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SECTION 1     CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
MATHESON TRI-GAS, INC. EMERGENCY CONTACT:
959 ROUTE 46 EAST CHEMTREC 1-800-424-9300
PARSIPPANY, NEW JERSEY USA 07054-0624 OR
530 WATSON STREET INFORMATION CONTACT:
WHITBY, ONTARIO, CANADA L1N 5R9 (USA) 973-257-1100
  (WHITBY) 905-668-3570
  (EDMONTON) 780-471-4031

SUBSTANCE: CARBON DIOXIDE, GAS

TRADE NAMES/SYNONYMS:
CARBONIC ACID GAS; CARBONIC ANHYDRIDE; CARBON DIOXIDE; CARBON OXIDE; STCC 4904535; UN 1013; CO2; MAT04260; RTECS FF6400000

CHEMICAL FAMILY: oxides of carbon

CREATION DATE: Jan 24 1989
REVISION DATE: Sep 19 2000

SECTION 2     COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
COMPONENT: CARBON DIOXIDE, GAS
CAS NUMBER: 124-38-9
EC NUMBER (EINECS): 204-696-9
PERCENTAGE: 100

SECTION 3     HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
NFPA RATINGS (SCALE 0-4):  HEALTH=1  FIRE=0  REACTIVITY=0

WHMIS CLASSIFICATION: A

EC CLASSIFICATION (CALCULATED): Not determined.

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW:
COLOR: colorless
PHYSICAL FORM: gas
ODOR: odorless
MAJOR HEALTH HAZARDS: difficulty breathing
PHYSICAL HAZARDS: Containers may rupture or explode if exposed to heat.

POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS:
INHALATION:
SHORT TERM EXPOSURE: ringing in the ears, nausea, irregular heartbeat, headache, drowsiness, dizziness, tingling sensation, visual disturbances, suffocation, convulsions, coma
LONG TERM EXPOSURE: no information on significant adverse effects
SKIN CONTACT:
SHORT TERM EXPOSURE: blisters, frostbite
LONG TERM EXPOSURE: no information on significant adverse effects
EYE CONTACT:
SHORT TERM EXPOSURE: irritation, blurred vision
LONG TERM EXPOSURE: no information on significant adverse effects
INGESTION:
SHORT TERM EXPOSURE: frostbite
LONG TERM EXPOSURE: no information is available

CARCINOGEN STATUS:
OSHA: N
NTP: N
IARC: N

SECTION 4     FIRST AID MEASURES
INHALATION: If adverse effects occur, remove to uncontaminated area. Give artificial respiration if not breathing. If breathing is difficult, oxygen should be administered by qualified personnel. Get immediate medical attention.

SKIN CONTACT: If frostbite or freezing occur, immediately flush with plenty of lukewarm water (105-115 F; 41-46 C). DO NOT USE HOT WATER. If warm water is not available, gently wrap affected parts in blankets. Get immediate medical attention.

EYE CONTACT: Flush eyes with plenty of water.

INGESTION: If a large amount is swallowed, get medical attention.

NOTE TO PHYSICIAN: For inhalation, consider oxygen.

SECTION 5     FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS: Negligible fire hazard.

EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: carbon dioxide, regular dry chemical

Large fires: Use regular foam or flood with fine water spray.

FIRE FIGHTING: Move container from fire area if it can be done without risk. Cool containers with water spray until well after the fire is out. Stay away from the ends of tanks. For tank, rail car or tank truck, evacuation radius: 800 meters (1/2 mile). Use extinguishing agents appropriate for surrounding fire. Cool containers with water spray until well after the fire is out. Apply water from a protected location or from a safe distance. Do not get water directly on material. Reduce vapors with water spray. Avoid inhalation of material or combustion by-products. Stay upwind and keep out of low areas. Consider downwind evacuation if material is leaking.

SECTION 6     ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
OCCUPATIONAL RELEASE:
Do not touch spilled material. Stop leak if possible without personal risk. Keep unnecessary people away, isolate hazard area and deny entry. Ventilate closed spaces before entering.

SECTION 7     HANDLING AND STORAGE
Store and handle in accordance with all current regulations and standards. Keep separated from incompatible substances. Subject to storage regulations: U.S. OSHA 29 CFR 1910.101.

