Product ID:RANGE GUARD KARBOLOY FIRE EXTINGUISHER SUPPRESSION AGENT
MSDS Date:04/01/1996
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-499-5825
Status Code:A
MSDS Number: CKWJM

Emergency Phone: 800-424-9300

Info Phone: 804-973-4361

Cage: 6L214

Telephone: 800-542-1042

Cage: 0TNN7

POTASSIUM CARBONATE

CAS: 584-08-7

RTECS: TS7750000

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NO DATA PROVIDED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: MAY BE IRRITATING TO BODY
TISSUE. CHRONIC: THE EFFECT OF CHRONIC OVER-EXPOSURE MAY CONSIST OF
MULTIPLE AREAS OF SUPERFICIAL IRRITATION. PROLONGED CONTACT MAY
RESULT IN PRIMARY IRRITANT DERMITIT IS AND POSSIBLE DESTRUCTION OF
TISSUE. SIMILARLY, CHRONIC OVEREXPOSURE TO THE INHALATION OF DUST,
SPRAY OR MIST MAY RESULT IN VARYING DEGREES OF IRRITATION TO THE
RESPIRATORY TRACT TISSUE AND AN INCRE ASED SUSCEPTIBILITY TO
RESPIRATORY ILLNESS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:CHEMICAL LISTED AS CARCINOGEN OR
POTENTIAL CARCINOGEN: NO.
Effects of Overexposure:PROLONGED CONTACT MAY BE IRRITATING TO SKIN,
EYES, AND MUCOUS MEMBRANES.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PROLONGED CONTACT MAY CAUSE
CHEMICAL BURNS.

First Aid:IF EXPOSED TO THE FIRE SUPPRESSION AGENT, FLUSH AND IRRIGATE
THE EYES WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES WHILE HOLDING EYELIDS OPEN. FOR
SKIN CONTACT, WASH THOROUGHLY WITH SOAP AND WATER. FOR INHALATION
SEEK F RESH AIR. FOR INGESTION, DILUTE BY DRINKING LARGE QUANTITIES
OF WATER. IF IRRITATION PERSISTS, SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION. IN THE
EVENT OF PHYSICAL INJURY DUE TO EXPOSURE TO THE COMPRESSED GAS
HAZARD, TAK E APPROPRIATE FIRST AID OR MEDICAL MEASURES.

Flash Point:NA
Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:NA
Lower Limits:NA
Upper Limits:NA
Extinguishing Media:THIS IS A FIRE EXTINGUISHING AGENT.
Fire Fighting Procedures:AVOID DIRECT HEAT AND SEVERE IMPACT TO
PRESSURIZED CYLINDERS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:THE RECHARGE PACKAGES CONTAIN AN AQUEOUS
SOLUTION OF POTASSIUM CARBONATE >40% WHICH ACTS AS A FIRE
SUPPRESSION AGENT.

Spill Release Procedures:CONTAIN ANY SPILL. PLACE IN CLOSED CONTAINER
FOR PROPER DISPOSAL. WASH SPILL AREA LIBERALLY WITH WATER TO REMOVE
TRACES.
Neutralizing Agent:NO DATA PROVIDED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:HANDLE, TRANSPORT AND STORE CAREFULLY
AND SECURELY TO AVOID ACCIDENTIAL KNOCKING OVER OR OTHER SEVERE
PHYSICAL IPACTS. DO NOT EXPOSE TO DIRECT HEAT SOURCES. DO NOT
OVER-PRESSURIZE.
Other Precautions:CYLINDERS SHOULD BE RECHARGED ONLY BY TRAINED AND
QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

Respiratory Protection:FOR ACUTE EXPOSURE, NO RESPIRATORY PROTECTION IS
NECESSARY. FOR CHRONIC EXPOSURE TO SPRAY OR MIST USE OF A
NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR IS RECOMMENDED.
Ventilation:GOOD VENTILATION. LOCAL EXHAUST: YES
Protective Gloves:RUBBER GLOVES RECOMMENDED DURING SPILL/LEAK AND
RECHARGING OPERATIONS.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL GOGGLES RECOMMENDED DURING SPILL/LEAK AND
RECHARGING OPERATIONS.
Other Protective Equipment:SAFETY SHOES ARE RECOMMENDED WHEN HANDLING
CYLINDERS.
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE ESTABLISHED.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NO DATA PROVIDED BY MANUFACTURER

HCC:N1
Boiling Pt:=228.C, 442.4F
Melt/Freeze Pt:=-28.7C, -20.F
Vapor Pres:12@20C
Spec Gravity:1.445
Solubility in Water:100%
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR LIQUID; NO DISTINCT ODOR

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
LIME DUST (CAO) AND ANY MATERIAL REACTIVE WITH WATER.
Stability Condition to Avoid:DIRECT HEAT AND SEVER IMPACT TO
PRESSURIZED CYLINDERS.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NO DATA PROVIDED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Toxicological Information:NO DATA PROVIDED BY MANUFACTURER.

Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies):
This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department
of Defense. The United States of America in no manner whatsoever,
expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and
disclaims all liability for its use. Any person utilizing this
document should seek competent professional advice to verify and
assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their
particular situation.

Ecological:NO DATA PROVIDED BY MANUFACTURER.

Transport Information:NO DATA PROVIDED BY MANUFACTURER.

SARA Title III Information:NO DATA PROVIDED BY MANUFACTURER.
Federal Regulatory Information:NO DATA PROVIDED BY MANUFACTURER.
State Regulatory Information:NO DATA PROVIDED BY MANUFACTURER.