AIR PRODUCTS AND CHEMICALS INC -- CARBON DIOXIDE/DRY ICE -- 6850-00F002383
===================== Product Identification ===================== Product ID:CARBON DIOXIDE/DRY ICE MSDS Date:06/01/1990 FSC:6850 NIIN:00F002383 === 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:800-752-1597/215-481-4911 Emergency Phone Num:215-481-8257/6311/4911 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 Company Name:BYRNE SPECIALTY GASES INC Address:601 S. ANDOVER STREET Box:City:SEATTLE State:WA ZIP:98108 Country:US Phone:206-621-8400 CAGE:0BTY0 ============= Composition/Information on Ingredients ============= Ingred Name:CARBON DIOXIDE CAS:124-38-9 RTECS #:FF6400000 Fraction by Wt: 100% Other REC Limits:10000 PPM OSHA PEL:5000 PPM ACGIH TLV:9000 MG/CUM ===================== Hazards Identification ===================== Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:NO Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:CONCENTRATION IN EXCESS OF 1.5% CARBON DIOXIDE MAY CAUSE DEATH. AT HIGHER CONCENTRATIONS, DISPLACES OXYGEN IN AIR BELOW LEVELS NECESSARY TO SUPPORT LIFE. Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE Effects of Overexposure:AT CONCENTRATIONS >1.5%: HYPERVENTILATION/HEADACHES/VISUAL DISTURBANCES/TREMOR/LOSS OF CONSCIOUSNESS/DEATH. AT 3-6%: HEADAHCES/DYSPNEA/PERSPIRATION. AT 6-10%: HEADAHCES/DYSPNEA/PERSPIRATION/TREMORS/VI SUAL DISTURBANCES. >10%: UNCONSCIOUSNESS W/OUT WARNING. CRYOGENIC BURNS. ======================= First Aid Measures ======================= First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. ASSISTED RESPIRANT & SUPPLEMENTAL OXYGEN SHOULD BE GIVEN IF NOT BREATHING. FROZEN TISSUES SHOULD BE FLOODED/SOAKED W/TEPID WATER. DON'T USE HOT WATER. OBTAIN MEDICAL A TTENTION IN ALL CASES. ================== Accidental Release Measures ================== Spill Release Procedures:VENTILATE INDOOR AREAS WELL TO AVOID HAZARDOUS CO2 CONCENTRATIONS. VENTILATE AREA WELL & AVOID CONTACT W/COLD VAPORS/DRY ICE. CO2 IS HEAVEY GAS & WILL REMAIN IN LOW SPOTS W/OUT ASSISTED VENTILATION. ====================== Handling and Storage ====================== Handling and Storage Precautions:COMPRESS GAS CYLINDERS CONTAIN GASEOUS/LIQUID CO2 AT EXTREMELY HIGH PRESSURE/SHOULD HANDLED W/CARE. KEEP CYLINDERS AWAY FROM HEAT. Other Precautions:PREVENT CONTACT OF CO2 ON SKIN. USE PRESSURE-REDUCING REGULATOR WHEN CONNECTING TO LOWER PRESSURE PIPING SYSTEMS. SECURE CYLINDERS WHEN IN USE. KEEP FROM COMBUSTIBLES. AVOID EXPOSURE TO AREAS WHERE SA LT/OTHER CORROSIVE MATERIALS ARE PRESENT ============= Exposure Controls/Personal Protection ============= Respiratory Protection:SCBA IN OXYGEN DEFICIENT ATMOSPHERES/WHERE CO2 >1.5%. DON'T USE AIR PURIFYING RESPIRATORS. Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST: AT POINT SOURCES OF CO2 VAPORS. MECHANICAL (GENERAL): LOW LYING AREA ARE NOT NATURALLY VENTILATED. Protective Gloves:IMPERMEABLE/LOOSE FITTING (LEATHER) Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES Supplemental Safety and Health CO2 IS STORED IN CONTAINERS UNDER ITS OWN VAPOR PRESSURE. IF THE PRESSURE IS SUDDENLY RELIEVED, THE LIQUID RAPIDLY COOLS AS IT EVAPORATES & SUBLIMES, FORMING DRY ICE AT -109.3F. ================== Physical/Chemical Properties ================== Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:-109.3F Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:-69.9F Vapor Pres:831 PSIA Vapor Density:0.115 Spec Gravity:1.56 Solubility in Water:APPRECIABLE Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS, ODORLESS ================= Stability and Reactivity Data ================= Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES CARBONIC ACID/SALT/CORROSIVE CHEMICALS Stability Condition to Avoid:MOISTURE ==================== Disposal Considerations ==================== Waste Disposal Methods:DON'T ATTEMPT TO DISPOSE OF RESIDUAL CO2 IN COMPRESSED GAS CYLINDERS. RETURN CYLINDERS TO AIR PRODUCTS W/RESIDUAL PRESSURE, CYLINDER VALVE TIGHTLY CLOSED/THE VALVE CAP IN PLACE. DISPOSE OF IAW/LOCAL/S TAT/FEDERAL REGULATIONS. NONFLAMMABLE GAS. UN1013. ====================================================================== Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies): This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department of Defense. The United States of America in no manner whatsoever, expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and disclaims all liability for its use. Any person utilizing this document should seek competent professional advice to verify and assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their particular situation.