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Class D Dry Powder

 
1. Identification of the Substance
1.1 Identification of the preparation
  Product Name: "Class D" Dry Powder Agent
  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: September, 2006
1.4 Emergency phone: CHEMTREC 800-424-9300 or 703-527-3887
2. Composition/Information on Ingredients
2.1 Ingredient Name: Saran
  Chemical Formula: -(CH2CCl2)x(CH2CHCN)y-
  CAS No.: 9010-76-8
  EINECS Number: (a)
  Concentration, Wt%: 5-8%
  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: (b)
  Concentration, Wt%: 4-7%
  Hazard Identification: See Heading 3
  Proprietary Mixture of: Ingredient Name: Sodium Chloride
  Chemical Formula: NaCl
  CAS No.: 7647-14-5
  EINECS Number: 231-598-3
  Concentration, Wt%: 83-88%
  Hazard Identification: See Heading 3
  Ingredient Name: Magnesium Stearate
  Chemical Formula: (C17H35CO2)2Mg
  CAS No.: 557-04-0
  EINECS Number: 209-150-3
  Concentration, Wt%: <3%
  Hazard Identification: See Heading 3
     
2.2 (i) There are NO substances presenting a health or environmental hazard within the meaning of Directive 67/548/EEC, in concentrations equal to or greater than those laid down in the table set out in Article 3(3) of Directive 1999/45/EC, nor with lower limits given in Annex 1 to Directive 57/548/EEC or in Annexes II, III or V to Directive 1999/45/EC.
(ii)  There are NO substances for which there are community workplace exposure limits, which are not already included in (i) above.
(a) 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.
(b) EINICS does not include most naturally occuring raw materials. See 67/548/EEC, article 13; 79/831/EC and 81/437/EC.
3. Hazards Identification
  For Humans:  
  This preparation is not classified as dangerous according to Directive 1999/45/EC.
  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.
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: Not a likely route of entry. May be irritating to mucous membranes.
  Ingestion: Ingestion of large amounts can cause irritation of the stomach.
  Chronic Overexposure: No data available
  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: Dilute by drinking large quantities of water
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. Wear protective equipment appropriate for the fire conditions.
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.  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
      None expected to be needed. Mechanical ventilation is recommended.
    8.2.1.2 Hand protection
      None normally needed. Use impervious gloves if irritation occurs.
    8.2.1.3 Eye protection
      Chemical goggles recommended 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: White powder
  Odour: None
9.2 Important health, safety and environmental information
  pH: Not determined
  Boiling point/boiling range: Not applicable
  Flash point: None to boiling
  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: Partially soluble
    -Fat solubility: Not soluble
  Partition coefficient:  
     n-octanol/water: No 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
  BrF3, Li
10.3 Hazardous decomposition products
  Normally stable.
Hazardous polymerization will NOT occur.
Combustion or decomposition products include possibly traces of hydrogen chloride.
11. Toxicological Information
 
This product has not been tested for toxicological effects. Product is treated as a nuisance dust.
Components:    
Sodium chloride Oral (rat) LD 50 3,000 mg/kg
  Skin irritation (rabbit) 500 mg/24 hrs.      Mild
  Eye irritation (rabbit) 100 mg/24 hrs.      Moderate
Magnesium Aluminum Silicate: Irritating to eyes, skin, mucous membranes.
  Target Organs: Lungs
12. Ecological Information
12.1 Ecotoxicity
  Not determined.
12.2 Mobility
  Not determined.
12.3 Persistence and degradability
  Not determined.
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:  Not a hazardous substance.
  For additional transport information, contact Flag Fire.
  No harm to the environment is expected from this preparation.
15. Regulatory Information
    EU Classification: This preparation is not classified as dangerous according to Directive 1999/45/EC
  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 the 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 not hazardous
  Format is from directive 2001/58/EC.
EINECS data is from http://exb.jrc.it/existing-chemicals/
The EU Classification has been changed in accordance with Directive 199/45/EC.
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.
   

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