Safety Data Sheet for Airgas Carbon Dioxide Gas USP Gas, covering hazards, first aid, fire-fighting, handling, storage, exposure controls, and physical…
This Safety Data Sheet (SDS) provides safety information for Airgas Carbon Dioxide Gas USP Gas, including hazards such as being a simple asphyxiant and a liquefied gas under pressure. It details first aid measures, fire-fighting procedures, handling and storage precautions, and exposure controls. The document is intended for use in synthetic/analytical chemistry and medical applications, with guidance on personal protective equipment and ventilation requirements.
The SDS includes OSHA/HCS compliance status, exposure limits (ACGIH TLV, NIOSH REL, OSHA PEL), and instructions for accidental release and environmental precautions. It also specifies that the product may displace oxygen and cause rapid suffocation, and may cause frostbite.
| Chemical Name | Carbon dioxide, gas |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 124-38-9 |
| Product Use | Synthetic/Analytical chemistry and Medical use |
| Supplier | Airgas USA, LLC and its affiliates |
| SDS Number | 001013 |
| Date of Issue | 2/12/2018 |
| Version | 0.03 |
| OSHA/HCS Status | This material is considered hazardous by the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) |
Carbon dioxide, gas.
ACGIH TLV: STEL 54000 mg/m³ (15 min), TWA 9000 mg/m³ (8 hr); NIOSH REL: STEL 54000 mg/m³ (15 min), TWA 9000 mg/m³ (10 hr); OSHA PEL: TWA 9000 mg/m³ (8 hr).
Store in a segregated and approved area, away from direct sunlight, in a dry, cool, well-ventilated area, away from incompatible materials. Cylinders should be stored upright with valve protection cap in place and firmly secured. Cylinder temperatures should not exceed 52 °C (125 °F).