CARBON DIOXIDE
Carbon Dioxide whilst not inert acts as an asphyxiant must not be inhaled.
It is largely inert and is neither flammable nor supports combustion & is used in some fire extinguishers.
At a density 1.87 kg/m3 (1.55 relative to air at normal
atmospheric conditions) it is markedly denser than air so it is
potentially dangerous if inadvertently released in a cellar.
Applications
- Carbonation of beverages
- Acidity regulator in food products
- Preservation of wine and fruit juices
- Various chemical processes
- Fire extinguishers
- As a refrigerant for low temperatures
- Increased productivity in Greenhouses
- Recharging of natural mineral waters with carbon dioxide
- Tapping of beer and prevention of oxidation through contact with the air
- Accelerating the growth of farm produce as an atmosphere additive
- Production of paints and varnishes
- Manufacture of foam rubber
Hazards
Carbon Dioxide acts largely as an asphyxiant and must not be
inhaled. At very high concentrations, leads to less of consciousness and
eventually death.
Carbon dioxide is largely inert & non-toxic & non-flammable,
so from the point of fires is relatively safe. (Hence its use in some
fire extinguishers.)
PUREMIX 30C
“Nitrogen and CO2” mixes are widely used for Beer Dispensing.
PureMix 30C is is a mixture of 30% Carbon Dioxide gas
with 70% Nitrogen gas for beer keg blends & specially formulated
for the dispensing of bulk Guinness Stout from beer keg systems.
Carbon dioxide makes up only 0.0415% of the air we breathe, (or 415
p.p.m. (parts per million.)) & has varying effects as the %
concentration in air increases.
As with all the gases in the air we breathe, Carbon dioxide is
colourless and odourless gas. Additional Carbon dioxide is exhaled due
to the bodie’s metabolic activities.
It is largely inert and is neither flammable nor supports combustion & is used in some fire extinguishers.
At a density 1.87 kg/m3 (1.55 relative to air at normal
atmospheric conditions) it is markedly denser than air so it is
potentially extremely dangerous if inadvertently released in a cellar.
Application
- Dispensing of bulk Guinness Stout from beer keg systems