U S AIRGAS INC. -- CARBON DIOXIDE-CO2, GASEOUS  -- 6830-01-360-0906
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:CARBON DIOXIDE-CO2, GASEOUS
MSDS Date:10/31/1996
FSC:6830
NIIN:01-360-0906
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:U S AIRGAS INC.
Address:100 MATSONFORD ROAD SUITE 550
City:RADNOR
State:PA
ZIP:19087-4579
Country:US
Info Phone Num:610-687-5253
Emergency Phone Num:800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
CAGE:0MN39
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:AIRGAS INC
Address:100 MATSONFORD RD SUITE 550
Box:City:WAYNE
State:PA
ZIP:19087
Country:US
Phone:215-687-5253
CAGE:0MN39

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

Ingred Name:CARBON DIOXIDE
CAS:124-38-9
RTECS #:FF6400000
Fraction by Wt: >99.8%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:5000 PPM
ACGIH TLV:5000PPM/30000STEL;96

Ingred Name:IMPURITIES
Fraction by Wt: <0.2%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD 50 ORAL RAT IS UNKNOWN.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:CARBON DIOXIDE IS A CEREBRAL
    VASODILATOR. WHEN MIXED WITH WATER,IT FORMS CARBONIC ACID AND MAY
    RESULT IN RESPIRATORY ACIDOSIS,AFFECTING THE BODY'S
    CALCIUM/PHOSPHOROUS BALANCE.THE LIQUID OR SOLID MAY C AUSE
    FROSTBITE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:REPRODUCTIVE EFFECTS HAVE BEEN REPORTED.
Effects of Overexposure:FROSTBITE:REDNESS,PAIN.
    INHALATION:(2-10%)-HEADACHE,VERTIGO,NAUSEA,WEAKNESS.
    (25-30%)-COMA,CONVULSIONS,IRREGULAR/RAPID HEARTBEATS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PERSONS IN ILL HEALTH WHERE SUCH
    ILLNESS WOULD BE AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE TO CARBON DIOXIDE SHOULD
    NOT BE ALLOWED TO WORK WITH OR HANDLE THIS PRODUCT.

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

First Aid:SKIN/EYES:FOR FROSTBITE,WARM AFFECTED AREAS WITH WARM
    WATER(<107F);ALLOW CIRCULATION TO RETURN NORMALLY.GET PROMPT
    MEDICAL ATTENTION IF LIQUID COMES IN CONTACT W/EYES.INHALATION:
    MOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF  NOT BREATHING GIVE CPR. IF BREATHING
    DIFFICULT GIVE OXYGEN. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. FURTHER TREATMENT
    SHOULD BE SYMPTOMIC AND SUPPORTIVE. RESCUERS SHOULD WEAR SCBA.

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

Extinguishing Media:NON-FLAMMABLE, INERT GAS. USE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA
    APPROPIATE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FIRE FIGHTING PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND
    FULL FACE-PIECE SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS. COOL FIRE
    EXPOSED CONTAINERS WITH WATER SPRAY.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:DO NOT USE WATER DIRECTLY ON
    MATERIAL;WATER MAY FREEZE AND COULD DISABLE SAFETY VALVES.

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

Spill Release Procedures:ISOLATE AREA/DENY ENTRY.STOP LEAK IF SAFE.
    VENTILATE CLOSED SPACES BEFORE ENTERING.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE CYLINDERS UPRIGHT FIRMLY SECURED
    IN COOL,DRY,WELL VENTILATED AREA AWAY FROM HEAVY TRAFFIC AREAS/
    EMERGENCY EXITS. AVOID PHYSICAL DAMAGE.
Other Precautions:FULL AND EMPTY CYLINDERS SHOULD BE SEGREGATED. USE
    FIRST IN-FIRST OUT INVENTORY SYSTEM. DO NOT DRAG, SLIDE, ROLL
    CYLINDERS. USE SUITABLE HAND TRUCK. DO NOT HEAT CYLINDERS TO
    INCREASE DISCHARGE RATE. U SE CHECK VALVE OR TRAP IN DISCHARGE LINE

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

Respiratory Protection:POSITIVE PRESSURE AIR LINE WITH MASK OR SELF-
    CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS SHOULD BE AVAILABLE FOR EMERGENCY
    USE.
Ventilation:PROVIDE ADEQUATE LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION WHEN NEEDED TO
    PREVENT ACCUMULATION ABOVE THE TWA.
Protective Gloves:CLOTH FOR HANDLING CYLINDERS.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES 0R GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:SAFETY SHOES.
Work Hygienic Practices:NORMAL WORK HYGENIC PRACTICES.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NEVER TRANSPORT CYLINDERS IN TRUNKS OF VEHICLES, ENCLOSED VANS, TRUCK
    CABS, OR IN PASSENGER COMPARTMENTS. TRANSPORT CYLINDERS SECURED IN
    OPEN FLATBED OR IN OPEN PICK-UP TYPE VEHICLES. COMPRESSED GAS C
    YLINDERS SHOULD NOT BE REFILLED EXCEPT BY QUALIFIED PRODUCERS OF
    COMPRESSED GASES.

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

HCC:G3
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:-109F,-79C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:-70F,-57C
Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:3092F,1700C
Vapor Pres:853 PSIA
Spec Gravity:1.522
Solubility in Water:SOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:NONFLAMMABLE COLORLESS GAS.SLIGHT ACIDIC TASE AND
    SMELL.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ACRYLALDEHYDE,BARIUM PEROXIDE,CESIUM OXIDE,DIETHYL
    MAGNESIUM,ETHYLENEIMINE,HYDRAZINE,METALS,POTASSIUM,SODIUM.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:ABOVE DECOMPOSITION TEMPERATURE:OXYGEN
    AND CARBON MONOXIDE.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:WILL NOT OCCUR.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DISPOSE OF WASTE OR UNUSED
    QUANTITIES. RETURN IN SHIPPING CONTAINER PROPERLY LABELED WITH ANY
    VALVE OUTLET PLUGS OR CAPS SECURED AND VALVE PROTECTION CAP IN
    PLACE TO YOUR SUPPLIER. F OR DISPOSAL ASSISTANCE CONTACT CLOSEST
    SUPPLIER.

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