Safety data sheet

Carbon dioxide.
Creation date : 27.01.2005 Version : 2.0 DE / E SDS No. : 8377
Revision date : 12.12.2010 page 1 / 2

1 IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND 3 COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

OF THE COMPANY Substance/Preparation: Substance.
Product name Components/Impurities
Carbon dioxide. Carbon dioxide.
Trade name CAS No: 124-38-9
BIOGON C Index-Nr.: -
EC No (from EINECS): 204-696-9 EC No (from EINECS): 204-696-9
CAS No: 124-38-9 REACH Registration number:
Index-Nr. - Listed in Annex IV/V of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 (REACH),
Chemical formula CO2 exempted from registration.
REACH Registration number: Contains no other components or impurities which will influence the
Listed in Annex IV/V of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 (REACH), classification of the product.
exempted from registration.
Known uses 4 FIRST AID MEASURES
Not known. Inhalation
Company identification In high concentrations may cause asphyxiation. Symptoms may
Linde AG, Linde Gas Division, Seitnerstraße 70, D-82049 Pullach include loss of mobility/consciousness. Victim may not be aware of
E-Mail Address Info@de.linde-gas.com asphyxiation. Low concentrations of CO2 cause increased
Emergency phone numbers (24h): 089-7446-0 respiration and headache. Remove victim to uncontaminated area
wearing self contained breathing apparatus. Keep victim warm and
2 HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION rested. Call a doctor. Apply artificial respiration if breathing stopped.
Classification of the substance or mixture Skin/eye contact
Immediately flush eyes thoroughly with water for at least 15 minutes.
Classification acc. to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008/EC In case of frostbite spray with water for at least 15 minutes. Apply a
(CLP/GHS) sterile dressing. Obtain medical assistance.
Press. Gas - Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated. Ingestion
Ingestion is not considered a potential route of exposure.
Classification acc. to Directive 67/548/EEC & 1999/45/EC
Not classified as hazardous to health. 5 FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Risk advice to man and the environment Specific hazards
Liquefied gas. Exposure to fire may cause containers to rupture/explode. Non
Label Elements flammable.
Hazardous combustion products
- Labelling Pictograms None.
Suitable extinguishing media
All known extinguishants can be used.
Specific methods
If possible, stop flow of product. Move container away or cool with
water from a protected position.
Special protective equipment for fire fighters
- Signal word In confined space use self-contained breathing apparatus.
Warning
6 ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
- Hazard Statements Personal precautions
H280 Contains gas under pressure; may Evacuate area. Wear self-contained breathing apparatus when
explode if heated. entering area unless atmosphere is proved to be safe. Ensure
EIGA-As Asphyxiant in high concentrations. adequate air ventilation.
Environmental precautions
- Precautionary Statements Try to stop release. Prevent from entering sewers, basements and
workpits, or any place where its accumulation can be dangerous.
Precautionary Statement Prevention Clean up methods
Ventilate area.

Precautionary Statement Reaction 7 HANDLING AND STORAGE

Handling
Suck back of water into the container must be prevented. Do not
Precautionary Statement Storage
allow backfeed into the container. Use only properly specified
P403 Store in a well-ventilated place.
equipment which is suitable for this product, its supply pressure and
temperature. Contact your gas supplier if in doubt. Check regularly
Precautionary Statement Disposal
tightness of the plant. Refer to supplier's handling instructions.
Storage

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Carbon dioxide.
Creation date : 27.01.2005 Version : 2.0 DE / E SDS No. : 8377
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Secure cylinders to prevent them falling. Keep container below 50°C 14 TRANSPORT INFORMATION
in a well ventilated place. Observe "Technische Regeln Druckgase ADR/RID
(TRG) 280 Ziffer 5" Class 2 Classification Code 2A
UN number and proper shipping name
8 EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION UN 1013 Carbon dioxide
Exposure limit value UN 1013 Carbon dioxide
Value type value Note Labels 2.2 Hazard number 20
Germany - AGW 5.000 ppm TRGS 900 Packing Instruction P200

Personal protection IMDG

Ensure adequate ventilation. Carry working gloves and protection Class 2.2
shoes while handling gas cylinders. UN number and proper shipping name
UN 1013 Carbon dioxide
9 PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES Labels 2.2
General information Packing Instruction P200
Appearance/Colour: Colourless gas. EmS FC, SV
Odour: No odour warning properties.
IATA
Important information on environment, health and safety Class 2.2
Molecular weight: 44 g/mol UN number and proper shipping name
Melting point: -56,6 °C UN 1013 Carbon dioxide
Sublimation point: -78,5 °C Labels 2.2
Critical temperature: 31 °C Packing Instruction P200
Autoignition temperature: Not applicable. Other transport information
Flammability range: Not applicable. Ensure vehicle driver is aware of the potential hazards of the load
Relative density, gas: 1,52 and knows what to do in the event of an accident or an emergency.
Relative density, liquid: 0,82 Before transporting product containers ensure that they are firmly
Solubility mg/l water: 2000 mg/l secured. Ensure that the cylinder valve is closed and not leaking.
Maximum filling pressure (bar): 57 bar Ensure that the valve outlet cap nut or plug (where provided) is
Other data correctly fitted. Ensure that the valve protection device (where
Gas/vapour heavier than air. May accumulate in confined spaces, provided) is correctly fitted. Ensure adequate ventilation. Ensure
particularly at or below ground level. compliance with applicable regulations.
10 STABILITY AND REACTIVITY 15 REGULATORY INFORMATION
Stability and reactivity Water pollution class
Stable under normal conditions. Not polluting to waters according to VwVwS from 27.07.2005.
11 TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION 16 OTHER INFORMATION
General Ensure all national/local regulations are observed. The hazard of
No known toxicological effects from this product. asphyxiation is often overlooked and must be stressed during
Acute toxicity operator training. Before using this product in any new process or
Concentrations above 8% CO2 can cause rapid circulatory experiment, a thorough material compatibility and safety study
insufficiency. Symptoms are headache, nausea and vomiting, which should be carried out.
may lead to unconsciousness. Advice
Whilst proper care has been taken in the preparation of this
document, no liability for injury or damage resulting from its use can
12 ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION be accepted. Details given in this document are believed to be
General correct at the time of going to press.
When discharged in large quantities may contribute to the Further information
greenhouse effect. Linde safety advice
Global Warming Potential GWP No. 3 Oxygen deficiency
1 No. 7 Safe handling of gas cylinders and cylinder bundles
No. 11 Transport of gas receptacles in vehicles
13 DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS No. 12 Handling of carbon dioxide CO2
General
Do not discharge into any place where its accumulation could be End of document
dangerous. To atmosphere in a well ventilated place. Discharge to
atmosphere in large quantities should be avoided. Contact supplier
if guidance is required.
EWC Nr. 16 05 05

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