MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET – DRY ICE

SECTION 1: Identification of the substance/ mixture and of the company/ undertaking

Product identifier
Product name: Carbon dioxide, solid (Dry ice)

Additional identification
Chemical name: Carbon dioxide

Chemical formula: CO2

INDEX No. -
CAS-No. 124-38-9
EC No. 204-696-9

Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
Identified uses: Industrial and professional. Perform risk assessment prior to use.
Blast cleaning. Cooling applications. Food freezing. Freezing,
Cooling and heat transfer. Laboratory use. Special effects
(entertainment).Consumer use.
Uses advised against Industrial or technical grade unsuitable for medical and/ or food applications
or inhalation.

Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet

Supplier
BIG GROUP Telephone: 0164-22726 75
Opp. NFL Gate No – 2,
Sivian Road, Bathinda,
Punjab - India

E-mail: BIGPL@BIGPLGROUP.COM
Website: www.bigplgroup.com

Emergency telephone number: +91 90 236 021 55

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Classification of the substance or mixture

Classification according to Directive 67/ 548/ EEC or 1999/ 45/ EC as amended.

Not classified

Classification according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/ 2008 as amended.

Not classified

Label Elements not applicable

Other hazards: Refrigerated solidified gas, exists at -78,5 °C. Contact with product may cause
severe cold burns or frostbite. Asphyxiant in high concentrations.
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SECTION 3: Composition/ information on ingredients

3.1 Substances

Chemical name Carbon dioxide

INDEX No.: -
CAS-No.: 124-38-9
EC No.: 204-696-9
REACH Registration No.: Listed in Annex IV/ V of Regulation (EC) No 1907/ 2006 (REACH), exempted from
registration.
Purity: 100%
The purity of the substance in this section is used for classification only, and does
not represent the actual purity of the substance as supplied, for which other
documentation should be consulted.
Trade name: -

SECTION 4: First Aid Measures

General: In high concentrations may cause asphyxiation. Symptoms may include loss of
mobility/ consciousness. Victim may not be aware of asphyxiation. Remove victim
to uncontaminated area wearing self contained breathing apparatus. Keep victim
warm and rested. Call a doctor. Apply artificial respiration if breathing stopped.

Description of first aid measures

Inhalation: Low concentrations of CO2 cause increased respiration and headache. In high
concentrations may cause asphyxiation. Symptoms may include loss of
mobility/ consciousness. Victim may not be aware of asphyxiation. Remove victim
to uncontaminated area wearing self contained breathing apparatus. Keep victim
warm and rested. Call a doctor. Apply artificial respiration if breathing stopped.

Eye contact: In case of frostbite spray with water for at least 15 minutes. Apply a sterile
dressing. Get medical attention immediately.

Skin Contact: In case of frostbite spray with water for at least 15 minutes. Apply a sterile
dressing. Get medical attention.

Ingestion: Swallowing must be absolutely avoided, since coldness and developing pressure
could be dangerous. Obtain medical attention and take along these instructions.

Most important symptoms and Respiratory arrest.

effects, both acute and
delayed:

Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed

Hazards: Respiratory arrest.

Treatment: Thaw frosted parts with lukewarm water. Do not rub affected area. Get immediate
medical advice/ attention.
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SECTION 5: Firefighting Measures

General Fire Hazards: No specific recommendations.

Extinguishing media
Suitable extinguishing media: Material will not burn. In case of fire in the surroundings: use appropriate
extinguishing agent.

Unsuitable extinguishing None.

media:

Special hazards arising from the None.

substance or mixture:

Advice for firefighters

Special fire fighting No unusual fire or explosion hazards noted.
procedures:

Special protective equipment Firefighters must use standard protective equipment including flame retardant
for firefighters: coat, helmet with face shield, gloves, rubber boots, and in enclosed spaces, SCBA.
Guideline: EN 469 Protective clothing for firefighters. Performance requirements
for protective clothing for firefighting. EN 15090 Footwear for firefighters. EN 659
Protective gloves for firefighters. EN 443 Helmets for fire fighting in buildings and
other structures. EN 137 Respiratory protective devices - Self-contained open-
circuit compressed air breathing apparatus with full face mask - Requirements,
testing, marking.

