AIRCO INC, AIRCO INDUSTRIAL GASES DIV. -- CARBON DIOXIDE,GAS -- 6830-00-682-6841 
=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:CARBON DIOXIDE,GAS
MSDS Date:03/24/1993
FSC:6830
NIIN:00-682-6841
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:AIRCO INC, AIRCO INDUSTRIAL GASES DIV.
Address:575 MOUNTAIN AVE
City:MURRAY HILL
State:NJ
ZIP:07974
Country:US
Info Phone Num:908-464-8100
Emergency Phone Num:908-464-8100/800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
CAGE:00741
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:AIRCO INC, AIRCO INDUSTRIAL GASES DIV.
Address:575 MOUNTAIN AVE
Box:City:MURRAY HILL
State:NJ
ZIP:07974-2006
Country:US
Phone:800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
CAGE:00741
Company Name:BOC GASES, A DIVISION OF THE BOC GROUP, INC
Address:575 MOUNTAIN AVENUE
Box:City:MURRAY HILL
State:NJ
ZIP:07974
Country:US
Phone:908-464-8100
CAGE:80382

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

Ingred Name:CARBON DIOXIDE
CAS:124-38-9
RTECS #:FF6400000
Fraction by Wt: >99.7%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:5000 PPM
ACGIH TLV:5000PPM/30000STEL;94

=====================  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, EYES, SKIN.
    ACUTE- CONTACT WITH LIQUID/SOLID CO2 CAN CAUSE EYE/SKIN FROSTBITE &
    FREEZE BURNS. CAN INCREASE RATE OF BREATHING. INHALATION OF 8-15%
    CAUSES UNCONSCIOUSNESS. HIGHER CO NCENTRATIONS CAUSE RAPID
    CIRCULATORY INSUFFICIENCY LEADING TO DEATH. INGESTION UNLIKELY.
    CHRONIC- UNKNOWN.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:EYE OR SKIN FROSTBITE AND FREEZE BURNS,
    HEADACHE, DROWSINESS, DIZZINESS, STINGING OF THE NOSE AND THROAT,
    EXCITATION, RAPID BREATHING AND HEART RATE, EXCESS SALIVATION,
    SHORTNESS OF BREATH, MUSCULAR W EAKNESS, RINGING IN THE EAR,
    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:INHALE:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. PROVIDE CPR/OXYGEN IF NEEDED.
    EYES:REMOVE VICTIM FROM EXPOSURE. DO NOT WASH WITH HOT/WARM WATER.
    OPEN EYELIDS WIDE. PROTECT FROM LIGHT. SEE AN OPHTHALMOLOGIST,
    URGENTLY. SK IN/ORAL:FLUSH WITH WARM WATER (NOT TO EXCEED 105F).
    PROMPT MEDICAL ATTENTION IS MANDATORY IN ALL CASES OF OVEREXPOSURE
    TO CO2. RESCUE PERSONNEL SHOULD WEAR SELF CONTAINED BREATHING
    APPARATUS.

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

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:CARBON DIOXIDE CANNOT CATCH FIRE. USE WATER FOG,
    CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM, OR DRY CHEMICAL FOR SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FIRE FIGHTING PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND A
    NIOSH-APPROVED SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS. COOL FIRE
    EXPOSED CONTAINERS WITH WATER SPRAY. EVACUATE AREA.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NON-FLAMMABLE GAS. CONTAINERS MAY RUPTURE
    DUE TO HEAT OF FIRE.

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

Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE ALL PERSONNEL. VENTILATE AREA. USE
    PROPER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. STOP FLOW OF GAS IF POSSIBLE OR CALL
    800-424-9300 OR SUPPLIER FOR ASSISTANCE. AVOID CONTACT WITH LIQUID.
    WEAR INSULATED GLOVES,  FACE SHIELD, CHEMICAL APRON. AVOID
    BREATHING GAS.
Neutralizing Agent:NOT RELEVANT

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL, DRY, WELL-VENTILATED
    PLACE AWAY FROM HEAVY TRAFFICKED AREAS & EMERGENCY EXITS. STORE
    CYLINDERS UPRIGHT & FIRMLY SECURED.
Other Precautions:DO NOT STORE ABOVE 125F (52C). 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 SP ACES. READ ALL LABELS AND INSTRUCTIONS.

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

Respiratory Protection:IF WORKING IN A CONFINED AREA OR FIGHTING FIRE,
    USE NIOSH-APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS OR SUPPLIED
    AIR RESPIRATOR WITH FULL FACEPIECE, OPERATED IN POSITIVE PRESSURE
    MODE. AN ADDITIONAL  ESCAPE BOTTLE NEEDED IF TLV > 50,000 PPM
Ventilation:GENRAL VENTILATION SUFFICIENT TO PREVENT ACCUMULATION ABOVE
    TLV. LOCAL EXHAUST LOCATED NEAR THE FLOOR.
Protective Gloves:INSULATED AND COLD RESISTANT NEOPRENE
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES OR GLASSES/FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH STATION, SAFETY SHOWER,
    INDUSTRIAL-TYPE WORK CLOTHING, SAFETY SHOES AND APRON AS REQUIRED.
Work Hygienic Practices:OBSERVE GOOD PERSONAL HYGIENE PRACTICES AND
    RECOMMENDED PROCEDURES.
Supplemental Safety and Health
USE A SAFETY LINE AND A STANDBY WORKER WHEN RESPIRATOR-PROTECTED
    PERSONNEL ENTER A HAZARDOUS CARBON DIOXIDE-ENRICHED AREA. KEEP ALL
    EQUIPMNETS, ESPECIALLY SAFETY VALVES, IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.

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

HCC:G3
NRC/State Lic Num:NOT RELEVANT
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:-109F SUBLI
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:-70F,-57C
Vapor Pres:44255 @70F
Vapor Density:1.53 @ 70F
Solubility in Water:VERY SOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:LIQUEFIED GAS UNDER ITS OWN VAPOR PRESSURE -
    ODORLESS/SLIGHT PUNGENT ODOR
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
CERTAIN REACTIVE METALS, HYDRIDES, MOIST CESIUM MONOXIDE OR LITHIUM
    ACETYLENE CARBIDE DIAMINO, SODIUM PEROXIDE+AL/MG
Stability Condition to Avoid:EXCESSIVE HEAT
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CAN DECOMPOSE TO CARBON MONOXIDE AND
    OXYGEN ABOVE 3092F (1700C).

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DISPOSE OF UNUSED QUANTITIES.
    RETURN IN THE SHIPPING CONTAINER PROPERLY LABELED, WITH ANY VALVE
    OUTLET PLUGS OR CAPS SECURED AND VALVE PROTECTION CAP IN PLACE, TO
    AIRCO FOR PROPER DI SPOSAL.

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