SCOTT SPECIALTY GASES -- CARBON DIOXIDE -- 6830-00-245-0199 
=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:CARBON DIOXIDE
MSDS Date:09/02/1997
FSC:6830
NIIN:00-245-0199
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:SCOTT SPECIALTY GASES
Address:6141 EASTON RD
Box:310
City:PLUMSTEADVILLE
State:PA
ZIP:18949
Country:US
Info Phone Num:215-766-8861
Emergency Phone Num:215-766-8861
CAGE:51847
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:SCOTT SPECIALTY GASES
Address:6141 EASTON RD (6141 ROUTE 611)
Box:310
City:PLUMSTEADVILLE
State:PA
ZIP:18934
Country:US
Phone:215-766-8861/ FAX: 215-766-0416
CAGE:51847
Company Name:WARDS NATURAL SCIENCE ESTABLISHMENT INC
Address:5100 W HENRIETTA RD
Box:92912
City:ROCHESTER
State:NY
ZIP:14692-9012
Country:US
Phone:(716) 359-2502
Contract Num:MDA414-99-A-0024-0016
CAGE:63759

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

Ingred Name:CARBON DIOXIDE, GAS
CAS:124-38-9
RTECS #:FF6400000
> Wt:99.
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:5000 PPM
ACGIH TLV:5000PPM/30000STEL;96

=====================  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:ACUTE:EXPO TO CO2 @1-4% CONC RESULT IN
    INCREASED RESP VOLUME.MATL ACTS AS SIMPLE ASPHYXIANT BY DISPLACING
    AIR NECESSARY FOR LIFE.SYMPTS INCLUDE RAPID RESPIRATION,MUSCULAR
    INCOORD,FTG,NAU,VOMIT,UNCONSC .LIQ MAY CAUSE FROSTBITE.PRESSURE
    DROP THRU VALVES/PIPING MAY CAUSE EXTREME COLD,FROSTBITE ON
    CONTACT.CHRONIC:NONE KNOWW
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:PER MSDS:CARCINOGENICITY(US
    ONLY):NTP/IARC/OSHA:NO.
Effects of Overexposure:INCREASED RESPIRATORY VOLUME, SIMPEL ASPHYXIANT
    BY DISPLACING AIR NECESSARY FOR LIFE.RAPID RESPIRATION,MUSCULAR
    INCOORDINATION,FATIGUE,NAUSEA,VOMIT,UNCONSC,FROSTBITE. CAN CAUSE
    RAPID SUFFOCATION.CAN I NCREASE RESPIRATION & HEART RATE.MAY CAUSE
    FROSTBITE.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE KNOWN.

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

First Aid:INHAL:IMMED REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.BREATHING HAS STOPPED GIVE
    ART RESP;BREATHING DIFFIC GIVE OXY.EYE:NONE.SKIN:IF FROSTBITE
    OCCURS FLUSH AFFECTED AREA W/LUKEWARM WATER.DONT USE HOT
    WATER.INGEST:NONE.IN E VENT OF EXPOSURE CONSULT PHYSICIAN.NOTETO
    PHYSICIAN:NONE.

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

Flash Point:NON-FLAMMABLE
Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:NA
Lower Limits:NON-FLAMM
Upper Limits:NON-FLAMM
Extinguishing Media:USE WHAT IS APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS & FULL
    PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.KEEP FIRE EXPO CYLINDERS COOL W/WATER SPRAY.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CYLINDER RUPTURE MAY OCCUR UNDER FIRE
    CONDITIONS.

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

Spill Release Procedures:SHUT OFF SOURCE IF POSSIBLE,REMOVE SOURCE OF
    HEAT.REMOVE LEAKING CYL TO EXHAU HOOD OR SAFE OUTDOOR AREA IF THIS
    CAN BE DONE SAFELY.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:PROTECT CNTNRS FROM PHYSICAL DMG.DONT
    DEFACE CYL/LABELS.CYL SHOULD BE REFILLED BY QUALIFIED PRODUCERS OF
    COMPRESSED GAS.
Other Precautions:SHIPMENT OF COMPRESSED GAS CYL WHICH HAS NOT BEEN
    FILLED BY OWNER OR W/HIS WRITTEN CONSENT IS VIOLATION OF FED
    LAW(40CFR).CYLINDERS SHOULD BE TRANSPORTED IN SECURE UPRIGHT
    POSITION IN WELL VENTILATED  TRUCK.

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

Respiratory Protection:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Ventilation:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Protective Gloves:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Eye Protection:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Other Protective Equipment:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
DISPO:VALVE PROTECTION CAPS IN PLACE.SARA:TPQ:10000LBS.EU #:204-646-9.

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

HCC:G3
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:NP
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:NP
Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:>3092F,>170
Vapor Pres:NP
Vapor Density:NP
Spec Gravity:NP
pH:NP
Viscosity:NP
Evaporation Rate & Reference:NP
Solubility in Water:NP
Appearance and Odor:HIGH PRESSURE LIQUID AND GAS.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:NP
Corrosion Rate:NP

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
DECOMPOSES WHEN HEATED >1700C.THIS WEAKLY ACIDIC MATL WILL RX
    W/ALKALINE MATLS TO FORM CARBONATES & BICARBONATES.
Stability Condition to Avoid:STORAGE IN POORLY VENTILATED AREAS.STORAGE
    NEAR HEAT SOURCE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:TOXIC CARBON MONOXIDE WHEN HEATED
    ABOVE 1700C.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:NO ADVERSE ECOLOGICAL EFFECTS EXPECTED.DISP OF
    NON-REFILLABLE CYL IAW FED/STATE/LOC REGS.ALLOW GAS TO VENT SLOWLY
    TO ATMOSPHER IN UNCONFINED AREA/EXHAUST HOOD.CYL REFILLABLE TYPE
    RETURN CYL TO SUPPLIE R W/ANY VALVE OUTLET PLUGS/CAPS SECURED&
    (SUPPLE)

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