SECTION 8     EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION
EXPOSURE LIMITS:
CARBON DIOXIDE, GAS:
CARBON DIOXIDE:
5000 ppm (9000 mg/m3) OSHA TWA
10000 ppm (18000 mg/m3) OSHA TWA (vacated by 58 FR 35338, June 30, 1993)
30000 ppm (54000 mg/m3) OSHA STEL (vacated by 58 FR 35338, June 30, 1993)
5000 ppm ACGIH TWA
30000 ppm ACGIH STEL
5000 ppm (9000 mg/m3) NIOSH recommended TWA 10 hour(s)
30000 ppm (54000 mg/m3) NIOSH recommended STEL

VENTILATION: Based on available information, additional ventilation is not required. Ensure compliance with applicable exposure limits.

EYE PROTECTION: Eye protection not required, but recommended.

CLOTHING: For the gas: Protective clothing is not required. For the liquid: Wear appropriate protective, cold insulating clothing.

GLOVES: Protective gloves are not required, but recommended.

RESPIRATOR: The following respirators and maximum use concentrations are drawn from NIOSH and/or OSHA.
40,000 ppm
Any supplied-air respirator.
Any self-contained breathing apparatus with a full facepiece.
Escape -
Any appropriate escape-type, self-contained breathing apparatus.
For Unknown Concentrations or Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health -
Any supplied-air respirator with full facepiece and operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode in combination with a separate escape supply.
Any self-contained breathing apparatus with a full facepiece.

SECTION 9     PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
PHYSICAL STATE: gas
COLOR: colorless
ODOR: odorless
TASTE: acid taste
MOLECULAR WEIGHT: 44.01
MOLECULAR FORMULA: C-O2
BOILING POINT: Not available
FREEZING POINT: -71 F (-57 C) @ 4000 mmHg
SUBLIMATION POINT: -110 F (-79 C)
VAPOR PRESSURE: 43700 mmHg @ 21 C
VAPOR DENSITY (air=1): 1.5
SPECIFIC GRAVITY (water=1): 1.522 @ 21 C
WATER SOLUBILITY: soluble
PH: acidic in solution
VOLATILITY: Not applicable
ODOR THRESHOLD: Not available
EVAPORATION RATE: Not applicable
COEFFICIENT OF WATER/OIL DISTRIBUTION: Not applicable
SOLVENT SOLUBILITY:
Soluble: alcohol, acetone, hydrocarbons, organic solvents

SECTION 10    STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
REACTIVITY: Stable at normal temperatures and pressure.

CONDITIONS TO AVOID: Protect from physical damage and heat. Containers may rupture or explode if exposed to heat. Avoid contact with water or moisture.

INCOMPATIBILITIES: combustible materials, oxidizing materials, metal salts, reducing agents, metal carbide, metals, bases

POLYMERIZATION: Will not polymerize.

SECTION 11    TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
CARBON DIOXIDE, GAS:
ACUTE TOXICITY LEVEL: Insufficient Data.
MEDICAL CONDITIONS AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE: heart or cardiovascular disorders, respiratory disorders
REPRODUCTIVE EFFECTS DATA: Available.

SECTION 12    ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
ECOTOXICITY DATA:
FISH TOXICITY: 150000 ug/L 48 day(s) (Mortality) Brown trout (Salmo trutta)

SECTION 13    DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Dispose in accordance with all applicable regulations.

SECTION 14    TRANSPORT INFORMATION
U.S. DOT 49 CFR 172.101. SHIPPING NAME-UN NUMBER; HAZARD CLASS; PACKING GROUP; LABEL:
Carbon dioxide-UN1013; 2.2; Nonflammable gas
 

SECTION 15    REGULATORY INFORMATION
U.S. REGULATIONS:
  TSCA INVENTORY STATUS: Y

  TSCA 12(b) EXPORT NOTIFICATION: Not listed.
  CERCLA SECTION 103 (40CFR302.4): N
  SARA SECTION 302 (40CFR355.30): N
  SARA SECTION 304 (40CFR355.40): N
  SARA SECTION 313 (40CFR372.65): N
  SARA HAZARD CATEGORIES, SARA SECTIONS 311/312 (40CFR370.21):
    ACUTE: Y
    CHRONIC: N
    FIRE: N
    REACTIVE: N
    SUDDEN RELEASE: Y
  OSHA PROCESS SAFETY (29CFR1910.119): N
STATE REGULATIONS:
  California Proposition 65: N
EUROPEAN REGULATIONS:
EC NUMBER (EINECS): 204-696-9

SECTION 16    OTHER INFORMATION
MSDS SUMMARY OF CHANGES
SECTION 4 FIRST AID MEASURES

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