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SAFETY DATA SHEET
Linde Gas Pty. Ltd.
Carbon dioxide 2.5
Created by : John Morgan Category: Gas not classified as Hazardous
Substance According to Criteria of NOHSC
Date Created: 18/07/2001 Revision: 1
Revision Dated: 10/10/2003 MSDS-Nr: 370
1- IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE AND OF THE COMPANY
Product Name: Carbon dioxide 2.5
Chemical Formula: CO2
Company Identification:
66 Loftus Road Yennora
Emergency Phone Number: 1300 65 70 70
Phone Number: (02) 9794 2204 (02) 9794 2263
Fax Number :
2- COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDENTS:
Substance/Preperation: Preparation
Components/Impurities:
Contains no other components or impurities which will influence the classification of the product.
CAS Nr: Not applicable for preparations
3- HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION:
Hazards Identification:
Liquefied gas.
In high concentrations may cause asphyxiation.
Contact with liquid may cause cold burns/frost bite.
4- FIRST AID MEASURES:
Inhalation:
In high concentrations may cause asphyxiation. Symptoms may include loss of mobility/consciousness. Victim may not
be aware of asphyxiation. Low concentrations of CO2 cause increased respiration and headache. Remove victim to
uncontaminated area wearing self contained breathing apparatus. Keep victim warm and rested. Call a doctor. Apply
artificial respiration if breathing stopped.
Skin/Eye Contact:
Immediately flush eyes thoroughly with water for at least 15 minutes. In case of frostbite spray with water for at least 15
minutes. Apply a sterile dressing. Obtain medical assistance.
Ingestion:
Ingestion is not considered a potential route of exposure.
5- FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES:
Specific Hazards
Exposure to fire may cause containers to rupture/explode. Non flammable.
Hazardous Combustion products:
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None.
Suitable extinguishing media:
All known extinguishants can be used.
Specific Methods:
If possible, stop flow of product. Move container away or cool with water from a protected position.
Special Protective Equipment For Fire Fighters:
In confined space use self-contained breathing apparatus.
6-ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES:
Personal Precautions:
Evacuate area. Wear self-contained breathing apparatus when entering area unless atmosphere is proved to be safe.
Ensure adequate air ventilation.
Enviromental Precautions:
Try to stop release. Prevent from entering sewers, basements and workpits, or any place where its accumulation can be
dangerous.
Clean up Methods
Ventilate area.
7-HANDLING AND STORAGE:
Handling And Storage:
Suck back of water into the container must be prevented. Do not allow backfeed into the container. Use only properly
specified equipment which is suitable for this product, its supply pressure and temperature. Contact your gas supplier if in
doubt. Refer to supplier's container handling instructions. Keep container below 50掳C in a well ventilated place.
8-EXPOSURE CONTROL/PERSONAL PROTECTION:
Exposure limit value TLV(ACGIH): 5000 ppm (1994-1995 edition)
Exposure limit value:
Germany: MAK:5000 ppm (TRGS 900 6/1994)
Personal Protection:
Ensure adequate ventilation.
9-PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES:
Relative density, gas Heavier than air
Solubility mg/l water Not known
Appearance/Colour Colourless
Odour None
Other data:
Gas/vapour heavier than air. May accumulate in confined spaces, particularly at or below ground level.
10-STABILITY AND REACTIVITY:
Stability and Reactivity
Stable under normal conditions.
11-TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION:
General
Low concentrations cause rapid circulatory insufficiency. Symptoms are headache, nausea and vomiting, which may lead to
unconsciousness.
12-ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION:
General:
When discharged in large quantities may contribute to the greenhouse effect.
Global warming factor: 1
13-DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS:
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General:
Do not discharge into any place where its accumulation could be dangerous. To atmosphere in a well ventilated place.
Discharge to atmosphere in large quantities should be avoided. Contact supplier if guidance is required.
14-TRANSPORT INFORMATION:
Proper shipping name: Carbon dioxide
UN Nr: 1013
Class/Division: 2.2
Subsidiary risk:
ADR/RID Nr:
ADR/RID Item Nr:
Labelling ADR:
Label 2: non flammable non toxic gas
ADR/RID Hazard Nr:
CEFIC Termcard:
CEFIC Groupcard Nr:
Other Transport Information:
Avoid transport on vehicles where the load space is not separated from the driver's compartment. Ensure vehicle driver is
aware of the potential hazards of the load and knows what to do in the event of an accident or an emergency. Before
transporting product containers ensure that they are firmly secured and:
- cylinder valve is closed and not leaking
- valve outlet cap nut or plug (where provided) is correctly fitted
- valve protection device (where provided) is correctly fitted
- there is adequate ventilation
- compliance with applicable regulations.
15-REGULATORY INFORMATION:
Number in Annex I of Dir 67/548
EC Classification: Not classified as a dangerous substance.
Labelling of cylenders:
-Symbols
No symbol required.
-Risk phrases
RAs Asphyxiant in high concentrations.
-Safety phrases
S9 Keep container in well ventilated place.
S23 Do not breathe the gas.
16-OTHER INFORMATION:
Ensure all national/local regulations are observed. The hazard of asphyxiation is often overlooked and must be stressed
during operator training. Contact with liquid may cause cold burns/frost bite. Before using this product in any new process or
experiment, a thorough material compatibility and safety study should be carried out. Details given in this document are
believed to be correct at the time of going to press. Whilst proper care has been taken in the preparation of this document, no
liability for injury or damage resulting from its use can be accepted.
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