BKBXX - PURPLE-K DRY CHEMICAL EXTINGUISHING AGENT
- MSDS: BKBXX
- Manufacturer: ANSUL FIRE PROTECTION WORMALD U S INC
- Product Name: PURPLE-K DRY CHEMICAL EXTINGUISHING AGENT
- National Stock Number: 4210-00-808-4545
Product Identification
Product ID:PURPLE-K DRY CHEMICAL EXTINGUISHING AGENT
MSDS Date:06/01/1989
FSC:4210
NIIN:00-808-4545
MSDS Number: BKBXX
Responsible Party
MARINETTE, WI 54143-2542
US
Emergency Phone: 715-735-7411
Info Phone: 715-735-7411
Cage: 03670
Contractor
Telephone: 715-735-7411
Cage: 03670
Ingredients
MICA - SILICATES (< 1% CRYSTALLINE SILICA)
CAS: 12001-26-2
RTECS: VV8760000
Fraction By Weight: <5%
OSHA PEL 20 MPPCF
ACGIH TLV: 3 MG/M3 RDUST; 9293
MAGNESIUM ALUMINUM SILICATE
CAS: 8031-18-3
Fraction By Weight: <10%
POTASSIUM BICARBONATE
CAS: 298-14-6
Fraction By Weight: >90%
METHYL HYDROGEN POLYSILOXANE
CAS: 63148-57-2
Fraction By Weight: <1%
PIGMENT PURPLE
CAS: 68308-41-8
Fraction By Weight: <0.05%
PIGMENT RED
CAS: 1103-38-4
Fraction By Weight: <0.05%
Hazards
LD50 LC50 Mixture:TLV (NUISANCE DUST) 10 MG/M3 ACGIH
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EYES/SKIN: PROLONGED CONTACT CAN CAUSE
IRRITATION. AVOID BREATHING OF VAPOR. CHRONIC OVEREXPOSURE COULD
RESULT IN FIBROSIS OF THE LUNG, PNEUMOCONIOSIS
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE OF THE CHEMICALS IN THIS PRODUCT IS
LISTED BY IARC, NTP OR OSHA AS A CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION OF EYES/SKIN/RESPIRATORY TRACT.
INHALATION OF MATERIAL IS AS MINERAL DUST AND MAY RESULT IN
TRANSIENT COUGH AND SHORTNESS OF BREATH.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PERSONS WITH A HISTORY OF SKIN AND
RESPIRATORY DISORDERS (REACTIVE AIRWAY) MAY BE AT INCREASED RISK
FROM EXPOSURE.
First Aid
First Aid:EYE: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR 15 MINUTES.
GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. SKIN: WASH WITH SOAP AND WATER. INHALATION:
REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. INGESTION:IF PATIENT IS CONSCIOUS, GIVE LARGE
AMOUN TS OF WATER AND INDUCE VOMITING. SEEK MEDICAL HELP.
Fire Fighting
Extinguishing Media:THIS MATERIAL IS AN EXTINGUISHING AGENT
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FIRE FIGHTING PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND A
FULL FACED SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS. EVACUATE AREA. COOL
FIRE EXPOSED CONTAINERS WITH WATER SPRAY.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:COMBUSTION OR HEAT OF FIRE MAY PRODUCE
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS AND VAPORS.
Accidental Release
Spill Release Procedures:MOP OR WIPE UP SPILL.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE
Handling
Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL, DRY, WELL VENTILATED
AREA IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER. KEEP CONTAINER CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE.
PROTECT FROM PHYSICAL DAMAGE.
Other Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Exposure Controls
Respiratory Protection:IF VENTILATION DOES NOT MAINTAIN INHALATION
EXPOSURES BELOW PEL (TLV), USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR AS
PER CURRENT 29 CFR 1910.134, INSTRUCTIONS/WARNINGS AND
NIOSH-RESPIRATOR SELECTION.
Ventilation:MECHANICAL (GENERAL) VENTILATION IS USUALLY ADEQUATE.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER GLOVES
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES/CHEMICAL SPLASH GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:IF IRRITATION OCCURS, LONG SLEEVES AND
IMPERVIOUS GLOVES SHOULD BE WORN.
Work Hygienic Practices:KEEP DUST LEVELS TO MINIMUM.
Supplemental Safety and Health
DO NOT MIX WITH OTHER AGENTS.
Chemical Properties
HCC:N1
Solubility in Water:SLIGHT
Appearance and Odor:VIOLET COLORED POWDER; NO CHARACTERISTIC ODOR
Stability
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG ACIDS, NAK ALLOY, AND AMMONIUM DIHYDROGEN PHOSPHATE
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON DIOXIDE
Disposal
Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE
FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS.
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