Material Safety Data Sheet of Carbon Dioxide

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• Cause asphyxiation in high concentration.
• Carbon dioxide exposure can cause nausea.
• It can also cause respiratory problems.
• It can also vasodilation leading to circulatory collapse in high concentration.

• Never use ointment or oil into the eyes without medical guidance.
• If pain persists, consult an ophthalmologist for further treatment and follow up.
• Instant medical attention is required in all cases of overexposure to carbon dioxide.
• Wear protective clothing with self-contained breathing musk when helping a victim.
• Victims should be taken to an uncontaminated area where he can inhale fresh air.
• Quick evacuation from the contaminated area is very important.
• Mouth-to-mouth resuscitation and supplemental oxygen can given to unconscious persons.

• Proper extinguishing media should be used.
• Stop flow of product.
• Stay away from the container.
• Cool the container with water from a protected position.
• Use self-contained breathing apparatus.
• Wear the usual protective gear while helping the victim.
• Remove containers from fire.

• Remove all persons from affected area.
• Wear protective equipment.
• If leak is in user's equipment, make sure to purge piping with inert gas before going for repairing.
• If leak is in container or container valve, immediately contact fire fighting personnels or any emergency telephone numbers.
• Proper air ventilation
• Stop the flow.

• Use proper containers for storing
• Protect cylinders against physical damage.
• Store in cool dry place.
• Store well-ventilated areas.
• Valve protection caps should be securely fixed in the container.
• Use a pressure reducing regulator when connecting cylinder to low pressure piping.
• Do not heat cylinder.
• Use a trap in the discharge line to prevent hazardous back flow into the system.
• Cylinders should be stored upright.
• Cylinders should be firmly secured to prevent falling or being knocked over.
• Full and empty cylinders should be kept separately.
• Never carry a compressed CO2 gas cylinder or a container of CO2 gas in cryogenic liquid form in an enclosed space like as a car trunk, van or station wagon.