PYRO-CHEM REGULAR 鈥? STEARATED (BC) MATERIAL SAFETY
DATA SHEET CONFORMS TO DIRECTIVE 2001/58/EC
1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND OF THE COMPANY/UNDERTAKING
1.1. Identification of the preparation
Product Name: "Pyro-Chem Regular 鈥? Stearated (BC)"
Chemical Name: N/A 鈥? This is a mixture/preparation.
CAS No.: N/A 鈥? This is a mixture/preparation.
Chemical Formula: N/A 鈥? This is a mixture/preparation.
EINECS Number: N/A 鈥? This is a mixture/preparation.
1.2. Use of the preparation
The intended or recommended use of this preparation is as a FIRE EXTINGUISHING AGENT.
1.3. Company identification
Manufacturer/Supplier: PYRO-CHEM
Address: One Stanton Street, Marinette, WI 54143-2542
Prepared by: Safety and Health Department
Phone: 715-732-3465
Internet/Home Page: http://www.pyrochem.com
Date of Issue: October, 2007
1.4. Emergency telephone
CHEMTREC 800-424-9300 or 703-527-3887
2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
2.1. Ingredient Name: Sodium Bicarbonate.
Chemical Formula: NaHCO3.
CAS No.: 144-55-8.
EINECS Number: 205-633-8.
Concentration, Wt %: 85-93 %.
Hazard Identification: See Heading 3.
Ingredient Name: Calcium Carbonate.
Chemical Formula: CaCO3.
CAS No.: 471-34-1.
EINECS Number: 207-439-9.
Concentration, Wt %: 1-6 %.
Hazard Identification: See Heading 3.
Ingredient Name: Calcium Stearate.
Chemical Formula: (C17H35CO2)2Ca.
CAS No.: 66071-81-6.
EINECS Number: 266-106-6.
Concentration, Wt %: 1.5-3.5 %.
Hazard Identification: See Heading 3.
Ingredient Name: Mica, Muscovite.
Chemical Formula: Mixture/preparation.
CAS No.: 12001-26-2.
EINECS Number: (b).
Concentration, Wt %: 1-4 %.
Hazard Identification: See Heading 3.
Ingredient Name: Amorphous Silica.
Chemical Formula: (SiO2)x.
CAS NO.: 7631-86-9.
EINECS Number: 231-545-4.
Concentration, Wt %: 0.2-1.0 %.
Hazard Identification: See Heading 3.
PC98184(4)
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NOTE: Unless a component presents a severe hazard, it does not need to be considered in the MSDS if the concentra-
tion is less than 1%. [According to Directive 1999/45/EC.]
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
FOR HUMANS:
Product:
EU Classification: Irritant.
R Phrases: 36/37/38 Irritating to eyes, respiratory system, and skin.
S Phrases: 26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and
seek medical advice.
36 Wear suitable protective clothing.
Components:
Sodium Bicarbonate.
This substance is not classified as dangerous according to Directive 1999/45/EC.
Calcium Carbonate.
EU Classification: Irritant.
R Phrases: 36/37/38 Irritating to eyes, respiratory system, and skin.
S Phrases: 26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and
seek medical advice.
36 Wear suitable protective clothing.
Limit Values for Exposure:
15 mg/m3.
Nuisance dust limit: OSHA TWA:
10 mg/m3.
ACGIH TLV-TWA:
Neither this preparation nor the substances contained in it have been listed as carcinogenic by National Toxicology
Program, I.A.R.C., or OSHA.
AS PART OF GOOD INDUSTRIAL AND PERSONAL HYGIENE AND SAFETY PROCEDURE, avoid all unnecessary
exposure to the chemical substance and ensure prompt removal from skin, eyes, and clothing.
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS:
Acute Exposure:
Eye Contact: Mildly irritating for short periods of time.
Skin Contact: May be mildly irritating.
Inhalation: May be irritating to mucous membranes.
Ingestion: Not an expected route of entry.
Chronic Overexposure: Lungs, Gastrointestinal, and kidney can be affected.
MEDICAL CONDITIONS GENERALLY AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE: None known.
FOR ENVIRONMENT:
No adverse effects expected.
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Eye Contact: Wash with water for a minimum of 15 minutes. If irritation persists seek medical attention.
Skin Contact: Wash affected area with soap and water. If irritation persists seek medical attention.
Inhalation: Remove from exposure. If irritation persists seek medical attention.
Ingestion: Dilute by drinking large quantities of water.
5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
This preparation is an extinguishing media.
There are NO extinguishing media which must not be used for safety reasons.
NO special protective equipment is needed for fire-fighters. Wear protective equipment appropriate for the fire conditions.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
For personal protection: Prevent skin and eye contact, see Heading 8.
Clean up: Sweep up and reuse or place in a closed container for disposal, see Heading 13.
NO harm to the environment is expected from an accidental release of this preparation.
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7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
7.1. Handling
Care should be taken in handling all chemical substances and preparations.
See incompatibility information in Heading 10.
7.2. Storage
NO special conditions are needed for safe storage.
See incompatibility information in Heading 10.
Store in original container. Keep tightly closed until used.
There is minimal danger to the environment from a storage release.
7.3. Specific use
The intended or recommended use of this preparation is as a FIRE EXTINGUISHING AGENT.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
8.1. Exposure limit values
15 mg/m3.
