEATING, RAPID BREATHING, INCREASED HEARTBEAT, SHORTNESS
    OF BREATH, DIZZINESS,  MENTAL DEPRESSION, VISUAL DISTURBANCES, AND
    SHAKING.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE. TARGET ORGANS:CENTRAL NERVOUS
    SYSTEM.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:INHAL:MOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT BREATHING ADMINISTER
    ARTIFICIAL RESP. IF BREATHING DIFFICULT ADMINISTER OXYGEN. OBTAIN
    PROMPT MED ATTN. EYE:GENTLY FLUSH W/LUKEWARM WATER. OBTAIN MED ATTN
    IMMED. SKIN:I MMED WARM AREA W/LUKEWARM WATER NOT TO EXCEED 107F.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Flash Point:NOT APPLICABLE.
Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:NOTFLA
Lower Limits:NON-FLAMM
Upper Limits:NON-FLAMM
Extinguishing Media:NON-FLAMM.DOESN'T SUPPORT COMBUSTION.IT'S EXT AGENT
    FOR CLASS B & C FIRES.USE EXT MEDIA APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDING
    FIRE
Fire Fighting Procedures:EVACUATE PERSONNEL.W/O RISK REMOVE CYL FROM
    FIRE AREA OR COOL W/WATER. SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS MAY
    BE REQUIRED FOR RESCUE WORKERS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:UPON EXPO TO INTENSE HEAT/FLAME CYL WILL
    VENT RAPIDLY &/OR RUPTURE VIOLENTLY.MOST CYL ARE DESIGNED TO VENT
    CONTENTWS WHEN EXPO TO HI TEMP.PRESSURE SEE SUPPLEMEN

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:REMOVE ALL PERSONNEL FROM AREA.INCREASE VENTIL
    TO RELEASE AREA & MONITOR OXY LEVEL.USE APPROPRIATE PROTECTIVE
    EQPMT (SCBA).IF LEAK FROM CYL OR CYL VALVE CALL AIR PRODUCTS
    800-752-1597.IF LEAK IN USER  SYS CLS CYL VALVE & VENT PRESSURE
    BEFORE REPAIRS.
Neutralizing Agent:SMALL AMTS MAY BE DIPOSED OF BY REACTING W/MILD
    BASE.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE UPRIGHT IN WELL-VENTI,SECURE
    AREA,PROTECTED FROM WEATHER,TEMP NOT EXCEED 125F,AWAY FROM HEAVILY
    TRAVELED AREA/EMERG EXIT.
Other Precautions:AVOID AREAS W/SALT OR OTHER CORR MATL PRESENT.KEEP
    GOOD INVENTORY RECORDS;USE 1ST IN 1ST OUT.USE SUITABLE HAND TRUCK
    FOR MOVEMENT.USE ADJUSTABLE STRAP WRECH TO REMOVE OVERTIGHT/RUSTED
    CAPS.USE PROPER  CGA CONNECTIONS & PROPER PIPE/EQPMT.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:GENERAL USE:NONE REQUIRED. EMERGENCY
    USE:SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS (SCBA) OR POSITIVE PRESSURE
    AIRLINE W/MASK & ESCAPE PACK ARE TO BE USED IN OXYGEN DEFICIENT
    ATM. AIR PRUFYING RESP WILL NOT  PROVIDE PROTECTION.
Ventilation:PROVIDE VENTILATION &/OR LOC EXHAUST TO PREVENT
    ACCUMULATION OF CARBON DIOXIDE CONCEN ABOVE 5000PPM.
Protective Gloves:NONE SPECIFIED.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES.
Other Protective Equipment:SAFETY SHOES & LEATHER WORK GLOVES WHEN
    HANDLING CYCLINDERS.
Work Hygienic Practices:FOLLOW GOOD HYGIENE PRACTICES.
Supplemental Safety and Health
GAS DEN:0.1144LB/FT3 @70F. HAZ:IN CNTNR CAN BUILD UP DUE TO HEAT & MAY
    RUPTURE IF PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES SHOULD FAIL TO FUNCTION.
    SORE/HANDLE COMPRESSED GASES IAW COMPRESED GAS
    ASSOC(703-979-0900)PAM PHLET CGA P-1.COMPRESSED GAS CYL SHALL NOT
    BE REFILLED EXCEPT BY QUALIFIED PRODUCERS OF COMPRESSED GASES(FED
    LAW).

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:G3
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:-109F,-79C
Vapor Pres:838PSIG
Spec Gravity:1.522,1ATM 70F
Solubility in Water:SLIGHT (0.90 @ 68F)
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS AND ODORLESS.SLIGHT ACID GAS.SLIGHT
    PUNGENT ODOR & BITING TASTE.

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE.

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:RETURN CYL/UNUSED MATL TO SUPPLIER.DO NOT
    ATTEMPT TO DISPOSE OF UNUSED MATL.ENSURE CYL VALVE IS PROPERLY
    CLSD,VALVE OUTLET CAP REINSTALLED & VALVE PROTECTION CAP SECURED
    BEFORE SHIPPING.EMERG:SLOWLY D ISCHARGE GAS TO ATM IN WELL
    VENTI/OUTDOORS.

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