It is a colourless and virtually odourless gas but can cause the nose to sting.
It is obtained industrially by cracking hydrocarbon gases or as a by-product of ammonia production.
Carbon dioxide does not support life and is toxic at high concentrations. Like nitrogen and argon, carbon dioxide is capable of causing an oxygen-depleted atmosphere with the risk of asphyxiation. For this reason always use this product in a well-ventilated area as carbon dioxide is heavier than air.
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Link to Liquid Carbon Dioxide Safety Data Sheet
Due the range of proporties of Carbon Dioxide it has a wide variety of applications. Some of the common applications are:
- pH control of Swimming Pools
- Carbonation of Drinks
- Fire Extinguishers
- Food Freezing and Chilling
- Foamed plastics
- Chemical Solvents
- Water Treatment
- Horticultural
- Mixed with Argon for Welding Shielding gas
- Medical