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R-744
1. CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
PRODUCT NAME:
OTHER NAME:
USE:
DISTRIBUTOR:
FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL:
(Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm)
1-800-262-0012
2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
CLASSIFICATION:
SIGNAL WORD:
HAZARD STATEMENT:
SYMBOL:
PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENT:
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW: Cold liquid and gas under pressure. Can cause rapid suffocation. Can increase respiration
and heart rate. May cause nervous system damage. May cause frostbite. May cause dizziness and drowsiness. Self
contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing may be required by rescue workers. This product is a colorless,
odorless liquid that transforms to white crystalline particles when discharged from its container. The gas is slightly acidic
and may be felt to have a slight, pungent odor and biting taste.
POTENTIAL HEALTH HAZARDS
EFFECTS OF A SINGLE ACUTE OVEREXPOSURE
SKIN: No harm expected from vapor. Prolonged contact with carbon dioxide could cause frostbite. Cold gas or liquid may
cause severe frostbite.
EYES: No harm expected from vapor. Prolonged contact with carbon dioxide could cause frostbite. Cold gas or liquid may
cause severe frostbite.
INHALATION: Carbon Dioxide is an asphyxiant with effect due to lack of oxygen. It is also physiologically active,
INGESTION:
Copyright HPL March 2021
Material Safety Data Sheet
R-744
Carbon Dioxide
Refrigerant gas
National Refrigerants, Inc.
661 Kenyon Avenue
Bridgeton, New Jersey 08302
Gases under pressure, Liquefied Gas
WARNING
Contains gas under pressure, may explode if heated
Gas Cylinder
STORAGE: Protect from sunlight, store in a well ventilated place
affecting circulation and breathing. Moderate concentrations may cause headache, drowsiness, dizziness,
stinging of the nose and throat, excitation, rapid breathing and heart rate, excess salivation, vomiting, and
unconsciousness. Lack of oxygen can kill.
An unlikely route of exposure. This product is a gas at normal temperature and pressure, but may cause
severe frostbite.
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY CALL:
CHEMTREC: 1-800-424-9300
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