ANSUL FIRE PROTECTION, WORMALD U.S.INC. -- CARBON DIOXIDE  -- 4210-01-281-7926
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:CARBON DIOXIDE
MSDS Date:01/25/1993
FSC:4210
NIIN:01-281-7926
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:ANSUL FIRE PROTECTION, WORMALD U.S.INC.
Address:ONE STANTON STREET
City:MARINETTE
State:WI
ZIP:54143-2542
Country:US
Info Phone Num:715-735-7411
Emergency Phone Num:715-735-7411/800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
CAGE:03670
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:ANSUL INC
Address:ONE STANTON STREET
Box:City:MARINETTE
State:WI
ZIP:54143-2542
Country:US
Phone:715-735-7411
CAGE:03670

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

Ingred Name:CARBON DIOXIDE
CAS:124-38-9
RTECS #:FF6400000
Fraction by Wt: 100%
Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED
OSHA PEL:5000 PPM
ACGIH TLV:5000PPM/30000STEL;94

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:PRODUCT'S LD50 (ORAL RAT) WAS NOT STATED
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE-CONTACT WITH COLD VAPOR/SOLID
    CARBON DIOXIDE CAN CAUSE EYE/SKIN FROSTBITE AND FREEZE BURNS.
    ASPHYXIANT BY INHALATION & HEAVIER THAN AIR. CAN CAUSE SUFFOCATION
    BY REDUCING OXYGEN AVAILABLE. BREAT HING HIGH CONCENTRATIONS WILL
    CAUSE LIGHTHEADEDNESS, SHORTNESS OF BREATH. INGESTION IS UNLIKELY.
    CHRONIC-UNKNOWN.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:MFR GAVE THE ABOVE LISTINGS ON THE MSDS
    BUT NO OTHER COMMENTS WERE RECORDED.
Effects of Overexposure:DIZZINESS, IMPAIRED COORDINATION, REDUCED
    MENTAL ACUITY, HEADACHES, TINNITUS, DIFFICULTY BREATHING, AND/OR
    DROWSINESS DEPENDING ON LENGTH OF EXPOSURE & CONCENTRATIONS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:RESPIRATORY PROBLEMS

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

First Aid:IF ANY IRRITATION PERSISTS OR SEVERE, GET MEDICAL ATTENTION.
    TREAT FOR FROSTBITE IF NECESSARY. EYE:FLUSH W/WATER FOR 15 MIN.
    SKIN:WASH W/SOAP & WATER. INHALED:REMOVE FROM CONTAMINATED AREA. IF
    SYMPTOM S OCCUR, CONSULT MEDICAL PERSONNEL. AIDOR RESTORE BREATHING
    AS NEEDED. INGESTED:MFR GAVE NO INFORMATION ON MSDS.

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

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:THIS IS AN EXTINGUISHING AGENT.  HMIS:USE
    EXTINGUISHING MEDIA APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:NONE - THIS IS AN EXTINGUISHING AGENT.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:THOUGH GAS CYLINDERS ARE EQUIPPED WITH
    PRESSURE AND TEMPERATURE RELIEF DEVICES, THEY SHOULD BE REMOVED
    FROM HIGH TEMPERATURES OR FIRE TO AVOID RISK OF RUPTURE.

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

Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE PERSONNEL. VENTILATE TO OUTSIDE
    ATMOSPHERE. COOL OR REMOVE HOT, METAL  SURFACES OR SOURCE OF
    NON-EXTINGUISHED FLAMES.
Neutralizing Agent:MFR GAVE NO INFORMATION ON MSDS.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A CEAN, DRY, WELL-VENTILATED
    AREA AWWAY FROM HEAT ABOVE 120F. STORE AS A COMPRESSED GAS IN DOT
    APPROVED VESSELS.
Other Precautions:IF NOT ATTACHED TO A SYSTEM, CYLINDER/CARTRIDGE MUST
    BE SAFETY CAPPED TO PROTECT AGAINST VIOLENT VELLEL MOVEMENT OR
    FORCE OF EXCAPING GAS IF VALVE IS ACTUATED OR SEAL IS PUNCTURED.
    NOTE INCOMPATIBILIT Y INFORMATION.

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

Respiratory Protection:NOT NORMALLY NECESSARY IF CONTROLS ARE ADEQUATE.
    IF TLV IS EXCEEDED OR IF EXPOSURE IS PROLONGED, A SELF-CONTAINED
    BREATHING APPARATUS IS RECOMMENDED.
Ventilation:MECHANICAL (GENERAL) VENTILATION  IS RECOMMENDED W/LOCAL
    EXHAUST RECOMMENDED FOR CONFINED SPACES.
Protective Gloves:FOR CONTACT W/DRY ICE
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL GOGGLES + FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:PROTECTIVE CLOTHING FOR CONTACT W/DRY ICE.
Work Hygienic Practices:MFR:?.	HMIS:USE GOOD CHEMICAL HYGIENE
    PRACTICES. AVOID CONTACT IF AT ALL POSSIBLE. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER
    HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE

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

HCC:G3
NRC/State Lic Num:NONE
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:SUBLIMES
Vapor Pres:830 PSI
Vapor Density:1.5
Spec Gravity:1.98
Evaporation Rate &amp; Reference:GAS AT ROOM TEMPERATURE
Solubility in Water:88ML/100 ML
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS GAS W/NO ODOR
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
REACTS VIGOROUSLY W/(AL+NA2O2), CS2O, LI, K, MG(C2H5)2, (MG+NA2O),
    KHC2, NA, NA2C2, NAK, TI
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:WILL NOT OCCUR.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF I/A/W FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL
    REGULATIONS.

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