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Lith-X Dry Powder Extinguishing Agent

1.IDENTIFICATION
1.1 Identification of the preparation
  Product Name: "LITH-X"
  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 No.: 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: ANSUL INCORPORATED
  Address: One Stanton Street, Marinette, WI 54143-2542
  Prepared by: Safety and Health Department
  Phone: 715-732-3465
  Internet address: http://www.ansul.com
  Date of issue: September, 2009
1.4 Emergency phone: CHEMTREC 800-424-9300 or 703-527-3887
 

2. INGREDIENTS
 
  Ingredient Name: Graphite
  Chemical Formula: C
  CAS No.: 7782-42-5
  EINECS Number 231-955-3
  Concentration, WT%: 93%
  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%: 4-6%
  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%: 1-3%
  Hazard Identification: See Heading 3
(a) EINECS does not include most naturally occurring raw materials. See 67/548/EEC, article 13; 79/831/EC; and 81/437/EC.
 

3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

FOR HUMANS:
Product:
  EU Classification: Irritant.
  R36/37 Phases: Irritating to eyes and respiratory system.
  S22: Do not breathe dust.
  S 26: In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
  S 36: Wear suitable protective clothing.
     
Components:
  Graphite:  
  EU Classification Irritant.
  R 36/37: Irritating to eyes and respiratory system.
  S22: Do not breathe dust.
  S 26: In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
  S 36: Wear suitable protective clothing.
 
Limit Values for Exposure:
  Graphite: OSHA PEL, TWA  15 mppcf
    ACGIH TLV-TWA  2 mg/m3
  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 AND SYMPTOMS:
Acute Exposure:
  Eye Contact:Mildly irritating for short period of time.
  Skin Contact:May be mildly irritating.
  Inhalation:Usual route of entry. Causes irritation of the upper respiratory tract. Possible allergenic. Transient cough, shortness of breath. Possibly bronchitis.
Chronic Overexposure: Causes pulmonary fibrosis; emphysema and cor pulmonale have resulted from prolonged inhalation of graphite dust.
MEDICAL CONDITIONS GENERALLY AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE: Repiratory problems, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
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 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.
 

6.

ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
 
  For personal protection: Prevent skin and eye contact, see Heading 8
Clean up: Sweep up and reuse or place in a 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 prepartaions.
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:  
  Limit Values for Exposure:
  Graphite: OSHA PEL, TWA 15 mppcf
                 ACGIH TLV-TWA 2 mg/m3
 
8.2 Exposure Controls:  
  8.2.1  Occupational exposure controls:
    8.2.1.1. Respiratory protection
    Mechanical ventilation is recommended.
    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 impervious gloves if irritation occurs.
    8.2.1.3 Eye protection
    Chemical goggles are 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 is needed.
 

9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
 
9.1 General Information:  
  Appearance: Black powder
  Odour: None.
9.2 Important health, safety, and environmental information
  pH: Not applicable.
  Boiling Point: Not applicable.
  Flash Point: None.
  Flammability (solid/gas): Not flammable.
  Explosive properties: Not explosive.
  Oxidizing properties: Not applicable.
  Vapour Pressure: Not applicable.
  Relative Density: Not applicable.
  Solubility:  
    -Water solubility: Not soluble.
    -Fat solubility: Not soluble.
  Partition coefficient, n-octanol/water: Not determined
  Viscosity: Not applicable.
  Vapor density (Air=1): Not applicable.
  Evaporation Rate: Not applicable.
 

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
  Chlorine triflouride, fourine, or potassium oxide.
10.3  Hazardous decomposition products
  Normally stable.
Hazardous polymerization will NOT occur.
Combustion or decomposition products include carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide.
 

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
 
  This product has not been tested for toxicological effects. Product is treated as a nuisance dust.
Graphite may cause irritation on skin, eyes, and mucous membranes.
 

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 nations, 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 Ansul Incorporated.
  No harm to the environment is expected from this preparation.

15.

Regulatory Information
  EU Classification: Irritant.
    R 36/37: Irritating to eyes and respiratory system.
    S 22: Do not breathe dust.
    S 26: In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
    S 36: Wear suitable protective clothing.
  Exposure Limit Values:  
    Graphite: OSHA PEL, TWA  15 mppcf
ACGIH TLV-TWA  2 mg/m3
    Nuisance dust limit: OSHA TWA         15 mg/m3
ACGIH TLV-TWA 10 mg/m3
    S 36: Wear suitable protective clothing.
  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
 

(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:  Not Hazardous.
  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 Ansul Material Safety Data Sheet, February 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. Ansul shall not be held liable for any damage resulting from handling or from contact with the above product.
     
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