BYDCM - 25521,PURPLE-K;DRY CHEMICAL EXTINGUISHING AGENT

Product Identification

Product ID:25521,PURPLE-K;DRY CHEMICAL EXTINGUISHING AGENT
MSDS Date:03/30/1994
FSC:4210
NIIN:00-035-9490
MSDS Number: BYDCM

Responsible Party
ANSUL FIRE PROTECTION, WORMALD U.S.INC.
ONE STANTON STREET
MARINETTE, WI 54143-2542
US

Emergency Phone: 715-735-7411/800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)

Info Phone: 715-735-7411

Cage: 03670

Contractor
ANSUL INC
MARINETTE, WI 54143-2542 US

Telephone: 715-735-7411

Cage: 03670

Ingredients

MICA - SILICATES (< 1% CRYSTALLINE SILICA)

CAS: 12001-26-2

RTECS: VV8760000

Fraction By Weight: <5%

OSHA PEL 20 MPPCF

ACGIH TLV: 3 MG/M3 RDUST; 9293


MAGNESIUM ALUMINUM SILICATE

CAS: 8031-18-3

Fraction By Weight: <5%

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3


POTASSIUM BICARBONATE

CAS: 298-14-6

Fraction By Weight: 90-93%


METHYL HYDROGEN POLYSILOXANE

CAS: 63148-57-2

Fraction By Weight: <1%


PIGMENT PURPLE

Fraction By Weight: <0.005%


CARBON DIOXIDE, STORED PRESSURE IS MINI 150 LBS.

CAS: 124-38-9

RTECS: FF6400000

OSHA PEL 5000 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 5000PPM/30000STEL;93

Hazards

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE:IRRITATION OF EYES, SKIN AND
RESPIRATORY TRACT, COUGH, SHORTNESS OF BREATH. CHRONIC:FIBROSIS OF
THE LUNGS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:DATA PER MSDS
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION, COUGH, SHORTNESS OF BREATH.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:REACTIVE AIRWAY

First Aid

First Aid:EYES AND SKIN:FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR ABOUT 15-20
MINUTES, SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION. INHALATION:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR, IF
NOT BREATHING, PROVIDE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION AND/OR OXYGEN.

Fire Fighting

Flash Point:NONE
Fire Fighting Procedures:NONE;THIS IS FIRE EXTINGUISHING AGENT
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE EXPECTED

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE ALL PERSONNEL FROM RELEASE AREA.
SWEEP UP THE MATERIAL FROM THE FLOOR FOR PROPER DISPOSAL.
Neutralizing Agent:NOT APPLICABLE.

Handling

Handling and Storage Precautions:SHOULD BE STORE IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
Other Precautions:DO NOT MIX AGENTS.

Exposure Controls

Respiratory Protection:NORMALLY NOT REQUIRED. USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED
RESPIRATOR FORDUST/MIST. IN CONFINED AREAS USE SELF-CONTAINED
BREATHING APPARATUS.
Ventilation:NORMAL ROOM VENTILATION
Protective Gloves:WORK GLOVES FOR HANDLING.
Eye Protection:APPROVED SAFETY GLASSES OR FACE SHIELD.
Other Protective Equipment:PROTECTIVE CLOTHING, EYE-WASH FACILITIES.
Work Hygienic Practices:OBSERVE GOOD PERSONAL HYGIENE PRACTICES AND
RECOMMENDED PROCEDURES. USE PROPER CARE WHEN HANDLING AND STORING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES AND SKIN. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.

Chemical Properties

HCC:G3
Vapor Pres:150 LBS
Solubility in Water:SLIGHT
Appearance and Odor:VIOLET COLORED POWDER,NO CHARACTERISTIC ODOR,
STORED PRESSURE 150 LBS MINIMUM.

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG ACIDS,SODIUM,POTASSIUM ALLOY AND NH4H2PO4
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON DIOXIDE

Disposal

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

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