Liquid Carbon Dioxide

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

to-mouth resuscitation and supplemental oxygen. Eye Contact Main Hazards The spillage of liquid carbon dioxide results in sublimation of the product, Excessive exposure to heat could cause the internal pressure to increase with the immediate formation of solid carbon dioxide at a temperature of significantly, with the consequent violent rupturing of the vessel. The approximately -78°C. Should this come into contact with EYES or SKIN spillage of liquid carbon dioxide results in sublimation of the product, with serious “cold” burns could occur. Never induce oil or ointment into the eyes the immediate formation of solid carbon dioxide at a temperature of without medical advice. Do not wash the eyes with hot or even tepid water. approximately -78°C. Remove victim from source of contamination. Open eyelids to allow solid to Adverse Health Effects evaporate. If pain is persistent, refer patient to ophthalmologist for Carbon dioxide acts as a stimulant and a depressant on the central nervous treatment. system. Increases in heart rate and blood pressure have been noted at a concentration of 7.6 percentage & dyspnea (laboured breathing), 5 FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES headache, dizziness and sweating occur if exposure at that level is