Product ID:PURPLE K DRY CHEMICAL
MSDS Date:10/01/1999
FSC:6830
NIIN:01-356-1209
Status Code:A
MSDS Number: CJYDV

AMEREX CORPORATION

7595 GADSDEN HWY E
TRUSSVILLE, AL 35173-0081
US

Emergency Phone: 205-655-3271

Info Phone: 205-655-3271

Cage: 54905

AMEREX CORPORATION

81 TRUSSVILLE, AL 35173-0081 US

Telephone: 205-655-3271

Cage: 54905

POTASSIUM BICARBONATE AND

CAS: 298-14-6

CALCIUM CARBONATE

CAS: 471-34-1

RTECS: FF9335000

MICA

CAS: 12001-26-2

RTECS: VV8760000

ACGIH TLV: 3 MG/M3

ATTACLAY

CAS: 8031-18-3

SILICONE OIL

CAS: 63148-57-2

VIOLET PIGMENT

CAS: 6358-30-1

BLACK PIGMENT

CAS: 1333-86-4

RTECS: FF5800000

OSHA PEL 3.5 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 3.5 MG/M3

BLUE PIGMENT

CAS: 147-14-8

RTECS: GL8510000

RED PIGMENT

CAS: 6471-49-4

RTECS: QJ1897000

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE PROVIDED BY MFR.
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:THIS PRODUCT MAY CAUSE MILD SKIN
IRRITATION, MODERATE EYE IRRITATION AND POSSIBLE GASTRIC DISTRESS.
THIS PRODUCT IS NOT KNOWN TO CAUSE CHRONIC ILLNESS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE PROVIDED BY MFR.
Effects of Overexposure:EYES: IRRITATION. SKIN: IRRITATION. INGESTION:
POSSIBLE GASTRIC DISTRESS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:THIS PRODUCT IS NOT KNOWN TO CAUSE
CHRONIC ILLNESS.

First Aid:SKIN: IMMEDIATELY BEGIN DECONTAMINATION WITH RUNNING WATER.
REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING TAKING CARE NOT TO CONTAMINATE EYES.
IF REDDENING OR IRRITATION OCCURS, VICTIM & RESCUERS MUST SEEK
MEDICAL ATT ENTION. EYE: IF CHEMICAL IRRIATES EYES,OPEN VICTIMS
EYES WHILE UNDER GENTLE RUNNING WATER. USE SUFFICIENT FORCE TO OPEN
EYELIDS. HAVE VICTIM "ROLL" EYES. MINIMUM FLUSHING IS FOR 15 MINS.
INHALATION: I F CHEMICAL IS INHALED, MOVE VICTIM TO FRESH AIR. IF
NECESSARY, USE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION TO SUPPORT VITAL FUNCTIONS.
IF IRRITATION OF NOSE AND THROAT OCCURS, THE VICTIM AND RESCUERS
MUST SEEK IMMEDI ATE MEDICAL ATTENTION.

Lower Limits:NOT APPLICAB
Upper Limits:NOT APPLICAB
Extinguishing Media:NONE. PRODUCT IS A FIRE EXTINGUISHING AGENT.
Fire Fighting Procedures:INCIPIENT FIRE RESPONDERS SHOULD WEAR EYE
PROTECTION. STRUCTURAL FIRE FIGHTERS MUST WEAR SELF CONTAINED
BREATHING APPARATUS AND FULL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE PROVIDED BY MFR.

Spill Release Procedures:SMALL SPILLS: SWEEP OR VACUUM. PLACE IN
PLASTIC BAG & SEAL. LARGE SPILLS: IF GUIDELINES FOR NUISANCE
PARTICATES-10 MG/M3 (TOTAL PARTICULATES) OR 5 MG/ME (RESPIRABLE
PARTICULATES) IS EXCEEDED USE LEVE L C: TRIPLE GLOVES, CHEMICALLY
RESISTANT SUIT, BOOTS, HARD HAT, AIR PURIFYING RESPIRATOR WITH HEPA
FILTER. SWEEP OR VACUUM. FOLLOW FEDERAL, STATE, LOCAL REGULATIONS
FOR DISPOSAL OF LARGE SPILLS.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE PROVIDED BY MFR.

Handling and Storage Precautions:FOLLOW REASONABLE AND SAFE PRACTICES.
AVOID GETTING CHEMICALS ON YOU OR IN YOU. USE WITH ADEQUATE
VENTILATION.
Other Precautions:NONE; ANSI Z400.1-1993 FORMAT MSDS AVAILABLE ON
REQUEST

Respiratory Protection:NOT EXPECTED TO BE NEEDED. MAINTAIN AIRBORNE
CONTAMINANT CONCENTRATIONS BELOW GUIDELINES FOR NUISANCE
PARTICULATES.
Ventilation:USE WITH ADEQUATE VENTILATION. USE FAN OR VENT TO OUTSIDE.
Protective Gloves:WEAR RUBBER GLOVES FOR ROUTINE INDUSTRIAL USE.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES.
Other Protective Equipment:NONE EXCEPT FOR LARGE SPILLS.
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE PROVIDED BY MFR.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NOTE: WRONG NSN IS ASSIGNED TO THIS MSDS. MANUFACTURERS MSDS IS FOR
"PURPLE- K" A DRY CHEMICAL FOR AN EXTINGUISHER. NSN IS FOR
"BROMOCHLORODIFLUORMETHANE,TECHNICAL". TRANSPORTATION CODES ARE
FOR A "F IRE EXTINGUISHER". NSN DOES NOT COVER EITHER "PURPLE-K" OR
TRANSPORTATION CODES FOR A " FIRE EXTINGUISHER".

HCC:G3
Spec Gravity:0.88 APPROXIMATELY
pH:9 TO 10 APPROX
Solubility in Water:NOT SOLUBLE, WATER REPLEN
Appearance and Odor:THIS MATERIAL IS A FINELY DIVIDED PURPLE POWDER.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:NOT APPLICAB

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG ACIDS, REACTS VIOLENTLY WITH LITHIUM.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE PROVIDED BY MFR.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON MONOXIDE AND CARBON DIOXIDE.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:WILL NOT OCCUR

Waste Disposal Methods:FOLLOW STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS FOR DISPOSAL
OF LARGE NON-RECLAIMABLE SPILLS..

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