BSFMC - PURPLE K DRY CHEMICAL
- MSDS: BSFMC
- Manufacturer: AMEREX CORP
- Product Name: PURPLE K DRY CHEMICAL
- National Stock Number: 4210-01-303-2577
Product Identification
Product ID:PURPLE K DRY CHEMICAL
MSDS Date:08/01/1991
FSC:4210
NIIN:01-303-2577
MSDS Number: BSFMC
Responsible Party
TRUSSVILLE, AL 35173-0081
US
Emergency Phone: 205-655-3271
Info Phone: 205-655-3271
Cage: 54905
Contractor
Telephone: 205-655-3271
Cage: 54905
Ingredients
CALCIUM CARBONATE (MARBLE) (LIMESTONE)
CAS: 1317-65-3
RTECS: EV9580000
OSHA PEL 15 MG/M3 TDUST
ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3 TDUST; 9293
KAOLIN
CAS: 1332-58-7
RTECS: GF1670500
OSHA PEL 10 MG/M3 TDUST
ACGIH TLV: 2 MG/M3 TDUST; 9293
MICA - SILICATES (< 1% CRYSTALLINE SILICA)
CAS: 12001-26-2
RTECS: VV8760000
OSHA PEL 3 MG/M3,RDUST
ACGIH TLV: 3 MG/M3 RDUST; 9293
POTASSIUM BICARBONATE
CAS: 298-14-6
NITROGEN (THIS ITEM IS PROPELLANT FOR OPERATION OF THE FIRE
CAS: 7727-37-9
RTECS: QW9700000
ACGIH TLV: ASPHYXIANT; 9495
Hazards
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EYES: SLIGHT IRRITANT. SKIN: SLIGHT
IRRITANT. INHALE: TREAT AS A MINERAL DUST. IRRITANT TO THE
RESPIRATORY TRACT. INGEST: INGESTION OF LARGE QUANTITY CAN LEAD TO
SYSTEMIC ALKALOSIS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT CARCINOGENIC.
Effects of Overexposure:CHRONIC: MAY INCLUDE RESPIRATORY PROBLEMS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE KNOWN.
First Aid
First Aid:EYES: FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES; IF IRRITATION
PERSISTS, SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION. SKIN: WASH WITH SOAP & WATER; IF
IRRITATION PERSISTS, SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION. INHALE: REMOVE VICTIM
TO FRESH AIR. SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION IF DISCOMFORT CONTINUES.
INGEST: RINSE MOUTH AND DRINK LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER, INDUCE
VOMITING AND SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION.
Fire Fighting
Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:NONE. THIS MATERIAL IS AN EXTINGUISHING AGENT.
Fire Fighting Procedures:NONE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE
Accidental Release
Spill Release Procedures:CONTAIN AND SWEEP UP. DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE
WITH LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.
Handling
Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN CLOSED, MOISTURE-FREE
CONTAINER IN A COOL, DRY LOCATION. AVOID UNNECESSARY DUSTINESS.
Other Precautions:DO NOT CROSS CONTAMINATE WITH OTHER EXTINGUISHER
AGENTS.
Exposure Controls
Respiratory Protection:DUST RESPIRATOR REQUIRED WHEN EXPOSURE LIMITS
ARE EXCEEDED. DUST RESPIRATOR RECOMMENDED WHENEVER AIRBORNE DUST IS
PRESENT.
Ventilation:GENERAL AREA: RECOMMENDED, LOCAL EXHAUST: RECOMMENDED.
Protective Gloves:PROTECTIVE GLOVES.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES.
Other Protective Equipment:NONE REQUIRED.
Work Hygienic Practices:USE GOOD HYGIENE AND GOOD HOUSEKEEPING
PRACTICES.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE.
Chemical Properties
HCC:G3
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:DECOMPOSES
Spec Gravity:0.88
pH:8.6
Solubility in Water:WATER REPEL COATED
Appearance and Odor:PURPLE POWDER. NO CHARACTERISTIC ODOR.
Stability
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG ACIDS.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON DIOXIDE (CO2).
Disposal
Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN COMPLIANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE AND
FEDERAL REGULATIONS.
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