Product ID:B/ FIRE EXTINGUISHING POWDER BC
MSDS Date:03/30/1993
FSC:4210
NIIN:00-752-9343
MSDS Number: BQMGP

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Cage: 0KS85

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POTASSIUM BICARBONATE

CAS: 298-14-6

Fraction By Weight: >99%

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: SLIGHT EYE AND SKIN IRRITATION.
UPPER RESPIRATORY SYSTEM IRRITATION. SWALLOWING A LARGE AMOUNT CAN
LEAD TO ALKALOSIS.
Effects of Overexposure:EYE, SKIN AND RESPIRATORY IRRITATION.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

First Aid:EYES: FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES. SKIN: WASH WITH SOAP
AND WATER. INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. INGESTION: RINSE MOUTH
AND DRINK LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER IF INGESTED. SEEK MEDICAL
ATTENTION.

Extinguishing Media:NONE. PRODUCT IS A FIRE EXTUNGUISHER.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FIRE FIGHTING PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND A
FULL FACED SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS. COOL FIRE EXPOSED
CONTAINERS WITH WATER SPRAY. CONTAIN RUNOFF.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE

Spill Release Procedures:AVOID BREATHING POWDER DUST. POWDER IS
SLIGHTLY HYGROSCOPIC AND CORROSIVE; CLEAN IMMEDIATELY AFTER USE.
WEAR DUST MASK. MAY BE HANDLED DRY.

Handling and Storage Precautions:PRODUCT SHOULD BE STORED IN A CLOSED
MOISTURE-FREE CONTAINER, IN A COOL, DRY LOCATION. AVOID UNNECESSARY
DUST.
Other Precautions:PRODUCT CANNOT BE MIXED WITH OTHER EXTINGUISHING
AGENTS.

Respiratory Protection:DUST RESPIRATOR REQUIRED IF TLV IS EXCEEDED.
Ventilation:MECHANICAL (GENERAL) AND/OR LOCAL EXHAUST TO KEEP EXPOSURE
LEVEL BELOW PEL.
Protective Gloves:PLASTIC GLOVES
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES
Other Protective Equipment:NONE
Work Hygienic Practices:USE GOOD HYGIENE AND GOOD HOUSEKEEPING
PRACTICES.
Supplemental Safety and Health
THIS MSDS IS FOR EXTINGUISHING POWDER ONLY AND NOT FOR THE FIRE
EXTINGUISHER.

HCC:N1
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:DECOMPOSES
Spec Gravity:2.16
Solubility in Water:23%
Appearance and Odor:PURPLE POWDER WITH NO CHARACTERISTIC ODOR.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:CONTACT YOUR LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER.
DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE FEDERAL, STATE AND
LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department
of Defense. The United States of America in no manner whatsoever,
expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and
disclaims all liability for its use. Any person utilizing this
document should seek competent professional advice to verify and
assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their
particular situation.