Product ID:RANGE GUARD WET CHEM FIRE EXTINGUISH SYSTEM
MSDS Date:08/30/1991
FSC:4210
NIIN:01-179-6413
MSDS Number: BQSLS

AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER CORP OF AMERICA DIV OF FIGGIE

1000 E. EDGERTON RD
CLEVELAND, OH 44141-8012
US

Emergency Phone: 216-526-8980/800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)

Info Phone: 216-526-8980/FAX 216-838-5137

Cage: 04826

SOTEC

NEW ORLEANS, LA 70123 US

Telephone: 504-733-3337

Cage: 0GHP6

POTASSIUM CARBONATE

CAS: 584-08-7

RTECS: TS7750000

Fraction By Weight: >40%

WATER

CAS: 7732-18-5

RTECS: ZC0110000

Fraction By Weight: <60%

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50 (ORAL RAT) IS NOT KNOWN.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE- MAY BE IRRITATING TO BODY
TISSUE. CHRONIC- PROLONGED SKIN CONTACT MAY CAUSE CHEMICAL BURNS OR
PRIMARY IRRITANT DERMATITIS AND POSSIBLE DESTRUCTION OF TISSUE.
INHALATION OF SPRAY, MIST OR DUST M AY RESULT IN INCREASED
SUSCEPTIBILITY TO RESPIRATORY ILLNESS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:POTASSIUM CARBONATE IS NOT LISTED BY
NTP, IARC, OR OSHA AS A CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:BODY TISSUE IRRITATION, SKIN BURNS, RSPIRATORY
TRACT IRRITATION
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PERSONS WITH PRE-EXISTING SKIN
DISORDERS OR IMPAIRED RESPIRATORY FUNCTION MAY BE MORE SUSCEPTIBLE
TO THE EFFECTS OF THE SUBSTANCE.

First Aid:GET MEDICAL CARE IF SYMPTOMS PERSIST. INHALED:REMOVE TO FRESH
AIR. PROVIDE CPR/OXYGEN IF NEEDED. EYES:IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH
WATER FOR 15 MINUTES, HOLDING EYELIDS OPEN. SKIN:WASH WITH SOAP &
WATER. OR AL:IF CONSCIOUS, DRINK LARGE AMOUNT OF WATER. CALL
PHYSICIAN. IN THE EVENT OF PHYSICAL INJURY, DUE TO EXPOSURE TO THE
COMPRESSED GAS HAZARD, TAKE APPROPRIATE FIRST AID OR MEDICAL
MEASURES.

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:THIS IS A FIRE EXTINGUISHING AGENT.
Fire Fighting Procedures:AVOID DIRECT HEAT AND SEVERE IMPACT TO
PRESSURIZED CYLINDERS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:IF THE CYLINDER IS EXPOSED TO DIRECT
HEAT, IT COULD DISCHARGE OR RUPTURE CAUSING BODILY INJURY AND/OR
PROPERTY DAMAGE. COOL FIRE-EXPOSED CYLINDERS WITH WATER.

Spill Release Procedures:VENTIALTE AREA. CONTAIN ANY SPILL. PLACE IN
CLOSED CONTAINER FOR PROPER DISPOSAL. WASH SPILL AREAS LIBERALLY
WITH WATER TO REMOVE TRACES.
Neutralizing Agent:WEAK ACID

Handling and Storage Precautions:HANDLE, TRANSPORT AND STORE CAREFULLY
AND SECURELY TO AVOID ACCIDENTAL KNOCKING OVER. DO NOT EXPOSE TO
DIRECT HEAT SOURCES. DO NOT OVER-PRESSURIZE.
Other Precautions:THE CYLINDERS CONTAIN AN AQUEOUS SOLUTION OF
POTASSIUM CARBONATE >40% WHICH ACTS AS A FIRE SUPPRESSION AGENT.
THE CYLINDER IS PRESSURIZED. A CYLINDER COULD BE PROPELLED AND
CAUSE BODILY INJURY IF THE VALVE IS BROKEN IN HANDLING OR STORING.

Respiratory Protection:FOR ACUTE EXPOSURE, NO RESPIRATORY PROTECTION IS
NECESSARY. FOR CHRONIC EXPOSURE TO SPRAY OR MIST, USE OF A
NIOSH-APPROVED RESPIRATOR IS RECOMMENDED.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST
Protective Gloves:RUBBER (SPILL/LEAK PROCEDURES)
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL GOGGLES (SPILL/LEAK PROCEDURES)
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH STATION AND SAFETY SHOWER. SAFETY
SHOES ARE RECOMMENDED WHEN HANDLING CYLINDERS.
Work Hygienic Practices:OBSERVE GOOD PERSONAL HYGIENE PRACTICES AND
RECOMMENDED PROCEDURES. DO NOT WEAR CONTAMINATED CLOTHING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
CYLINDERS SHOULD BE RECHARGED ONLY BY TRAINED AND QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

HCC:G3
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:228F,109C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:-20F,-29C
Vapor Pres:12 @ 68 F
Vapor Density:NOT KNOWN
Spec Gravity:1.445
Evaporation Rate & Reference:NOT KNOWN
Solubility in Water:100%
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR - ODORLESS

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
LIME DUST (CAO) AND ANY MATERIAL REACTIVE WITH WATER
Stability Condition to Avoid:DIRECT HEAT AND SEVERE IMPACT TO
PRESSURIZED CYLINDERS.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:TOXIC OXIDES OF CARBON

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSAL SHOULD BE MADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL
APPLICABLE FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS.

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