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Burtek Dry Ice MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET 

MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET 

PRODUCT NAME: CARBON DIOXIDE, SOLID 

Revised: 7/20/11 

1. Chemical Product and Company Identification 

Burtek Dry Ice 

120 1st Ave N 

Altoona, IA 5009 

TELEPHONE NUMBER: 515-243-4226 

24-HOUR EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 

CHEMTREC (800)424-9300 

EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLAN NO: 20101 

PRODUCT NAME: CARBON DIOXIDE, SOLID 

CHEMICAL NAME: Carbon Dioxide 

COMMON NAMES/SYNONYMS: Carbon Ice, Dry Ice, Solid Carbon Dioxide 

TDG (Canada) CLASSIFICATION: 9.1 

WHMIS CLASSIFICATION: A, D2B 

PREPARED BY: Burtek Dry Ice 

PREPARATION DATE: 7/20/11 

2. Composition, Information on Ingredients 

INGREDIENT % WEIGHT PEL-OSHA1 TLV-ACGIH2 LD50 or LC50 

Route/Species 

Carbon Dioxide 

FORMULA: CO2 

CAS: 124-38-9 

RTECS #: FF6400000 

99.8 to 99.999 5000 ppm TWA 5000 ppm TWA 

30,000 ppm STEL 

Not Available 

1 As stated in 29 CFR 1910, Subpart Z (revised July 1, 1993) 

2 As stated in the ACGIH 1994-95 Threshold Limit Values for Chemical Substances and Physical Agents 

3. Hazards Identification 

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW 

Oxygen levels below 19.5% may cause asphyxia. Exposure to carbon dioxide gas can cause 

nausea and respiratory problems. High concentrations may cause vasodilatation leading to 

circulatory collapse. Contact with solid product may cause frostbite or freeze burns in exposed 

tissues. 

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ROUTE OF ENTRY: 

Skin Contact 

Yes 

Skin Absorption 

No 

Eye Contact 

Yes 

Inhalation 

Yes 

Ingestion 

Yes 

HEALTH EFFECTS: 

Exposure Limits 

Yes 

Irritant 

No 

Sensitization 

No 

Teratogen 

No 

Reproductive Hazard 

No 

Mutagen 

No 

Synergistic Effects 

None reported 

Carcinogenicity: -- NTP: No IARC: No OSHA: No 

EYE EFFECTS: 

Contact with product may cause frostbite or cryogenic "burns. 

SKIN EFFECTS: 

Contact with product may cause frostbite. Frostbite effects are a change in color of the skin to gray or 

white, possibly followed by blistering. Skin may become inflamed and painful. 

INGESTION EFFECTS: 

Contact with product may cause frostbite. 

INHALATION EFFECTS: 

Carbon dioxide is the most powerful cerebral vasodilator known. Inhaling large concentrations causes rapid 

circulatory insufficiency leading to coma and death. Asphyxiation is likely to occur before the effects of 

carbon dioxide overexposure. Chronic, harmful effects are not known from repeated inhalation of low 

concentrations. Low concentrations of carbon dioxide cause increased respiration and headache. 

Effects of oxygen deficiency may include: rapid breathing, diminished mental alertness, impaired muscular 

coordination, faulty judgment, depression of all sensations, emotional instability, and fatigue. As 

asphyxiation progresses, nausea, vomiting, prostration, and loss of consciousness may result, eventually 

leading to convulsions, coma, and death. Oxygen deficiency during pregnancy has produced 

developmental abnormalities in humans and experimental animals. 