Nuisance dust limit: OSHA TWA:
10 mg/m3.
ACGIH TLV-TWA:
8.2. Exposure controls
8.2.1. Occupational exposure controls
8.2.1.1. Respiratory protection
Use local ventilation to minimize exposure to the substance.
Use mechanical ventilation for general area control.
Dust mask where dustiness is prevalent, or TLV is exceeded. Use mechanical filter respirator if exposure
is prolonged.
8.2.1.2. Hand protection
None normally needed. Use impervious gloves if irritation occurs.
8.2.1.3. Eye protection
Chemical goggles recommended as mechanical barrier for prolonged exposure.
8.2.1.4. Skin protection
No special equipment is needed.
8.2.2. Environmental exposure controls
No special controls are needed.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
9.1. General information
Appearance: Fine White Powder.
Odor: None.
9.2. Important health, safety, and environmental information
pH: Not determined.
Boiling point/boiling range: Not applicable.
Flash point: None.
Flammability (solid/gas): Not flammable.
Explosive properties: Not explosive.
Oxidizing properties: Not an oxidizer.
Vapor Pressure: Not applicable.
Relative Density (Water = 1): Not applicable.
Solubility:
鈥? Water solubility: Partly soluble.
鈥? Fat solubility: Not soluble.
Partition coefficient, n-octanol/water: Not applicable.
Viscosity: Not applicable.
Vapor density (Air = 1): Not applicable.
Evaporation rate
(Butyl Acetate): Not applicable.
9.3. Other information
Auto-ignition temperature: Does not ignite.
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10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
10.1. Conditions to avoid
There are NO known conditions such as temperature, pressure, light, shock, etc., which may cause a dangerous reaction.
10.2. Materials to avoid
Strong acids, NaK alloy, and NH4H2PO4.
10.3. Hazardous decomposition products
Normally stable.
Hazardous polymerization will NOT occur.
Combustion or decomposition products include carbon dioxide.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
This product has not been tested for toxicological effects. Product is treated as a nuisance dust.
Components:
Sodium Bicarbonate:
Oral LD50 (rat) = 4220 mg/kg.
Skin irritation (rabbit) = Not irritating.
Skin irritation (human) = Slightly irritating.
Eye irritation (rabbit) = Not irritating.
Eye irritation (human) = Slightly irritating.
May be irritating to mucous membranes and upper respiratory tract.
May be harmful if swallowed in large amounts.
Calcium Carbonate:
Oral (rat) LD50 = 6450 mg/kg.
Skin irritation (rabbit) = 500 mg/24 hrs; Moderate.
Eye irritation (rabbit) = 750 ug/24 hrs; Severe.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
12.1. Ecotoxicity
Not determined.
12.2. Mobility
Not determined.
12.3. Persistence and degradability
Not determined.
12.4. Bioaccumulative potential
Not determined.
12.5. Other adverse effects
Ozone depletion potential: None.
Photochemical ozone creation potential: None
Global warming potential: Carbon dioxide from decomposition or reaction is a global warming gas.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
No harm to the environment is expected from this preparation.
Dispose of in compliance with national, regional, and local provisions that may be in force.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Hazard Class or Division: Not a hazardous substance.
For additional transport information, contact Pyro-Chem.
No harm to the environment is expected from this preparation.
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15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Product:
EU Classification: Irritant.
R Phrases: 36/37/38 Irritating to eyes, respiratory system, and skin.
S Phrases: 26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek
medical advice.
36 Wear suitable protective clothing.
Exposure Limit Values:
15 mg/m3.
Nuisance dust limit: OSHA TWA:
10 mg/m3.
ACGIH TLV-TWA:
EINECS Status: All components are included in EINECS inventories or are exempt from listing.
EPA TSCA Status: All components are included in TSCA inventories or are exempt from listing.
Canadian DSL (Domestic Substances List): All components are included in the DSL or are exempt from listing.
Environmental restrictions: None are known.
Restrictions on Marketing and Use: None are known.
Refer to any other national measures that may be relevant.
16. OTHER INFORMATION
(HMIS) HAZARDOUS MATERIAL IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM RATINGS:
HEALTH: 1 4. Severe Hazard
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FLAMMABILITY: 0 3. Serious Hazard
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REACTIVITY: 0 2. Moderate Hazard
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1. Slight Hazard
0. Minimal Hazard
(WHMIS) CANADIAN WORKPLACE HAZARDOUS MATERIAL
IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM RATINGS:
This product is rated Not hazardous.
Format is from directive 2001/58/EC.
EINECS data is from http://exb.jrc.it/existing-chemicals/
Data used to compile the data sheet is from Pyro-Chem Material Safety Data Sheet, January, 2002.
The EU Classification has been presented in accordance with Directive 1999/45/EC and information in the EINICS ESIS
files (Existing Substances Information System).
Toxicological information added from the EINICS ESIS (Existing Substances Information System).
A rating under WHMIS has been added, following the Canadian guidelines.
17. DISCLAIMER
THE ABOVE INFORMATION IS BELIEVED TO BE CORRECT, BUT DOES NOT PURPORT TO BE ALL INCLUSIVE AND
SHALL BE USED ONLY AS A GUIDE. PYRO-CHEM SHALL NOT BE HELD LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGE RESULTING
FROM HANDLING OR FROM CONTACT WITH THE ABOVE PRODUCT.
MSDS available at http://www.pyrochem.com
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