General Information
Revision date
2016-10-17
Product name
Carbon dioxide
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Industrial use. Use as directed
Emergency telephone
1-800-645-4633, 1-800-424-9300, 001-703-527-3887
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Holston Gases, Inc
GHS Information
Signal word
WARNING
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H280
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H280
Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
GHS US classification Classification of the substance or mixture GHS-US classification Liquefied gas H280
2.2 Label elements
GHS-US labeling
Hazard pictograms
GHS04
Signal word
WARNING
Hazard statements
H280 - CONTAINS GAS UNDER PRESSURE; MAY EXPLODE IF HEATED OSHA-H01 - MAY DISPLACE OXYGEN AND CAUSE RAPID SUFFOCATION CGA-HG01 - MAY CAUSE FROSTBITE CGA-HG03 - MAY INCREASE RESPIRATION AND HEART RATE
Precautionary statements
P202 - Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood P261 - Avoid breathing gas P262 - Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing P271+P403 - Use and store only outdoors or in a well-ventilated place CGA-PG05 - Use a back flow preventive device in the piping CGA-PG10 - Use only with equipment rated for cylinder pressure CGA-PG06 - Close valve after each use and when empty CGA-PG02 - Protect from sunlight when ambient temperature exceeds 52°C (125°F) EN (English US) 1/9
Other hazards which do not result in classification
Asphyxiant in high concentrations Contact with liquid may cause cold burns/frostbite WARNING: Concentration levels of carbon dioxide above about 1 percent are dangerous. Praxair recommends continuous monitoring with alarms to indicate unsafe conditions before and during potential personnel exposure. Use appropriate monitoring devices to ensure a safe oxygen level (minimum of 19.5 percent) and a safe carbon dioxide level.
Ingredient(s) with unknown acute toxicity
No data available
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
GHS-US classification Liquefied gas H280
