Product ID:PURPLE K DRY CHEMICAL
MSDS Date:10/30/1995
FSC:4210
NIIN:01-303-2577
MSDS Number: BYDDT

AMEREX CORPORATION

7595 GADSDEN HWY E
TRUSSVILLE, AL 35173-0081
US

Emergency Phone: 205-655-3271/800-424-9300

Info Phone: 205-655-3271

Cage: 54905

AMEREX CORPORATION

81 TRUSSVILLE, AL 35173-0081 US

Telephone: 205-655-3271

Cage: 54905

POTASSIUM BICARBONATE

CAS: 298-14-6

Fraction By Weight: >93%

MICA - SILICATES (< 1% CRYSTALLINE SILICA)

CAS: 12001-26-2

RTECS: VV8760000

Fraction By Weight: 2.1%

OSHA PEL 20 MPPCF; Z-3

ACGIH TLV: 3 MG/M3 RDUST; 9495

MAGNESIUM ALUMINUM SILICATE

CAS: 8031-18-3

Fraction By Weight: <5%

METHYL HYDROGEN POLYSILOXANE

CAS: 63148-57-2

Fraction By Weight: <1%

6471-59-4 ON MSDS FOR THIS

Fraction By Weight: <1%

DIOXAZINE VIOLET

CAS: 6358-30-1

Fraction By Weight: <1%

CARBON BLACK

CAS: 1333-86-4

RTECS: FF5800000

Fraction By Weight: <1%

OSHA PEL 3.5 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 3.5 MG/M3; 9495

BLUE PIGMENT (MSDS SHOWED CAS# 147-1498)

CAS: 147-14-8

Fraction By Weight: <1%

NITROGEN (MFG VERBALLY STATED THIS PRODUCT HAS THIS

CAS: 7727-37-9

RTECS: QW9700000

Fraction By Weight: UNK

ACGIH TLV: ASPHYXIANT; 9495

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EYES: CONTACT WITH DUST MAY CAUSE
MODERATE IRRITATION, REDDING OF THE AFFECTED EYE. SKIN: MILD
IRRITATION. INGESTION: MAY CAUSE MILD GASTRIC DISTRESS. INGESTION
CAN LEAD TO SYSTEMIC ALKALOSIS. CONTAMI NATION WITH THIS PRODUCT IN
A PUNCTURE OR CUT MAY CAUSE MILD SYMPTOMS OF IRRITATION. CHRONIC:
NOT KNOWN TO CAUSE DISEASE
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT CARCINOGENIC.
Effects of Overexposure:OVER-EXPOSURE TO THIS PRODUCT MAY CAUSE MILD
SKIN IRRITATION, MODERATE EYE IRRITATION, AND POSSIBLE GASTRIC
DISTRESS. THE PRODUCT IS NOT KNOWN TO CAUSE CHRONIC ILLNESS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PROLONGED CONTACT WITH THIS PRODUCT
MAY CAUSE PRE-EXISTING DERMATITIS TO BECOME AGGRAVATED.

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. INGESTION: IF PROFESSIONAL
ADVICE IS NOT AVAILABLE, DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. VICTIM SHOULD
DRINK MILK, EGG WHITES, OR LARGE QUANTITIES OF WATER. SEEK MEDICAL
ATTENTION.

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:NONE. THIS PRODUCT IS A FIRE EXTINGUISHING AGENT.
Fire Fighting Procedures:INCIPIENT FIRE RESPONDERS SHOULD WEAR EYE
PROTECTION. STRUCTURAL FIRE FIGHTERS MUST WEAR SCBA AND FULL
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:WHEN INVOLVED IN A FIRE, THIS MATERIAL
MAY DECOMPOSE AND PRODUCE IRRITATING FUMES AND TOXIC GASES
INCLUDING CARBON DIOXIDE AND CARBON MONOXIDE.

Spill Release Procedures:CLEAR THE AFFECTED AREA, PROTECT PEOPLE, AND
RESPOND WITH TRAINED PERSONNEL. IF EXPOSURE GUIDELINES FOR NUISANCE
PARTICULATES-10 MG/M3 (TOTAL PARTICULATE) OR 5 MG/M3 (RESPIRABLE
PARTICULATE) USE CHEMI CALLY RESISTANT SUIT. SWEEP-UP SPILLED
SOLID.

Handling and Storage Precautions:ALL EMPLOYEES WHO HANDLE THIS MATERIAL
SHOULD BE TRAINED TO HANDLE IT SAFELY. AVOID BREATHING DUSTS
GENERATED BY THIS PRODUCT.
Other Precautions:DECONTAMINATE EQUIPMENT USING SOAPY WATER BEFORE
MAINTENANCE BEGINS. COLLECT ALL RINSATES AND DISPOSE ACCORDING TO
FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL PROCEDURES.

Respiratory Protection:DUST RESPIRATOR REQUIRED WHEN EXPOSURE LIMITS
ARE EXCEEDED. DUST RESPIRATOR RECOMMENDED WHENEVER AIRBORNE DUST IS
PRESENT. RESPIRATORY PROTECTION IS NOT EXPECTED TO BE NEEDED.
Ventilation:USE WITH ADEQUATE VENTILATION. USE A MECHANICAL FAN OR VENT
AREA TO OUTSIDE.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER GLOVES FOR ROUTINE INDUSTRIAL USE
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES.
Other Protective Equipment:USE BODY PROTECTION APPROPRIATE FOR TASK.
Work Hygienic Practices:AVOID GETTING CHEMICALS ON YOU OR IN YOU. WASH
HANDS AFTER HANDLING CHEMICALS. DO NOT EAT OR DRINK DURING USEAGE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
THIS MATERIAL DATA SHEET IS DESIGNED ONLY TO COVER THE PORTION OF
MATERIAL CONTAINED WITH-IN THE FIRE EXTINGUISHER PER MFG. (MARGRET
205-655-3171). THIS DID NOT COVER THE PROPELLANT OR THE EQUIPMENT T
HAT COMPRISE THE FIRE EXTINGUISHER.

HCC:G3
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:DECOMPOSES
Spec Gravity:0.88
pH:9-10
Solubility in Water:NOT SOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:THIS MATERIAL IS A FINELY DIVIDED PURPLE POWDER.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG ACIDS. REACTS VIOLENTLY WITH LITHIUM.
Stability Condition to Avoid:INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON DIOXIDE AND CARBON MONOXIDE

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

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