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CARBON DI-OXIDE
Source: Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety
*** IDENTIFICATION ***
RECORD NUMBER : 76402
LANGUAGE : ENGLISH
PRODUCT NAME(S) : CARBON DIOXIDE (Gaseous)
PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION DATA : PRODUCT NAME: Carbon Dioxide
Gaseous
DATE OF MSDS : 1985-07-18
*** MANUFACTURER INFORMATION ***
MANUFACTURE : Liquid Carbonic Inc
ADDRESS : 255 Brimley Road
Scarborough Ontario
Canada MIM 3J2
Telephone: 416-266-3161
EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NO.(S) : 613-996-6666(Canutec)
416-266-8600 (24 HOUR)
DISCLAIMER:
Note from Liquid Carbonic: The information contained in this
Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) is provided by Liquid Carbonic
Inc at no charge and has been compiled from published information
believed to be reliable. Said information is only intended for
use by skilled and knowledgeable people who are versed in the use
of the specific product referred to herein to the exclusion of
the use of such product in connection with any other product,
material or process. Liquid Carbonic Inc assumes no responsibil
ity for the inaccuracy of any data or statement contained herein
or for events resulting from the use of the MSDS and shall not be
liable for any direct, special, indirect or consequential damages
in connection with the publication of the MSDS. No warranty,
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made. The MSDS is offered only for your consideration, investi
gation and verification.
*** MATERIAL SAFETY DATA ***
TRADE NAME: CARBON DIOXIDE (Gaseous)
SHIPPING NAME: Carbon Dioxide
UN/PIN: 1013
TDG CLASSIFICATION: 2.2
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
PRODUCT NAME: Carbon Dioxide Gaseous
SYNONYMS: Carbonic Acid Gas
FORMULA: CO2
NATURE, APPEARANCE & ODOUR: Colourless, odourless(produces a
sharp effect on nasal membrane
sometimes described as punk
odour)
CHEMICAL COMPOSITION: Min.99.0% CO2 (vol/vol)
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PHYSICAL DATA
BOILING POINT(at 1 atm) SPECIFIC GRAVITY NA
sublimates at -78,5c (-109.3F)
MELTING POINT NA PERCENT VOLATILE 100
VAPOUR PRESSURE @70F/21.1C) 838 EVAPORATION RATE @ 20 deg C NA
psig
VAPOUR DENSITY (AIR=1) @70F
(21.1C) 1 ATM 1.522 SOLUBILITY (in water @ 20C vol/vol)
0.9
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FIRE EXPLOSION AND FIRE FIGHTING PHASES
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FLASH POINT NA LOWER EXPLOSIVE LIMIT--
AUTO IGNITION TEMPERATURE- UPPER EXPLOSIVE LIMIT--
FIRE CLASS: Non flammable. Will not support
combustion.
NFPA RATING:
EXPLOSION HAZARDS: Non flammable. Will not support
combustion. Containers may rupt
ure if subject to localized
heat.
HAZARDOUS PRODUCT OF
COMBUSTION None
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: NA
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING
PROCEDURES: Use extinguishing media for
surrounding fires. Keep cont
ainers cool.
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REACTIVITY DATA
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PRODUCT: (at N.P.T.) Stable
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION: None
INCOMPATIBILITIES: None
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: N/A
CORROSITIVITY: In presence of moisture will
from carbonic acid which
corrode some metals.(Refer
to specific Engineering Stand-
ards on construction materials
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ACUTE HEALTH THE HAZARD DATA
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EYES: Non (contact with liquid or solid CO2 may
cause (frostbite).
SKIN: None (contact with liquid or solid CO2 may
cause frostbite).
INHALATION: S.T.E.L.(vol/vol)15,000 ppm (ACGIH 1984-85)
INGESTION: None
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CHRONIC HEALTH HAZARD DATA
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EYES: None known
SKIN: None known
INHALATION: Concentrations above TLV may change blood pH
TLV: 5,000 ppm (vol/vol) TWA (ACGIH 1984-85)
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FIRST AID INFORMATION
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EYES: Rinse with warm water for 15 minutes.
Call physician.
SKIN: Treat cases of frostbite.Call physician.
INHALATION: Remove from contaminated area. Administer
oxygen. Call physician. Keep patient warm and
quiet.
INGESTION: Ingestion of solid CO2 (dry ice) may cause
severe burns on contact. Keep out of reach of
children.
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HEALTH/SAFETY/HANDLING PRECAUTIONS
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VENTILATION: Provide good ventilation. Maintain at least 18%
oxygen concentration where CO2 is handled.
HAND: Insulated gloves on non insulated piping systems.
EYES AND FACE: Goggles.
CLOTHING: --
RESPIRATORY EQUIPMENT:SCBA in case of suspected leak or oxygen
deficient atmosphere.
STORING AND HANDLING: Store containers away from sources
of heat. Handle cylinders with cap when
supplied.
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SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURE
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ACTION: Try to stop source of leak if without danger.
Keep upwind. Do not walk on spilled material.
Allow to evaporate to atmosphere. Keep unnec-
cessary people away. Check concentration of
CO2 before entering enclosed area of spill.
NOTIFY: Nearest LCI plant.
WASTE DISPOSAL: No residual waste
METHOD: --
BIODEGRADABLE: Yes BIOACCUMULATOR No
ISN: 76402 DATE OF ISSUE: July 18,1985
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