GENERAL FIRE EXTINGUISHER CORP -- CARBON DIOXIDE  -- 4210-00-808-4545
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:CARBON DIOXIDE
MSDS Date:02/02/1991
FSC:4210
NIIN:00-808-4545
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:GENERAL FIRE EXTINGUISHER CORP
Address:1685 SHERMER RD
City:NORTHBROOK
State:IL
ZIP:60062-5315
Country:US
Info Phone Num:847-272-7500 / FAX 847-272-7286
Emergency Phone Num:847-272-7500
CAGE:99539
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:GENERAL FIRE EXTINGUISHER CORP
Address:1685 SHERMER RD
Box:City:NORTHBROOK
State:IL
ZIP:60062-5315
Country:US
Phone:(708)  847-272-7500; 847-272-7500
CAGE:99539

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

Ingred Name:CARBON DIOXIDE
CAS:124-38-9
RTECS #:FF6400000
Fraction by Wt: 99.9%
OSHA PEL:5000 PPM
ACGIH TLV:5000PPM/30000STEL;93

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NOT SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: INCREASED REPIRATION; HEADACHE;
    NAUSEA, VOMITING, COMA, DEATH DUE TO LACK OF OXYGEN; FROSTBITE OR
    FREEZE BURNS. CHRONIC: NO DATA AVAILABLE
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:PRODUCT CONTAINS NO INGREDIENTS
    CURRENTLY CLASSIFIED AS CARCINOGENIC BY NTP, IARC OR OSHA.
Effects of Overexposure:INCREASED BREATHING RATE, HEADACHE, NAUSEA,
    VOMITING, COMA, DEATH, FROSTBITE OR FREEZE BURNS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

First Aid:EYES: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH TEPID WATER IN LARGE QUANTITIES
    OR WITH A STERILE SALINE SOLUTION. SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION. SKIN:
    FOR DERMAL CONTACT OR FROSTBITE, FLUSH AFFECTED AREA WITH LUKEWARM
    WATER.  DO NOT USE HOT WATER. A PHYSICIAN SHOULD SEE THE VICTIM
    PROMPTLY IF THE CONTACT HAS RESULTED IN BLISTERING OF SKIN OR DEEP
    TISSUE FREEZING. PROMPT MEDICAL ATTENTION NECESSARY IN ALL CASES.

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

Flash Point:NONFLAMMABLE
Lower Limits:NOT GIVEN
Upper Limits:NOT GIVEN
Extinguishing Media:NOT FLAMMABLE; USE CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM, DRY
    CHEMICAL, OR WATER FOG IF APPLICABLE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIRE FIGHTERS SHOULD USE NIOSH APPROVED SCBA &
    FULL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT WHEN FIGHTING CHEMICAL FIRE. USE WATER
    SPRAY TO COOL NEARBY CONTAINERS EXPOSED TO FIRE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:EXPOSURE TO FIRE OR SEVERE OVERHEATING
    CAN CAUSE CYLINDERS TO BURST.

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

Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE ALL PERSONNEL FROM AREA. USE
    APPROPRIATE PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. PROVIDE VENTILATION AND AVOID
    CONTACT WITH SOLID OR LIQUID AND EXCESSIVE INHALATION OF VAPOR.
    VALVE OFF CARBON DIOXIDE SUPPLY FR OM LEAKING OR BROKEN COMPONENTS.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:PROVIDE GENERAL AND LOCAL EXHAUST
    VENTILATION TO MEET TLV REQUIREMENTS. PROVIDE APPROVED SUPPLIED AIR
    OR SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS IF NEEDED.
Other Precautions:DO NOT INSTALL STORAGE VESSELS IN SUB SURFACE OR
    CLOSED AREAS OR NEAR EXCESSIVE HEAT OR FLAME.

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

Respiratory Protection:POSITIVE PRESSURE AIR LINE WITH FULL FACE PIECE
    AND ESCAPE AIR SUPPLY OR SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS SHOULD
    BE AVAILABLE FOR EMERGENCY USE.
Ventilation:LOCAL/GENERAL TO MAINTAIN PEL/TLV
Protective Gloves:INSULATED AND COLD RESISTANT
Eye Protection:SAFETY OR CHEMICAL GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:PROTECTIVE CLOTHING,EYE-WASH FACILITIES,
    EMERGENCY SHOWERS
Work Hygienic Practices:AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES AND SKIN.DO NOT BREATHE
    VAPORS OR MIST.
Supplemental Safety and Health
USE WITH ADEQUATE VENTILATION.

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

HCC:G3
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:-109F,-79C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:-109F,-79C
Vapor Pres:291.1 PSIG
Spec Gravity:1.65
pH:WEAK
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS,ODORLESS GAS,MILKY WHITE SOLID,WATER
    WHITE LIQUID.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:CONTAMINATED AREAS SHOULD BE VENTILATED
    THOROUGHLY. SOLID CARBON DIOXIDE SHOULD BE REMOVED OUT OF DOORS AND
    ALLOWED TO SUBLIME. CONSULT LOCAL AUTHORITIES;DISPOSAL MUST BE IN
    ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL STAT E AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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