Product ID:PURPLE K DRY CHEMICAL
MSDS Date:08/01/1991
FSC:4210
NIIN:00-303-2577
MSDS Number: BRQNT

AMEREX CORP

7595 GADSDEN HWY E
TRUSSVILLE, AL 35173-0081
US

Emergency Phone: 205-655-3271

Info Phone: 205-655-3271

Preparer: MSDS COORDINATOR

Cage: DO025

AMEREX CORPORATION

81 TRUSSVILLE, AL 35173-0081 US

Telephone: 205-655-3271

Cage: 54905

CALCIUM CARBONATE (MARBLE) (LIMESTONE)

CAS: 1317-65-3

RTECS: EV9580000

OSHA PEL 15 MG/M3 TDUST

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3 TDUST; 9293

KAOLIN

CAS: 1332-58-7

RTECS: GF1670500

OSHA PEL 15 MG/M3 TDUST

ACGIH TLV: 2 MG/M3 TDUST; 9293

MICA - SILICATES (< 1% CRYSTALLINE SILICA)

CAS: 12001-26-2

RTECS: VV8760000

OSHA PEL 20 MPPCF

ACGIH TLV: 3 MG/M3 RDUST; 9293

POTASSIUM BICARBONATE

CAS: 298-14-6

OSHA PEL 15 MG/CUM (T.DUST)

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/CUM (T.DUST)

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EYES-SLIGHT IRRITANT. SKIN-SLIGHT
IRRITANT. BREATHING-IRRITANT TO RESPIRATORY TRACT. TREAT AS A
MINERAL DUST. SWALLOWING-INGESTION OF LARGE QUANTITIES CAN LEAD TO
SYSTEMIC ALKALOSIS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT CARCINOGENIC.
Effects of Overexposure:MAY INCLUDE RESPIRATORY PROBLEMS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE KNOWN.

First Aid:EYES-FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15 MIN. IF IRRITATION PERSISTS,
SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION. SKIN-WASH WITH SOAP & WATER. IF IRRITATION
PERSISTS, SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION. BREATHED-REMOVE VICTIM TO FRESH
AIR. SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION IF DISCOMFORT CONTINUES.
SWALLOWED-RINSE MOUTH AND DRINK LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER, INDUCE
VOMITING & SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION.

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:NONE. THIS MATERIAL IS AN EXTINGUISHING AGENT.
Fire Fighting Procedures:NONE
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE

Spill Release Procedures:CONTAIN AND SWEEP UP.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN CLOSED, MOISTURE-FREE
CONTAINERS IN A COOL, DRY LOCATION. AVOID UNNECESSARY DUSTINESS.
Other Precautions:DO NOT CROSS CONTAMINATE WITH OTHER EXTINGUISHING
AGENTS.

Respiratory Protection:DUST RESPIRATOR REQUIRED WHEN EXPOSURE LIMITS
ARE EXCEEDED. DUST RESPIRATOR RECOMMENDED WHENEVER AIRBORNE DUST IS
PRESENT.
Ventilation:RECOMMENDED.
Protective Gloves:PROTECTIVE GLOVES.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES.
Other Protective Equipment:NONE REQUIRED.
Work Hygienic Practices:USE GOOD PERSONAL HYGIENE AND HOUSEKEEPING
PRACTICES.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE

HCC:G3
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:DECOMPOSES
Spec Gravity:0.88
pH:8.6
Solubility in Water:WATER REPELLANT
Appearance and Odor:PURPLE POWDER; NO CHARCATERISTIC ODOR.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG ACIDS.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON DIOXIDE.

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE AND
FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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