warnings and cautions
WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS SECTION WARNING: Administration of Carbon Dioxide may be hazardous or contraindicated. For use only by or under the supervision of a licensed practitioner who is experienced in the use and administration of Carbon Dioxide and is familiar with the indications, effects, dosages, methods and frequency and duration of administration, and the hazards, contraindications and side effects and the precautions to be taken. When used as a diluent for oxygen to produce respirable mixtures, user must assure sufficient oxygen concentration to sustain life. WARNING: CONTAINS GAS UNDER PRESSURE: MAY EXPLODE IF HEATED. MAY DISPLACE OXYGEN AND CAUSE RAPID SUFFOCATION. MAY CAUSE FROSTBITE. MAY INCREASE RESPIRATION AND HEART RATE. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read an understood. Avoid breathing gas. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Use and store only outdoors or in a well-ventilated place. Use a back flow preventive device in the piping. Use only with equipment rated for cylinder pressure. Close valve after each use and whem empth. Protect from sunlight when ambient temperature exceeds 52°c (125°F). Read and follow the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) before use. FIRST AID: IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Get medical advice/attention. IF ON SKIN: Thaw frosted parts with lukewarm water. Do not rub affected area. Get immediate medical advice/attention.