MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
IDENTITY- STANDARD DRY CHEMICAL
SECTION I. Chemical Product and Company Identification
Product Name: Standard Dry Chemical Fire Extinguishant
Synonym: Sodium Bicarbonate, STD
Manufacturer: Buckeye Fire Equipment Company
110 Kings Road
Kings Mountain, NC 28086
Telephone: 704.739.7415
Emergency: CHEMTREC 1.800.424.9300
Revision Date: 07/12/07
SECTION II. Hazard Identification and Emergency Overview
Emergency Overview: Product is a white, fine solid powder that is odorless.
Adverse Health Effects and Symptoms: Product is a mild irritant to the respiratory system and eyes.
Symptoms may include shortness of breath, coughing, and irritation to the eyes, lungs, and skin. Ingestion
may cause gastric irritation and fluid retention (edema).
Exposure Guidelines:
OSHA PEL ACGIH TLV
Sodium Bicarbonate Particulates Not Otherwise Classified Particulates Not Otherwise Classified
Total Dust- 15 mg/m鲁 Total Dust- 10 mg/m鲁
Respirable Fraction- 5 mg/m鲁 Respirable Fraction- 3 mg/m鲁
Silica 6 mg/m鲁 10 mg/m鲁
Stannous ocetate .1 mg/m鲁 .1 mg/m鲁
Silicone Not Regulated Not Regulated
Hazard Symbols:
HMIS RATINGS:
Health 1
Flammability 0
Reactivity 0
Personal Protective Equipment: use N-95 dust mask (See Section 8)
WHMIS (Canadian Workplace Hazardous Materials Identification)
None
SECTION III. Composition/Information on Ingredients
Weight %* CAS #
Sodium Bicarbonate 97 144-55-8
Silica <3 7631-86-9
Stannous ocetate <1 301-10-0
Silicone < .1 63148-57-2
(Methylhydrogen siloxane)
* % is rounded to the nearest appropriate number. Values are not to be considered product specifications
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SECTION IV. First Aid Measures
Eye Exposure- Flush eyes with water until pain-free. If irritation develops or persists, seek medical
attention.
Skin Exposure- Wash with plenty of soap and water. If irritation develops or persists, seek medical
attention.
Inhalation- Move victim to fresh air. If irritation develops or persists, seek medical attention.
Ingestion- If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-3 glasses of water to drink. Do not induce vomiting. If
vomiting occurs and the victim is conscious, give additional water to further dilute the chemical. Prevent
aspiration of swallowed product by laying victim on side with head lower than their waist. Seek medical
attention. Do not leave victim unattended.
Medical Conditions Possibly Aggravated by Exposure- Inhalation of the product may aggravate existing
chronic respiratory conditions such as asthma, emphysema, or bronchitis. Contact with the skin may
aggravate an existing skin disease. Chronic overexposure may cause pneumoconiosis (鈥淒usty Lung鈥?
disease).
SECTION V. Firefighting Measures
Extinguishing Media: N/A. This product is an extinguishing agent. It is nonflammable and noncombustible.
Special Firefighting Procedures: N/A
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: This product may decompose in fire and release carbon monoxide
and carbon dioxide (Refer to Section X).
Sensitivity to Mechanical Impact or Static Discharge: None
SECTION VI. Accidental Release Measures
In case of accidental release, use the appropriate respiratory protection. Clean up the product using a
vacuum or wet sweep and shovel to minimize the generation of dust. Bag or drum the product for disposal.
If the product is used and/or contaminated, use personal protective equipment and containment means that
are appropriate for the composition of the mixture. Product should be prevented from entering waterways.
SECTION VII. Handling and Storage
Avoid eye, respiratory, and skin exposure. Use the appropriate personal protective equipment when
handling. Wash thoroughly after handling (Refer to Section VIII). Product should be stored in its original
container or extinguisher. When the product is contained under pressure (e.g., an extinguisher), inspect the
container for rust or damage that may compromise the container integrity. Do not store the product in high
humidity and do not mix with other extinguishing agents.
SECTION VIII. Exposure Controls and Personal Protection
During the use of this product on fires, exhaust gases and products of incomplete combustion are the main
respiratory hazards. In the manufacture of this product, employers and employees must use their collective
judgment in determining the on-the-job settings where the use of a dust mask or respirator is prudent. The
need for respiratory protection is not likely for short-term use in well-ventilated areas.
Respiratory Protection: Use an N-95 dust mask for limited exposures and use air-purifying respirators with
high efficiency particulate air filters (HEPA filters) for prolonged exposures.
