CO2

Carbon Dioxide

General

Molecular formula

CO2

Main hazard

Asphyxiant, irritant

Appearance

Colourless gas

Molar mass

44,0095 g/mol

Properties

Density

1,98 g/L (heavier than air)

Solubility in water

1,45 g/L

Melting point

-57 C (216 K)

Boiling point

-78 C (195 K)

Acidity (pKa)

6,35 and 10,33

Health

4 – Deadly

3 – Extreme danger

2 – Hazardous

1 – Slightly hazardous

0 – Normal materials

Fire

4 – Very Flammable

3 – Readily Ignitable

2 – Ignited with heat

1 – Combustible

0 – Will not burn

Reactivity

4 – May detonate

3 – Shock & heat may detonate

2 – Violent chemical change

1 – Unstable if heated

0 – Stable

Specific Hazard

OXE - Oxidizer

ACID - Acid

ALK - Alkali

COR - Corrosive

W – Use no water