Risk Of Injury When Handling Solid Carbon Dioxide (Dry Ice), From Touching Deeply Cooled Objects Or From Inhalation Of Carbon Dioxide Gas - As00.00-Z-0029-01A

Wear warm protective gloves, protective clothing and full protective goggles. Provide adequate ventilation. 

Type all (BUS, truck, light vans, heavy vans) 

Possible dangers 

risk of injury 

Contact with carbon dioxide solid (dry ice), severely supercooled

Objects cause frost damage to the skin and serious eye damage.

When solid carbon dioxide (dry ice) evaporates, carbon dioxide gas is produced which, in high concentration, has a suffocating effect or inhibits movement without any noticeable signs. In low concentrations it can cause accelerated breathing and headaches.

Rules of conduct / protective measures  

• Eating, drinking, smoking and storing food in the work area are prohibited.
• Ensure adequate ventilation of the work area, never use solid carbon dioxide (dry ice) in the area of ??work pits, sewers and basements.
• Handle the container carefully, dry it well before filling, secure it against falling over.
• Exposure to fire can cause the container to burst or explode.
• Avoid spilling when filling or transferring solid carbon dioxide (dry ice). Do not overfill the container.
• Store carbon dioxide solid (dry ice) only in containers provided for this purpose.
• Avoid ingress of water into the container.
• Wear protective clothing, full protective goggles, cold protection gloves (e.g .: leather, kevlar).

First aid measures 

• Do not rub eyes, douse eyes and affected skin area with plenty of lukewarm water and cover with sterile bandages.
• Immediately bring people into the fresh air, ventilate if necessary, keep them calm and warm.
• Call a doctor immediately.