MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
SECTION 1. CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Imperial Part #'s: 3894 & 3895
Product Name: ABC Dry Chemical Fire Extinguish ant
Synonym: Multi-purpose Dry Chemical
Manufacturer: AMEREX CORPORATION
Internet Address: www.amerex-fire.com
Address: 7595 Gadsden Highway
P.O. Box 81
Trussville, AL 35173-0081
Telephone: (205) 655-3271
Emergency Contacts: Chemtrec 1(800) 424-9300 or (703) 527-3887
Revised: August, 2003
SECTION 2. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION AND EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Emergency overview: Light yellow, fine solid powder, odorless.
Adverse health effects and symptoms: Irritating to the respiratory system,
eyes
and skin.
Symptoms may include coughing, shortness of breath, and irritation of the
lungs,
eyes, and skin. Ingestion, although unlikely, may cause cramps, nausea and
diarrhea.
Exposure guidelines:
INGREDIENTS OSHA PEL ACGIH TLV DFG MAK*
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Mono-ammonium phosphate
PNOC** PNOC PNOC
Total dust, 15mg/m3 Total dust,10 mg/m3 Total
dust,4mg/m3
Resp. fraction, 5mg/m3 Resp. fraction,3mg/m3 Resp. fraction
1.5
mg/m3
Ammonium sulphate
PNOC PNOC PNOC
Total dust, 15mg/m3 Total dust, 10mg/m3 Total
dust,4mg//m3
Resp. fraction, 5mg/m3 Resp. fraction, 3mg/m3 Resp.
fraction
1.5 mg/m3
Mica 6 mg/m3 3 mg/m3 NR
Attapulgite clay
PNOC PNOC PNOC
Total dust, 15mg/m3 Total dust, 10mg/m3 Total dust,
4mg/m3
Resp. fraction 5mg/m3 Resp. fraction, 3mg/m3 Resp. fraction,
1.5
mg/m3
Silicone oil
NR*** NR NR
Calcium carbonate
PNOC PNOC ______
Total dust, 15 mg/m3 Total dust, 10 mg/m3
Resp. fraction, 5mg/m3 Resp. fraction, 3 mg/m3
Amorphous silica
143 mg/m3 80 mg/m3 10 mg/m3 4 mg/m3
or % SiO2
Yellow 14 pigment
NR NR NR
*German regulatory limits **PNOC = Particulates not otherwise classified
(ACGIH)
also known as Particulates not otherwise regulated (OSHA) *** NR = Not
Regulated. All values are 8 hour time weighted average concentrations.
Hazard symbols: WHMIS (Canadian workplace hazardous materials identification
system.
D2B Product may irritate eyes, skin, or mucous membranes
SECTION 3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
NAME/COMPOUND WEIGHT % CAS #
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Mono-ammonium phosphate and 94 7722-76-1
Ammonium sulphate 7783-20-2
Attapulgite clay or Fullers earth
Magnesium aluminum silicate- <3 12174-11-7
Contains >1% crystalline silica (quartz) 14808-60-7
Mica 1-2 12001-26-2
Potassium aluminum silicate
Silicone oil <1 63148-57-2
Methyl hydrogen polysiloxane
Calcium carbonate <1 1317-65-3
Amorphous silica <1 112926-00-8
Precipitated synthetic zeolite
Yellow 14 pigment - di-azo dye <1 5468-75-7
SECTION 4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Eye Exposure: Irrigate eyes at eye wash station and repeat until pain free.
Seek
medical attention if irritation develops or persists, or if visual changes
occur.
Skin Exposure: In case of contact, wash with plenty of soap and water. Seek
medical attention if irritation develops or persists.
Inhalation: If respiratory irritation or distress occurs remove victim to
fresh
air. Seek medical attention if irritation develops or persists.
Ingestion: If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-3 glasses of water to
drink
and do not induce vomiting. Seek immediate medical attention. Do not leave
victim unattended. To prevent aspiration of swallowed product, lay victim on
side with head lower than waist. If vomiting occurs and the victim is
conscious,
give water to further dilute the chemical.
Medical conditions possibly aggravated by exposure: Inhalation of product may
aggravate existing chronic respiratory problems such as asthma, emphysema, or
bronchitis. Skin contact may aggravate existing skin disease. Chronic
overexposure may cause pneumoconiosis ("dusty lung" disease).
SECTION 5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Extinguishing media: non combustible and non flammable - product is an
extinguishing agent.
Unusual fire/explosion hazards: in a fire this material may decompose,
releasing
oxides of sulfur and carbon (see Section 10).
Insensitive to mechanical impact or static discharge.
HMIS Hazard Ranking;
Health = 1, Flammability = 0, Reactivity = 0, Personal Protective Equipment:
1/2 mask APR w/HEPA cartridges (see Section 8).
