Carbon Dioxide

About Carbon Dioxide industrial and hospitality use

Carbon Dioxide is supplied as either compressed and liquefied or as a low temperature liquid.  It can be used in food storage, carbonation of soft drinks and juices or as combined gas for industrial welding needs.

Hazards

• May cause asphyxiation if CO2 displaces air in a confined space
• Low concentrations increase the breathing rate and cause headache
• CO2 is heavier than air and may accumulate in confined spaces, particularly at floor level or below

Precautions

• Store and use in a well-ventilated area

First Aid

• Never attempt to rescue a victim of asphyxiation without using a self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA)
• Carbon Dioxide is supplied as either compressed and liquefied or as a low temperature liquid, or in solid form at low temperature (Dry Ice).

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