MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Carbon Dioxide
(Fire Extinguishing Agent and Expellant)
Revision Date: February 9, 2012 Page 1 of 6
1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATIONS AND OF THE COMPANY UNDERTAKING
Product Name
Carbon Dioxide (Fire Extinguishing Agent and Expellant)
Other Trade Names
CO2
Product Description
Fire Extinguishing Agent and Expellant
Manufacturer/Supplier
Kidde Fire Systems
Address
400 Main Street
Ashland, MA 01721
USA
Phone Number
(508) 881-2000
Chemtrec Number
(for emergencies only)
(800) 424-9300
(703) 527-3887 (International)
Revision Date:
February 9, 2012
MSDS Date:
February 9, 2009
Safety Data Sheet according to EC directive 2001/59/EC and OSHA’s Hazcom Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200)
2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
EU Main Hazards
Non Flammable Gas
Routes of Entry
Eye contact - Inhalation - Skin contact
Carcinogenic Status
Not considered carcinogenic by NTP, IARC, and OSHA.
Target Organs
Respiratory System - Skin - Eye – Cardiovascular System
Health Effects - Eyes
Direct contact with the cold gas or liquid can cause freezing of exposed tissues, with pain, redness, burns
and corneal damage. Moisture in the air can react to form carbonic acid which causes eye irritation.
Health Effects - Skin
Direct contact with the cold gas or liquid can cause freezing of exposed tissues.
Health Effects - Ingestion
Ingestion is not a possible route of exposure.
Health Effects - Inhalation
Exposure to vapor at high concentrations have the following effects: - light headedness - dizziness - difficulty
with breathing - drowsiness - nausea - mental confusion - increased blood pressure – increased respiratory
rate - loss of consciousness which may prove fatal due to suffocation as it displaces oxygen. Individuals
with pre-existing disease will be at increased risk.
3.
COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Component Name CAS#/Codes Concentration R Phrases EU Classification
Carbon Dioxide 124-38-9
EC#204-696-9
>99.8 None Non Flammable Gas
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