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Lith-X Dry Powder Extinguishing Agent |
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| 1. IDENTIFICATION | |||
| Manufacturer: | Flag Fire Equipment Hwy #2 & Patillo Road, RR#1 Tecumseh, Ontario N8N 2L9 Emergency Phone: (519)727-6722 Technical Information: (519)727-6722 |
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| Chemical Name: | This is a mixture | ||
| Chemical Family: | Mixture | ||
| Formula: | |||
| Identifier: | Lith-X Dry Powder Extinguishing Agent | ||
| Product Use: | Used in the application of extinguishing fires. | ||
| 2. INGREDIENTS | |||
| Hazardous Ingredients: | % Cas# ACG1H TLV | ||
| Graphite | 93 7782-42-5 5 mg/M3 | ||
| Magnesium Aluminum Silicate4-6 | 4-6 8031-18-3 10 mg/M3 | ||
| Other Ingredients: Magnesium Stearate |
557-04-0 | ||
| Fire extinguishers contain compressed gas to ensure a high velocity discharge of product. WHMIS Class A. | |||
| 3. PHYSICAL DATA | |||
| Physical State: | Solid | ||
| Odour and Appearance: | Black coloured powder, no characteristic odour | ||
| Odour Threshold (ppm): | Not applicable | ||
| Vapour Pressure (mm Hg): | Not applicable | ||
| Evaporation Rate: | None | ||
| Boiling Point: | Not applicable | ||
| Freezing Point: | Not applicable | ||
| pH: | Not applicable | ||
| Specific Gravity: | Not applicable | ||
| Solubility in Water: | Slight | ||
| 4. FIRE & EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA | |||
| Flash Point (°C) and Method:: | Non-flammable | ||
| Means of Extinction: | None required | ||
| Upper Flammable Point: | Not applicable | ||
| Lower Flammable Point: | Not applicable | ||
| Auto Ignition Temperature (°C) | Not applicable | ||
| Hazardous Combustion Products: | None known | ||
| Explosion Data: Sensitivity to Impact: Sensitivity to Static Discharge: |
Not applicable Not applicable |
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| 5. REACTIVITY DATA | |||
| Stability: | Stable | ||
| Conditions to avoid: | Do not mix with CIF3, F2, K20 | ||
| Hazardous Decomposition Products: | Unknown | ||
| 6. TOXICOLOGICAL PROPERTIES | |||
| Effects of Overexposure: | Acute: Transient cough, shortness of breath. Possibly
bronchitis. Chronic: Causes of pulmonary fibrosis, emphysema and corpulmonale have resulted from prolonged inhalation of graphite dust. |
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| Exposure Limits: | OSHA Nuisance dust limit of 15 mg/M3 | ||
| Irritancy of Product: | Not available | ||
| Sensitization to Product: | Not available | ||
| Carcinogenicity: | None | ||
| Teratogenicity: | None | ||
| Reproductive Toxicity: | None | ||
| Mutagenicity: | None | ||
| Synergistic Products: | Not available | ||
| 7. PREVENTATIVE MEASURES | |||
| Gloves: | Impervious gloves where irritation occurs. | ||
| Respirator: | Dust mask where dustiness is prevalent, or TLV exceeded. Mechanical filter respirator if exposure is prolonged. | ||
| Footwear: | None required. | ||
| Clothing: | Long sleeves where irritation occurs. | ||
| Eyewear: | Recommended as mechanical barrier for prolonged exposure. | ||
| Engineering Controls: | Adequate ventilation should be available to maintain dust levels below applicable standards on respirable and total nuisance dust. | ||
| Leak and Spill Procedure: | Sweep up. | ||
| Waste Disposal: | Review federal, provincial/state and local government requirements prior to disposal. | ||
| Handling Procedures: | Use original container or fire extinguisher. | ||
| Storage Requirements: | Protect from physical damage | ||
| Special Shipping Information: | Fire Extinguisher Class 2.2 UN #1044 | ||
| 8. FIRST AID MEASURES | |||
| Inhalation: | Remove victim to fresh air. Seek medical attention if discomfort continues. | ||
| Ingestion: | If person is conscious, give large amounts of water and induce vomiting. Seek medical attention. | ||
| Eye Contact: | If eye irritation occurs, flush with copious amounts of water. Get medical attention if irritation persists. | ||
| Skin Contact: | Wash with mild soap and water, if irritation persists, seek medical attention. | ||
9. PREPARATION DATE OF MSDS |
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| Prepared by: | Health and Safety | ||
| Date: | January 1, 2004 | ||
| "Information contained herein is provided
without any warranty. Flag Fire Equipment Ltd. will not be liable for any damage
which may result from the use or reliance on any information contained
herein." Before any product is used, the label should be carefully read.
MSDS Control #509-99LX |
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