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Safety Data Sheet EN

Carbon dioxide

CAS 124-38-9
EC 204-696-9

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01

Identification

Product identifiers, regulatory numbers, and supplier information

Product Information

Product Name
Carbon dioxide
Product Form
Gas
Product Code
SDS_AT - 000010021714
Chemical Name
Carbon dioxide
Synonyms
Gasart 370 BIOGON® C, E290, Gasart 374 Kohlendioxid, Gasart 375 Kohlendioxid med., Gasart 471 Kältemittel R 744, Gasart 471 Kohlendioxid 4.5, Gasart 472 Kohlendioxid 4.8, Gasart 473 Kohlendioxid 2.0, Kohlendioxid 3.0, Kohlendioxid 5.3, R744

Regulatory Identifiers

CAS Number
124-38-9 Check regulations →
EC Number
204-696-9 Check regulations →
REACH No.
Listed in Annex IV/V of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 (REACH), exempted from registration.

Identified Uses

Industrial and professional. Perform risk assessment prior to use. Aerosol propellant. Balance gas for mixtures. Beverage applications. Biocidal uses. Blanketing gas. Blast cleaning. Calibration gas. Carrier gas. Chemical synthesis. Combustion, melting and cutting processes. Cooling applications. Fire suppressant gas. Food freezing. Food packaging gas. Freezing, Cooling and heat transfer. Inerting gas. Inflation systems. Laboratory use. Laser gas. Plant growth promoter. Pressure head gas, operational assist gas in pressure systems. Process gas. Purge gas. Refrigerant. Solvent for extraction. Special effects (entertainment). Test gas. Consumer use. Propellant gas. Shielding gas in gas welding.

Manufacturers & Suppliers

L

Linde Gas GmbH

Carl-von-Linde-Platz 1, A-4651 Stadl-Paura

+43 50 4273

Emergency Contacts

Linde

+43 50 4273

during business hours

Poisoning Information Center

+43 1 406 43 43

02

Hazard Identification

GHS classification, signal word, pictograms, and hazard statements

Classified warning

Hazard Classifications

Press. Gas (Liq.) H280

GHS Pictograms

GHS04 - Compressed gas

GHS04

Hazard Statements

H280 Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated.

Precautionary Statements

P403 Store in a well-ventilated place.

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03

Composition / Information on Ingredients

Chemical components, concentration ranges, and hazardous substance identification

Type Substance
Chemical Name CAS Number Concentration Hazardous
Carbon dioxide EC: 204-696-9 124-38-9 --- No

Notes

The purity of the substance in this section is used for classification only, and does not represent the actual purity of the substance as supplied, for which other documentation should be consulted.

04

First Aid Measures

Emergency procedures for chemical exposure incidents

Inhalation

Remove victim to uncontaminated area wearing self contained breathing apparatus. Keep victim warm and rested. Call a doctor. Apply artificial respiration if breathing stopped.

Symptoms: 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.

Eye contact

Rinse the eye with water immediately. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Flush thoroughly with water for at least 15 minutes. Get immediate medical assistance. If medical assistance is not immediately available, flush an additional 15 minutes.

Ingestion

Ingestion is not considered a potential route of exposure.

Symptoms: Ingestion is not considered a potential route of exposure.

Immediate Medical Attention

Call a doctor. Get immediate medical assistance.

05

Firefighting Measures

Extinguishing media, specific hazards, and firefighter protection

Suitable media

Material will not burn. In case of fire in the surroundings: use appropriate extinguishing agent.

Unsuitable media

None.

Specific hazards

None.

Instructions

In case of fire: Stop leak if safe to do so. Continue water spray from protected position until container stays cool. Use extinguishants to contain the fire. Isolate the source of the fire or let it burn out.

Firefighter Protection

Firefighters must use standard protective equipment including flame retardant coat, helmet with face shield, gloves, rubber boots, and in enclosed spaces, SCBA. Guideline: EN 469 Protective clothing for firefighters. Performance requirements for protective clothing for firefighting. EN 15090 Footwear for firefighters. EN 659 Protective gloves for firefighters. EN 443 Helmets for fire fighting in buildings and other structures. EN 137 Respiratory protective devices - Self-contained open-circuit compressed air breathing apparatus with full face mask - Requirements, testing, marking.

06

Accidental Release Measures

Spill cleanup procedures, containment, and environmental protection

Emergency procedures

Evacuate area. Provide adequate ventilation. Prevent from entering sewers, basements and workpits, or any place where its accumulation can be dangerous.

Environmental

Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so.

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Related Products

Similar products with comparable safety profiles

07

Handling and Storage

Safe handling precautions, storage conditions, and workplace requirements

Handling

Only experienced and properly instructed persons should handle gases under pressure. Use only properly specified equipment which is suitable for this product, its supply pressure and temperature. Protect containers from physical damage; do not drag, roll, slide or drop. Secure cylinders in an upright position at all times, close all valves when not in use. When using do not eat, drink or smoke. Never attempt to transfer gases from one container to another.

Storage

Keep container below 50°C in a well ventilated place. Secure cylinders in an upright position at all times.

Hygiene

When using do not eat, drink or smoke.

Fire prevention

Never use direct flame or electrical heating devices to raise the pressure of a container.

08

Exposure Controls / PPE

Occupational exposure limits, engineering controls, and protective equipment

Engineering

Consider a work permit system e.g. for maintenance activities. Ensure adequate air ventilation. Oxygen detectors should be used when asphyxiating gases may be released. Provide adequate ventilation, including appropriate local extraction, to ensure that the defined occupational exposure limit is not exceeded. Systems under pressure should be regularly checked for leakages. Preferably use permanent leak tight connections (eg. welded pipes). CO2 detectors should be used when CO2 may be released.

