Pharma Grade CO2 – Pharmaceutical Carbon Dioxide Cylinder

Only experienced and properly instructed persons should handle Pharma Grade CO2 Gas under
pressure. Use only properly specified equipment which is suitable for Pharma Grade CO2,
its supply pressure and temperature. Refer to supplier’s handling instructions. The
substance must be handled in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety
procedures. Protect containers from physical damage; do not drag, roll, slide or
drop. Do not remove or deface labels provided by the supplier for the
identification of the container contents. When moving containers, even for short
distances, use appropriate equipment eg. trolley, hand truck, fork truck etc.
Secure cylinders in an upright position at all times, close all valves when not in
use. Provide adequate ventilation. Suck back of water into the container must be
prevented. Do not allow backfeed into the container. Avoid suckback of water,
acid and alkalis. Keep container below 50°C in a well-ventilated place. Observe all
regulations and local requirements regarding storage of containers. When using
do not eat, drink or smoke. Store in accordance with
local/regional/national/international regulations. Never use direct flame or
electrical heating devices to raise the pressure of a container. Leave valve
protection caps in place until the container has been secured against either a wall
or bench or placed in a container stand and is ready for use. Damaged valves
should be reported immediately to the supplier Close container valve after each
use and when empty, even if still connected to equipment. Never attempt to
repair or modify container valves or safety relief devices. Replace valve outlet
caps or plugs and container caps where supplied as soon as container is
disconnected from equipment. Keep container valve outlets clean and free from
contaminates particularly oil and water. If user experiences any difficulty
operating container valve discontinue use and contact supplier. Never attempt to
transfer gases from one container to another. Container valve guards or caps
should be in place. Depressurisation of liquid CO2 below approximately 5 bar can
create solid CO2 which may block protective devices, pipework and create dry-ice
within containers. Containers, which contain or have contained flammable or
explosive substances, must not be inerted with liquid carbon dioxide.

Product name: Carbon dioxide (Pharma Grade CO2)
Trade name: Carbon Dioxide Food Grade, R744, Laserpure, CP Grade
Other Name: Carbon Dioxide (Special Gases)

Chemical name: Carbon dioxide
Chemical formula: CO2
INDEX No. –
CAS-No. 124-38-9
EC No. 204-696-9
REACH Registration No. Listed in Annex IV/V of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 (REACH),
exempted from registration.

Chemical name Carbon dioxide (Pharma Grade CO2)
INDEX No.: –
CAS-No.: 124-38-9
EC No.: 204-696-9
REACH Registration No.: Listed in Annex IV/V of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 (REACH), exempted from
registration.
Purity: 100%
The purity of the substance in this section is used for classification only, and does
not represent the actual purity of the substance as supplied, for which other
documentation should be consulted.
Trade name: Carbon Dioxide Food Grade, R744, Laserpure, CP Grade

Pharma Grade CO2 Specification

99.5% minimum
→ carbon monoxide ≤5 ppm
→ hydrogen sulphide ≤1 ppm
→ total NOx ≤2 ppm
→ sulphur dioxide ≤2 ppm
→ moisture ≤8 ppm
→ ammonia ≤25 ppm
The above concentrations are ideal volume fractions (= mole fractions). This product is manufactured under
conditions conforming to the requirements of the European Pharmacopoeia.

Pure gases are classified by grade: Pharma Grade CO2

The first digit of the grade classification indicates the ‘number of nines’ purity, e.g. N3.0 = 99.9% purity.

The second digit is the number following the last nine, e.g. N4.6 helium has a guaranteed minimum purity level of 99.996%.

Pharmaceutical Grade Carbon Dioxide (Pharma Grade CO2) gas cylinder.
CO <5ppm
H2S <1ppm
NOX <2ppm
SO2 <2ppm
H2O <8ppm
Please contact us for alternative cylinder sizes and certifications levels.