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Operating manual according to
art. 14of
the Ordinance on Hazardous Substances
Operating area:
Working place:
Status: May 2012
(based on SDB 4/ 2005)
Identification of hazardous substance
Dry ice
Other designation: Carbon dioxide – in frozen state
CAS no.
: 124-38-9
EU index no.:
204-696-9
Aggregate state
: solid
Colour
: white
Odour
: inodorous
Flash point
:
Boiling point
:-78.5°C
Melting point
: -56.6 °C
Dangers for people and environment
Risk of frostbite development (-78°C) at skin contact
Risk of suffocation because of the sublimated vapours (from 1 litre of dry ice result
460 litres of gas)
Loss of mobility and consciousness
The gas released through evaporation is heavier than air and can accumulate in
lower spaces.
First aid measure and rules of conduct
Protective measures
:
- Avoid contact of the product with skin and eyes;
-
During usage, ensure proper ventilation in the room;
-
During the shredding operation, avoid dispersion of
the chips;
-
Do not transport with elevator if the elevator is being
used by people;
-
Avoid protrusion of the gas released by evaporation
in the sewerage or in lower areas.
Eye protection
:
Wear goggles with tight-closing system.
Hand protection
:
Wear protective gloves made of leather or
low temperature resistant gloves
Suitable extinguishing agents
According to the conditions; carbon dioxide does not burn
Storage
:
- not to be stored in basements and unventilated spaces;
-
not to be stored in gas-tight containers (risk of
bursting because of high pressure).
First aid measures
Injured persons have to be transported out of the danger area, using protection means, proper
ventilation has to be ensured, in case of high concentration levels, a self-contained breathing
apparatus has to be used.
Administering first aid
General information
After inhalation
Ensure proper ventilation, in case a person becomes
unconscious, the victim should be positioned in a stable side position, in case of
respiratory arrest administer artificial respiration, seek medical assistance.
In case of skin contact
In case of frostbites, rinse for 15 minutes with lukewarm water.
In case of eye contact
Rinse eyes for at least 15 minutes, afterwards see an
ophthalmologist.
After swallowing
Drink plenty of water, seek medical assistance.
Appropriate disposal
The dry ice residues can be stored outdoors and left to evaporate, but only under strict supervision.
For additional information, contact the Labour Protection Department.
