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3. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION (Continued) INHALATION (Continuedl: High concentrations of this gas can also cause an oxygen-deficient environment. However, the asphyxiating properties of Carbon Dioxide will be reached before oxygentieficiency is a factor. OTHER POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS: Contact with solid Carbon D'wxide can cause frostbite io skin, eyes, and other exposed tissue. Contact of the cold gas generated from the solid with the skin can lead to frostbite or dermatitis (red, cracked, irritated skin), depending upon concentration and duration of exposure. Contact of the cokf gas with the eyes can cause pain, redness, bums, and severe exposure could cause blindness. Symptoms of frostbite include change in skin color to white orgrayish-yellow. The pain after contact with cold gas ar solid can quickly subside. Moisture in the air could lead to the formation of carbonic acid, which can be irritating to the eyes. HEALTH EFFECTS OR RISKS FROM EXPOSURE: An Explanation in Lav Terms. Overexposure to Carbon Dioxide may cause the following health effects: ACUTE: Contact with solid Carbon Dioxide or cold gas can cause frostbite to skin, eyes, and other exposed Ussue. Carbon Dioxide gas evolved from the sublimation of the solid is an asphyxiant and a powerful cerebral vasodilator. Inhaling high concentretions of Carbon Dioxide can lead to coma or death. At low concenVations, inhalation of Carbon Dioxide can cause nausea, dizziness, visual disturbances, shaking, headache, mental confusion, sweating, increased heartbeat, and elevated blood pressure and respiratory rate. High concentrations of the gas in air may cause eye irtitafion or damage. CHRONIC: There are currently no known adverse health effects associated with chronic exposure to solid Carbon Dioxide or the gas which is generated by sublimation. TARGET ORGANS: Respiratory system, cerdiovaswlar system, eyes. PART III How can I prevent hazardous situations from occurring? 4. FIRST-AID MEASURES RESCUERS SHOULD NOT ATTEMPT TO RETRIEVE VICTIMS OF EXPOSURE TO THIS PRODUCT WITHOUT ADEQUATE PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. At a minimum, Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus should be wpm. Remove victim(s) to fresh air, as quickly as possible. Trained personnel should administer supplemental oxygen andlor cerdio-pulmonary resuscitation, if necessary. Only trained personnel should administer supplemental oxygen. In case of frostbite, place the frostbitten part in warm water. DO NOT USE HOT WATER. If warm water is not available, or is impractical to use, wrap the affected parts gently in blankets. Alternatively, if the fingers or hands are frostbitten, place the affected area in the armpk. Encourage victim ro gently exercise the affeced pan while being warmed. Seek immediate medical attention. Victim(s) must be taken for medical attenton. Rescuers should be taken for medicel attention, rf necessary. Take copy of label and MSDS to physician or other health professional with victim(s). 5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES CARBON DIOXIDE CHAS CARBON DIOXIDE SOLID NFPA RATING ~w..eam+ 0 rvuin~ 2 0 auc,mn Oiafa LIQUEFIED NFPA RATING a.»w.°.m 0 rvfum 3 0 afacmmr °mca NFPA RATING 0 .cum 1 0 ae~cmmn OrMFa See Sed{on 16 for DeTinition of Retinas FLASH POINT: Not Applicable. AUTOIGNITIONTEMPERATURE: Not Applicable. FLAMMABLE LIMITS (in air by volume. %): Lower. Not Applicable. Uooer: Nat Applicable. CARBON DIOXIDE - COz MSDS (DOCUMENT 9007013) PAGE 4 OF 12