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EC/CAS
630-08-0
Name of the chemical
Kohlenmonoxid
Concentration
N/A
General Information
Revision date
2004-06-18
Product name
CARBON MONOXIDE
Product Synonyms
Carbonic Oxide, Exhaust Gas, Flue Gas TDG (Canada) CLASSIFICATION: 2.3 (2.1) WHMIS CLASSIFICATION: A, D1A, D2A, B1
Chemical name
Carbon Monoxide
CAS No.
630-08-0
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Company Information
company name
The BOC Group, Inc
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW Odorless, colorless, highly flammable, poison gas. Inhalation of carbon monoxide can reduce the ability of the blood to carry oxygen to the body. Effects depend on the level of exposure and may include headaches, dizziness, convulsions, loss of consciousness and death. May adversely affect fetal development. Dangerous fire and explosion hazard. Avoid heat, sparks, and flames. Contents under pressure. Use and store below 125 °F.
Principle Routes of Exposure
Skin Contact Skin Absorption Eye Contact Inhalation Ingestion No Yes No
Potential health effects
Exposure Limits Irritant Sensitization Yes No Teratogen Reproductive Hazard Mutagen Yes Synergistic Effects None Reported Carcinogenicity -- NTP No IARC No OSHA No EYE EFFECTS: Contact with rapidly expanding gas near the point of release may cause frostbite. SKIN EFFECTS: Contact with rapidly expanding gas near the point of release may cause frostbite with redness, skin color change to gray or white, and blistering. INGESTION EFFECTS: None reported. INHALATION EFFECTS: Carbon monoxide is odorless and colorless. There may be no warning of overexposure until symptoms occur. Inhaled carbon monoxide binds with blood hemoglobin to form carboxyhemoglobin, a substance that can not take part in normal oxygen transport. This greatly reduces the blood’s ability to transport oxygen. Depending on levels and duration of exposure, symptoms may include headache, dizziness, heart palpitations, weakness, confusion, nausea, convulsions, eventual unconsciousness and death. Lack of oxygen caused by overexposure to carbon monoxide may produce immediate as well as delayed neurological problems. Inhalation of carbon monoxide may also adversely affect fetal development.
Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure
None known. Individuals with anemia, lung disease, cerebrovascular disease, heart disease, smokers, and children are expected to be more susceptible to the effects of carbon monoxide.
Environmental effects
Ecotoxicity values were unavailable. Toxic effects are expected to be similar to those seen in humans and test animals.