SECTION 6: Accidental Release Measures

Personal precautions, Evacuate area. Provide adequate ventilation. Prevent from entering sewers,
protective equipment basements and workpits, or any place where its accumulation can be dangerous.
and emergency Wear self-contained breathing apparatus when entering area unless atmosphere
procedures: is proved to be safe. EN 137 Respiratory protective devices - Self-contained open-
circuit compressed air breathing apparatus with full face mask - Requirements,
testing, marking.

Environmental Precautions: Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so.

Methods and material for Provide adequate ventilation.

containment and cleaning
up:

Reference to other sections: Refer to sections 8 and 13.

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SECTION 7: Handling and Storage:

Precautions for safe handling: Do not use in confined spaces without adequate ventilation and/ or respirator. Use
only properly specified equipment which is suitable for this product, its supply
pressure and temperature. Refer to supplier's handling instructions. The substance
must be handled in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety
procedures. Protect containers from physical damage; do not drag, roll, slide or
drop. Do not remove or deface labels provided by the supplier for the
identification of the container contents. When moving containers, even for short
distances, use appropriate equipment eg. trolley, hand truck, fork truck etc.
Provide adequate ventilation. When using do not eat, drink or smoke.

Conditions for safe storage, Keep container below 50°C in a well ventilated place. Observe all regulations and
including any local requirements regarding storage of containers.
incompatibilities:

Specific end use(s): None.

SECTION 8: Exposure Controls/ Personal Protection

Control Parameters
Occupational Exposure
Limits
Chemical name type Exposure Limit Values Source
Carbon dioxide TWA 5,000 ppm 9,150 UK. EH40 Workplace Exposure Limits
mg/ m3 (WELs) (12 2011)
STEL 15,000 ppm 27,400 UK. EH40 Workplace Exposure Limits
mg/ m3 (WELs) (12 2011)
TWA 5,000 ppm 9,000 EU. Indicative Exposure Limit Values in
mg/ m3 Directives 91/ 322/ EEC, 2000/ 39/ EC,
2006/ 15/ EC, 2009/ 161/ EU (12 2009)

Exposure controls
Appropriate engineering Consider a work permit system e.g. for maintenance activities. Ensure adequate
controls: air ventilation. Oxygen detectors should be used when asphyxiating gases may be
released. Provide adequate ventilation, including appropriate local extraction, to
ensure that the defined occupational exposure limit is not exceeded. Systems
under pressure should be regularly checked for leakages. Preferably use
permanent leak tight connections (eg. welded pipes). Do not eat, drink or smoke
when using the product.

Individual protection measures, such as personal protective equipment

General information: A risk assessment should be conducted and documented in each work area to
assess the risks related to the use of the product and to select the PPE that
matches the relevant risk. The following recommendations should be considered.
Keep self contained breathing apparatus readily available for emergency use.
Personal protective equipment for the body should be selected based on the task
being performed and the risks involved.
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Eye/ face protection: Safety eyewear, goggles or face-shield to EN166 should be used to avoid
exposure to liquid splashes. Wear eye protection to EN 166 when using gases.
Guideline: EN 166 Personal Eye Protection.

Skin protection
Hand Protection: Wear cold insulating gloves.
Guideline: EN 511 Protective gloves against cold.

Body protection: Wear apron or protective clothing in case of contact.

Other: Wear safety shoes while handling containers

Guideline: ISO 20345 Personal protective equipment - Safety footwear.

Respiratory Protection: Not required.

Thermal hazards: not applicable.

Hygiene measures: Specific risk management measures are not required beyond good industrial
hygiene and safety procedures. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using the
product.

