SDS

Carbon Dioxide
Carbonic, Carbon Dioxide, Carbonic Anhydride, R744, Carbon Dioxide USP
SAFETY DATA SHEET
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Section 1. Identification
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Chemical name
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Carbon dioxide
Supplier's details
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Carbon Dioxide
Product use
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Synthetic/Analytical chemistry.
Airgas USA, LLC and its affiliates
259 North Radnor-Chester Road
Suite 100
Radnor, PA 19087-5283
1-610-687-5253
SDS #
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001013
Synonym
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Carbonic, Carbon Dioxide, Carbonic Anhydride, R744, Carbon Dioxide USP
Section 2. Hazards identification
GASES UNDER PRESSURE - Liquefied gas
Simple asphyxiant.
Classification of the
substance or mixture
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Signal word
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Warning
Hazard statements
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Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated.
May cause frostbite.
May displace oxygen and cause rapid suffocation.
May increase respiration and heart rate.
Hazard pictograms
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Precautionary statements
Prevention
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Use and store only outdoors or in a well ventilated place.
Response
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Not applicable.
Storage
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Protect from sunlight when ambient temperature exceeds 52°C/125°F. Store in a well-
ventilated place.
Disposal
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Not applicable.
GHS label elements
General
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Read and follow all Safety Data Sheets (SDS’S) before use. Read label before use.
Keep out of reach of children. If medical advice is needed, have product container or
label at hand. Close valve after each use and when empty. Use equipment rated for
cylinder pressure. Do not open valve until connected to equipment prepared for use.
Use a back flow preventative device in the piping. Use only equipment of compatible
materials of construction. Always keep container in upright position.
OSHA/HCS status
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This material is considered hazardous by the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard
(29 CFR 1910.1200).
Hazards not otherwise
classified
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In addition to any other important health or physical hazards, this product may displace
oxygen and cause rapid suffocation.
May cause frostbite.
Date of issue/Date of revision
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2/11/2016
Date of previous issue
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No previous validation
Version
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0.01
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