BKNVW - ABC DRY CHEMICAL

Product Identification

Product ID:ABC DRY CHEMICAL
MSDS Date:12/01/1990
FSC:4210
NIIN:00-889-4292
MSDS Number: BKNVW

Responsible Party
BUCKEYE FIRE EQUIPMENT CO
102 INDUSTRIAL DR
KINGS MOUNTAIN, NC 28086
US

Emergency Phone: 704-739-7415

Info Phone: 704-739-7415

Cage: 57658

Contractor
BUCKEYE FIRE EQUIPMENT CO
428 KINGS MOUNTAIN, NC 28086 US

Telephone: 704-739-7415

Cage: 57658

Ingredients

MICA - SILICATES (< 1% CRYSTALLINE SILICA)

CAS: 12001-26-2

RTECS: VV8760000

OSHA PEL 20 MPPCF

ACGIH TLV: 3 MG/M3 RDUST; 9293


AMMONIUM DIHYDROGEN PHOSPHATE

CAS: 7722-76-1


NITROGEN

CAS: 7727-37-9

RTECS: QW9700000

ACGIH TLV: ASPHYXIANT; 9192

Hazards

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:PRODUCT IS A FIRE EXTINGUISHER
CARRYING A CHARGE OF NITROGEN PRESSURE. MSDS COVERS HAZARDOUS DUST
PRODUCED WHEN THE DRY POWDER BECOMES AIRBORNE. INHALATION OF INERT
DUST IS THE CHRONIC AND ACUTE HAZ ARD.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:THE PRODUCT CONTAINS NO INGREDIENT THAT
IS LISTED BY IARC, NTP OR OSHA AS A CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:EYE:MECHANICAL IRRITATION BY DUST.
SKIN:POSSIBLE MECHANICAL IRRITATION BY DUST. INHALATION OF
DUST:TRANSIENT MECHANICAL IRRITATION OF RESPIRATORY TRACT AND
PULMONARY DAMAGE BY CHRONIC OVEREXPOSURE T O THE DUST.
INGESTED:NON-TOXIC. NO KNOWN SYMPROMS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE GIVEN BY MANUMACTURER.

First Aid

First Aid:EYE:FLUSH W/WATER 15 MIN, HOLD LIDS OPEN. SKIN:WASH WITH
SOAP & WATER. INHALED:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. RESTORE BREATHING IF
NECESSARY. INGESTED:DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. GIVE 2 LARGE GLASSES
OF MILK OR WATER. OBSERVE FO SYMPTOMS AND GET MEDICAL CARE IF
NEEDED. GIVE NOTHING BY MOUTH IF UNCONSCIOUS. IF IRRITATION
PERSISTS OR IS SEVERE,SEE A DOCTOR.

Fire Fighting

Flash Point:NON-FLAMMABLE
Extinguishing Media:PRODUCT IS EXTINGUISHING MEDIA.
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:SWEEP UP OR VACUUM. USE CARE TO KEEP
RESPIRABLE DUST TO A MINIMUM AND USE RESPIRATOR IF NECESSARY.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE

Handling

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP SEALED AND DRY.
Other Precautions:DO NOT MIX THIS PRODUCT WITH OTHER EXTINGUISHING
AGENTS.

Exposure Controls

Respiratory Protection:RESPIRATOR WILL NOT NORMALLY BE NECESSARY. USE
NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED AIR SUPPLIED RESPIRATOR OR RESPIRATOR FOR
NUISANCE DUST IF EXPOSURE IS ABOVE THE TLV/PEL. SEE 29 CFR 1910.134
FOR REGULATIONS PERTAI NING TO RESPIRATOR USE.
Ventilation:VENTILATION IS REQUIRED ONLY WHEN DUST IS PROODUCED WHERE
PEL/TLV IS EXCEEDED.
Protective Gloves:NOT NECESSARY, USE PROTECTIVE COTTON,ETC
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES OR SPLASH GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:INDUSTRIAL TYPE CLOTHING AS REQUIRED TO
PREVENT PROLONGED OR REPEATED SKIN CONTACT.
Work Hygienic Practices:USE GOOD INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE PRACTICE. AVOID
UNNECESSARY CONTACT. WASH THOROUGHLY BEFORE EATING OR DRINKING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE

Chemical Properties

HCC:G3
Spec Gravity:POWDER
Solubility in Water:SEE APPEARANCE
Appearance and Odor:YELLOW POWDER, NO ODOR - PRODUCT IS WATER REPELLANT
COATED.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:UNKNON

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE GIVEN BY MANUFACTURER (SUPPLIER).
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE GIVEN BY MANUFACTURER (SUPPLIER).
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE GIVEN BY MANUFACTURER (SUPPLIER).

Disposal

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE I/A/W ALL FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL
REGULATIONS. MANUFACTURER SUGGESTS THAT MATERIAL MAY BE TREATED AS
ORDINARY REFUSE.

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