Eversafe Dry Powder Cartridge Operated Portable Fire Extinguisher -

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Extinguishing Media Non hazardous powder Propellant Compressed gas. High concentration may cause asphyxia. Contact with liquid product may cause frostbite Contact with eye may cause damage. Emergency Overview - Carbon Dioxide is colorless. At low concentrations, the gas is odorless. At higher concentrations it has a sharp, acidic odor. It was act as an asphyxiant and an irritant. Carbon Dioxide is a powerful cerebral dilator. At concentrations between 2 and 10%, Carbon Dioxide can nausea, dizziness headache,mental confusion, increased blood pressure and respiratory rate. Above 8% nausea and vomiting appear. Above 10%, suffocation and death can occur within minutes. Contact with the cold gas can cause freezing of exposed tissue. Moisture in the air can lead to formation of carbonic acid that can irritate the eyes. All forms of carbon Dioxide are noncombustible. Carbon Dioxide is heavier than air and should not be allowed to accumulate in low lying areas. Inhalation - May cause Rapid Respiration, Muscular Incoordination, Fatigue, Nausea and Vomiting and Unconsciousness. Ingestion - No Information found. Skin - Pressure Drop through Valves and Piping may cause Extreme Cold and Frostbite on Contact No. Eye Contact - No Information found.