Material Safety Data Sheet of Carbon Dioxide

Identification
Product Name: Carbon dioxide
Chemical formula: CO₂

Stability Stable. Incompatible with chemically active metals, like alkali metals.

Toxicology
In moderate to high concentration carbon dioxide is like an asphyxiant. In the solid form dry ice, when it comes in contact with the skin, it will cause serious freeeze damage.

Hazards Identification

• Cause asphyxiation in high concentration.
  
  
• Carbon dioxide exposure can cause nausea.
  
  
• It can also cause respiratory problems.
  
  
• It can also vasodilation leading to circulatory collapse in high concentration.
  
  

First Aid Measures

• Never use ointment or oil into the eyes without medical guidance.
  
  
• If pain persists, consult an ophthalmologist for further treatment and follow up.
  
  
• Instant medical attention is required in all cases of overexposure to carbon dioxide.
  
  
• Wear protective clothing with self-contained breathing musk when helping a victim.
  
  
• Victims should be taken to an uncontaminated area where he can inhale fresh air.
  
  
• Quick evacuation from the contaminated area is very important.
  
  
• Mouth-to-mouth resuscitation and supplemental oxygen can given to unconscious persons.

Fire Fighting Measures

• Proper extinguishing media should be used.
  
  
• Stop flow of product.
  
  
• Stay away from the container.
  
  
• Cool the container with water from a protected position.
  
  
• Use self-contained breathing apparatus.
  
  
• Wear the usual protective gear while helping the victim.
  
  
• Remove containers from fire.

Accidental Release Measures

• Remove all persons from affected area.
  
  
• Wear protective equipment.
  
  
• If leak is in user's equipment, make sure to purge piping with inert gas before going for repairing.
  
  
• If leak is in container or container valve, immediately contact fire fighting personnels or any emergency telephone numbers.
  
  
• Proper air ventilation
  
  
• Stop the flow.

Handling & Storage Handling

• Use proper containers for storing
  
  
• Protect cylinders against physical damage.
  
  
• Store in cool dry place.
  
  
• Store well-ventilated areas.
  
  
• Valve protection caps should be securely fixed in the container.
  
  
• Use a pressure reducing regulator when connecting cylinder to low pressure piping.
  
  
• Do not heat cylinder.
  
  
• Use a trap in the discharge line to prevent hazardous back flow into the system.
  
  
• Cylinders should be stored upright.
  
  
• Cylinders should be firmly secured to prevent falling or being knocked over.
  
  
• Full and empty cylinders should be kept separately.
  
  
• Never carry a compressed CO₂ gas cylinder or a container of CO₂ gas in cryogenic liquid form in an enclosed space like as a car trunk, van or station wagon.