CEASEFIRE INDUSTRIES PRIVATE LIMITED

E-6, Industrial Area, Selaqui, Dehradun-248011, Uttarakhand, India.

Material Safety Data Sheet of CO2 Fire Extinguisher

Date of Issue: 23/12/2017

1. IDENTIFICATION OF MATERIAL AND SUPPLIER
Product Name : Carbon Dioxide Fire Extinguisher
Other Names : CO2 Fire Extinguisher
Recommended Use : Fire extinguishing agent for use on electrical and flammable
liquids.
Supplier Name : CEASEFIRE INDUSTRIES PRIVATE LIMITED
Address : E-6, Industrial Area, Selaqui,
Dehradun-248011, Uttarakhand,
India.
2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Hazard Classification : Class 2 Sub Class 2
Hazards Identification : Liquefied gas. Contact with product may cause cold burns or
frost bite.
3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Substance Name : Carbon Dioxide
CAS No. : 124-38-9
Contains no other components or impurities which will influence the classification of the product.

4. FIRST AID MEASURES

Inhalation : Call doctor if victim unconscious, move to uncontaminated
area and give assisted respiration. Low concentrations of CO2 cause
increased respiration and headache. Remove victim to uncontaminated
area to breathe fresh air. Keep warm and quiet. Continued treatment
should be symptomatic and supportive.
Eye Contact : Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for 15 minutes
whilst holding lids open. If redness, itching or burning occurs get
medical attention.
Skin Contact : Wash material off skin with copious amounts of water and
soap for at least 15 minutes. If redness, itching or burning occurs get
medical attention.
Ingestion : Not applicable

Acute Overexposure : Carbon Dioxide is non-toxic at normal temperature and pressure. By

diluting the oxygen concentration in air below the level necessary to
support life, it can act as an asphyxiant. Effects of oxygen deficiency are:
12-16%: breathing and pulse rate increased, muscular coordination

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slightly disturbed; 10-14%: emotional upset, normal fatigue, disturbed

respiration; 6- 10% nausea and vomiting, collapse or loss of
consciousness; below 6%: convulsive movements, possible respiratory
collapse and death.
Chronic Overexposure : Long term exposure to carbon dioxide has no known health effects.
Prolonged exposure to an oxygen deficient atmosphere (below 18%
oxygen in air) may affect the heart and nervous system.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Suitable Extinguishing Media : This is an extinguishing agent
Hazards from Combustion Products : None
PPE for Fire Fighters : Rescuers should not enter oxygen depleted room without the use of
self-contained full face breathing equipment.
Hazchem Code : 2TE
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Emergency Procedures : Evacuate area and ventilate. Do not enter area where high
concentrations may exist without appropriate protective equipment.
Methods and Materials for
Containment and Clean Up : Not applicable – agent is a gas
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
General : Protect the cylinder from damage. Handle in well-ventilated areas.
Safe Storage : Store in cool, dry, well ventilated areas out of direct sunlight and away
from heat and ignition sources. Do not expose any cylinder part to
temperatures above 55°C, store upright on a level floor, secure in
position and protect from damage. Full cylinders stored separately from
empties.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Personal Protection : Ensure adequate ventilation. Protect eyes, face and skin.
National Exposure Controls : Carbon Dioxide ES-TWA 5,000 ppm
Carbon Dioxide ES-STEL 30,000 ppm
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Colour : Colourless
Odour : Odourless
Relative Density, gas (air=1) : 1.52
Relative Density, Liquid (air=1) : 1.03
Solubility in Water [mg/l] : 2000
Melting Point : -56.6°C
Boiling Point : -78.5°C
Flammability range : Non flammable
Critical Temperature : 30°C

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Vapour Pressure [20°C] : 57.3 bar

Flash Point : Not Applicable
Other Data : Gas/vapour heavier than air. May accumulate in confined spaces,
particularly at or below ground level.
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Chemical Stability : Stable under normal conditions of handling and use.
Incompatible Materials : Not applicable
Hazardous Reactions : None
Conditions to Avoid : None
Hazardous Decomposition Products : None
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Eye Contact : The liquid form of this material can produce chilling sensations and
discomfort and also frostbite.
Skin Contact : Evaporation of liquid from skin can produce chilling sensations.
Frostbite can occur. Avoid carbon dioxide snow.
Inhalation : Carbon dioxide is an asphyxiate. Effects of oxygen deficiency (below 6
%) are as follows: convulsive movements, possible respiratory collapse
and death.
Ingestion : Not a likely route of entry.
Acute Overexposure : Contact can produce chilling sensations, light headedness, giddiness,
shortness of breath, muscular tremors and weakness, and acrocyanosis.
Also unconsciousness or even death.
Chronic Overexposure : Prolonged exposure to an oxygen deficient atmosphere (below 18 %
oxygen) may affect the heart and nervous system.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Eco toxicity : Not available
Mobility : Not available
Bio Accumulative Potential : Not available
Persistence and Degradability : Not available
Environmental Fate (Exposure) : Not available
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
General : Dispose of in compliance with local, state or Commonwealth
regulations that may be in force.
Special Precautions for Landfill
or Incineration : None

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14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

UN No. : 1044
Class and Subsidiary Risk : D.G. Class 2.2
Special Precautions for User : None
UN Proper Shipping Name : Fire Extinguisher
Packing Group : NA
Hazchem Code : 2TE
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
The regulatory status of a material : Carbon dioxide is an approved gas which is listed in
(including its ingredients) under Australian Standard AS 4214.
Relevant Australian health, safety
and environmental legislation
16. OTHER INFORMATION
General : This data is based on our present knowledge. However, it shall not
constitute a guarantee for any specific product featured and shall not
establish a legally valid contractual relationship.

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