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CO2 Fire Extinguishers

1 Chemical product and company information
Trade Name: Carbon Dioxide
Product Application: Fire Fighting Gas
Supplier:

Safelincs Ltd, 33 West Street, Alford, Lincolnshire, LN13 9FX
Tel:
Fax:		 +44 (0)1507 462 176
+44 (0)1507 463 288
2 Composition and ingredient information
Substance / Preperation: Substance
Components / Impurities Contains no other components or impurities which will influence the classification of the product
CAS No :
EEC No (from EINECS):

00124-38-9
204-696-9
3 Hazard identification

Liquified gas. In high concentrations may cause asphyxiation.
4 First aid measures
Inhalation: In high concentrations may cause asphyxiation. Symptoms may include loss of mobility/consciousness. Victim may not be aware of asphyxiation. Low concentrations of CO2 cause increased respiration and headache. Remove victim to uncontaminated area wearing self contained breathing apparatus. Keep victim warm and rested. Call a doctor. Apply artificial respiration if breathing has stopped
Ingestion: Ingestion is not considered a potential route of exposure
Skin / Eye Contact:

Immediately flush eyes thoroughly with water for at least 15 minutes. In case of frostbite spray with water for at least 15 minutes. Apply a sterile dressing. Obtain medical assistance
Eye Contact: Irrigate with fresh water for at least 10 minutes holding eyelids apart
5 Fire fighting measures
No specific measures required as this product is a fire extinguishing medium. If product containers are involved in fire then suitable media should be applied
6 Accidental release measures
Personal Precautions: Evacuate area. Wear self-contained breathing apparatus when entering area unless atmosphere is proved to be safe. Ensure adequate air ventilation
Environmental Precautions: Try to stop release. Prevent from entering sewers, basements and workpits, or any place where its accumulation can be dangerous
Clean up methods: Ventilate area
7 Handling and storage
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. Keep container below 50o C in a well ventilated place.
8 Exposure controls and personal protection
Occupational exposure standards:  
United Kingdom OES: STEL 15000 ppm; LTEL 5000 ppm
Personal protection: Ensure adequate ventilation
9 Physical and chemical properties
Appearance: Evacuate area. Wear self-contained breathing apparatus when entering area unless atmosphere is proved to be safe. Ensure adequate air ventilation
Odour: Odourless
Melting point: -56.6 °C
Boiling point: -78.5(s) °C
Critical temperature 30 °C
Relative density, gas 1.52 (air = 1)
Relative density, liquid 0.82 (water = 1)
Vapour pressure 20 °C 57.3 bar
Solubility 2000 mg/l
Flammability Non-flammable
Gas/vapour heavier than air. May accumulate in confined spaces, particularly at or below ground level
10 Stability and reactivity
Stable under normal conditions.
11 Toxicological properties
High concentrations cause rapid circulatory insufficiency. Symptoms are headache, nausea and vomiting, which may lead to unconsciousness.
12 Ecological information
When discharged in large quantities may contribute to greenhouse effect
13 Disposal considerations
Do not discharge into any place where its accumulation could be dangerous. Discharge to atmosphere in a well ventilated place. Discharge in large quantities should be avoided.
14 Transport Information
UN No: 1013
Class/Div: 2.2
ADR/RID: 2, 2 °A
ADR/RID hazard not: 20
Labelling ADR Label 2: non flammable non toxic
Other information Avoid transport on vehicles where the load space is not separated from the driver’s compartment. Ensure vehicle driver is aware of the potential hazards of the load and what to do in the case of emergency
15 Regulatory information
Number in Annex I of Dir 67/548: Not included in Annex I
EC Classification: Not classified as dangerous preparation
EC Labelling (symbols and R&S phrases): No EC labelling required
16 Other information
Asphyxiant in high concentrations. Keep container in well ventilated place. Do not breathe the gas. Contact with liquid may cause cold burns/frostbite. The information in this safety data sheet is based on the present state of knowledge and current national legislation. It provides guidance on safety, health and environmental aspects of the product and should not be construed as any guarantee of performance. The user is responsible for ensuring that requirements of relevant legislation are complied with
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