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Document ID (ISN)55039
CIS number 90-1796
Year 1990
Convention or series no. CCHST Infogram chimique 76-1990 CCOHS Chemical Infogram 76-1990
Title Carbon dioxide
Original title Dioxyde de carbone [in French]
Bibliographic information Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety, 250 Main St. E., Hamilton, Ontario L8N 1H6, Canada, 1990. 1p. Illus.
Abstract Chemical safety information sheet. Toxicity: asphyxiant; contact with solid, liquid or gas from pressurised cylinder may cause frostbite burns; prolonged exposure to concentrations of about 1.5% may cause a mild stress and behavioural changes (irritability).
Descriptors (primary) carbon dioxide; Canada
Descriptors (secondary) asphyxiants; frostbite; first aid; data sheet; neuropsychic effects; health hazards; personal protective equipment
Document type B - Chemical safety information sheets
Country / State or ProvinceCanada
Subject(s) Toxic and dangerous substances
Broad subject area(s)
Browse category(ies) Carbon dioxide
Inorganic substances