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PDC Standard Dry Chemical Fire Extinguishing Agent
1.   IDENTIFICATION
1.1  Identification of preparation
  Product Name: Fire Extinguisher PDC Standard Dry Chemical
Fire Extinguisher Powder BC Standard
  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 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/Home Page: 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: Sodium Bicarbonate
  Chemical Formula: NaHCO3
  CAS No.: 144-55-8
  EINECS Number: 205-633-8
  Concentration, Wt. %: 85-95%
  Hazard Identification: See Heading 3
  Ingredient Name: Mica, Muscovite
  Chemical Formula: Mixture/preparation
  CAS No.: 12001-26-2
  EINECS Number: (a)
  Concentration, Wt %: 1-5%
  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 %: 1-5%
  Hazard Identification: See Heading 3
  Ingredient Name: Methyl Hydrogen Polysiloxane
  Chemical Formula: Mixture/preparation
  CAS No.: 63148-57-2
  EINECS Number: (b)
  Concentration, Wt %: <1%
  Hazard Identification: See Heading 3
Fire extinguishers contain compressed air to ensure a high velocity discharge of product.
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 most naturally occurring raw materials. See: 67-548/EEC, article 13;79/831/EC; and 81/437/EC.

(b)

 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.
NOTE: Unless a component presents a severe hazard, it does not need to be considered in the MSDS if the concentration is less than 1% (According to Directive 1999/45/EC)
 
3.   HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
 
  For Humans:  
  Product: 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
  While not considered to be a carcinogen, this product does contain minute traces of Crystalline silica. Crystalline Silica has been determined by IARC to show limited evidence of being carcinogenic in humans and sufficient evidence in animals. It is not listed as a carcinogen by OSHA or ACGIH.

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: Not an expected route of entry.
  Chronic Over Exposure:  
      Lungs Can be affected.
      Kidney Can be affected.
      Gastrointestinal: Can be affected.
  Medical conditions generally aggravated by exposure: None known.
 
4.    FIRST AID MEASURES
 
  Eye Conact: 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
 
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 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 or Flag Fire fire extinguisher. 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
ACGHI TLV-TWA: 10 mg/m3
8.2 Exposure controls  
      Respiratory protection: Mechanical ventilation is preferred.
Dust mask where dustiness is prevalent or TLV is exceeded. use mechanical filter respirator if exposure is prolonged.
      Hand protection: None normally needed. Use impervious gloves if irritation occurs.
      Eye Protection: Use safety glasses with side shields or safety goggles as mechanical barrier for prolonged exposure.
      Skin protection: No special equipment is needed.
      Environmental: No special controls are needed.
     
9.    PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
9.1 General information  
      Appearance: White Crystal
      Odour: None
9.2 Important health, safety and environmental information
  pH: 8.6 (@ 20 degrees C; 1% wt/wt dissolved in water)
  Boiling point/boiling range: Not applicable
  Flash point: None
  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
      Sodium Bicarbonate: 96 g/L (@ 20°C)
      Fat solubility: Not soluble
  Partition coefficient, n-octanol water: Not applicable
  Viscosity: 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: Strong acids, NaK alloy and NH4H2PO4
10.3 Hazardous decomposition products: Normally stable, decomposition will occur above 190°F.
Hazardous polymerization will NOT occur.
Combustion or decomposition products include carbon dioxide.
     
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
  This product has not been tested for toxicological effects. Product is treated as a nuisance dust.
  Components:  
      Sodium Bicarbonate: LD50 (rat) = 4220 mg/kg
Skin irritation (rabbit) = Not irritating
Skin irritation (human) = Slightly irritating
Eye irritation (rabbit) = Not irritating
Eye irritation (human) = Slightly irritating
May be irritating to mucous membranes and upper respiratory tract.
May be harmful if swallowed in large amounts.
      Mica: May be irritating to eyes, skin, or mucous membranes.
      Magnesium Aluminum
    Silicate (Attapulgite Clay or
    Fuller's Earth):		 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 relevant.
12.4 Bioaccumulative potential: Not determined.
12.5 Other adverse effects:  
      Ozone depletion: None
      Photochemical ozone
   creation:		 None
     Global warming potential: Carbon dioxide from decomposition or reaction is a global warming gas.
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: Fire Extinguisher, Class 2.2; UN No. 1044
  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 & 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: 1 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 or mucous membrane.
A Fire Extinguisher charged with Air or Nitrogen is rated  A Compressed Gas
 
  Format is from directive 2001/58/EC.
EINECS data available from http://exb.jrc.it/existing-chemicals/
Toxicological information added from the EINICS ESIS (Existing Substances Information System).
A rating under WHMIS has been added, following the Canadian guidelines.
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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