SECTION 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Clean up released material using vacuum or wet sweep and shovel to minimize
generation of dust. Wear appropriate respiratory protection. Bag and drum for
disposal. If product is used and/or contaminated, use PPE and containment
appropriate to the nature of the mixture. Prevent material from entering
waterways.
SECTION 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Avoid skin, eye, or respiratory exposure. Use appropriate PPE when handling or
maintaining equipment, and wash thoroughly after handling (see Section 8). Keep
product in original container or extinguisher. Contents may be under pressure -
inspect for extinguisher rust periodically to insure container integrity. Do
not
mix with other extinguishing agents.
SECTION 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
During the application of this product against fires, exhaust gases and the
products of incomplete combustion (PICs) are the principal respiratory hazards.
In the manufacture of extinguishers, automated systems and point source
ventilation controls sufficiently minimize respiratory exposure. Employers and
employees must use their collective judgment in determining occupational
settings where the use of a dust mask or air purifying respirator is prudent.
The need for respiratory protection is not likely for short-term use in well
ventilated areas.
Respiratory protection: use N95 dust mask or air-purifying respiratory (APR)
with high efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filters.
Eye protection: wear chemical goggles.
Skin protection: use nitrile, latex, or similar gloves and coveralls. Good
personal hygiene practices essential, such as avoiding food, tobacco products,
or other hand-to-mouth contact when handling. Wash thoroughly after handling.
SECTION 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance: yellow powder, finely divided odorless solid.
Specific gravity: ~ 1.85
Solubility: not soluble in water
None-flammable
Flash point: none
Vapor pressure: < 1 mm Hg
pH; approximately 4-5
Boiling point: not applicable
No explosive or oxidizing properties
SECTION 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stability: Stable
Incompatibles: Strong alkalis (bases), magnesium, strong oxidizers such as
calcium hypochlorite (pool chlorine) and isocyanuric acids.
Decomposition products: heat of fire may release carbon monoxide, carbon
dioxide, and sulfur dioxide. Oxides of phosphorous and ammonia reported.
Possibility of hazardous reactions: none
SECTION 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute toxicity: Mono ammonium phosphate LD50 (rat): > 1000mg/kg body weight
Ammonium sulfate LD50 (rat): 2840 mg/kg body weight Target organs
in man: respiratory system, eyes, skin. This product is an irritant to
epithelial tissue, and may aggravate dermatitis. No information was
found indicating the product causes sensitization.
Chronic toxicity: Pneumoconiosis, or "dusty lung" disease, may result from
chronic exposure to any dust.
Reproductive
toxicity: This product's ingredients are not known to have reproductive or
teratogenic effects.
SECTION 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxicity: Negative effects unknown. Provides nutrient nitrogen and
phosphorus to plant life.
Persistence/
Degradability: Degrades rapidly in humid/wet environment.
Bioaccummulation: Extent unknown.
Mobility in soil: Slow evaporation rate: water soluble, may leach to
groundwater.
SECTION 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
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 laws or regulations. Used product may be altered or
contaminated, creating different disposal considerations.
SECTION 14. TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
This product is not a hazardous material under U.S. Department of
Transportation
(DOT) 49 CFR 172, and is not regulated by the DOT or Transport Canada
"Transportation of Dangerous Goods" regulations.
SECTION 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
International Inventory Status:
All ingredients are on the following inventories
Country(ies) Agency Status
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United States of America TSCA Yes
Canada DSL Yes
Europe EINECS/ELINCS Yes
Australia AICS Yes
Japan MITI Yes
South Korea KECL Yes
European Risk and Safety phrases:
EU Classification: Harmful
R Phrases: 22 Harmful if swallowed.
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 36 Wear suitable protective clothing.
Components:
Mono ammonium phosphate:
EU Classification: Harmful.
R Phrases: 22 Harmful if swallowed.
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 36 Wear suitable protective clothing.
Ammonium sulfate:
EU Classification: Irritant
R Phrases: 22 Harmful if swallowed.
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 36 Wear suitable protective clothing.
U.S. federal regulatory information:
None of the chemicals in this product are under SARA reporting requirements or
have SARA threshold planning quantities (TPQs) or CERCLA reportable quantities
(RQs), or are regulated under TSCA 8(d).
State regulatory information:
Chemicals in this product are covered under specific State regulations, as
denoted below:
Alaska - Designated Toxic and Hazardous Substances; None
California - Permissible Exposure Limits for Chemical Contaminants: None
Florida - Substance List: Mica Dust, Ammonium Sulfate
Illinois - Toxic Substance List: None
Kansas - Section 302/303 List: None
Massachusetts - Substance List: Mica Dust, Ammonium Sulfate
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, Ammonium Sulfate
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 16. OTHER INFORMATION
This MSDS conforms to requirements under U.S. , U.K., Canadian, Australian, and
EU regulations or standards, and conforms to the proposed 2003 ANSI Z400.1
format.
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