Identification of the substance/preparation and company:

Carbon Dioxide

Composition/information on ingredients

CARBON DIOXIDE CAS NO 00124 -38-9

Hazards identification

Liquified Gas. Contact with product may cause cold burns or frostbite. In high concentrations may cause asphyxiation. Large volume increase on phase change.

First-aid measures

Inhalation
Remove victim to uncontaminated area wearing self-contained breathing apparatus.
Keep warm and rested.
Call a Doctor.

Ingestion
Not considered a potential route of exposure.

Skin
Immediately flush with water.
In case of frostbite spray with water for at least 15 minutes and apply a sterile dressing.

Eyes
Immediately flush eyes with water for 15 minutes.

Fire fighting measures

Suitable extinguishing Media
Non-Flammable

Non- Suitable extinguishing Media
All can be used.

Exposure Hazards
Stored under pressure.
Exposure to fire may cause containers to vent pressure.

Protective Equipment for Fire Fighters
Use self-contained breathing apparatus.

Accidental release measures

Personal precautions
Evacuate area.
Ensure adequate air ventilation.
Use self-contained breathing apparatus.
Use Protective clothing.

Environmental precautions
Try to stop release
Prevent from entering sewers, basements and workpits

Methods for cleaning up
Ventilate area

Handling & storage

Use only specified equipment.
Do not allow suck back of water into containers.

Exposure controls/personal protection

Personal Protection
Ensure adequate ventilation.
Use gloves to protect from cold.
Wear goggles or face mask.
Wear protective overalls.

Physical and chemical properties

Physical & Chemical

Appearance: Liquid. May appear as white mist.
Odour: Sharp odour
pH: N/A
Boiling point/ range: -56.6C
Melting point/ range: -78.5C
Flash point: N/A
Flammability: Non-flammable
Auto flammability: N/A
Explosive properties: None
Oxidising properties: None
Vapour pressure: N/A
Relative Density: 1.52 (Air = 1) 0.82 (Water = 1)
Solubility: 2000 mg/L
Partial coefficient: n-octanol/ water
Other: Gas heavier than air.
May accumulate in confined spaces.

Stability and reactivity:

Stable under normal conditions.
Slightly corrosive in presence of air.

Reactivity:

None known.

Toxicological Information

Prolonged exposure at 20,000 ppm for several hours may cause headaches and exhaustion.
High concentrations will cause asphyxiation and death.

Ecological Information
Conversion by photosynthesis to oxygen by plant life.
When discharged in large quantities may contribute to the Greenhouse effect.
Do not discharge into any place where its accumulation could be dangerous.
Vent to atmosphere in well ventilated area.
Discharge to atmosphere in large quantities should be avoided.

Disposal considerations:
Do not discharge into any place where its accumulation could be dangerous. Vent to atmosphere in a well ventilated area. Discharge to atmosphere in large quantities should be avoided.

Regulatory information

EC CLASSIFICATION. Not classified as a dangerous substance.
Ras Asphyxiant in high concentration.
RFS May cause frostbite.

The information contained on this web site does not constitute the users own assessment of workplace risk as required by other Health and Safety legislation.
   

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