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K Class Fire Extinguisher Chemical
 

1.

IDENTIFICATION
1.1 Identification of the preparation
  Product Name: Pyro-Chem Wet Chemicals Solution
  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: PYRO-CHEM
  Address: One Stanton Street, Marinette, WI 54143-2542
  Prepared by: Safety and Health Department
  Phone: 715-732-3465
  Internet address: http://www.pyrochem.com
  Date of issue: September, 2009
1.4 Emergency phone: CHEMTREC 800-424-9300 or 703-527-3887
 

2.

INGREDIENTS
 
  Ingredient Name: Potassium Carbonate (Potash)
  Chemical Formula: K2CO3
  CAS No.: 584-08-7
  EINECS Number 209-529-3
  Concentration, WT%: 40-42%
  Hazard Identification: See Heading 3
     
  Ingredient Name: Water
  Chemical Formula: H2O
  CAS No.: 7732-18-5
  EINECS Number 231-791-2
  Concentration, WT%: 58-60%
  Hazard Identification: See Heading 3
 

3.

 HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
 
  Product:  
     EU Classification: Irritant
     R 36/37/38: Irritant to eyes, respiratory system, and skin
     S26: In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice
     S36 Wear suitable protective clothing
     
  Components:  
    Potassium Carbonate:  
      EU Classification Harmful
      R 36/37/38 Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin, and if swallowed.
      S26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
      S36 Wear suitable protective clothing.
    Water:  
      EU Classification: Not classified as dangerous.
 
  Limit Values For Exposure: None established.
 
  Neither this preparation nor the substances contained in it have been listed as carcinogenic by National Toxicology Program, IARC or OSHA.
 
  SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS:  
    Acute Exposure:  
      Eye Contact: Irritant. Prolonged contact can cause chemical burns
      Skin Contact: Irritant. Prolonged contact can cause chemical burns
      Inhalation: Can be irritating to mucous membranes.
      Ingestion: Irritating to mucous membranes
    Chronic Overexposure: No data available.
 
Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure: None known.
 
 

4.

FIRST AID MEASURES
 
  Eye Contact: Wash with water for a minimum of 15 minutes. If irritation persists see medical attention.
  Skin Contact: Wash affected area with soap and water.  If irritation persists see medical attention.
  Inhalation: Remove from exposure. If irritation persists see 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
 
  Turn off or disconnect electrical sources in the immediate area.
For personal protection: Prevent skin and eye contact, see Heading 8
Clean up: Use and absorbent material such as diatomaceous earth, sawdust, etc. and sweep up, see Heading 13
NO harm to the environment is expected from an accidental release of this preparation.
 

7.

HANDLING AND STORAGE
 
7.1 Handling:  
  Keep separate from acids. See incompatibility information in Heading 10.
 
7.2 Storage:  
  NO special conditions are needed for safe storage. See Heading 10 for incompatibilities.
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:  
  There are no occupational exposure limit values for this preparation or any components
 
8.2 Exposure Controls:  
  8.2.1  Occupational exposure controls:
    8.2.1.1. Respiratory protection
    Not expected to be needed. Vapours will be water.
    8.2.1.2 Hand protection
    Use rubber gloves when handling the preparation
    8.2.1.3 Eye protection
    Use safety glasses with side shields or safety goggles.
    8.2.1.4 Skin protection
    No special equipment is needed.
  8.2.2 Environmental exposure controls
    No special equipment is needed.
 

9.

PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
 
9.1 General information  
  Appearance: Clear colourless liquid.
  Odour: None
9.2 Important health, safety and environmental information
  pH: 11 to 13 (at 25°C)
  Boiling point/boiling range: About 110°C (About 230°F)
  Flash point: None to boiling
  Flammability (solid/gas): Not flammable
  Explosive properties: Not explosive
  Oxidizing properties: Not an oxidizer
  Vapour pressure: About 12 mm Hg
  Relative Density: About 1.4
  Solubility:  
    -Water solubility: Completely soluble.
    -Fat solubility: Not soluble
  Partition coefficient
n-octanol/water (Log Pow):		 Not determined
  Viscosity: Not determined
  Vapour density (air=1) Not determined
  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
  Ammonium compounds, acids, corrodible metals (copper, aluminum)
Reactive metals may react with the water in this preparation
Energized electrical equipment may cause a shock hazard when this fire extinguisher agent is used.
10.3 Hazardous decomposition products
  Normally stable.
Hazardous polymerization will NOT occur.
Combustion or decomposition products include CO2, CO

11.

Toxicological Information
 
Toxicity data has not been determined for this product.
Potassium Carbonate: Oral LD50 (rat)=1870mg/kg
 

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:  Release of carbon dioxide by thermal decomposition or chemical reaction may contribute to global warming.

13.

Disposal Considerations
  No harm to the environment is expected from this preparation.
Dispose of in compliance with nations, regional, and local provisions that may be in force.
 

14.

Transport Information
  Hazard Class or Division:  Not hazardous
  There are no special precautions known.
  No harm to the environment is expected from this preparation.

15.

Regulatory Information
 
  EU Classification: Irritant.
  Exposure Limit Values: None known
  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 & Use: None are known
  Refer to any other national measures that may be relevant.

16.

Other Information
 
  EU Classification: Irritant.
  R36/37/38: Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin.
  S26: In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
  S36: Wear suitable protective clothing.
  The EU Classification has been changed in accordance with Directive 199/45/EC and information in the EINICS ESIS files (Existing Substances Information System).
Toxicological information added from the EINICS ESIS (Existing Sybstances Information System).
A rating under WHMIS has been added, following the Canadian guidelines.

(HMIS) Hazardous Material Identification System Ratings:

Health: 2  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 - Product may irritate skin, eyes, or mucous membrane..
  Format is from directive 2001/58/EC.
EINECS data is from http://exb.jrc.it/existing-chemicals/
Data used to compile the data sheets is from Pyro-Chem Material Safety Data Sheet, January 2002

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. Pyro-Chem shall not be held liable for any damage resulting from handling or from contact with the above product.
   
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