Product ID:ABC DRY CHEMICAL - MULTI-PURPOSE DRY CHEMICAL
MSDS Date:04/01/1999
FSC:4210
NIIN:01-092-1889
Status Code:A
MSDS Number: CKZKT

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

MICA

CAS: 12001-26-2

RTECS: VV8760000

OSHA PEL 3 MG/M3 RESPIR

ACGIH TLV: 3 MG/M3

ALTACLAY

CAS: 8031-18-3

OSHA PEL NE

ACGIH TLV: NE

SILICONE OIL

CAS: 63148-57-2

OSHA PEL NE

ACGIH TLV: NE

CALCIUM CARBONATE

CAS: 471-34-1

RTECS: FF9335000

OSHA PEL 15 MG/M3 RESPIR

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3

SILICA (PRECIPITATED)

CAS: 112926-00-8

RTECS: VV7315000

OSHA PEL 6 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 2 MG/M3

YELLOW PIGMENT

CAS: 5468-75-7

RTECS: EJ3512500

OSHA PEL NE

ACGIH TLV: NE

MONO AMMONIUM PHOSPHATE (CAS# 7722-76-1); AMMONIUM SULFATE

OSHA PEL 15 MG/M3, RESPIR

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50 ORAL RAT: = 3000 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: THIS EXTINGUISHING MATERIAL
PRESENTS ONLY A SLIGHT RISK OF CAUSING ACUTE HEALTH EFFECTS. IF
SUCH EFFECTS OCCUR, THEY WILL BE IN THE FORM OF MILD IRRITATION OF
THE SKIN, NOSE, OR THROAT AND MODE RATE IRRITATION OF THE EYES. IF
INGESTED, THIS PRODUCT MAY CAUSE AN UPSET STOMACH. CHRONIC: THIS
PRODUCT IS NOT KNOWN TO CAUSE ANY CHRONIC ILLNESS OR DISEASES.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:THIS PRODUCT'S INGREDIENTS ARE NOT FOUND
ON THE FOLLOWING LISTS: FEDERAL OSHA Z LIST, NTP, CAL/OSHA. A
VARIETY OF SILICA FORMS (I.E. CRYSTALLINE, FUMED) ARE REPORTED IN
IARC AS A GROUP 3 COMPOUND (HUM AN INADEQUATE EVIDENCE; ANIMAL
INADEQUATE EVIDENCE)
Effects of Overexposure:OVER-EXPOSURE TO THIS PRODUCT MAY CAUSE MILD
SKIN IRRITATION, MODERATE EYE IRRITATION, & POSSIBLE GASTRIC
DISTRESS. THE PRODUCT IS NOT KNOWN TO CAUSE CHRONIC ILLNESS.
INHALATION: INHALATION OF THIS PR ODUCT SHOULD BE AVOIDED, BUT IF
IT OCCURS, MAY CAUSE MILD IRRITATION OF THE NOSE, THROAT, & OTHER
TISSUES OF THE RESPIRATORY SYSTEM. SKIN OR EYES: CONTACT OF DUST
FROM THIS PRODUCT WITH THE EYES MAY C AUSE MODERATE IRRITATION,
REDDENING OF THE AFFECTED EYE & DISCOMFORT. SKIN ABSORPTION: NO
COMPONENT OF THIS PRODUCT IS KNOWN TO ABSORB THROUGH THE SKIN.
INGESTION: INGESTION OF THIS PRODUCT MAY CAUSE MILD GASTIC
DISTRESS. "SEE OTHER INFO"
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PROLONGED CONTACT WITH THIS PRODUCT
MAY CAUSE PRE-EXISTING DERMATITIS TO BECOME AGGRAVATED.

First Aid:SKIN-BEGIN DECONTAMINATION WITH RUNNING WATER. REMOVE
EXPOSED/CONTAMINATED CLOTHING. IF REDDENING/IRRITATION OCCURS,
VICTIM & RESCUERS MUST SEEK MEDICAL AID. EYE-OPEN VICTIM'S EYES
WHILE UNDER GENTLE RUNNING WATER. USE SUFFICIENT FORCE TO OPEN
EYELIDS. HAVE VICTIM "ROLL" EYES. FLUSH FOR 15 MINS.
INHALATION-REMOVE VICTIM TO FRESH AIR. IF NEEDED, USE ARTIFICIAL
RESPIRATION TO SUPPORT VITAL FUNCTIONS . IF REDDENING/IRRITATION
OCCURS, SEEK MEDICAL AID. INGESTION-CALL PHYSICIN/POISON CONTROL
CENTER. DRINK MILK, EGG WHITES, LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER. NEVER
INDUCE VOMITING TO SOMEONE WHO IS UNCONSCIOUS/C ONVULSION/CANNOT
SWALLOW.

