AIR LIQUIDE AMERICA CORPORATION -- CARBON DIOXIDE -- 6830-00-281-3053 
=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:CARBON DIOXIDE
MSDS Date:06/01/1998
FSC:6830
NIIN:00-281-3053
Status Code:A
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:AIR LIQUIDE AMERICA CORPORATION
Address:2700 POST OAK DRIVE
City:HOUSTON
State:TX
ZIP:77056-8229
Country:US
Info Phone Num:713-896-2896;800-231-1366
Emergency Phone Num:713-896-2896
Chemtrec Ind/Phone:(800)424-9300
CAGE:17688
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:AIR LIQUIDE AMERICA CORPORATION
Address:2700 POST OAK DRIVE
Box:City:HOUSTON
State:TX
ZIP:77056-8229
Country:US
Phone:713-896-2896;800-231-1366
CAGE:17688
Company Name:LIQUID CARBONIC (717-763-7761)
Box:UNKNOW
CAGE:7F590

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

Ingred Name:CARBON DIOXIDE
CAS:124-38-9
RTECS #:FF6400000
Fraction by Wt: >99.5%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:5000 PPM
OSHA STEL:30000PPM
ACGIH TLV:5000PPM/30000STEL;96
ACGIH STEL:30000PPM

=====================  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:TARGET ORGANS: CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM,
    EYES, RESPIRATORY SYSTEM. ACUTE- CARBON DIOXIDE IS AN ASPHYXIANT
    AND A POWERFUL CEREBRAL VASODILATOR. INHALING LARGE QUANTITIES
    CAUSES RAPID CIRCULATORY INSUFFIC IENCY, WHICH CAN LEAD TO COMA OR
    DEATH. AT LOW CONCENTRATIONS, INHALTION OF CARBON DIOXIDE CAN CAUSE
    NAUSEA, DIZZINESS, VISUAL DISTURBANCES, SHAKING, HEADACHE, MENTAL
    CONFUSION, SWEATING, INCREASED HE ARTBEAT AND ELEVATED BLOOD
    PRESSURE AND RESPIRATORY RATE. HIGH CONCENTRATIONS OF THE GAS IN
    AIR MAY CAUSE EYE IRRITATION. CONTACT WITH EYES CAN CAUSE DAMAGE TO
    THE RETINAL GANGLION CELLS. CHRONIC: CUR RENTLY NO KNOWN ADVERSE
    HEALTH EFFECTS
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:EYE OR SKIN FROSTBITE AND FREEZE BURNS,
    HEADACHE, DROWSINESS, DIZZINESS, STINGING OF THE EYES, NOSE AND
    THROAT, EXCITATION, RAPID BREATHING AND HEART RATE, EXCESS
    SALIVATION, SHORTNESS OF BREATH, MUSC ULAR WEAKNESS,
    UNCONSCIOUSNESS, COMA, DEATH, NAUSEA, VOMITING, WATERY EYES
    (FORMATION OF WEAK CABONIC ACID).CO2 IS AN ASPHYXIANT AND A
    POWERFUL CEREBRAL VASODILATOR.CONCENTRATIONS>10%SUFFOCATION WILL 
    OCCUR WITHIN MINUTES.CONCENTRATION BETWEEN 2&10% CO2 CAN CAUSE
    NAUSEA, DIZZINESS, HEADACHE, MENTAL CONFUSION, INCREASED BLOOD
    PRESSURE, RESPIRSATORY DRPRESSION. HIGH CONCENTRATIONS RESULT IN
    NARCOSIS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PERSONNEL WITH PRE-EXISTING CHRONIC
    RESPIRATORY CONDITIONS MAY BE AGGRAVATED BY OVER EXPOSURE TO THIS
    PRODUCT.

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

First Aid:INHALATION:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. PROVIDE CPR/OXYGEN IF NEEDED.
    EYES: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH WATER WHILE OPENING VICTIM'S EYES  FOR
    AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. SEE AN OPHTHALMOLOGIST. SKIN:DO NOT RUB FROZEN
    PA RTS AS TISSUE DAMAGE MAY OCCUR. FLUSH WITH WARM WATER (NOT TO
    EXCEED 105F/40C). PROMPT MEDICAL ATTENTION IS MANDATORY IN ALL
    CASES OF OVEREXPOSURE TO CARBON DIOXIDE. RESCUE PERSONNEL SHOULD BE
    EQUIPPE D WITH SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS. ORAL:NOT LIKELY.

