MATERIALS SAFETY DATA SHEET

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

COMPLIES WITH USDL SAFETY AND HEALTH REGULATIONS (29 CFR 1910.1200)

SECTION 1:         MANUFACTURER                                                                              PRODUCT INDENTIFICATION:

                                                                                                                                                               

                                Amerex Corporation                                                                                           Carbon Dioxide

                                P.O. Box 81                                                                                                          CO2

                                Trussville, AL 35173-0081

 

                                EMERGENCY:                     Amerex:                1-205-655-3271

 

SECTION 2:         HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS

 

 

 

%

ACGIH

mg/m3

OSHA

mg/m3

 

 

 

other

Chemical Name

CAS #

W/W

TLV

STEL

PEL

STEL

IDLH

 

Carbon Dioxide

124-38-9

NE

5000 PPM

NE

5000 PPM

NE

NE

NE

 

 

*NE = None Established

SECTION 3:         PHYSICAL DATA

 

BOILING POINT:                                                               -109 (° F)

VAPOR PRESSURE:                                                         At 70 ° F Gas

VAPOR DENSITY:                                                             1.52 (Air = 1)

SOLUBILITY IN WATER:                                                . 8v/v H2O

SPECIFIC GRAVITY:                                                        Not Applicable

PERCENT VOLATILE BY VOLUME:                            100 %

EVAPORATION RATE:                                    High

pH:                                                                                          Not Applicable

APPEARANCE & COLOR:                                              Colorless liquid or gas. No odor.

 

SECTION 4:         FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA

 

FLASH POINT:                                                                   Not Applicable

FLAMMABLE LIMITS:                                     Not Applicable

EXTINGUISHING MEDIA:                                                None.  Product is a fire-extinguishing agent.

SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES: None

UNUSUAL FIRE & EXPLOSION HAZARDS:              None                                                                      

 

 

 

 

 

 

               

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SECTION 5:                         HEALTH EFFECTS AND FIRST AID

 

EFFECTS OF ACUTE OVEREXPOSURE FOR PRODUCT:

EYES:                                     Contact with liquid or solid will cause burns, frostbite, or blindness.

SKIN:                                     Contact with liquid or solid will cause burns or frostbite.

BREATHING:                      Slightly toxic asphyxiant.

SWALLOWING:                Not Likely.

 

FIRST AID:

IF IN EYES:                           Treat areas exposed to solid or liquid as frostbite.  Seek medical attention.

IF ON SKIN:                         Treat areas exposed to solid or liquid as frostbite.  Seek medical attention.

IF INHALED:                        Provide fresh air or oxygen.  If symptoms persist, seek medical attention.

IF SWALLOWED:              Treat areas exposed to solid or liquid as frostbite.  Seek medical attention.

 

PRIMARY ROUTES OF ENTRY:    Eyes, Skin Contact, Breathing

 

MEDICAL CONDITIONS GENERALLY AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE: None Known.

EFFECTS OF CHRONIC OVEREXPOSURE FOR PRODUCT: High concentrations can paralyze respiratory center. Increased inhalation will cause increased breathing rate.  Unconsciousness and death may result.

SECTION 6:         SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION

RESPIRATORY PROTECTION (TYPE): Use self-contained breathing apparatus or airline respirators when CO2 has been released and has diminished the oxygen content below 19%.

VENTILATION:  GENERAL AREA: Recommended    LOCAL EXHAUST: Recommended

SKIN PROTECTION: Use insulated gloves when handling as liquid or solid. 

EYE PROTECTION: Safety Glasses.

OTHER PROTECTIVE CLOTHING OR EQUIPMENT: None required.

WORK/HYGIENE PRACTICES: Use good personal hygiene and good housekeeping practices.

SECTION 7:         SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS:

PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN HANDLING AND STORAGE: Store away from direct heat or open flame. 

OTHER PRECAUTIONS: None

STEPS TO BE TAKEN IN CASE PRODUCT IS RELEASED OR SPILLED: Leaks will dissipate rapidly and harmlessly to atmosphere.  For confined areas remove all personnel and ventilate area.  Vent to atmosphere on open area.

HMIS RATINGS:                                                                                                                HMIS HAZARD INDEX:

 

HEALTH                               1                                                                                              MINIMAL                             0

FLAMMABILITY                0                                                                                              SLIGHT                 1

REACTIVITY                       0                                                                                              MODERATE                         2             

                                                                                                                                                SERIOUS                              3

                                                                                                                                                SEVERE                                4