NFPA HAZARD CODES HMIS HAZARD CODES RATINGS SYSTEM 

Health: 1 Health: 1 0 = No Hazard 

Flammability: 0 Flammability: 0 1 = Slight Hazard 

Reactivity: 0 Reactivity: 0 2 = Moderate Hazard 

3 = Serious Hazard 

4 = Severe Hazard 
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4. First Aid Measures 

EYES: 

Never introduce oil or ointment into the eyes without medical advice! In case of freezing or cryogenic 

"burns" by rapidly evaporating liquid. DO NOT WASH THE EYES WITH HOT OR EVEN TEPID 

WATER! Remove victim from the source of contamination. Open eyelids wide to allow liquid/solid to 

evaporate/sublime. If pain 

PRODUCT NAME: CARBON DIOXIDE, SOLID 

is present, refer the victim to an ophthalmologist for further treatment and follow up. If the victim cannot 

tolerate light; protect eyes with a light bandage or handkerchief. 

SKIN: 

Remove contaminated clothing and flush affected area with cold water and soap. DO NOT USE HOT 

WATER. A physician should see the patient promptly if frostbite has occurred. 

INGESTION: 

A physician should see the patient promptly if frostbite has occurred. 

INHALATION: 

PROMPT MEDICAL ATTENTION IS MANDATORY IN ALL CASES OF OVEREXPOSURE TO 

CARBON DIOXIDE. RESCUE PERSONNEL SHOULD BE EQUIPPED WITH SELF-CONTAINED 

BREATHING APPARATUS. Conscious persons should be assisted to an uncontaminated area and inhale 

fresh air. Quick removal from the contaminated area is most important. Unconscious persons should be 

moved to an uncontaminated area, given mouth-to-mouth resuscitation and supplemental oxygen. Further 

treatment should be symptomatic and supportive. 

5. Fire Fighting Measures 

Conditions of Flammability: Nonflammable 

Flash point: 

None 

Method: 

Not Applicable 

Auto ignition 

Temperature: None 

LEL (%): None UEL (%): None 

Hazardous combustion products: None 

Sensitivity to mechanical shock: None 

Sensitivity to static discharge: None 

FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS: 

None. Non-flammable. 

6. Accidental Release Measures 

Avoid contact with spilled product. Personnel in area should use insulated gloves and other protective 

clothing to prevent contact. If spilled in confined area, provide ventilation to prevent buildup of carbon 

dioxide gas. 
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7. Handling and Storage 

Electrical Classification: 

Non-Hazardous. 

Dry carbon dioxide can be handled in most common structural materials. Moist carbon dioxide is generally 

corrosive by its formation of carbonic acid. For applications with moist Carbon Dioxide, 316, 309 and 310 

stainless steels may be used as well as Hastelloy ®, A, B, & C, and Monel ®. Ferrous Nickel alloys are 

slightly susceptible to corrosion. At normal temperatures carbon dioxide is compatible with most plastics 

and elastomers. Use only in well-ventilated areas. Carbon dioxide vapor is heavier than air and will 

accumulate in low areas. 

PRODUCT NAME: CARBON DIOXIDE, SOLID 

Carbon dioxide solid should be stored in insulated containers equipped with loose fitting lids which will 

allow escape of vapor caused by sublimation. Do not store in subsurface or enclosed areas. Locate the 

insulated storage container in an area where there is adequate ventilation so as to prevent the accumulation 

of carbon dioxide vapors/gas above exposure limits. DO NOT PUT DRY ICE IN A CLOSED 

CONTAINER WHERE EVOLVED GAS CANNOT ESCAPE! Remove scrap solid (snow or dry ice) to a 

hood with forced ventilation or take to a remote outside location and allow to sublime. Protect containers 

from physical damage. Store in cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from heavily trafficked areas and 

emergency exits. 

8. Exposure Controls, Personal Protection 

1EXPOSURE LIMITS: 

INGREDIENT % VOLUME PEL-OSHA2 TLV-ACGIH3 LD50 or OC50 

Route/Species 

Carbon Dioxide 

FORMULA: CO2 

CAS: 124-38-9 

RTECS #: FF6400000 

99.8 TO 99.999 5000 ppm TWA 5000 ppm TWA 

30,000 ppm STEL 

Not Available 

1 Refer to individual state of provincial regulations, as applicable, for limits which may be more stringent than 

those listed here. 

