BRQBT - GENERAL "TRIPLEX" DRY CHEMICAL

Product Identification

Product ID:GENERAL "TRIPLEX" DRY CHEMICAL
MSDS Date:02/10/1989
FSC:4210
NIIN:00-165-4703
MSDS Number: BRQBT

Responsible Party
GENERAL FIRE EXTINGUISHER CORP
1685 SHERMER RD
NORTHBROOK, IL 60062-5315
US

Emergency Phone: 708-272-7500

Info Phone: 708-272-7500 / FAX 708-272-7286

Preparer: WILLIAM R. WARNOCK

Cage: 99539

Contractor
GENERAL FIRE EXTINGUISHER CORP
NORTHBROOK, IL 60062-5315 US

Telephone: (708) 847-272-7500; 847-272-7500

Cage: 99539

Ingredients

NON HAZARDOUS INGREDIENT

Fraction By Weight: 100%

Hazards

Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:UNKNOWN IARC:UNKNOWN OSHA:NO

First Aid

First Aid:WASH FROM EYES WITH WARM WATER.

Fire Fighting

Extinguishing Media:NA - FIRE EXTINGUISHING AGENT.
Fire Fighting Procedures:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:CLEAN UP IN NORMAL MANNER. USE VACUUM TO AVOID
DUST.

Handling

Handling and Storage Precautions:PROTECT FROM MOISTURE.
Other Precautions:NONE

Exposure Controls

Respiratory Protection:USE PARTICLE MASK, 3M 8500 NON-TOXIC, WHEN
HANDLING.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST- USE TO REMOVE DUST.
Protective Gloves:NOT NEEDED.
Eye Protection:NOT NEEDED.
Other Protective Equipment:NOT NEEDED.
Work Hygienic Practices:AFTER HANDLING, WASH EXPOSED SKIN WITH WARM
WATER AND SOAP.
Supplemental Safety and Health
PER SPEC A-A-393A, A PROPELLANT WILL BE USED TO EXPEL THE EXTINGUISHING
AGENT ( DRY CHEMICALS).

Chemical Properties

HCC:G3
Spec Gravity:1.8
Solubility in Water:WATER REPELLANT, 94%
Appearance and Odor:FINE YELLOW POWDER.

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
DO NOT MIX WITH BICARBONATE BASE FIRE EXTINGUISHING AGENTS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:DECOMPOSES TO AMMONIA AND PHOSPHORIC
ACID AT HIGH TEMPERATURES.

Disposal

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN NORMAL MANNER. USE CLOSED
CONTAINER TO PREVENT DUST.

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This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department
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expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and
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document should seek competent professional advice to verify and
assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their
particular situation.