Hands

Wear working gloves while handling containers Guideline: EN 388 Protective gloves against mechanical risks.

Eyes

Safety eyewear, goggles or face-shield to EN166 should be used to avoid exposure to liquid splashes. Wear eye protection to EN 166 when using gases. Guideline: EN 166 Personal Eye Protection.

Respiratory

Not required.

Skin/Body

No special precautions. Wear safety shoes while handling containers Guideline: ISO 20345 Personal protective equipment - Safety footwear.

09

Physical and Chemical Properties

Appearance, physical state, melting point, boiling point, and material characteristics

Language Code
---
Physical State
Gas
Physical State Data
gas
State Under Standard Conditions
---
Appearance
---
Colour
Colorless
Colour Intensity
---
Form
Liquefied gas
Odor
Odorless
Odor Threshold
Odor threshold is subjective and is inadequate to warn of over exposure.
Ph
3,2 - 3,7 The pH of saturated CO2 solutions varies from 3.7 at 101 kPa (1 atm) to 3.2 at 2370 kPa (23.4 atm)
Melting Point
-56,6
Boiling Point
-78,5
Flash Point
Not applicable to gases and gas mixtures.
Freezing Point
---
Softening Point
---
Solidification Point
---
Cloud Point
---
Crystallisation Point
---
Relative Evaporation Rate
---
Evaporation Rate
Not applicable to gases and gas mixtures.
Vapor Pressure
45,1 bar (10 )
Vapor Density
1,522 (21 )
Relative Density
1,512 (-56,6 )
Bulk Density
---
Density
---
Flammability
Nonflammable Gas
Upper Explosive Limit
not applicable.
Lower Explosive Limit
not applicable.
Explosive Limits
---
Auto Ignition Temperature
not applicable.
Decomposition Temperature
Not known.
Solubility
---
Partition Coefficient
0,83
Solubility In Water
2,900 mg/l (25 )
Solubility In Fat
---
Molecular Weight
44,01 g/mol (CO2)
Voc Content
---
Metal Corrosion
---
Dynamic Viscosity
0,07 mPa.s (20 )
Kinematic Viscosity
No data available.
Properties Status
---
10

Stability and Reactivity

Chemical stability, hazardous reactions, and incompatible materials

The data for this section has not been processed yet.

12

Ecological Information

Environmental toxicity, biodegradation, and bioaccumulation data

12.1 Toxicity

Acute toxicity Product No ecological damage caused by this product.

No ecological damage caused by this product.

12.2 Persistence and Degradability

Product Not applicable to gases and gas mixtures..

Not applicable to gases and gas mixtures.

12.3 Bioaccumulative potential

Product The subject product is expected to biodegrade and is not expected to persist for long periods in an aquatic environment.

The product is expected to biodegrade and is not expected to persist for long periods in an aquatic environment.

12.4 Mobility in soil

Product Because of its high volatility, the product is unlikely to cause ground or water pollution.

The product is unlikely to cause ground or water pollution due to its high volatility.

12.5 Results of PBT and vPvB assessment

Product Not classified as PBT or vPvB.

The product is not classified as PBT or vPvB.

12.6 Other adverse effects:

Global warming potential: 1 Contains greenhouse gas(es) not covered by 517/2014/EU. When discharged in large quantities may contribute to the greenhouse effect. Carbon dioxide UN / IPCC. Greenhouse Gas Global Warming Potentials (IPCC Fourth Assessment Report, Climate Change, Table TS.2 - Global warming potential: 1 100-yr

The substance has a global warming potential of 1 and may contribute to the greenhouse effect when discharged in large quantities.

13

Disposal Considerations

Waste treatment methods, disposal recommendations, and waste codes

The data for this section has not been processed yet.

14

Transport Information

UN numbers, shipping names, transport classes, and regulatory requirements

UN Number
UN 1013
Shipping Name
CARBON DIOXIDE
15

Regulatory Information

Chemical regulations, safety assessments, and compliance status

This Safety Data Sheet has been produced to comply with Regulation (EU) 2015/830.

Chemical Safety Assessment Not performed
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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about safety, handling, and properties

What other names is Carbon dioxide known by?

Carbon dioxide is also known as: Gasart 370 BIOGON® C, E290, Gasart 374 Kohlendioxid, Gasart 375 Kohlendioxid med., Gasart 471 Kältemittel R 744, Gasart 471 Kohlendioxid 4.5, Gasart 472 Kohlendioxid 4.8, Gasart 473 Kohlendioxid 2.0, Kohlendioxid 3.0, Kohlendioxid 5.3, R744

What is the hazard signal word for Carbon dioxide?

The signal word is warning.

What is the physical form of Carbon dioxide?

Carbon dioxide is a gas with colorless color. It has odorless odor.

What is Carbon dioxide used for?

Industrial and professional. Perform risk assessment prior to use. Aerosol propellant. Balance gas for mixtures. Beverage applications. Biocidal uses. Blanketing gas. Blast cleaning. Calibration gas. Carrier gas. Chemical synthesis. Combustion, melting and cutting processes. Cooling applications. Fire suppressant gas. Food freezing. Food packaging gas. Freezing, Cooling and heat transfer. Inerting gas. Inflation systems. Laboratory use. Laser gas. Plant growth promoter. Pressure head gas, operational assist gas in pressure systems. Process gas. Purge gas. Refrigerant. Solvent for extraction. Special effects (entertainment). Test gas. Consumer use. Propellant gas. Shielding gas in gas welding.

What are the hazard statements for Carbon dioxide?

This substance has 1 hazard statement:

  • H280: Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated.

What is the melting point of Carbon dioxide?

The melting point is -56,6 and the boiling point is -78,5.