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Met-L-X Extinguishing Agent |
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| 1. IDENTIFICATION | |||||||||
| 1.1 Preparation: | Product Name: MET-L-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 Number: N/A This is a mixture/preparation |
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| 1.2 Use of Preparation: | The intended or recommended use of this preparation is as a fire extinguishing agent. | ||||||||
| 1.3 Company identification: | ANSUL Incorporated One Stanton Street Marinette, WI, USA 54143-2542 Safety & Health Department Phone: 715-735-7411; Fax: 715-732-3472 Internet: http://www.ansul.com Emergency Phone: CHEMTREC 800-424-9300 or 703-527-3887 |
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| 1.4 Trade Name: | MET-L-X Dry Powder Extinguishing Agent | ||||||||
| 1.5 Revision Date: | September, 2006 | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| 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 67/548/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. |
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| 3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION | |||||||||
| For Humans: | |||||||||
| This preparation is not classified as dangerous according to Directive 1999/45/EC. | |||||||||
| Threshold Limit Values: | |||||||||
| Nuisance dust limit: | OSHA TWA:
15 mg/m3 ACGIH TLV-TWA 10 mg/m3 |
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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. |
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| Signs and Symptoms: | |||||||||
| Acute Exposure: | |||||||||
| Eye Contact: | Mildly irritating for short period of time. | ||||||||
| Inhalation: | Not expected with normal use. | ||||||||
| Skin Contact: | May be mildly irritating. | ||||||||
| 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 | |||||||||
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| 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 |
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| 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: | Not 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. | ||||||||
| 8.2.1.5 Environment exposure: | No special controls are needed. | ||||||||
| 8.2.2 Environmental exposure controls | No special controls are needed | ||||||||
| 9. PHYSICAL & 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: Partially soluble; Fat: 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 & 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: | Normally stable. Hazardous polymerization will not occur. Combustion or decomposition products include possibly traces of hydrogen chloride. |
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| 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION | |||||||||
| This product has not been tested for toxicological effects. Product is treated as a nuisance dust. | |||||||||
| Components: | |||||||||
| Sodium chloride | |||||||||
| Oral (rat) LD50 3,000 mg/kg | |||||||||
| Skin irritation (rabbit) 500 mg/24 hours - Mild | |||||||||
| Eye irritation (rabbit) 100 mg/24 hours - Moderate | |||||||||
| Magnesium Aluminum Silicate (Attapulgite Clay or Fuller/s Earth): | |||||||||
| Irritation Data: | 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 |
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| 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. |
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| 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: 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 the DSL or are exempt from listing. | |||
| Canadian DSL: | All components are included in the DSL (Domestic Substances List) or are exempt from listing. | |||
| Environmental restrictions: | None are known. | |||
| Restrictions on marketing: | 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 | ||
| Flammability: | 0 | 3. Serious Hazard | ||
| Reactivity: | 0 | 2. Moderate Hazard | ||
| 1. Slight Hazard | ||||
| 0. Minimal Hazard | ||||
| WHMIS Identification System Ratings: This product is rated Not Hazardous. |
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| 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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