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Identification
- Name:
- carbon dioxide
- Synonyms:
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- DIOXIDO DE CARBONO
- ANHIDRIDO CARBONICO
- CAS:
- 124-38-9
- EC/EINECS:
- 204-696-9
- Molecular Formula:
- CO2
- International Chemical Safety Card (ICSC):
- 0021
- Uses:
- degreaser cooling agent cleaner pesticide flame retardant buffer
CLASSIFICATION AND LABELLING (Regulation 1272/2008)
No classifications available
Specific health risks
Occupational Exposure Limits (OEL) ?
Daily exposure limit values (VLA-ED) published by the Spanish National Institute of Safety and Health at Work (INSST). They represent the average concentration of a chemical agent in the worker's breathing zone, measured or calculated in a time-weighted manner for an 8-hour daily working period.
Specific environmental risks
Environmental regulations
LPCIC (EPER)
Priority substances and specific pollutants within the EU water policy framework, established by the Water Framework Directive (2000/60/EC) and the Priority Substances Directive (2008/105/EC and amendments). Substances posing significant risk to European surface waters and subject to Environmental Quality Standards (EQS).
Restriction/prohibition regulations
Authorized Pesticide ?
Active substances approved for use in plant protection products (agricultural pesticides) in the European Union under Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009. Includes herbicides, fungicides, insecticides, acaricides and other crop protection agents with current European-level approval.
Authorized Biocides ?
Active substances approved for use in biocidal products under Regulation (EU) No 528/2012. The approval specifies the product types in which they may be used (disinfectants, preservatives, non-agricultural pesticides, etc.) and the permitted conditions of use.