R-744

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Gases under pressure, Liquefied Gas

Signal word

WARNING

Hazard statements

Contains gas under pressure, may explode if heated

Hazard pictograms

Gas Cylinder

Storage

Protect from sunlight, store in a well ventilated place EMERGENCY OVERVIEW: Cold liquid and gas under pressure. Can cause rapid suffocation. Can increase respiration and heart rate. May cause nervous system damage. May cause frostbite. May cause dizziness and drowsiness. Self contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing may be required by rescue workers. This product is a colorless, odorless liquid that transforms to white crystalline particles when discharged from its container. The gas is slightly acidic and may be felt to have a slight, pungent odor and biting taste.

Health hazards

EFFECTS OF A SINGLE ACUTE OVEREXPOSURE SKIN: No harm expected from vapor. Prolonged contact with carbon dioxide could cause frostbite. Cold gas or liquid may cause severe frostbite. EYES: No harm expected from vapor. Prolonged contact with carbon dioxide could cause frostbite. Cold gas or liquid may cause severe frostbite. INHALATION: Carbon Dioxide is an asphyxiant with effect due to lack of oxygen. It is also physiologically active, affecting circulation and breathing. Moderate concentrations may cause headache, drowsiness, dizziness, stinging of the nose and throat, excitation, rapid breathing and heart rate, excess salivation, vomiting, and unconsciousness. Lack of oxygen can kill. INGESTION: An unlikely route of exposure. This product is a gas at normal temperature and pressure, but may cause severe frostbite. R-744 DELAYED EFFECTS: No harm expected to healthy individuals. Where competent medical authority deems that such illness would be aggravated by exposure to carbon dioxide, persons in ill health should be restricted from working with or handling. OTHER EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE: Damage to retinal or ganglion cells and central nervous system may occur. MEDICAL CONDITIONS AGGRAVATED BY OVEREXPOSURE: The toxicology and the physical and chemical properties of carbon dioxide suggest that overexposure is unlikely to aggravate existing medical conditions. Ingredients found on one of the OSHA designated carcinogen lists are listed below. INGREDIENT NAME NTP STATUS IARC STATUS OSHA LIST No ingredients listed in this section