BKCHC - ABC DRY CHEMICAL

  • MSDS: BKCHC
  • Manufacturer: AMEREX CORP
  • Product Name: ABC DRY CHEMICAL
  • National Stock Number: 4210-01-245-9850
Product Identification

Product ID:ABC DRY CHEMICAL
MSDS Date:06/22/1988
FSC:4210
NIIN:01-245-9850
MSDS Number: BKCHC

Responsible Party
AMEREX CORPORATION
7595 GADSDEN HWY E
TRUSSVILLE, AL 35173-0081
US

Emergency Phone: 205-655-3271

Info Phone: 205-655-3271

Cage: 54905

Contractor
CITY FIRE EXTINGUISHER CO (901-386-0244)
UNKNOW TRUSSVILLE, AL 35173-0081 US

Telephone: 205-655-3271

Cage: 0NA93

Ingredients

MICA - SILICATES (< 1% CRYSTALLINE SILICA)

CAS: 12001-26-2

RTECS: VV8760000

OSHA PEL 20 MPPCF

ACGIH TLV: 3 MG/M3 RDUST; 9293


SILICA GEL

CAS: 112945-52-5

RTECS: VV7310000

OSHA PEL 6 MG/M3 TDUST

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3 TDUST


AMMONIUM PHOSPHATE MONOBASIC

CAS: 7722-76-1


AMMONIUM SULFATE (SOLUTION) (SARA III)

CAS: 7783-20-2

RTECS: BS4500000


METHYL HYDROGEN POLYSILOXANE

CAS: 63148-57-2


YELLOW PIGMENT

CAS: 5468-75-7

Hazards

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EYES AND SKIN: SLIGHT IRRITATION.
INHALATION: IRRITANT TO RESPIRATORY TRACT. TREAT AS A MINERAL DUST.
INGESTION: HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED.
Effects of Overexposure:MAY CAUSE SORE THROAT, ABDOMINAL PAIN, NAUSEA,
AND/OR VOMITING IF SWALLOWED.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE

First Aid

First Aid:EYES: FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15 MIN. SKIN: WASH WITH SOAP AND
WATER. INHALATION: REMOVE VICTIM TO FRESH AIR. INGESTION: RINSE
MOUTH AND DRINK LARGE VOLUMES OF WATER. IF IRRITATION OR
DISCOMFORT PERS ISTS, SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION.

Fire Fighting

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

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:CONTAIN AND SWEEP UP.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling

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

Exposure Controls

Respiratory Protection:DUST RESPIRATOR REQUIRED WHEN THE TLV IS
EXCEEDED. NUISANCE DUST (TOTAL) 15 MG/M3. DUST RESPIRATOR
RECOMMENDED WHENEVER AIRBORNE DUST IS PRESENT.
Ventilation:GENERAL AREA VENTILATION RECOMMENDED. LOCAL EXHAUST
RECOMMENDED.
Protective Gloves:RECOMMEDED.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES.
Other Protective Equipment:NONE
Work Hygienic Practices:USE GOOD PERSONAL HYGIENE AND GOOD HOUSEKEEPING
PRACTICES.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE

Chemical Properties

HCC:G3
Spec Gravity:0.85
pH:4.4
Solubility in Water:WATER REPELLANT
Appearance and Odor:YELLOW POWDER.

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG ALKALIES, MAGNESIUM.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE
Hazardous Decomposition Products:AMMONIA, CARBON MONOXIDE AND OXIDES OF
NITROGEN.

Disposal

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

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