Handbook

Carbon Dioxide
Safety Data Sheet PN-800758
This SDS conforms to Code of Practice for the Preparation of Safety Data Sheets for
Hazardous Chemicals
Date of issue: 07/12/2016 Revision edition no.: 3 Supersedes: 30/05/2012
EN (English AU) SDS ID: PN-800758
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necessary, call your local supplier for assistance.
6.4 Reference to other sections
See also sections 8 and 13.
Section: 7. Handling and Storage
7.1 Precautions for safe handling
Safe use of product
Use only properly specified equipment which is suitable for this product, its
supply pressure and temperature. Contact your gas supplier if in doubt.
Only experienced and properly instructed persons should handle gases under
pressure.
The product must be handled in accordance with good industrial hygiene and
safety procedures.
Do not smoke while handling product.
Ensure the complete gas system was (or is regularly) checked for leaks before
use.
Safe handling of gas receptacle
Refer to supplier's container handling instructions.
Do not allow back feed into the container.
Protect cylinders from physical damage; do not drag, roll, slide or drop.
When moving bulk cylinders/containers, even for short distances, use a cart
(trolley, hand truck, etc.) designed to transport bulk cylinders/containers.
Leave valve protection caps in place until the container has been secured
against either a wall or bench or placed in a container stand and is ready for
use.
If user experiences any difficulty operating cylinder valve discontinue use and
contact supplier.
Never attempt to repair or modify container valves or safety relief devices.
Damaged valves should be reported immediately to the supplier.
Keep container valve outlets clean and free from contaminates particularly oil
and water.
Replace valve outlet caps or plugs and container caps where supplied as soon
as container is disconnected from equipment.
Close container valve after each use and when empty, even if still connected to
equipment.
Never attempt to transfer gases from one cylinder/container to another.
Never use direct flame or electrical heating devices to raise the pressure of a
container.
Do not remove or deface labels provided by the supplier for the identification of
the cylinder contents.
General
Containers, which contain or have contained flammable or explosive
substances, must not be inerted with liquid carbon dioxide. Potential production
of solid CO
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particles must be ruled out. In order to rule out potential electrostatic
discharge production, the system must be adequately grounded.
Handling
Suck back of water into the container must be prevented.
Do not allow backfeed into the container.
Use only properly specified equipment which is suitable for this product, its
supply pressure and temperature. Contact your gas supplier if in doubt.