Environmental exposure For waste disposal, see section 13.

controls:

SECTION 9: Physical And Chemical Properties

Information on basic physical and chemical properties

Appearance
Physical state: solid
Form: solid
Colour: Colorless
Odour: Odorless
Odour Threshold: Odour threshold is subjective and is inadequate to warn of over
exposure.
pH: 3.2 - 3.7 The pH of saturated CO2 solutions varies from 3.7 at
101 kPa (1 atm) to 3.2 at 2370 kPa (23.4 atm)
Melting Point: -56.6 °C
Boiling Point: -78.5 °C
Sublimation Point: -78.5 °C
Critical Temp. (°C): 31.0 °C
Flash Point: Not applicable to gases and gas mixtures.
Evaporation Rate: Not applicable to gases and gas mixtures.
Flammability (solid, gas): Nonflammable Gas
Flammability limit - upper (%): not applicable.
Flammability limit - lower(%): not applicable.
Vapour pressure: 45.1 bar (10 °C)
Vapour density (air=1): 1.522 (21 °C)
Relative density: 1.512
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Solubility(ies)
Solubility in Water: 2.900 mg/ l (25 °C)
Partition coefficient (n-octanol/ water): 0.83
Autoignition Temperature: not applicable.
Decomposition Temperature: Not known.
Viscosity
Kinematic viscosity: No data available.
Dynamic viscosity: 0.07 mPa.s (20 °C)
Explosive properties: Not applicable.
Oxidising Properties: not applicable.

Other information: Gas/ vapour heavier than air. May accumulate in confined
spaces, particularly at or below ground level.
Molecular weight: 44.01 g/ mol (CO2)

SECTION 10: Stability and Reactivity

Reactivity: No reactivity hazard other than the effects described in sub-section below.

Chemical Stability: Stable under normal conditions.

Possibility of Hazardous None.

Reactions:

Conditions to Avoid: None.

Incompatible Materials: No reaction with any common materials in dry or wet conditions.

Hazardous Decomposition Under normal conditions of storage and use, hazardous decomposition products
Products: should not be produced.

SECTION 11: Toxicological Information

General information: In high concentrations may cause rapid circulatory deterioration even at normal
levels of oxygen concentration. Symptoms are headache, nausea and vomiting,
which may lead to unconsciousness and even death.

11.1 Information on toxicological effects

Acute toxicity - Oral

Product Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.

Acute toxicity - Dermal

Product Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.
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Acute toxicity - Inhalation

Product Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.

Skin Corrosion/ Irritation

Product Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.

Serious Eye Damage/ Eye Irritation

Product Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.

Respiratory or Skin Sensitisation

Product Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.

Germ Cell Mutagenicity

Product Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.

Carcinogenicity
Product Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.

Reproductive toxicity
Product Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.

Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Single Exposure

Product Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.

Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Repeated Exposure

Product Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.

Aspiration Hazard
Product Not applicable to gases and gas mixtures..

SECTION 12: Ecological Information

Toxicity

Acute toxicity
Product No ecological damage caused by this product.

Persistence and Degradability

Product Not applicable to gases and gas mixtures..

Bioaccumulative Potential
Product The product is expected to biodegrade and is not expected to persist for long
periods in an aquatic environment.

Mobility in Soil
Product Because of its high volatility, the product is unlikely to cause ground or water
pollution.

Results of PBT and vPvB

assessment
Product Not classified as PBT or vPvB.
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Other Adverse Effects:

Global Warming Potential

Global warming potential: 1
When discharged in large quantities may contribute to the greenhouse effect.

Carbon dioxide UN / IPCC. Greenhouse Gas Global Warming Potentials (IPCC Fourth Assessment
Report, Climate Change, Table TS.2
- Global warming potential: 1 100-yr

SECTION 13: Disposal Considerations

13.1 Waste treatment methods

General information: Do not discharge into any place where its accumulation could be dangerous. Vent
to atmosphere in a well ventilated place.

Disposal methods: Refer to the EIGA code of practice (Doc.30 "Disposal of Gases", downloadable at
http:/ / www.eiga.org) for more guidance on suitable disposal methods. Dispose
of container via supplier only. Discharge, treatment, or disposal may be subject to
national, state, or local laws.

European Waste Codes

Container: 16 05 05: Gases in pressure containers other than those mentioned in 16 05
04.

SECTION 14: Transport Information

Emergency Action Code: 2T

IMDG
UN Number: UN 1845
UN Proper Shipping Name: CARBON DIOXIDE, SOLID
Transport Hazard Class(es)
Class: 9
Label(s): 9
EmS No.: F-C, S-V
14.3 Packing Group: –
Environmental hazards: not applicable
Special precautions for user: –
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IATA
UN Number: UN 1845
Proper Shipping Name: Carbon dioxide, solid
Transport Hazard Class(es):
Class: 9
Label(s): 9MI
Packing Group: –
Environmental hazards: not applicable
Special precautions for user: –
Other information
Passenger and cargo aircraft: Allowed.
Cargo aircraft only: Allowed.