Eye Protection: Wear chemical goggles or full-face air-purifying respirator.
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Skin Protection: Use nitrile, latex, or similar gloves and coveralls to minimize exposure. Good personal
hygiene practices are essential. After handling the product, avoid food, tobacco products, or other means of
transferring the product from hand to mouth until after thoroughly washing.
SECTION IX. Physical and Chemical Properties
Appearance and Odor: White fine powder that is odorless.
Apparent Density: 0.90
Solubility: The product is coated with water repellant silicone. Not immediately soluble in water.
pH: Approximately 8 - 9 for a 1% solution
Flash Point: N/A
Flammability: N/A
Vapor Pressure: N/A
Boiling Point: N/A
Explosive or Oxidizing Properties: None
SECTION X. Stability and Reactivity
Stability: Stable
Incompatibles: Reacts with strong acids to form carbon dioxide, creating a possible asphyxiation hazard.
Hazardous reaction may occur from contact with monoammonium phosphate or sodium potassium.
Decomposition Products: This product may decompose in fire and release carbon monoxide and carbon
dioxide.
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur
Hazardous Reactions: None
SECTION XI. Toxicological Information
Acute Toxicity: Sodium bicarbonate LD50 (rat): 4220 mg/kg body weight.
TDLo (infant): 1260 mg/kg body weight, symptoms including
pulmonary and kidney damage.
Target organs in humans: respiratory system and eyes. The product is a mild irritant to
eyes and respiratory system. No indication that the product causes sensitization.
Chronic Toxicity: Pneumoconiosis, or 鈥淒usty Lung鈥? disease, may result from chronic exposure to any dust.
Reproductive Toxicity: The reproductive system was not found to be a target organ in humans.
Intraperitoneal TDLo (mouse): 40mg/kg body weight, teratogen
SECTION XII. Ecological Information
Ecotoxicity: No known negative effects.
Degradability: Degrades rapidly in wet or humid environment.
Bioaccumulation: Little, extent unknown.
Mobility in Soil: Water-soluble. May leech in to groundwater.
SECTION XIII. Considerations for Disposal
This product is not a RCRA characteristically hazardous or listed hazardous waste. Dispose of according to
state or local laws, which may be more restrictive than federal regulations. Be aware that product used on a
fire may be altered or contaminated and thereby require different disposal considerations.
SECTION XIV. Transportation Information
This product is not defined as a hazardous material under U.S. Department of Transportation 49 CFR 172,
or by Transport Canada 鈥淭ransportation of Dangerous Goods鈥? regulations.
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SECTION XV. Regulatory Information
International Inventory Status: Sodium bicarbonate is on the following inventories
Country Agency
U.S.A. TSCA
Canada DSL
Europe EINECS/ELINCS
Australia AICS
Japan MITI
South Korea KECL
European Risk and Safety Phrases:
EU Classification- Harmful
R Phrases- 22 Harmful if swallowed
36/37 Irritating to eyes and respiratory system
S Phrases- 26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of
water and seek medical advice
U.S. Federal Regulatory Information:
None of the chemicals in this product are under SARA reporting requirements or have SARA
Threshold Planning Quantities or CERCLA Reportable Quantities, or are regulated under TSCA
8(d).
State Regulatory Information:
Chemicals in this product are covered under the specific State regulations noted:
Alaska Designated Toxic and Hazardous Substances- None
California Permissible Exposure Limits for Chemical Contaminants- None
Florida Substance list- Mica dust
Illinois Toxic Substance List- None
Kansas Section 302/303 List- None
Massachusetts Substance list- Mica dust
Minnesota List of Hazardous Substances- None
Missouri Employer Information/Toxic Substance List- None
New Jersey Right to Know Hazardous Substance List- None
North Dakota List of Hazardous Chemicals, Reportable Quantities- None
Pennsylvania Hazardous Substance List- None
Rhode Island Hazardous Substance List- Mica dust
Texas Hazardous Substance List- No
West Virginia Hazardous Substance List- None
Wisconsin Toxic and Hazardous Substances- None
California Proposition 65- No component is listed on the California Proposition 65 List
SECTION XVI. Other Information
This MSDS conforms to the requirements under U.S., U.K., Canadian, Australian, and EU Regulations or
Standards. It conforms to the proposed 2003 ANSI Z400.1 format.
The information contained herein is given in good faith as typical values and not as product specifications.
No warranty, either expressed or implied, is hereby made.
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