Carbon Dioxide
Carbon Dioxide
Carbon dioxide is a non-flammable gas which is odourless, colourless and non-toxic.
Typical Uses
The food industries consume most of the carbon dioxide produced It is employed for:
- Carbonation of soft drinks, lemonade, soda, fruit juices etc.
- Recharging of natural mineral waters with carbon dioxide
It is employed in the chemical industry in the following applications:
- Preparation of sodium carbonate, alkaline bicarbonates, lead carbonate and various organic substances (eg. salicylic acid).
- Neutralisation of sedentary alkalis
- Manufacture of foam rubbers
- Precipitation of lime after clarification of juices in the sugar industry
- Dehydration of penicillin
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Description
Carbon dioxide is a non-flammable gas which is odourless, colourless and non-toxic.
Main hazards
Inhalation of carbon dioxide in high concentration is dangerous to respiration. At very high concentrations, leads to less of consciousness and eventually death.
Typical Uses
The food industries consume most of the carbon dioxide produced It is employed for:
- Carbonation of soft drinks, lemonade, soda, fruit juices etc.
- Recharging of natural mineral waters with carbon dioxide
- Conservation of wine, unfermented grape juice and various fruit juices
- Tapping of beer and prevention of oxidation through contact with the air.
- Accelerating the growth of farm produce as an atmosphere additive.
It is employed in the chemical industry in the following applications:
- Preparation of sodium carbonate, alkaline bicarbonates, lead carbonate and various organic substances (eg. salicylic acid).
- Neutralisation of sedentary alkalis
- Manufacture of foam rubbers
- Precipitation of lime after clarification of juices in the sugar industry
- Dehydration of penicillin
- Tanning of hides
- Production of paints and varnishes
Cylinder dimensions are approximate – variations may occur due to manufacturing tolerances Height including the valve.
Storage and handling
- Store cylinders upright in a cool, well ventilated area away from sources of heat and combustible materials.
- Protect cylinders, particularly the valve, against physical damage whether full or empty.
- Do not allow any part of the cylinder to be exposed to temperatures above 45°C.
- Check that cylinders are clearly labelled.
- Keep outlet seals in place on full cylinders.
- Close valves on empty cylinders.
In case of leaks
- Remove to well ventilated area
- Stop leak if possible to do so
- Evacuate area away from direction of movement of gas.
- If leak cannot be stopped, move cylinder to a safe area and allow to empty.
- Notify emergency services if required
Description
Carbon dioxide is a non-flammable gas which is odourless, colourless and non-toxic.
Main hazards
Inhalation of carbon dioxide in high concentration is dangerous to respiration. At very high concentrations, leads to less of consciousness and eventually death.
Typical Uses
The food industries consume most of the carbon dioxide produced It is employed for:
- Carbonation of soft drinks, lemonade, soda, fruit juices etc.
- Recharging of natural mineral waters with carbon dioxide
- Conservation of wine, unfermented grape juice and various fruit juices
- Tapping of beer and prevention of oxidation through contact with the air.
- Accelerating the growth of farm produce as an atmosphere additive.
It is employed in the chemical industry in the following applications:
- Preparation of sodium carbonate, alkaline bicarbonates, lead carbonate and various organic substances (eg. salicylic acid).
- Neutralisation of sedentary alkalis
- Manufacture of foam rubbers
- Precipitation of lime after clarification of juices in the sugar industry
- Dehydration of penicillin
- Tanning of hides
- Production of paints and varnishes
Cylinder dimensions are approximate – variations may occur due to manufacturing tolerances Height including the valve.
Storage and handling
- Store cylinders upright in a cool, well ventilated area away from sources of heat and combustible materials.
- Protect cylinders, particularly the valve, against physical damage whether full or empty.
- Do not allow any part of the cylinder to be exposed to temperatures above 45°C.
- Check that cylinders are clearly labelled.
- Keep outlet seals in place on full cylinders.
- Close valves on empty cylinders.
In case of leaks
- Remove to well ventilated area
- Stop leak if possible to do so
- Evacuate area away from direction of movement of gas.
- If leak cannot be stopped, move cylinder to a safe area and allow to empty.
- Notify emergency services if required