CO2
CO2
CO2
CARBON DIOXIDE
Inhalation
Product Name
Chemical formula
Synonyms
: Carbon Dioxide
: CO2
: Carbon dioxide, Carbonic Anhydride, Carbonic
Acid Gas, Carbon Anhydride
Use of the substance/preparation
: General Industrial
Manufacturer/Importer/Distributor
: Air Products South Africa (Pty) Ltd.
4 Spencer Rd,
Spartan Ext.1,
Kempton Park, 1620
Telephone
: +27 (0)11 570 5000 (Head Office)
+27 (0)11 977 6444 (Customer Care Cylinders)
0800 023 298 (Engineering / Bulk Services)
Emergency telephone Number (24h) : 0800 650 315
Eye contact
Skin contact
Ingestion
Chronic Health Hazard
Target Organs
Symptoms
CAS Number
124-38-9
General advice
Concentration is nominal. For the exact product composition, please refer to Air Products
technical specifications.
Eye contact
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Skin contact
Main Hazard / Emergency Overview
Can cause rapid suffocation.
Compressed liquefied gas.
Avoid breathing gas.
Direct contact with liquid can cause frostbite.
Self contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) may be required.
Ingestion
Inhalation
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5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
Suitable extinguishing media : All known extinguishing media can be used.
Specific hazards
: Upon exposure to intense heat or flame, cylinder will vent
rapidly and or rupture violently. Product is nonflammable
and does not support combustion. Move away from
container and cool with water from a protected position. If
possible, stop flow of product. Keep adjacent cylinders
cool by spraying with large amounts of water until the fire
burns itself out.
Special protective equipment : Wear self contained breathing apparatus for fire fighting if
for fire-fighters
necessary.
Environmental precautions
Full containers should be stored so that oldest stock is used first. Containers should be
stored in the vertical position and properly secured to prevent toppling. The container
valves should be tightly closed and where appropriate valve outlets should be capped or
plugged. Container valve guards or caps should be in place.
Observe all regulations and local requirements regarding storage of containers. Stored
containers should be periodically checked for general condition and leakage. Protect
containers stored in the open against rusting and extremes of weather. Containers should
not be stored in conditions likely to encourage corrosion.
Containers should be stored in a purpose built compound which should be well ventilated,
preferably in the open air. Keep containers tightly closed in a cool, well-ventilated place.
Store containers in location free from fire risk and away from sources of heat and ignition.
Full and empty cylinders should be segregated. Do not allow storage temperature to
exceed 50C. Return empty containers in a timely manner.
Technical measures/Precautions
Containers should be segregated in the storage area according to the various categories
(e.g. flammable, toxic, etc.) and in accordance with local regulations. Keep away from
combustible material.
Only experienced and properly instructed persons should handle compressed gases.
Protect cylinders from physical damage; do not drag, roll, slide or drop. Do not allow
storage area temperature to exceed 50C. Before using the product, determine its identity
by reading the label. Know and understand the properties and hazards of the product
before use. When doubt exists as to the correct handling procedure for a particular gas,
Air Products South Africa (Pty) Ltd
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: -56.6 C
: 2.000 g/l
Engineering measures
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stability
Respiratory protection
Carbon dioxide
Carbon dioxide
Carbon dioxide
9,150 mg/m
Ecotoxicity effects
Aquatic toxicity
: No data is available on the product itself.
Toxicity to other organisms : No data available.
Persistence and degradability
Mobility
Bioaccumulation
Further information
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Liquefied gas.
Colorless gas
No odor warning properties.
44.01 g/mol
1.519 (air = 1)
0.82 (water = 1)
57.30 bar (831.04 psia) at 20 C
3
0.0018 g/cm at 21 C Note: (as vapor)
3
0.5456 m /kg at 21 C
-88.1 C
31.1 C
27,400 mg/m
9,000 mg/m
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ADR
OHS Act
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CARBON DIOXIDE
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UN1013
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: Carbon dioxide
: 2.2
: UN1013
: CARBON DIOXIDE
: 2.2
: UN1013
: CARBON DIOXIDE
: 2.2
: UN1013
SANS 10265
SANS 10019
SANS 1518
SANS 10228
SANS 10229-1&2
SANS 10263-2
Further 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. The transportation
information is not intended to convey all specific regulatory data relating to this material.
For complete transportation information, contact an Air Products customer service
representative.
R-phrase(s)
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.
(Reference www.airproducts.com :- Air Products PLC Carbon Dioxide
MSDS Number 300000000020 / Version 1.12 / Revision Date 11.05.2008)
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