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Carbon Dioxide Fire Extinguishing Agent

1.

Identification of the Substance
1.1 Identification of the preparation
  Product Name: "Carbon Dioxide"
  Chemical Name: Carbon Dioxide
  CAS No.: 124-38-9
  Chemical Formula: CO2
  EINECS Number: 204-696-9
1.2 Use of the preparation
  The intended or recommended use of this preparation is as a fire extinguishing agent.
1.3 Company identification
  Manufacturer/Supplier: pYRO-CHEM
  Address: One Stanton Street, Marinette, WI 54143-2542
  Prepared by: Safety and Health Department
  Phone: 715-732-3465
  Internet address: http://www.pyrochem.com
  Date of issue: September, 2009
1.4 Emergency phone: CHEMTREC 800-424-9300 or 703-527-3887

2.

Composition/Information on Ingredients
  Ingredient Name: Carbon Dioxide
  Chemical Formula: CO2
  CAS No.: 124-38-9
  EINECS Number: 204-696-9
  Concentration, Wt%: 100%
  Hazard Identification: See Heading 3

3.

Hazards Identification
  For Humans:  
  EU Classification: Nonflammable gas
  R Phrases: None
  S Phrases: Keep container in a well ventilated place.
  Limit Values for Exposure:
  OSHA PEL: 5,000 ppm, (9,000 mg/m3)
  ACGIH TLV-TWA: 5,000 ppm, (9,000 mg/m3)
  ACGIH TLV-STEL: 30,000 ppm, (54,000 mg/m3)
  IDLH: (Immediately dangerous for life and health): 50,000 ppm
  This substance has not been listed as carcinogenic by National Toxicology Program, I.A.R.C., or OSHA
  Signs & Symptoms:  
  Acute Exposure:  
  Eye Contact: Contact with carbon dioxide snow (dry ice) can produce chilling sensations and discomfort, also frostbite.
  Skin Contact: Evaporation of liquid from the skin an produce chilling sensations. Frostbite can occur. Avoid carbon dioxide snow (dry ice).
  Inhalation: Vapour is heavier than air and can cause suffocation by reducing oxygen available for breathing. Breathing very high concentrations of vapour can cause lightheadedness, giddiness, shortness of breath, muscular tremors, and weakness, acrocyanosis. Also unconsciousness or even death.
  Ingestion: Ingestion is not likely to occur since this substance is a gas at room temperature.
  Chronic Overexposure: No data available.
  Respiratory problems can be aggravated by exposure.
  For Environment: Carbon dioxide is a global warming gas.

4.

First Aid Measures
  Eye Contact: Immediately flush eyes with water for a minimum of 15 minutes. If redness, itching or a burning sensation develops, get medical attention. Treat for frostbite if necessary.
  Skin Contact: If redness, itching or a burning sensation develops, get medical attention. Treat for frostbite if necessary.
  Inhalation: Remove victim to fresh air. If cough or other respiratory symptoms occur, consult medical personnel. If not breathing, give artificial respiration, preferably mouth-to-mouth. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Consult medical personnel.
  Ingestion: None needed.

5.

Firefighting Measures
  This preparation is an extinguishing media.
There are NO extinguishing media which must not be used for safety reasons.
Though gas cylinders are equipped with pressure and temperature relief devices, they should be removed from high temperature areas or fires, if safe to do so, to avoid risk of rupture.
NO special protective equipment is needed for firefighters.

6.

Accidental Release Measures
  For personal protection: Prevent skin and eye contact, see Heading 8.
Clean up: This substance will vaporize into the atmosphere, see Heading 13.
This substance is a global warming gas.

7.

Handling and Storage
7.1 Handling
  Care should be taken in handling all chemical substances and preparations.
Secure to prevent falling. Do not move without safety cap in place to prevent damage to valve.
See incompatibility information in Heading 10.
7.2 Storage
  Store containers in a clean, dry, well-ventilated area, away from heat above 120°F. Store as a compressed gas in DOT approved vessels. Keep safety cap in place while in storage.
See incompatibility information in Heading 10.
This substance is a global warming gas.
7.3 Specific use
  The intended or recommended use of this preparation is as a fire extinguishing agent.

8.

Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
8.1 Exposure limit values
  Limit Values for Exposure:  
  OSHA PEL: 5,000 ppm, (9,000 mg/m3)
  ACGIH TLV-TWA: 5,000 ppm, (9,000 mg/m3)
  ACGIH TLV-STEL: 30,000 ppm, (54,000 mg/m3)
  IDLH: (Immediately dangerous for life and health): 50,000 ppm
8.2 Exposure controls
  8.2.1 Occupational exposure controls
    8.2.1.1. Respiratory protection
      Not expected to be needed if controls are adequate. If TLV is exceeded or if exposure is prolonged, a self-contained breathing apparatus is recommended. Maintain good ventilation during use of this substance in order to minimize worker exposure.
    8.2.1.2 Hand protection
      Protective gloves for contact with dry ice.
    8.2.1.3 Eye protection
      Use safety glasses with side shields or safety goggles particularly when handling the liquid.
    8.2.1.4 Skin protection
      Protective clothing as needed for contact with dry ice.
  8.2.2 Environmental exposure controls
    Since this is a gas at normal conditions, release should be only as needed to extinguish fires.

9.

Physical and Chemical Properties
9.1 General information  
  Appearance: Colourless gas
  Odour: None
9.2 Important health, safety and environmental information
  pH: Not determined.
  Boiling point/boiling range: Sublimes
  Flash point: None
  Flammability (solid/gas): Not flammable
  Explosive properties: Not explosive
  Oxidizing properties: Not an oxidizer
  Vapour pressure: 830 psi @ 20°C.
  Relative Density: Not applicable
  Solubility:  
    -Water solubility: 88 ml carbon dioxide per 100 ml@ 20°C.
    -Fat solubility: Not soluble
  Partition coefficient: n-octanol/water: not determined
  Viscosity: Not determined
  Vapour density (air=1) 1.5
  Evaporation rate: Not applicable
9.3 Other information  
  Auto-ignition temperature: Does not ignite

10.

Stability and Reactivity
10.1 Conditions to avoid
  Extremely high temperatures, as in a fire may cause a cylinder to fail.
There are no known conditions such as temperature, pressure, light, shock, etc., which may cause a dangerous reaction.
10.2 Materials to avoid
  (Al + Na2O2), (Mg + Na2O), Cs2O, Li, K, Mg(C2H5)2, KC2H, Na, NaK, and Ti
10.3 Hazardous decomposition products
  Normally stable.
Hazardous polymerization will not occur.
There are no hazardous combustion or decomposition products.

11.

Toxicological Information
  Inhalation LCLO (human) = 1000,000 ppm/min.

12.

Ecological Information
12.1 Ecotoxicity
  This material is a normal atmospheric gas.
12.2 Mobility
  This material is a normal atmospheric gas.
12.3 Persistence and degradability
  This material is a normal atmospheric gas.
12.4 Bioaccumulative potential
  This material is a normal atmospheric gas.
12.5 Other adverse effects
  Ozone depletion potential:  None
  Photochemical ozone creation potential:  None
  Global warming potential:  This is a global warming gas.

13.

Disposal Considerations
  This preparation, if spilled it will vaporize to the atmosphere.
This is a global warming gas.

14.

Transport Information
  Hazard Class or Division:  Carbon Dioxide, Class 2.2, UN1013
  Label:  Nonflammable gas
  Emergency response guide page number: 120; EMS (Intl): 2-09
  For additional transport information contact PYRO-CHEM.
  This is a global warming gas.

15.

Regulatory Information
  EU Classification:  Nonflammable gas
  R Phrases:  None
  S Phrases:  Keep container in a well ventilated place.
  Exposure limit values
  OSHA PEL: 5,000 ppm, (9,000 mg/m3)
  ACGIH TLV-TWA: 5,000 ppm, (9,000 mg/m3)
  ACGIH TLV-STEL: 30,000 ppm, (54,000 mg/m3)
  IDLH: (Immediately dangerous for life and health): 50,000 ppm
  EINECS Status: All components are included in EINECS inventories or are exempt from listing.
  EPA TSCA Status: All components are included in TSCA inventories or are exempt from listing.
  Canadian DSL: All components are included in DSL or are exempt from listing.
  Environmental  restrictions: None are known.
  Restrictions: None are known.
  Refer to any other national measures that may be relevant.

16.

Other Information
  Toxicological information added from the EINICS ESIS (Existing Substances Information Systm). A rating under WHMIS has been added, following the Canadian guidelines.

(HMIS) Hazardous Material Identification System Ratings:

Health: 1  4. Severe Hazard
Flammability: 0 3. Serious Hazard
Reactivity: 0 2. Moderate Hazard
    1. Slight Hazard
    0. Minimal Hazard

(WHMIS) Canadian Workplace hazardous Material Identification System Ratings:
This product is rated:  A-Compressed Gas

17.

Disclaimer
  The above information is believed to be correct, but does not purport to be all inclusive and shall be used only as a guide. Flag Fire shall not be held liable for any damage resulting from handling or from contact with the above product.
   

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