CO₂ cartridges dispenses freezing CO₂ - if sprayed onto skin may cause damage. Cartridge itself can freeze when in use - use protective sleeve/foam cover and gloves when you use the products bought on WWW.UPUMP.CO.UK 

CO₂ cartridges is not for sale to under 18's. By buying cartridges on this site, you confirm that you are 18 or over.

Directions for use (with CO₂ inflators):

1. Place foam cover over the cartridge, use gloves.
2. Make sure the valve is closed tide. Screw cartridge into inflator. DO NOT remove cartridge until empty - check by open the valve on the pump before removing, Pointing the nozzle away from the face/body. 
3. For fitting onto Schrader/Presta valve, Screw inflator onto tyre valve. 
4. Open the pump valve and control CO₂ flow. Note - contains freezing CO₂ gas under pressure, so open the valve gently!
5. DO NOT dispense upside down.

Replacing the cartridge:

1. Make sure your hands are protected, use the gloves and cartridge foam protective sleeve.
2. First gently open the pump valve to check empty. Pointing the nozzle away from the face/body.
3. Unscrew cartridge (counter-clockwise). Cartridge may be freezing and may still contain liquid CO₂.
4. Before installing the new cartridge, make sure that valve of the inflator is tight closed.
5. Follow instructions above to install new cartridge.

CO₂, Carbon Dioxide, Q&A

What are the most important things to know about carbon dioxide in an emergency?

Emergency Overview: Colourless gas. Odourless. Will not burn. COMPRESSED GAS. Contains refrigerated gas. May explode if heated. CONFINED SPACE HAZARD. Can accumulate in hazardous amounts in low-lying areas especially inside confined spaces. ASPHYXIANT. High concentrations can displace oxygen in air and cause suffocation. May cause frostbite.

What are the potential health effects of carbon dioxide?

Main Routes of Exposure: Inhalation

• Inhalation: Low concentrations are not harmful. Higher concentrations can affect respiratory function and cause excitation followed by depression of the central nervous system. A high concentration can displace oxygen in the air. If less oxygen is available to breathe, symptoms such as rapid breathing, rapid heart rate, clumsiness, emotional upsets and fatigue can result. As less oxygen becomes available, nausea and vomiting, collapse, convulsions, coma and death can occur. Symptoms occur more quickly with physical effort. Lack of oxygen can cause permanent damage to organs including the brain and heart.
• Skin Contact: Not irritating. Direct contact with the liquefied gas can chill or freeze the skin (frostbite). Symptoms of mild frostbite include numbness, prickling and itching. Symptoms of more severe frostbite include a burning sensation and stiffness. The skin may become waxy white or yellow. Blistering, tissue death and infection may develop in severe cases.
• Eye Contact: May cause mild irritation. Direct contact with the liquefied gas can freeze the eye. Permanent eye damage or blindness can result.
• Ingestion: Not a relevant route of exposure (gas).
• Effects of Long-Term (Chronic) Exposure: Not harmful.
• Carcinogenicity: Not known to cause cancer.

What are first aid measures for carbon dioxide?

Inhalation: Take In case of oxygen deficiency: take precautions to ensure your own safety before attempting rescue (e.g. wear appropriate protective equipment). If breathing is difficult, trained personnel should administer emergency oxygen. If the heart has stopped, trained personnel should start cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) or automated external defibrillation (AED). Immediately call a Poison Centre or doctor. Treatment is urgently required. Transport to a hospital.

Skin Contact: Not applicable (gas). Liquefied gas: quickly remove victim from source of contamination. DO NOT attempt to rewarm the affected area on site. DO NOT rub area or apply direct heat. Gently remove clothing or jewelry that may restrict circulation. Carefully cut around clothing that sticks to the skin and remove the rest of the garment. Loosely cover the affected area with a sterile dressing. DO NOT allow victim to drink alcohol or smoke. Immediately call a Poison Centre or doctor. Treatment is urgently required. Transport to a hospital.

Eye Contact: Not applicable (gas). Liquefied gas: immediately and briefly flush with lukewarm, gently flowing water. DO NOT attempt to rewarm. Cover both eyes with a sterile dressing. DO NOT allow victim to drink alcohol or smoke. Immediately call a Poison Centre or doctor. Treatment is urgently required. Transport to a hospital.

Ingestion: Not applicable (gas).

First Aid Comments: Some of the first aid procedures recommended here require advanced first aid training. All first aid procedures should be periodically reviewed by a doctor familiar with the chemical and its conditions of use in the workplace.

What are the stability and reactivity hazards of carbon dioxide? 

Chemical Stability: Normally stable.

Conditions to Avoid: High temperatures. Temperatures above 52.0 °C (125.6 °F)

Incompatible Materials: Increased risk of fire and explosion on contact with: metal powder or dusts. Not corrosive to metals.

Hazardous Decomposition Products: None known.

Possibility of Hazardous Reactions: None known. 

 

What are accidental release measures for carbon dioxide?

Personal Precautions: Increase ventilation to area or move leaking container to a well-ventilated and secure area. Vapour or gas may accumulate in hazardous amounts in low-lying areas especially inside confined spaces, if ventilation is not sufficient.

Methods for Containment and Clean-up: Stop or reduce leak if safe to do so. Ventilate the area to prevent the gas from accumulating, especially in confined spaces.