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Safety data sheet Carbon monoxide, compressed Creation date : Revision date : 1 28.01.2005 29.11.2006 Version : 1.0 IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND OF THE COMPANY Product name Carbon monoxide, compressed Chemical formula CO Known uses Not known. Company identification Linde AG, Gas and Engineering, Linde Gas Division Seitnerstraße 70, D-82049 Pullach Emergency phone numbers: 089-7446-0 2 COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS Substance/Preparation: Substance Components/Impurities CAS Nr: 630-08-0 EEC Nr (from EINECS) : 211-128-3 Contains no other components or impurities which will influence the classification of the product. 3 HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION Classification May cause harm to the unborn child. Toxic by inhalation. Toxic: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure through inhalation. Extremely flammable. Risk advice to man and the environment Compressed gas 4 FIRST AID MEASURES Inhalation Toxic by inhalation. Symptoms may include dizziness, headache, nausea and loss of co-ordination. Remove victim to uncontaminated area wearing self contained breathing apparatus. Keep victim warm and rested. Call a doctor. Apply artificial respiration if breathing stopped. Ingestion Ingestion is not considered a potential route of exposure. 5 FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES Specific hazards Exposure to fire may cause containers to rupture/explode. Hazardous combustion products None Suitable extinguishing media All known extinguishants can be used. Specific methods If possible, stop flow of product. Move container away or cool with water from a protected position. Do not extinguish a leaking gas flame unless absolutely necessary. Spontaneous/explosive reignition may occur. Extinguish any other fire. Extinguish any other fire. Special protective equipment for fire fighters Use self-contained breathing apparatus and chemically protective clothing. 6 ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES Personal precautions DE / E SDS No. : 019 page 1 / 2 Evacuate area. Eliminate ignition sources. Ensure adequate air ventilation. Wear self-contained breathing apparatus when entering area unless atmosphere is proved to be safe. Environmental precautions Try to stop release. Clean up methods Ventilate area. 7 HANDLING AND STORAGE Handling and storage Ensure equipment is adequately earthed. Suck back of water into the container must be prevented. Purge air from system before introducing gas. Do not allow backfeed into the container. Use only properly specified equipment which is suitable for this product, its supply pressure and temperature. Contact your gas supplier if in doubt. Keep away from ignition sources (including static discharges). Refer to supplier's container handling instructions. Prevent bottles from falling down. Segregate from oxidant gases and other oxidants in store. Keep container below 50°C in a well ventilated place. Observe "Technische Regeln Druckgase (TRG) 280 Ziffer 5" 8 EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION Exposure limit value value Note Value type TLV (ACGIH) 25 ppm ACGIH 1995 - 1996 Germany - MAK 30 ppm TRGS 900 Exposure limit value value Note Value type Comp. Personal protection Ensure adequate ventilation. Do not smoke while handling product. Keep self contained breathing apparatus readily available for emergency use. If concentration is below 2% you can use for escaping an ABEK- Filter Carry working gloves and protection shoes while handling gas cylinders. 9 PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES General information Appearance/Colour: Colourless gas Odour: None No odour warning properties. Important information on environment, health and safety Molecular weight: 28 g/mol Melting point: -205 °C Boiling point: -192 °C Critical temperature: -140 °C Autoignition temperature: 620 °C Flammability range: 11 %(V) - 74 %(V) Relative density, gas: 1 Relative density, liquid: 0,79 Vapour Pressure 20 °C: Not applicable Solubility mg/l water: 30 mg/l 10 STABILITY AND REACTIVITY Stability and reactivity Can form explosive mixture with air. May react violently with oxidants. 11 TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION Acute toxicity Damage to red blood cells (haemolytic poison). LC50/1h (ppm) 3760 ppm 019 / EDV / 11.08.2006

Safety data sheet Carbon monoxide, compressed Creation date : Revision date : 28.01.2005 29.11.2006 Version : 1.0 Carcinogenic, mutagenic and teratogenic effects May cause harm to the unborn child. SDS No. : 019 page 2 / 2 15 REGULATORY INFORMATION 12 ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION General No known ecological damage caused by this product. 13 DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS General Avoid discharge to atmosphere. Do not discharge into any place where its accumulation could be dangerous. Waste gas should be flared through a suitable burner with flash back arrestor. Contact supplier if guidance is required....