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ABC Multipurpose Dry Chemical
1. Identification of the Substance
1.1 Identification of the preparation
  Product Name: "Fire Extinguisher ABC Multipurpose Dry Chemical"
"Fire Extinguisher Powder ABC Multipurpose"
  Chemical Name: N/A - This is a mixture/preparation
  CAS No.: N/A - This is a mixture/preparation
  Chemical Formula: N/A - This is a mixture/preparation
  EINECS Number: N/A - This is a mixture/preparation
1.2 Use of the preparation
  The intended or recommended use of this preparation is as a fire extinguishing agent.
1.3 Company identification
  Manufacturer/Supplier: Flag Fire
  Address: One Stanton Street, Marinette, WI 54143-2542
  Prepared by: Safety and Health Department
  Phone: 715-732-3465
  Internet address: http://www.flagfire.com
  Date of issue: January, 2007
1.4 Emergency phone: CHEMTREC 800-424-9300 or 703-527-3887
2. Composition/Information on Ingredients
2.1 Ingredient Name: Monoammonium phosphate
  Chemical Formula: NH4H2PO4
  CAS No.: 7722-76-1
  EINECS Number: 231-764-5
  Concentration, Wt%: 50-80%
  Hazard Identification: See Heading 3
  Ingredient Name: Ammonium sulfate
  Chemical Formula: (NH4)2SO4
  CAS No.: 7783-20-2
  EINECS Number: 231-984-1
  Concentration, Wt%: 20-45%
  Hazard Identification: See Heading 3
  Ingredient Name: Magnesium Aluminum Silicate (Attapulgite Clay or Fuller's Earth)
  Chemical Formula: MgxAly(SiO4)z
  CAS No.: 8031-18-3
  EINECS Number: (a)
  Concentration, Wt%: 1-5%
  Hazard Identification: See Heading 3
  Ingredient Name: Tricalcium Phosphate (Pentacalcium Hydroxide Tris (orthophosphate))
  Chemical Formula: Ca5(OH)(PO4)3
  CAS No.: 12167-74-7
  EINECS Number: 235-330-6
  Concentration, Wt%: 1-5%
  Hazard Identification: See Heading 3
  Ingredient Name: Methyl Hydrogen Polysiloxane
  Chemical Formula: Mixture/preparation
  CAS No.: 63148-57-2
  EINECS Number: (b)
  Concentration, Wt%: 0-1%
  Hazard Identification: See Heading 3
  Ingredient Name: Yellow pigment
  Chemical Formula: C34H30Cl2N6O4
  CAS No.: 5468-75-7
  EINECS Number: 226-789-3
  Concentration, Wt%: <1%
  Hazard Identification: See Heading 3
  Ingredient Name: Silica Gel
  Chemical Formula: -[OSi(O)]-(H2O)x
  CAS No.: 112926-00-8
  EINECS Number: (b)
  Concentration, Wt%: 0-3%
  Hazard Identification: See Heading 3
     
