PURITAN-BENNETT AERO SYSTEMS CO -- LIQUID CARBON DIOXIDE  -- 6830-00-142-8841
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:LIQUID CARBON DIOXIDE
MSDS Date:09/01/1987
FSC:6830
NIIN:00-142-8841
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:PURITAN-BENNETT AERO SYSTEMS CO
Address:10800 PFLUMM RD
City:LENEXA
State:KS
ZIP:66215-2182
Country:US
Info Phone Num:913-469-5400
Emergency Phone Num:913-469-5400
CAGE:16827
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:PURITAN-BENNETT CORPORATION
Address:10800 PFLUMM ROAD
Box:City:SHAWNEE
State:KS
ZIP:66215
Country:US
Phone:913-649-5400
CAGE:16827

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

Ingred Name:CARBON DIOXIDE
CAS:124-38-9
RTECS #:FF6400000
Fraction by Wt: 99.5%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:5000 PPM
ACGIH TLV:5000PPM/30000STEL;94

=====================  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: HEADACHE, DIZZINESS, SHORTNESS
    OF BREATH, RESPIRATORY STIMULATION. CONCENTRATIONS ABOVE 17% ARE
    LIFE THREATENING. DLA-HMIS: CONTACT WITH LIQUID MAY CAUSE
    FROSTBITE. CHRONIC: NONE SPECIFIED BY M ANUFACTURER.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NO INGREDIENT OF A CONCENTRATION OF 0.1%
    OR GREATER IS LISTED AS A CARCINOGEN OR SUSPECTED CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:HEADACHE, DIZZZINESS, SHORTNESS OF BREATH.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

First Aid:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF BREATHING DIFFICULT, ADMINISTER
    OXYGEN. OBTAIN PROMPT MEDICAL ATTENTION. FOR CRYOGENIC BURNS OR
    FROSTBITE; FLUSH AFFECTED AREA WITH WARM (NOT HOT!) WATER. OBTAIN
    PROMPT MEDICAL  ATTENTION.

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

Extinguishing Media:NON-FLAMMABLE, WILL NOT SUPPORT COMBUSTION.
    DLA-HMIS: USE MEDIA APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIREFIGHTERS SHOULD WEAR FULL PROTECTIVE
    CLOTHING INCLUDING POSITIVE-PRESSURE SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING
    APPARATUS. USE WATER TO COOL FIRE EXPOSED CONTAINERS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:EXCESSIVE PRESSURE CAN BUILD UP DUE TO
    HEAT. CYLINDERS MAY EXPLODE IF PRESSURE RELIEF VALVES FAIL TO
    RELIEVE PRESSURE.

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

Spill Release Procedures:PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION. WEAR
    SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS IF OXYGEN CONCENTRATION BELOW
    19.5%. LIQUID SPILLS MAY CAUSE CRYOGENIC BURNS. CARBON DIOXIDE GAS
    IS HEAVIER THAN AIR. GAS MAY ACCU MULATE & DISPLACE OXYGEN IN LOW
    AREAS.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:TEMPERATURES SHOULD BE KEPT BELOW
    125F. KEEP CYLINDER PROPERLY SECURED/PROTECT FROM PHYSICAL DAMAGE.
Other Precautions:STORE UPRIGHT WITH VALVE CAP IN PLACE. CYLINDERS MUST
    NOT BE RECHARGED UNLESS BY OR WITH THE CONSENT OF THE
    PURITAN-BENNETT CORPORATION. REFER TO CGA BULLETIN SB-2; CGA
    PAMPHLETS P-1, G-6, G-6.1, G-6. 3, P-12, P-14.

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

Respiratory Protection:IF ENGINEERING CONTROLS FAIL OR NON-ROUTINE USE
    OR EMERGENCY OCCURS; USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SUPPLIED AIR
    RESPIRATOR OR SCBA, AS REQUIRED. USE IAW 29 CFR 1910.134 AND
    MANUFACTURER'S RECOMMENDATIONS.
Ventilation:USE ADEQUATE VENTILATION TO KEEP OXYGEN CONTENT AT OR ABOVE
    19.5%.
Protective Gloves:COTTON, LEATHER, NEOPRENE.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES/CHEMICAL SPLASH GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:SAFETY SHOES WHEN HANDLING CYLINDERS. FACE
    SHIELD, INSULATED GLOVES, RUBBER SHOES & APRON WHEN HANDLING CARBON
    DIOXIDE.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS AFTER USE AND BEFORE EATING,
    DRINKING, OR SMOKING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
GAS MAY BE CONTAINED IN FOLLOWING CYLINDERS (NSN): 8120-00-248-0173 OR
    8120-00-285-4723 OR 8120-00-151-9749 OR 8120-00-181-8082 OR
    8120-00-412-5661.

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

HCC:G3
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:-109F,-78C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:-109F,-78C
Vapor Pres:43393 MMHG
Vapor Density:1.53
Evaporation Rate &amp; Reference:GAS
Solubility in Water:SLIGHT
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS LIQUID; GAS HAS SLIGHT PUNGENT ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
MOISTURE (FORMS CARBONIC ACID).
Stability Condition to Avoid:NOT APPLICABLE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:WILL NOT OCCUR.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:SLOWLY VENT TO ATMOSPHERE IN OPEN AREA. DISPOSE
    OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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