Kidde Fire Systems ECS User Manual

MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Carbon Dioxide
(Fire Extinguishing Agent and Expellant)
Revision Date: February 9, 2012 Page 3 of 6
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Respiratory Protection
Not normally required under conditions of use as a portable fire extinguisher. For other applications creating
oxygen deficient atmospheres, use a self contained breathing apparatus, as an air purifying respirator will
not provide protection.
Hand Protection
Wear rubber gloves. Avoid contact with skin.
Eye Protection
Chemical goggles or safety glasses with side shields. Avoid contact with eyes.
Body Protection
Normal work wear.
9.
PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Physical State
Liquefied gas under pressure
Color
Colorless
Odor
Odorless to Slightly Acidic
Specific Gravity
1.522
Boiling Range/Point (°C/F)
-109.3
o
F
Flash Point (PMCC) (°C/F)
Not Flammable
Solubility in Water
Soluble
Vapor Density (Air = 1)
Heavier than air.
Vapor Pressure
838 psig @70
o
F and 1 atmosphere
Gas Density
0.1144 lb/ft
3
Evaporation Rate
Not applicable
10.
STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stability
Stable under normal conditions.
Conditions to Avoid
- Heat - High temperatures - Exposure to direct sunlight
Materials to Avoid
- alkali or alkaline earth metal (ex. aluminum, zinc, etc.) - Strong oxidizing agents
Hazardous Polymerization
Will not occur.
Hazardous Decomposition Products
- in contact with moisture will generate carbonic acid
11.
TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute Toxicity
Simple asphyxiant. LCLo (inhalation in humans): 90,000ppm/ 5 minutes.

Kidde Fire Systems ECS Specifications

General

Brand	Kidde Fire Systems
Model	ECS
Category	Fire Extinguisher
Language	English