MSDS

MSDS for Soda-Club/SodaStream USA/Canada CO
2
Cylinders
Issue 08 Edited on: 28
th
October 2010 Page 5/6
Trade Name: SodaStream/Soda-Club / Alco
2
Jet Carbon Dioxide Cylinder.
Carbon dioxide is a minor but important constituent of the atmosphere,
averaging about 0.03% or 300 ppm by volume. At higher concentrations it
affects the respiratory rate. Additional symptoms are described below:
Carbon dioxide does not support life and may produce immediately hazardous
atmospheres. At high concentrations, carbon dioxide may produce
hyperventilation, headaches, visual disturbances, tremor, loss of consciousness
and death. Symptoms of exposure in the concentration ranges of 1.5-5% may be
highly variable, but typical symptoms of carbon dioxide intoxication include the
following:
CO
2
Concentration Symptoms
3-6% headaches, dyspnea, perspiration
6-10% headache, dyspnea, perspiration, tremors, visual disturbance,
unconsciousness, death
Over 10% unconsciousness, death. Consciousness is lost after 5 to 10
minutes.
Carcinogenic, genetic or fertility impairing effects: None
Other details: Carbon dioxide has a suffocating effect.
12 Ecological Information
The product is completely harmless biologically. Carbon dioxide is a
“Greenhouse gas” and contributes to global warming.
Water endangering class: generally not hazardous to water quality. Carbon
dioxide may dissolve in water to form a weak acid called carbonic acid.
13 Remarks regarding disposal
Product:
Recommendation
: Do not attempt to dispose of residual carbon dioxide in
compressed gas cylinders. Return to manufacturer or distributor for disposal.
14 Information regarding Transport
Transport on Land
ADR/TDGR/49cfr172.101 Class: 2 Hazard class: 2.2 Label code: 2.2
Proper shipping name: Carbon Dioxide
Description for transport documents : UN 1013 Carbon Dioxide 2.2