Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
124-38-9
Name of the chemical
Carbon dioxide CO2
Concentration
132259-
General Information
Revision date
2011-12-16
Product name
CARBON DIOXIDE IN AIR
Product Synonyms
None
CAS No.
124-38-9
Emergency telephone
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Icons in SDS
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW * * * High pressure gas. May accelerate combustion. Can increase respiration and heart rate.
Principle Routes of Exposure
Inhalation ACUTE EFFECTS: Exposure to carbon dioxide at 1-4% concentrations results in increased respiratory volume.Concentrations greater than 4% produce labored breathing and is dangerous for even a few minutes.Symptoms include rapid respiration, muscular incoordination, fatigue, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, unconsciousness, and death.At highest concentrations (>14%) of CO2 mixture acts as a simple asphyxiant by displacing air necessary for life.
Potential chronic health
None known
Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure
None known OTHER EFFECTS OF OVEREXPORSURE: None CARCINOGENICITY (US ONLY): NTP - No IARC MONOGRAPHS - No OSHA REGULATED - No
