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    CARBON DIOXIDE 0021

    October 1994
    CAS No: 124-38-9 Carbonic acid gas
    RTECS No: FF6400000 Carbonic anhydride
    UN No: 1013 CO2
    Molecular mass: 44.0

    TYPES OF
    HAZARD/ ACUTE HAZARDS/SYMPTOMS PREVENTION FIRST AID/FIRE FIGHTING
    EXPOSURE

    FIRE Not combustible. In case of fire in the surroundings:


    use appropriate extinguishing
    media.

    EXPLOSION Containers may burst in the heat of In case of fire: keep cylinder cool by
    a fire! spraying with water. Combat fire
    from a sheltered position.

    EXPOSURE

    Inhalation Dizziness. Headache. Elevated Ventilation. Fresh air, rest. Artificial respiration
    blood pressure. Tachycardia. may be needed. Refer for medical
    attention.

    Skin ON CONTACT WITH LIQUID: Cold-insulating gloves. Protective ON FROSTBITE: rinse with plenty
    FROSTBITE. clothing. of water, do NOT remove clothes.
    Refer for medical attention.

    Eyes On contact with liquid: frostbite. Safety goggles or face shield. First rinse with plenty of water for
    several minutes (remove contact
    lenses if easily possible), then take
    to a doctor.

    Ingestion

    SPILLAGE DISPOSAL PACKAGING & LABELLING

    Ventilation. NEVER direct water jet on liquid. UN Hazard Class: 2.2


    Personal protection: self-contained breathing
    apparatus.

    EMERGENCY RESPONSE SAFE STORAGE

    Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-20S1013 Fireproof if in building. Cool.

    IPCS Prepared in the context of cooperation between the International


    Programme on Chemical Safety and the European Commission ©
    International IPCS 2005
    Programme on
    Chemical Safety SEE IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON THE BACK.
    0021 CARBON DIOXIDE

    IMPORTANT DATA
    Physical State; Appearance Routes of exposure
    ODOURLESS, COLOURLESS COMPRESSED LIQUEFIED The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation.
    GAS.
    Inhalation risk
    Physical dangers On loss of containment this liquid evaporates very quickly
    The gas is heavier than air and may accumulate in low ceiling causing supersaturation of the air with serious risk of suffocation
    spaces causing deficiency of oxygen. Build up of static electricity when in confined areas.
    can occur at fast flow rates and may ignite any explosive
    mixtures present. Free-flowing liquid condenses to form Effects of short-term exposure
    extremely cold dry ice. Inhalation of high concentrations of this gas may cause
    hyperventilation and unconciousness. Rapid evaporation of the
    Chemical dangers liquid may cause frostbite.
    The substance decomposes on heating above 2000/C producing
    toxic carbon monoxide. Reacts violently with strong bases and Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
    alkali metals. Various metal dusts such as magnesium, The substance may have effects on the metabolism.
    zirconium, titanium, aluminium, chromium and manganese are
    ignitable and explosive when suspended and heated in carbon
    dioxide.

    Occupational exposure limits


    TLV: 5000 ppm as TWA; 30000 ppm as STEL; (ACGIH 2004).
    MAK: 5000 ppm, 9100 mg/m3; Peak limitation category: II(2);
    (DFG 2004).

    PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
    Sublimation point: -79/C Vapour pressure, kPa at 20/C: 5720
    Solubility in water, ml/100 ml at 20/C: 88 Relative vapour density (air = 1): 1.5

    ENVIRONMENTAL DATA

    NOTES
    Carbon dioxide is given off by many fermentation processes (wine, beer, etc.) and is a major component of flue gas.
    High concentrations in the air cause a deficiency of oxygen with the risk of unconsciousness or death.
    Check oxygen content before entering area.
    No odour warning if toxic concentrations are present.
    Turn leaking cylinder with the leak up to prevent escape of gas in liquid state.
    Other UN classification numbers for transport are: UN 1845 carbon dioxide, dry ice; UN 2187 carbon dioxide refrigerated liquid.
    Card has been partly updated in April 2005. See sections Occupational Exposure Limits, Emergency Response.

    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

    Neither the EC nor the IPCS nor any person acting on behalf of the EC or the IPCS is responsible
    LEGAL NOTICE

    ©IPCS 2005

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