  Fire extinguishers contain compressed air to ensure a high velocity discharge of product.
(a)  EINICS does not include most naturally occurring raw materials. See 67/548/EEC, article 13;
      79/831/ED and 81/437/EC
(b)  EINICS does not include synthetic polymers (these are registered in EINICS under their
       building blocks, monomers.) See: 67-548/EEC, article 13; 79/831/EC and 81/437/EC.
NOTE: Unless a component presents a severe hazard, it does not need to be considered in the MSDS if the concentration is less than 1% (According to Directive 1999/45/EC.)
3. Hazards Identification
  For Humans:  
  Product:  
  EU Classification:   Harmful
  R Phrases: 22 Harmful if swallowed
    36/37/38 Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin
  S Phrases: 26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with water & seek medical help
    36 Wear suitable protective clothing
  Components:  
  Monoammonium Phosphate:
  EU Classification:   Harmful
  R Phrases: 22 Harmful if swallowed
    36/37/38 Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin
  S Phrases: 26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with water & seek medical help
    36 Wear suitable protective clothing
  Ammonium sulfate:
  EU Classification:   Irritant
  R Phrases: 36/37/38 Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin
  S Phrases: 26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with water & seek medical help
    36 Wear suitable protective clothing
  Limit Values for Exposure:
  Nuisance dust limit:  
  OSHA TWA: 15 mg/m3
  ACGIH TLV-TWA: 10 mg/m3
  Neither this preparation nor the substances contained in it have been listed as carcinogenic by National Toxicology Program, I.A.R.C. or OSHA.
Silica Gel is a Synthetic Amorphous Silica which is considered a nuisance dust and no medical conditions are abnormally aggravated by this product.
As part of good industrial and personal hygiene and safety procedure, avoid all unnecessary exposure to the chemical substance and ensure prompt removal from skin, eyes and clothing.
  Signs & Symptoms:  
  Acute Exposure:  
  Eye Contact: Mildly irritating for short periods of time.
  Skin Contact: May be mildly irritating.
  Inhalation: Treat as a mineral dust. Irritant to the respiratory tract. Transient cough, and shortness of breath may occur.
  Ingestion: Not an expected route of entry.
  Chronic Overexposure: Inhalation: Chronic fibrosis of the lung, pneumoconiosis.
  Medical conditions generally aggravated by exposure: None known.
  For Environment: No data available.
4. First Aid Measures
  Eye Contact: Wash with water for a minimum of 15 minutes. If irritation persists seek medical attention.
  Skin Contact: Wash affected area with soap and water. If irritation persists seek medical attention.
  Inhalation: Remove from exposure. If irritation persists seek medical attention.
  Ingestion: If patient is conscious, give large amounts of water and induce vomiting. Seek medical help.
5. Firefighting Measures
  This preparation is an extinguishing media.
There are NO extinguishing media which must not be used for safety reasons.
NO special protective equipment is needed for firefighters.
6. Accidental Release Measures
  For personal protection: Prevent skin and eye contact, see Heading 8.
Clean up: Sweep up and recover for use of place in closed container for disposal, see Heading 13.
NO harm to the environment is expected from an accidental release of this preparation.
7. Handling and Storage
7.1 Handling
  Care should be taken in handling all chemical substances and preparations.
See incompatibility information in Heading 10.
7.2 Storage
  NO special conditions are needed for safe storage.
See incompatibility information in Heading 10.
Store in original container or Flag Fire fire extinguisher. Keep tightly closed until used.
There is minimal danger to the environment from a storage release.
7.3 Specific use
  The intended or recommended use of this preparation is as a fire extinguishing agent.
8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
8.1 Exposure limit values
  Nuisance dust limit:  
  OSHA TWA: 15 mg/m3
  ACGIH TLV-TWA: 10 mg/m3
8.2 Exposure controls
  8.2.1 Occupational exposure controls
    8.2.1.1. Respiratory protection
      Dust mask where dustiness is prevalent, or TLV is exceeded. Use mechanical filter respirator if exposure is prolonged.
    8.2.1.2 Hand protection
      None normally needed. Use chemical resistant gloves when handling the preparation.
    8.2.1.3 Eye protection
      Use safety glasses with side shields or safety goggles as mechanical barrier for prolonged exposure.
    8.2.1.4 Skin protection
      No special equipment is needed.
  8.2.2 Environmental exposure controls
    No special controls are needed.
9. Physical and Chemical Properties
9.1 General information  
  Appearance: Yellow crystal
  Odour: None
9.2 Important health, safety and environmental information
  pH: 4.5 as 1% solution in water.
  Boiling point/boiling range: Not applicable
  Flash point: None
  Flammability (solid/gas): Not flammable
  Explosive properties: Not explosive
  Oxidizing properties: Not an oxidizer
  Vapour pressure: Not applicable
  Relative Density: Not applicable
  Solubility:  
    -Water solubility: 38 g/100 ml
     Tricalcium phosphate: <1 g/L at 25°C
    -Fat solubility: Not soluble
  Partition coefficient:  
     n-octanol/water: Not determined
  Viscosity: Not applicable
  Vapour density (air=1) Not applicable
  Evaporation rate: Not applicable
9.3 Other information  
  Auto-ignition temperature: Does not ignite
10. Stability and Reactivity
10.1 Conditions to avoid
  There are NO known conditions such as temperature, pressure, light, shock, etc., which may cause a dangerous reaction.
10.2 Materials to avoid
  Strong alkalis, magnesium.
10.3 Hazardous decomposition products
  Normally stable.
Hazardous polymerization will NOT occur.
Ammonia and/or phosphorous oxides can be evolved at very high temperatures.
11. Toxicological Information
 
