Material Safety Data Sheet

                                      Dry Ice



Identity: Carbon Dioxide � Solid





                                   General Information



Date MSDS Prepared: September 1, 2004                        Haz Mat Identification System

Safety Data Review Date: September 1, 2008                              H     1

Company Identification:                                                 F     0

       Continental Carbonic Products, Inc.                              R     1

       3985 East Harrison Avenue                                        PPE B

       Decatur, IL 62526





                       Ingredients/Identity Information



                  Chemical Name                   Percent            EINECS/ELINCS

  CAS#

124-38-9    Carbon Dioxide                        100



Proprietary: No

NIOSH (RTECS) Number: FF6400000

Exposure Limits:

      OSHA PEL: 500 PPM

      ACGIH TLV: 9000 MG/CUM

      Other Recommended Limit: 10000 PPM





                       Physical/Chemical Characteristics



Appearance and Odor: colorless, odorless

Boiling Point: -109 F

Melting Point: -69 F

Vapor Pressure (MM hg/70F): 831 PSIA

Vapor Density (Air=1): 0.115

Specific Gravity: 1.56

Solubility In Water: APPRECIABLE





                            Fire and Explosion Hazard Data





                                      Reactivity Data



Stability: Yes

Conditions To Avoid (Stability): Moisture

Materials to Avoid: Carbonic acid/salt/corrosive chemicals

Hazardous Polymerization Occurrence: No

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                                     Health Hazard Data



Route of Entry-Inhalation: Yes

Route of Entry-Skin: No

Route of entry-Ingestion: No

Health Hazard Acute and Chronic: Concentration in excess of 1.5% carbon dioxide may cause

death. At higher concentrations, displaces oxygen in air below levels necessary to support life.

Carcinogenicity-NTP: No

Carcinogenicity-IARC: No

Carcinogenicity-OSHA: No

Explanation Carcinogenicity: None

Signs/Symptoms of Overexposure: At concentrations >1.5%: Hyperventilation/headaches/

dyspnea/perspiration. At 6-10%: Headaches/dyspnea/perspiration, tremors, visual disturbances.

>10%: Unconsciousness without warning. Cryogenic burns.

Emergency/first Aid Procedures: Inhalation: Remove to fresh air. Assisted respirant and

supplemental oxygen should be given if not breathing. Frozen tissues should be flooded/soaked

with tepid water. Don’t use hot water. Obtain medical attention in all cases.





                         Precautions for Safe Handling and Use



Steps if Material Released/Spill: Ventilate indoor areas well to avoid hazardous CO2

concentrations. Ventilate area well and avoid contact with cold vapors/dry ice. CO2 is heavy gas

and will remain in low spots without assisted ventilation.

Waste Disposal Method: Don’t attempt to dispose of residual CO2 in compressed gas cylinders.

Return cylinders to air products with residual pressure, cylinder valve tightly closed and the valve

cap in place. Dispose of iaw/local/stat/federal regulations, nonflammable gas. UN1013.

Precautions-Handling/Storing: Compress gas cylinders contain gaseous/liquid CO2 at extremely

high pressure and should be handled with care. Keep cylinders away from heat.

Other Precautions: Prevent contact of CO2 on skin. Use pressure-reducing regulator when

connecting to lower pressure piping systems. Secure cylinders when in use. Keep from

combustibles. Avoid exposure to areas where salt or other corrosive materials are present.





                                       Control Measures



Respiratory Protection: SCBA in oxygen deficient atmospheres where CO2 >1.5%. Do not use

air purifying respirators.

Ventilation: Local Exhaust: At point sources of CO2 vapors. Mechanical (general): Low lying

area are not naturally ventilated.

Protective Gloves: Impermeable/loose fitting (leather)

Eye Protection: Safety glasses

Supplemental Safety & Health Data: CO2 is stored in containers under its own vapor pressure.

If the pressure is suddenly relieved, the liquid rapidly cools as it evaporates and sublimes, forming

dry at -109 F.









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                                      Disposal Data



Disposal Data Review: 89018

Record # For This Disp Entry: 01

Total Disp Entries Per NSN: 001

Landfill Ban Item: Yes

Disposal Supplemental Data: Box 538, Allentown, PA 18105. Item not regulated as a RCRA

Hazardous Waste by the Federal EPA, but may be regulated in certain states.

1st EPA Hazardous Waste Name New: Not regulated

1st EPA Hazardous Waste Char New: Not regulated by RCRA

1st EPA Acute Hazard New: No





                                        Label Data



Label Required: Yes

Technical Review Date: September 1, 2004

Label Date: September 1, 2004

Common Name: Carbon Dioxide/Dry Ice

Chronic Hazard: Yes

Signal Word: Danger!

Acute Health Hazard-Severe: X

Contact Hazard-Slight: X

Fire Hazard-Severe: X

Reactivity Hazard-None: X

Special Hazard Precautions: Concentration in excess of 1.5% carbon dioxide may, cause death.

At higher concentrations, displaces oxygen in air below levels necessary to support life.

Target organs: Respiratory system, skin

Carcinogen: Formaldehyde

Protect Eye: Y

Protect Skin: Y

Protect Respiratory: Y









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