Product ID:PURPLE K DRY CHEMICAL
MSDS Date:12/01/1990
FSC:4210
NIIN:00-965-1107
MSDS Number: BQMHN

BUCKEYE FIRE EQUIPMENT CO

102 INDUSTRIAL DR
KINGS MOUNTAIN, NC 28086
US

Emergency Phone: 704-739-7415

Info Phone: 704-739-7415

Cage: 57658

BUCKEYE FIRE EQUIPMENT CO

428 KINGS MOUNTAIN, NC 28086 US

Telephone: 704-739-7415

Cage: 57658

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

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-IRRITATES SLIGHTLY.
BREATHING- IRRITATES THE RESPIRATORY SYSTEM. TREAT AS MINERAL DUST.
SWALLOWING- SWALLOWING LARGE QUANTITIES CAN LEAD TO ALKALOSIS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:THIS COMPOUND CONTAINS NO INGREDIENTS AT
CONCENTRATIONS OF 0.1% OR GREATER THAT ARE CARCINOGENS OR SUSPECT
CARCINOGENS.
Effects of Overexposure:RESPIRATORY PROBLEMS-SKIN AND EYE IRRITANT.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE KNOWN.

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

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

Spill Release Procedures:CONTAIN SPILL AND SWEEP UP.

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

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

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