This product has not been tested for toxicological effects. Product is treated as a nuisance dust.
Components:    
  Monoammonium Phosphate:    
    Material is irritating.
    Harmful if swallowed.		    
Ammonium sulfate:    
  Toxicity Data: Oral (rat) LD 50 2840 mg/kg
  Target Organs: Lungs and gastrointestinal  
Tricalcium Phosphate:    
  Eye irritation: Not irritating.  
  Skin irritation: Not irritating.  
Silica Gel:    
  Toxicity Data: Oral (rat) LD 50 >4500 mg/kg
  Toxicity Data: Inhalation (rat) LC 50 >2 mg/hr.
12. Ecological Information
12.1 Ecotoxicity
  Not determined.
12.2 Mobility
  Not determined.
12.3 Persistence and degradability
  Not relevant.
12.4 Bioaccumulative potential
  Not determined
12.5 Other adverse effects
  Ozone depletion potential:  None
  Photochemical ozone creation potential:  None
  Global warming potential:  None
13. Disposal Considerations
  No harm to the environment is expected from this preparation.
Dispose of in compliance with national, regional and local provisions that may be in force.
14. Transport Information
  Hazard Class or Division:  Fire Extinguisher, Class 2.2   UN No. 1044
  For additional transport information, contact Flag Fire.
  No harm to the environment is expected from this preparation.
15. Regulatory Information
  Product:    
    EU Classification:   Harmful
       R Phrases: 22 Harmful if swallowed.
       36/37/38 Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin
      S Phrases: 26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
      36 Wear suitable protective clothing.
  Limit values for exposure:
    Nuisance dust limit:  
  OSHA TWA: 15 mg/m3
  ACGIH TLV-TWA: 10 mg/m3
  EINECS Status: All components are included in EINECS inventories or are exempt from listing.
  EPA TSCA Status: All components are included in TSCA inventories or are exempt from listing.
  Canadian DSL: All components are included in DSL or are exempt from listing.
  Environmental restrictions: None are known.
  Restrictions on Marketing and Use: None are known.
  Refer to any other national measures that may be relevant.
16. Other Information

(HMIS) Hazardous Material Identification System Ratings:

Health: 1  4. Severe Hazard
Flammability: 0 3. Serious Hazard
Reactivity: 0 2. Moderate Hazard
    1. Slight Hazard
    0. Minimal Hazard

(WHMIS) Canadian Workplace hazardous Material Identification System Ratings:
This product is rated:  D2B  Harmful if swallowed. Irritating to eyes and skin.
A Fire Extinguisher charged with air is rated:  A  Compressed Gas.
  Format is from directive 2001/58/EC.
EINECS data is from http://exb.jrc.it/existing-chemicals/
Toxicological information added from the EINICS ESIS (Existing Substances Information System). A rating under WHMIS has been added, following the Canadian guidelines.
17. Disclaimer
  The above information is believed to be correct, but does not purport to be all inclusive and shall be used only as a guide. Flag Fire shall not be held liable for any damage resulting from handling or from contact with the above product.
   
Revision Date: January, 2007

 

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