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
PROTECTION. STRUCTURAL FIRE FIGHTERS MUST WEAR SELF CONTAINED
BREATHING APPARATUS 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 SULFUR OXIDES, CARBON DIOXIDE AND CARBON MONOXIDE.

Spill Release Procedures:UNCONTROLLED RELEASE SHOULD BE RESPONDED TO BY
TRAINED PERSONNEL USING PRE-PALNNED PROCEDURES. PROPER PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT SHOULD BE USED. IN CASE OF A SPILL, CLEAR THE AFFECTED
AREA, PROTECT PEOPLE, & RESPOND WITH TRAINED PERSONNEL. IF IT IS
DETERMINED THAT EXPOSURE GUIDELINES FOR NUISANCE PARTICULATES--10
MG/M3 (TOTAL PARTICULATES) OR 5 MG/M3 (RESPIRABLE
PARTICULATE)--"SEE OTHER INFO"

Handling and Storage Precautions:ALL EMPLOYEES WHO HANDLE THIS MATERIAL
SHOULD BE TRAINED TO HANDLE IT SAFELY. AVOID BREATHING SPRAYS OR
MISTS GENERATED BY THIS PRODUCT.
Other Precautions:HAZARDOUS MATERIAL INFORMATION SYSTEM: HEALTH
(BLUE)-1. FLAMMIBILITY (RED)-0. REACTIVITY (YELLOW)-0. EMERGENCY
OVERVIEW: THIS MIX OF DRY CHEMICAL POSES LITTLE HAZARD. MECHANICAL
IRRITATION OF EYES IS POSSIBLE DURING USE & MAINTENANCE OF THE
EXTINGUISHING UNITS. CHRONIC INHALATION OF ANY PARTICULATE MAY
DAMAGE LUNGS.

Respiratory Protection:IS NOT EXPECTED TO BE NEEDED. MAINTAIN AIR BORNE
CONTAMINANT CONCENTRATIONS BELOW GUIDELINES FOR NUISANCE
PARTICULATES: 10 MG/M3 (TOAL PARTS) OR 5 MG/M3 (RESPIRABLE PARTS).
IF RESPIRATORY PROTECTION I S NEEDED, USE ONLY PROTECTION
AUTHORIZED IN 29 CFR 1910.134, OR APPLICABLE STATE REGS. USE
SUPPLIED AIR RESPIRATORY PROTECTION IF OXYGEN LEVELS ARE <19.5%.
Ventilation:USE WITH ADEQUATE VENTILATION. USE A MECHANICAL FAN OR VENT
TO OUTSIDE.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER GLOVES FOR ROUTINE INDUSTRIAL USE, USE TRIPLE
GLOVES FOR SPILL RESPONSE.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES.
Other Protective Equipment:USE BODY PROTECTION APPROPIATE FOR TASK.
Work Hygienic Practices:AVOID GETTING CHEMICALS ON YOU OR IN YOU. WASH
HANDS AFTER HANDLING CHEMICALS. DO NOT EAT OR DRINK WHILE HANDLING
CHEMICALS OR RECHARGING FIRE EXTINGUISHERS.
Supplemental Safety and Health
TRADE NAME (AS LABELED): ABC DRY CHEMICAL. SYNONYMS: MULTI-PURPOSE DRY
CHEMICAL. *NFPA RANKING: HEALTH=1, FLAMMBILITY=0, REACTIVITY=0,
OTHER=0.

