![]() ![]() Specific Hazards Arising from the Chemical: Can displace oxygen in the air, causing suffocation. Use extinguishing agent suitable for surrounding fire. Suitable Extinguishing Media: Not combustible. What are fire hazards and extinguishing media for carbon dioxide? Back to top All first aid procedures should be periodically reviewed by a medical professional familiar with the chemical and its conditions of use in the workplace. Transport to a hospital.įirst Aid Comments: Some of the first aid procedures recommended here require advanced first aid training. DO NOT allow victim to drink alcohol or smoke. ![]() Liquefied gas: immediately and flush with large amounts of gently flowing water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical attention immediately.Įye Contact: Not applicable (gas). Loosely cover the affected area with a sterile dressing. Do not remove frozen clothing from frostbitten areas. Carefully cut around clothing that sticks to the skin and remove the rest of the garment. DO NOT rub area, flush with water, or apply direct heat. DO NOT attempt to rewarm the affected area on site. Liquefied gas: quickly remove victim from source of contamination. If the heart has stopped, trained personnel should start cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) or automated external defibrillation (AED). If breathing is difficult, trained personnel should administer emergency oxygen. Inhalation: Take In case of oxygen deficiency: take precautions to ensure your own safety before attempting rescue (e.g. What are first aid measures for carbon dioxide? Back to top Mutagenicity: Not known to be a mutagen.Reproductive Toxicity: Not known to be a reproductive hazard.Teratogenicity / Embryotoxicity: Not known to harm the unborn child.American Conference for Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH): Not specifically designated. ![]() International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC): Not specifically evaluated.Carcinogenicity: Not known to cause cancer.Effects of Long-Term (Chronic) Exposure: Not harmful.Ingestion: Not a relevant route of exposure (gas).Permanent eye damage or blindness can result. Direct contact with the liquefied gas can freeze the eye. Eye Contact: May cause mild irritation.Blistering, tissue death and infection may develop in severe cases. The skin may become waxy white or yellow. Symptoms of more severe frostbite include a burning sensation and stiffness. Symptoms of mild frostbite include numbness, prickling and itching. Direct contact with the liquefied gas can chill or freeze the skin (frostbite). Lack of oxygen can cause permanent damage to organs including the brain and heart. Symptoms occur more quickly with physical effort. As less oxygen becomes available, nausea and vomiting, collapse, convulsions, coma and death can occur. If less oxygen is available to breathe, symptoms such as headache, rapid breathing, rapid heart rate, clumsiness, emotional upsets and fatigue can result. A high concentration can displace oxygen in the air. Higher concentrations can affect respiratory function and cause excitation followed by depression of the central nervous system. Inhalation: Low concentrations are not harmful.What are the potential health effects of carbon dioxide? Back to top High concentrations can displace oxygen in air and cause suffocation. Can accumulate in hazardous amounts in low-lying areas especially inside confined spaces. What are the most important things to know about carbon dioxide in an emergency? Back to topĮmergency Overview: Colourless gas. Note: Carbon dioxide has been classified by the American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH) as an asphyxiant. Contains refrigerated gas may cause cryogenic burns or injury.Contains gas under pressure may explode if heated.Hazard statements for Gases under pressure include: Note: For compressed gases: According to the Hazardous Products Regulations, gas under pressure means a product that consists of a gas contained in a receptacle at a gauge pressure of 200 kPa or more at 20☌, or that is liquefied, or liquefied and refrigerated, but excludes any gas that has an absolute vapour pressure of not more than 300 kPa at 50☌ or that is not completely gaseous at 20☌ and the standard pressure of 101.3 kPa. The Commission des normes, de l'équité, de la santé et de la sécurité du travail (CNESST) has not classified carbon dioxide (gas) (as reviewed on February 22, 2023). What is the WHMIS classification? Back to top Main Uses: Manufacture of other chemicals, food processing, numerous other uses ![]() Other Names: CO 2, Liquefied carbon dioxide, Refrigerated carbon dioxide What are other names or identifying information for carbon dioxide? Back to top ![]()
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