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

Flash Point:NONE
Lower Limits:NOT RELEVANT
Upper Limits:NOT RELEVANT
Extinguishing Media:CARBON DIOXIDE IS COMMONLY USED AS AN EXTINGUISHING
    AGENT FOR CLASS B AND CLASS C FIRES. USE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA
    APPROPRIATE FOR THE SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:STRUCTURAL FIRE FIGHTERS MUST WEAR
    SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND FULL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CARBON DIOXIDE DOES NOT BURN, HOWEVER,
    CONTAINERS, WHEN INVOLVED IN A FIRE, MAY BURST IN THE HEAT OF THE
    FIRE. DUSTS OF VARIOUS REACTIVE METALS (E.G,
    MAGNESIUM,ZIRCON,TITATNIUM ALLOYS) ARE READILY IGN ITED AND EXPLODE
    IN THE PRESENCE OF CO2.

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

Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE IMMEDIATE AREA. UNCONTROLLED RELEASES
    SHOULD BE RESPONDED TO BY TRAINED PERSONNEL USING PRE-PLANNED
    PROCEEDURES. PROPER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT SHOULD BE USED. IN CASE OF
    LEAK, CLEAR THE AFFECTE D AREA, PROTECT PEOPLE, AND RESPOND WITH
    TRAINED PERSONNEL. IF THE AREA MUST BE ENTERED BY EMERGENCY
    PERSONNEL, SCBA LEATHER OR INSULATED GLOVES AND SAFETY SHOES MUST
    BE WORN.
Neutralizing Agent:NOT RELEVANT

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL, WELL-VENTILATED PLACE
    AWAY FROM INCOMPATIBLES. DO NOT STORE ABOVE 125F/52C. KEEP OUT OF
    REACH OF CHILDREN.
Other Precautions:KEEP AWAY FROM SOURCES OF HEAT. CAUTION! CAN CAUSE
    RAPID SUFFOCATION DUE TO OXYGEN DEFICIENCY. USE WITH ADEQUATE
    VENTILATION. CO2 IS HEAVIER THAN AIR AND TENDS TO ACCUMULATE NEAR
    THE FLOOR IN CLOSED S PACES. READ ALL LABEL INSTRUCTIONS.

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

Respiratory Protection:NONE REQUIRED UNDER NORMAL USE. HOWEVER,
    AIR-SUPPLIED RESPIRATORS OR SCBA  ARE REQUIRED WHILE WORKING IN
    CONFINED SPACES WITH THIS PRODUCT AND AT CONCENTRATIONS UP TO
    40000PPM. THE RESPIRATORY PROTECT ION USE MUST CONFORM WITH OSHA
    RULES AS SPECIFIED IN 29 CFR 1910.134.
Ventilation:USE WITH ADEQUATE VENTILATION. NATURAL OR MECHANICAL
    VENTILATION SHOULD BE AVAILABLE IN WORKERS ZONE.
Protective Gloves:LEATHER OR THERMALLY INSULATED GLOVES
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES, FACE SHIELDS
Other Protective Equipment:USE BODY PROTECTION APPROPRIATE TO TASK.
    SAFETY SHOES RECOMMENDED WHEN HANDLING CYLINDERS. FOR LIQUID IN
    HIGH PRESSURE CONTAINERS, WEAR LONG SLEEVE SHIRT AND
    TROUSERS.HEARING PROTECTION POSSIBLE.
Work Hygienic Practices:OBSERVE GOOD INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE PRACTICES AND
    RECOMMENDED PROCEDURES. WASH AFTER HANDLING AND BEFORE EATING OR
    DRINKING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
SYNONYMS: CARBON ANHYDRIDE, CARBONIC ACID GAS, CARBONIC ANHYDRIDE,
    CARBON DIOXIDE USP, CARBON DIOXIDE, REFRIGERATED LIQUID, DRY ICE.

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

HCC:G3
NRC/State Lic Num:NOT RELEVANT
Boiling Pt:=-78.5C, -109.3F
B.P. Text:SUBLIMES
Melt/Freeze Pt:=-78.5C, -109.3F
M.P/F.P Text:SUBLIMES
Vapor Pres:838PSIG(5778KPA)
Spec Gravity:1522@70F
pH:3.7@1 ATM
Viscosity:NOT RELEVANT
Evaporation Rate & Reference:N/A (BUAC=1)
Solubility in Water:0.90 VOL/VOL @ 68F
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS, ODORLESS GAS OR VOLATILE LIQUID; SLIGHT
    PUNGENT ODOR & BITING TASTE
Percent Volatiles by Volume:>99.5

