CARBONIC INDUSTRIES CORP -- CARBON DIOXIDE  -- 6830-01-164-7430
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:CARBON DIOXIDE
MSDS Date:06/18/1990
FSC:6830
NIIN:01-164-7430
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:CARBONIC INDUSTRIES CORP
Address:3340 ROSEBUD RD
Box:960
City:LOGANVILLE
State:GA
ZIP:30249-9312
Country:US
Info Phone Num:404-979-0250
Emergency Phone Num:404-979-0250;800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
CAGE:63140
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:CARBONIC INDUSTRIES CORP
Address:ROSEBUD RD
Box:960
City:LOGANVILLE
State:GA
ZIP:30249-9312
Country:US
CAGE:63140

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

Ingred Name:CARBON DIOXIDE
CAS:124-38-9
RTECS #:FF6400000
Fraction by Wt: 1/0.5%
OSHA PEL:5000 PPM
ACGIH TLV:5000PPM/30000STEL;93

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:A SIMPLE ASPHYXIANT. HIGH CONCS OF
    CO*2 IN AMBIENT AIR CAN REDUCE OXYGEN CONTENT NEC TO SUPPORT LIFE.
    IN THE SOLID PHASE (DRY ICE), CONT W/BODY TISS WILL PRDCE COLD
    BURNS/FROSTBT W/IN SEV SEC. ACCRD T O CGA PAMPHLET#G-6, THE MAX
    EXPOS LIMITOF A HEALTHY MALE UNDER EXERCISING CNDTNS IN AIR HAVING
    A 7% CONC OF (SUPDAT)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:SHORTNESS OF BREATH, HEADACHE, DIZZINESS,
    WEAKNESS, DROWSINESS AND RINGING IN EARS. DRY ICE IN CONTACT W/BODY
    TISSUE PRODUCES A BURNING SENSATION; AND FROSTBITE OCCURS WITHIN
    SEVERAL SECONDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:ANY CONDITION THAT WOULD BE
    AGGRAVATED BY A REDUCED QUANTITY OF NORMAL QUALITY BREATHING AIR.

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

First Aid:INHAL: DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REMOVE AN INDIVIDUAL FROM THE SCENE
    OF AN OVEREXPOS W/O UTILIZING PROPER RESCUE EQUIP OR YOU MAY BECOME
    A CASUALTY. REMOVE VICTIM FROM CO*2, PROVIDE PLENTY OF FRESH AIR
    WHILE  KEEPING SUCH PERSON WARM/DRY/QUIET. IF BRTHG HAS STOPPED,
    PERFORM ARTF RESP. GET IMMED MED ATTN. INGEST: CALL MD IMMED .
    EYES: IMMED FLUSH W/POTABLE WATER FOR A MINIMUM OF 15 MIN, SEEK
    (SUPDAT)

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

Extinguishing Media:NOT APPLICABLE. USE MEDIA SUITABLE FOR SURROUNDING
    FIRE .
Fire Fighting Procedures:NOT APPLICABLE. WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA
    & FULL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CONFINEMENT OF CO*2 IN VESSELS OR
    CONTAINERS OF IMPROPER DESIGN CAN RESULT IN EXPLOSION OR RUPTURE
    FROM OVER-PRESSURIZATION.

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

Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE AREA OF SPILL OR RELEASE, EMPLOY EMER
    FIRST AID PROCEDURE, PROVIDE PLENTY OF FRESH AIR. REMOVE DRY ICE
    RESIDUAL & ALLOW TO SUBLIME IN A SECURED, WELL-VENTILATED AREA &
    CONTACT THE MFR'S SAFET Y DEPT.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:LIQUID AND VAPOR STORAGE CONTRS ARE
    UNDER HIGH PRESS. DO NOT MISHANDLE OR ABUSE CONTRS. USE ONLY CONTRS
    & EQUIP SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED FOR CO*2.
Other Precautions:AVOID DIRECT SKIN CONTACT W/DRY ICE OR VENTING CO*2
    LIQUID OR VAPOR. USE PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT & CLOTHING AND GET PROPER
    TRAINING BEFORE HANDLING CO*2.

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

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING
    APPARATUS - USE IN STRICT ACCORDANCE W/THE MANUFACTURER'S
    RECOMMENDATIONS.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHST-PASSIVE SYSTEM: FLOOR LEVEL, OPENINGS TO
    OUTDOOR ATMOSPHERE. MECH (GEN)-ELEC FANS: REMOVE CO*2. (SUPDAT)
Protective Gloves:HEAVY TERRY-CLOTH TYPE.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:HARD HATS AND EAR PROTECTION SHOULD BE WORN
    WHEN WORKING W/PRESSURIZED CARBON DIOXIDE.
Work Hygienic Practices:PERSONS HANDLING CARBON DIOXIDE SHOULD BE FULLY
    TRAINED IN ADVANCE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
SOL IN H*2O: @60F AND 0 PSIG. 1 VOL OF CO*2 WILL DISSOLVE IN 1 VOL OF
    H*2O. HLTH HAZ: CO*2 BY VOL IS LESS THAN 3 MIN. FIRST AID PROC:
    ASSISTANCE FROM MD . SKIN: FLUSH W/COPIOUS AMTS OF WATER. CA LL MD
    . VENT: FROM FLOOR & LOW AREAS - EXHAUST OUTDOORS. BE SURE HEAVY
    CO*2 VAPORS CAN'T ACCUMULATE.

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

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:-109F,-79C
Vapor Pres:838 PSIG
Vapor Density:0.1234#/FT
Spec Gravity:1.5240
Solubility in Water:VERY SOLUBLE(SUPDAT)
Appearance and Odor:IN SOLID PHASE-TRANSLUCENT WHITE/ODORLESS.IN GAS &
    LIQ PHASE-COLORLESS/ODORLESS

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NO DATA AVAILABLE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:HEATING ABOVE 1700C CAUSES
    DECOMPOSITION TO CARBON MONOXIDE AND OXYGEN.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:ALLOW CO*2 TO RELEASE, SUBLIME OR DISSIPATE IN
    THE OPEN AIR. AVOID RELEASING IN COURTYARDS OR ANY AREAS WHERE
    HEAVY CO*2 VAPORS CAN ACCUMULATE. DISPOSAL MUST BE I/A/W FEDERAL,
    STATE, AND LOCAL REGULAT IONS .

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