Transport in bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL73/ 78 and the IBC Code: not applicable

Additional identification: Avoid transport on vehicles where the load space is not separated from
the driver's compartment. Ensure vehicle driver is aware of the potential
hazards of the load and knows what to do in the event of an accident or
an emergency. Before transporting product containers ensure that they
are firmly secured.

SECTION 15: Regulatory information

Safety, health and environmental regulations/ legislation specific for the substance or mixture: EU

Regulations

Directive 96/ 61/ EC: concerning integrated pollution prevention and control (IPPC): Article 15, European
Pollution Emission Registry (EPER):

Chemical name CAS-No. Concentration

Carbon dioxide 124-38-9 100%

National Regulations

Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations (1999 No. 3242). The
Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (2005 No. 1541). Control of Substances
Hazardous to Health Regulations (COSHH, 2002 No. 2677). Provision and Use of Work
Equipment Regulations (PUWER, 1998 No. 2306). Personal Protective Equipment
Regulations (1992 No. 2966). Control of Major Accident Hazards Regulations (COMAH,
2015 No. 483). Pressure Systems Safety Regulations (PSSR, 2000 No. 128). Only
products that comply with the food regulations (EC) No. 1333/ 2008 and (EU) No.
231/ 2012 and are labelled as such may be used as food additives.
This Safety Data Sheet has been produced to comply with Regulation (EU) 453/ 2010.

Chemical safety assessment: No Chemical Safety Assessment has been carried out.
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SECTION 16: Other Information

Revision Information: Not relevant.

Key literature references and Various sources of data have been used in the compilation of this SDS, they include
sources for data: but are not exclusive to:
Agency for Toxic Substances and Diseases Registry (ATSDR)
(http:/ / www.atsdr.cdc.gov/ ).
European Chemical Agency: Guidance on the Compilation of Safety Data Sheets.
European Chemical Agency: Information on Registered Substances
http:/ / apps.echa.europa.eu/ registered/ registered-sub.aspx#search
European Industrial Gases Association (EIGA) Doc. 169 Classification and Labelling
guide.
International Programme on Chemical Safety (http:/ / www.inchem.org/ )
ISO 10156:2010 Gases and gas mixtures - Determination of fire potential and
oxidizing ability for the selection of cylinder valve outlets.
Matheson Gas Data Book, 7th Edition.
National Institute for Standards and Technology (NIST) Standard Reference Database
Number 69.
The ESIS (European chemical Substances 5 Information System) platform of the
former European Chemicals Bureau (ECB) ESIS (http:/ / ecb.jrc.ec.europa.eu/ esis/ ).
The European Chemical Industry Council (CEFIC) ERICards.
United States of America’s National Library of Medicine’s toxicology data network
TOXNET (http:/ / toxnet.nlm.nih.gov/ index.html)
Threshold Limit Values (TLV) from the American Conference of Governmental
Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH).
Substance specific information from suppliers.
Details given in this document are believed to be correct at the time of publication.
EH40 (as amended) Workplace exposure limits.

Wording of the R-phrases and H-statements in sections 2 and 3

Training information: Users of breathing apparatus must be trained. The hazard of asphyxiation is often
overlooked and must be stressed during operator training. Ensure operators
understand the hazards.

Other information: Before using this product in any new process or experiment, a thorough material
compatibility and safety study should be carried out. Ensure adequate air ventilation.
Ensure all national/ local regulations are observed. Whilst proper care has been
taken in the preparation of this document, no liability for injury or damage resulting
from its use can be accepted. Note: When the Product Name appears in the SDS
header the decimal sign and its position comply with rules for the structure and
drafting of international standards, and is a comma on the line. As an example 2,000
is two (to three decimal places) and not two thousand, whilst 1.000 is one thousand
and not one (to three decimal places).

Last revised date: 24.02.2016

Disclaimer: This information is provided without warranty. The information is believed to be
correct. This information should be used to make an independent determination of
the methods to safeguard workers and the environment.
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