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
WATER, CHEMICALLY ACTIVE METALS SUCH AS SODIUM, POTASSIUM, TITANIUM,
    POWDERED ALUMINUM, BERYLLIUM, CHROMIUM, MAGNESIUM, ZIRCONIUM
Stability Condition to Avoid:OVERHEATING CYLINDERS
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON MONOXIDE AND OXYGEN WHEN HEATED
    TO TEMPERATURES ABOVE 3000F (1648C)

===================  Toxicological Information	===================

Toxicological Information:CARBON DIOXIDE GAS IS AN ASPHYXIANT, WHICH
    HAS PHYSIOLOGICAL EFFECTS AT HIGH CONCENTRATIONS HIGH CONCENTRATION
    CAN ALSO RESULT IN NARCOSIS.LCLO (INHALATION,
    HUMAN)=9PPH/5MINUTES.LCLO (INHALATION HUMAN
    )=90000PPM/5MINUTES.TCLO (INHALATION,RAT)=6PPH/24HRS. CARBON
    DIOXIDE IS NOT A SENSITIZER

=====================  Ecological Information  =====================

Ecological:ENVIRONMENTAL STABILITY: CARBON DIOXIDE OCCURS NATURALLY IN
    THE ATMOSPHERE. THE GAS WILL BE DISSIPATED RAPIDLY IN
    WELL-VENTILATED AREAS. NO ADVERSE EFFECT IS ANTICIPATED TO OCCUR TO
    ANIMAL OR PLANT LI FE,EXCEPT FOR FROST PRODUCED IN THE PRESENCE OF
    RAPIDLY EXPANDING GASSES.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:WASTE DISPOSAL MUST BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH
    APPROPRIATE FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS. RETURN CYLINDERS
    WITH ANY RESIUAL PRODUCT TO AIR LIQUIDE. DO NOT DISPOSE OF LOCALLY.
    FOR EMERGENCY DISPOSAL  SECURE CYLINDER AND SLOWLY DISCHARGE THE
    GAS TO THE ATMOSPHERE IN WELL VENTIALTED AREAS OR OUTDOORS.

===================  MSDS Transport Information  ===================

Transport Information:THIS MATERIAL IS CONSIDERED AS DANGEROUS GOODS.
    CYLINDERS SHOULD BE TRANSPORTED IN A SECURE POSITION, IN A WELL
    VENTILATED VEHICLE. THIS MATERIAL IS HAZARDOUS AS DEFINED BY 49 CFR
    172.101 BY THE U.S.  DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

=====================  Regulatory Information  =====================

SARA Title III Information:CARBON DIOXIDE IS NOT SUBJECT TO THE
    REPORTING REQUIREMENTS OF SECTIONS 302,304 AND 313 OF TITLE III OF
    THE SUPERFUND AMENDMENTS AND REAUTHORIZATION ACT.CARBON DIOXIDE IS
    LISTED ON THE TSCA INVENTORY.
Federal Regulatory Information:GENERALLY RECOGNIZED AS SAFE (GRAS) AS A
    DIRECT HUMAN FOOD INGREDIENT WHEN USED AS A LEAVENING AGENT
    PROCESSING AND PROPELLANT, AERATING AGENT AND GAS.CARBON DIOXIDE IS
    SUNJECT TO THE REPORTING REQUIR EMENTS OF CFR 29 1910 1000 CARBON
    DIOXIDE IS LISTED ON TABLE Z 1. CARBON DIOXIDE DOES NOT CONTAIN ANY
    CLASS 1 OR CLASS 2 OZONE DEPLETING CHEMICALS (40 CFR PART 82)
State Regulatory Information:CARBON DIOXIDE IS COVERED UNDER THE
    FOLLOWING SPECIFIC STATE REGULATIONS, ALASKA-DESIGNATED TOXIC AND
    HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES CARBON DIOXIDE.CALIFORNIA-PERMISSIBLE EXPOSURE
    LIMITS FOR CHEMICAL CONTAMINAN TS CARBON DIOXIDE. FLORIDA-SUBSTANCE
    LIST CARBON DIOXIDE. ILLINOIS-TOXIC SUBSTANCE LIST,CARBON
    DIOXIDE.MASSACHUSETTS-SUBSTANCE LIST CARBON DIOXIDE. MINNESOTA-LIST
    OF HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES CARBON DIOXID E. MISSOURI-EMPLOYER
    INFORMATION/TOXIC SUBSTANCE LIST:CARBON DIOXIDE.NEW JERSEY-RIGHT TO
    KNOW HAZARD OUS SUBSTANCES LIST-CARBON
    DIOXIDE.PENNSYLVANIA-HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE LIST:CARBON DIOXIDE.RHOUDE
    ISLAND-HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE LIST:CO2

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