2 As stated in 29 CFR 1910, Subpart Z (revised July 1, 1993) 

3 As stated in the ACGIH 1994-1995 Threshold Limit Values for Chemical Substances and Physical Agents. 

IDLH (Carbon Dioxide): 50,000 ppm 

ENGINEERING CONTROLS: 

Use local exhaust to prevent accumulation of high concentrations so as to reduce the oxygen level in the air 

to less than 19.5% and the carbon dioxide concentration below the exposure limit. 

EYE/FACE PROTECTION: 

Safety goggles or glasses as appropriate for the job. A face shield is recommended for handling cryogenic 

material. 

SKIN PROTECTION: 

Protective gloves of any material appropriate for the job. Insulated gloves are recommended for cryogenic 

materials. 

RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: 

Positive pressure air line with full-face mask and escape bottle or self-contained breathing apparatus should 

be available for emergency use. 

OTHER/GENERAL PROTECTION: 

Safety shoes. 

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9. Physical and Chemical Properties 

PARAMETER VALUE UNITS 

Physical state (gas, liquid, solid): solid 

Vapor pressure at 70oF: 856 psi 

Vapor density at 70oF, 1 atm (Air=1): 1.53 

Evaporation point: Not Available 

Boiling point (CO2 Sublimes): -109.3 

: -78.5oFoC 

Freezing point: -69.8: -56.6oFoC 

pH: Not Available 

Specific gravity: Not Available 

Oil/water partition coefficient: Not Available 

Solubility (H20): Very soluble 

Odor threshold: Not Applicable 

Odor and appearance: A white solid liberating a colorless, odorless gas. 

10. Stability and Reactivity 

STABILITY: 

Stable 

INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS: 

Certain reactive metals, hydrides, moist cesium monoxide, or lithium acetylene carbide diammino may 

ignite. Passing carbon dioxide over a mixture of sodium peroxide and aluminum or magnesium may 

explode. 

HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: 

Carbon monoxide and oxygen when heated above 3092oF (1700oC). Carbonic acid is formed in the 

presence of moisture. 

HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: 

Will not occur. 

11. Toxicological Information 

REPRODUCTIVE: 

Oxygen deficiency during pregnancy has produced developmental abnormalities in humans and 

experimental animals. Exposure of female rats to 60,000 ppm carbon dioxide for 24 hours has produced 

toxic effects to the embryo and fetus in pregnant rats. Toxic effects to the reproductive system have been 

observed in other mammalian species at similar concentrations. 

OTHER: 

Carbon dioxide is the most powerful cerebral vasodilator known. Inhaling large concentrations causes rapid 

circulatory insufficiency leading to coma and death. Chronic, harmful effects are not known from repeated 

inhalation of low (3 to 5 molar %) concentrations. 

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12. Ecological Information 

No data given. 

13. Disposal Considerations 

Allow to sublime (evaporate) in a well ventilated area. 
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14. Transport Information 

PARAMETER United States DOT Canada TDG 

PROPER SHIPPING NAME: Carbon Dioxide, solid Carbon Dioxide, solid 

HAZARD CLASS: 9 9.1 

IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: UN 1845 UN 1845 

SHIPPING LABEL: None! 

Packing Group: III 

Note: Only regulated as a hazardous material if shipped by air or water. 

15. Regulatory Information 

SARA TITLE III NOTIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION 

SARA TITLE III HAZARD CLASSES: Acute Health Hazard 

16. Other Information 

Compressed gas cylinders shall not be refilled without the express written permission of the owner. 

Shipment of a compressed gas cylinder which has not been filled by the owner or with his/her (written) 

consent is a violation of transportation regulations. 

DISCLAIMER OF EXPRESSED AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES: 

Although reasonable care has been taken in the preparation of this document, we extend no warranties and 

make no representations as to the accuracy or completeness of the information contained herein, and 

assume no responsibility regarding the suitability of this information for the user’s intended purposes or for 

the consequences of its use. Each individual should make a determination as to the suitability of the 

information for their particular purpose(s).