MID-STATE WELDING SUPPLY CO INC -- LIQUID CARBON DIOXIDE  -- 6830-00N057396
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:LIQUID CARBON DIOXIDE
MSDS Date:12/02/1993
FSC:6830
NIIN:00N057396
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:MID-STATE WELDING SUPPLY CO INC
Address:500 E 6TH ST
Box:377
City:HANFORD
State:CT
ZIP:93230
Country:US
Info Phone Num:209-584-6645
Emergency Phone Num:209-584-6645;800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
CAGE:MXDST
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:MID-STATE WELDING SUPPLY CO INC
Address:500 E 6TH ST
Box:377
City:HANFORD
State:CT
ZIP:93230
Country:US
Phone:209-584-6645;800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
CAGE:MXDST

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

Ingred Name:CARBON DIOXIDE
CAS:124-38-9
RTECS #:FF6400000
Fraction by Wt: 99.5%
OSHA PEL:5000 PPM
ACGIH TLV:5000 PPM

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE 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:AT 2-3% CONCENTRATION, SYMPTOMS OF
    SIMPLE ASPHYXIA OCCUR; 3-5% CAUSES INCREASED RESPIRATION AND
    HEADACHE; UP TO 15% CAUSES HEADACHE, NAUSEA, VOMITING AND
    UNCONSCIOUSNESS. HIGHER CONCENTRATIONS CAUSE R APID CIRCULATORY
    INSUFFICIENCY LEADING TO COMA AND DEATH. CO*2 IS THE MOST POWERFUL
    CEREBRAL (EFTS OF OVEREXPOS)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZS:VASODILATOR KNOWN. FOR SKIN
    CONTACT/FROSTBITE SEE FIRST AID.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

First Aid:INGEST:CALL MD IMMEDIATELY . EYES:IMMEDIATELY FLUSH W/POTABLE
    WATER FOR A MINIMUM OF 15 MINUTES, SEEK ASSISTANCE FROM MD .
    SKIN:FOR CONTACT OR FROSTBITE, FLUSH AFFECTED AREA WITH WARM WATE
    R. FOR SERIOUS CRYOGENIC BURN, SEE A PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY.
    INHALATION:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GET PROMPT MEDICAL ATTENTION.
    ADMINISTER OXYGEN OR ARTF RESP AS NEEDED. RESCUE PERS SHOULD HAVE
    SCBA.

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

Lower Limits:NONE
Upper Limits:NONE
Extinguishing Media:NON-FLAMMABLE GAS - CO*2 IS AN EXTINGUISHING AGENT
    FOR FIRE-FIGHTING PURPOSE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA & FULL
    PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT . USE WATER SPRAY TO COOL CO*2 CONTAINERS
    EXPOSED TO HEAT AND FIRE TO PREVENT FROM RUPTURE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE

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

Spill Release Procedures:LIQ CO*2 WILL PARTIALLY FORM DRY ICE SNOW IF
    RELSD TO ATM PRESS. CARBON DIOXIDE IS HEAVY GAS & WILL COLLECT IN
    LOW SPOT & CONFINED AREAS W/OUT ASSISTED VENT. EVACUATE ALL PERS
    FROM AFFECTED AREA. WELL  VENT AREA. USE SCBA TO ENTER SPILLED
    (SUPP DATA)
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:USE ONLY DOT OR ASME CODED CONTAINERS.
    PROTECT CONTAINER FORM PHYSICAL DAMAGE. FOLLOW ALL THE SAFTY RULES
    RELATED TO CRYOGENIC FLUID.
Other Precautions:AVOID LOW STOR/CONFINED AREAS & CORR CHEMS. REFER TO
    CGA SAFETY BULLETIN SB-2 & PAMPHLETS P-1, G-6, G-6.1, G-6.3.
    SB-2-"OXYG DEFICIENT ATM", G-6-"CARBON DIOXIDE", G-6.1-"STANDARD
    FOR LOW PRESS CO*2 SY S AT CUSTOMER SITES", G-6.3-(SUP DAT)

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

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED POSITIVE PRESSURE AIR LINE
    WITH MASK OR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING
    APPARATUS.
Ventilation:PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION TO PREVENT CONCENTRATION OVER
    ALLOWABLE TWA OR STEL.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES .
Eye Protection:ANSI APPROVED CHEM WORK GOGGS (SUP DAT)
Other Protective Equipment:SAFETY SHOES, LOW OXYGEN ALARM (LESS THAN
    18%) WHERE NECESSARY.
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
BP:109F,43C (SUBLIMES). SPEC GRAV:1.014 @ 2F (H*2O=1). VP:831 PSIG @
    68F. SPILL PROC:AREA. STOP LEAK AND FLOW. OTHER PREC:"CARBON
    DIOXIDE CYLINDER FILLING AND HANDLING PROCEDURES FOR BEVERAGE
    PLANTS,  NSDS TD01". EYE PROT:AND FULL LENGTH FACE SHIELD .

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

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:SUPP DATA
Vapor Pres:SUPP DATA
Vapor Density:1.53 @ 68F
Spec Gravity:SUPP DATA
Solubility in Water:87.8% (VOL) @ 68F
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS, SLIGHT PUNGENT ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
FORMS CARBONIC ACID WITH MOISTURE. WILL REACT WITH ALKALINE MATERIAL TO
    FORM NEUTRALIZED SALT.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSAL MUST BE I/A/W FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL
    REGULATIONS . VENT SLOWLY TO ATMOSPHERE WITH ADEQUATE VENTILATION.

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