HCC:G3
Vapor Density:NOT APPLIC
Spec Gravity:APPROX. 0.85
pH:~4-5 (10% SOL)
Solubility in Water:NOT SOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:THIS MATERIAL IS A FINELY DIVIDED YELLOW POWDER.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:NOT APPLICAB

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG ALKALI, MAGNESIUM, SWINNING POOL SANITIZERS (INORGANIC
PERCHLORATE, SODIUM DICHLOROISOCYANURATE DIHYDRATE,
TRICHLOROISOCYANURIC ACID, CALCIUM HYPOCHLORITE, AND OTHER STRONG
OXIDIZERS).
Stability Condition to Avoid:INCOMPATABLE MATERIALS
Hazardous Decomposition Products:SULFUR OXIDES, CARBON MONOXIDE, AND
CARBON DIOXIDE.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:WILL NOT OCCUR

Waste Disposal Methods:WASTE DISPOSAL MUST BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH
APPROPRIATE FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL REGULATIONS. THIS CHEMICAL,
IF UNALTERED BY USE, MAY BE DISPOSED OF BY TREATMENT AT A PERMITTED
FACILITY OR AS ADVISED B Y YOUR LOCAL HAZARDOUS WASTE REGULATORY
AUTHORITY. RESIDUE FROM FIRES EXTINGUISHED WITH THIS MATERIA L MAY
BE HAZARDOUS.

Toxicological Information:TOXICITY DATA: THE FOLLOWING DATA IS
AVAILABLE FOR COMPONENTS OF THIS PRODUCT GREATER THAN 1 PERCENT BY
WEIGHT IN CONCENTRATION. AMMONIUM SULFATE: TDLO (ORAL, MAN)=1500
MG/KG. LD50 (ORAL, RAT)=3000 MG /KG. LD50 (INTERPERITONEAL,
RAT)=610 MG/KG. MONO-AMMONIUM PHOSPHATE: NOT TOXICOLOGY INFORMATION
LISTED. IRRITANCY OF PRODUCT: THIS PRODUCT MAY CAUSE MILD SKIN AND
RESPIRATORY IRRITATION & MODERATE EYE IRRITANCY. SENSITIZATION TO
THE PRODUCT: THIS PRODUCT IS NOT KNOWN TO CAUSE SENSITIZATION.

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:ENVIRONMENTAL STABILITY: NO ADVERSE ENVIRONMENTAL
CONSEQUENCES ARE EXPECTED. EFFECT OF MATERIAL ON PLANTS OR ANIMALS:
NONE CURRENTLY KNOWN. EFFECT OF CHEMICAL ON AQUATIC LIFE: NOT
EXPECTED TO HARM AQU ATIC LIFE.

Transport Information:THIS MATERIAL IS HAZARDOUS AS DEFINED BY 49 CFR
172.101 BY THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION. PROPER SHIPPING
NAME: NOT APPLICABLE. HAZARD CLASS NUMBER AND DESCRIPTION: NOT
APPLICABLE. UN IDENTIFI CATION NUMBER: NOT APPLICABLE. PACKING
GROUP: NOT APPLICABLE. DOT LABEL(S) REQUIRED: NOT APPLICABLE.
EMERGENCY RESPONSE GUIDE NUMBER: NOT APPLICABLE. MARINE POLLUTANT:
NOT APPLICABLE. THIS MATERIAL IS HAZARDOUS AS DEFINED NY TRANSPORT
CANADA :TRANSPORTATION OF DANGEROUS GOODS" REGULATIONS.

SARA Title III Information:SARA REPORTING REQUIREMENTS: NO COMPONENTS
OF THIS PRODUCT IS SUBJECT TO THE REPORTING REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION
302, 304, AND 313 OF TITLE III OF THE SUPERFUND AMENDMENTS AND
REAUTHORIZATION ACT. SARA THRESHOLD PLANNING QUANTITY: NOT
APPLICABLE.
Federal Regulatory Information:TSCA INVENTORY STATUS: ALL COMPONENTS
ARE LISTED ON THE TSCA INVENTORY. CERCLA REPORTABLE QUANTITY (RQ):
NOT APPLICABLE. OTHER FEDERAL REGULATIONS: NOT APPLICABLE.
State Regulatory Information:STATE REGULATORY INFORMATION: CHEMICALS IN
THIS PRODUCT ARE COVERED UNDER SPECIFIC STATE REGULATIONS, AS
DENOTED BELOW: FLORIDA-SUBSTANCE LIST: MICA, DUST, AMMONIUM
SULFATE. MASSACHUSETTS-SUBSTANCE LI ST: MICAL DUST., AMMONIUM
SULFATE. RHODE ISLAND-HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE LIST: MICAL DUST,
AMMONIUM SULFATE. CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65: NO COMPONENTS IS
LISTED ON THE CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 LISTS.