Data Sheet

SAFETY DATA SHEET
Carbon Dioxide
(Fire Extinguishing Agent and Expellant)
Revision Date: April 10, 2015 Page 5 of 7
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STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Reactivity
Containers may rupture or explode if exposed to heat.
Chemical Stability
Stable under normal conditions.
Possibility of hazardous reactions
Hazardous polymerization will not occur.
Conditions to Avoid
Extremely high temperatures - contact with incompatible materials
Incompatible Materials
Powdered metals (ex. aluminum, zinc, etc.) - strong oxidizing agents – alkalis
Hazardous Decomposition Products
In contact with moisture will generate carbonic acid.
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TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute Toxicity
Simple asphyxiant. LCLo (inhalation in humans): 90,000ppm/ 5 minutes.
Specific Target Organ Toxicity (STOT) – single exposure
Exposure to carbon dioxide vapor at high concentrations can cause loss of consciousness which may
prove fatal due to suffocation as it displaces oxygen. Symptoms may include light headedness,
dizziness, difficulty with breathing, drowsiness, nausea, mental confusion, increased blood pressure and
increased respiratory rate.
Specific Target Organ Toxicity (STOT) – repeat exposure
No data available.
Serious Eye damage/Irritation
Direct contact with the cold gas or liquid can cause freezing of exposed tissues.
Skin Corrosion/Irritation
Direct contact with the cold gas or liquid can cause freezing of exposed tissues.
Respiratory or Skin Sensitization
Available data indicates this product is not expected to cause skin or respiratory sensitization.
Carcinogenicity
Not considered carcinogenic by NTP, IARC, and OSHA.
Germ Cell Mutagenicity
Available data indicates this product is is not expected to be mutagenic.
Reproductive Toxicity
Available data indicates this product is not expected to cause reproductive toxicity or birth defects.