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Fireworld M.D.S.S
Monday, July 19, 2010
1. Dry Chemical ABE powder : IDENTIFICATION
Product Name: “Fire Extinguisher ABC Multipurpose Dry Chemical”
“Fire Extinguisher Powder ABC Multipurpose”
2. FIRE EXTINGUISHER ABC MULTIPURPOSE DRY CHEMICAL
1. 2 MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET CONFORMS TO DIRECTIVE 2001/58/EC
PC2003220(2) Ingredient Name: Yellow Pigment
Chemical Formula: C34H30Cl2N6O4. CAS No.: 5468-75-7. EINECS Number: 226-789-3
Concentration, Wt %: <1 %. Hazard Identification: See Heading 3.
Fire Extinguishers contain compressed air to ensure a high velocity discharge of product.
(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:
EU Classification: Harmful. R Phrases: 22 Harmful if swallowed. 36/37/38 Irritating to eyes, respiratory system, and skin.
S Phrases: 26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and
seek medical advice. 36 Wear suitable protective clothing.
Components:
Monoammonium Phosphate:
EU Classification: Harmful. R Phrases: 22 Harmful if swallowed. 36/37/38 Irritating to eyes, respiratory system, and skin.
S Phrases: 26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
36 Wear suitable protective clothing.
Ammonium sulfate:
EU Classification: Irritant. R Phrases: 36/37/38 Irritating to eyes, respiratory system, and skin.
S Phrases: 26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
36 Wear suitable protective clothing. Limit Values for Exposure: 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.
Silica Gel is a Synthetic Amorphous Silica which is considered a nuisance dust and no medical conditions are abnormally
aggravated by this product.
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 periods of time.
Skin Contact: May be mildly irritating. Inhalation: Treat as a mineral dust. Irritant to the respiratory tract. Transient cough,
and shortness of breath may occur.
Ingestion: Not an expected route of entry. Chronic Overexposure: Inhalation: Chronic fibrosis of the lung,
pneumoconiosis. Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure: None known.
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 seek medical attention.
Inhalation: Remove from exposure. If irritation persists seek medical attention.
Ingestion: If patient is conscious, give large amounts of water and induce vomiting. Seek medical help.
5. FIRE-FIGHTING 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 fire-fighters.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
For personal protection: Prevent skin and eye contact, see Heading 8.
Clean up: Sweep up and recover for use or place in 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 PYRO-CHEM 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 ACGIH TLV-TWA: 10 mg/m3.
8.2. Exposure controls
8.2.1. Occupational exposure controls
8.2.1.1. Respiratory protection
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 chemical resistant gloves when handling the preparation.
8.2.1.3. Eye protection : Use safety glasses with side shields or safety goggles 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 are needed.
FIRE EXTINGUISHER ABC MULTIPURPOSE DRY CHEMICAL
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
9.1. General information
Appearance: Yellow Crystal. Odor: None.
9.2. Important health, safety, and environmental information
pH: 4.5 as 1% solution 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.Vapor Pressure: Not applicable.
Relative Density: Not applicable.Solubility: – Water solubility: 38 g/ 100 mL. Tricalcium Phosphate: <1 g/L at 25 °C.
– Fat solubility: Not soluble. Partition coefficient, n-octanol/water: Not determined.Viscosity: Not applicable.
Vapor density (Air = 1): 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 alkalis, magnesium.
10.3. Hazardous decomposition products
Normally stable. Hazardous polymerization will NOT occur.
Ammonia and/or phosphorous oxides can be evolved at very high temperatures.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
This product has not been tested for toxicological effects. Product is treated as a nuisance dust.
Components:
Monoammonium Phosphate:Material is irritating.Harmful if swallowed.Ammonium sulfate:Toxicity Data: Oral (rat) LD 50
2840 mg/kg.Target Organs: Lungs and gastrointestinal.Tricalcium Phosphate:
Eye irritation: Not irritating.Skin irritation: Not irritating.Silica Gel:Toxicity Data: Oral (rat) LD 50 >4500 mg/kg.
Toxicity Data: Inhalation (rat) LC 50 >2 mg/hr.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
12.1. Ecotoxicity Not determined.12.2. MobilityNot determined.12.3. Persistence and degradability Not relevant.
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 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.
No harm to the environment is expected from this preparation.
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Product: EU Classification: Harmful. R Phrases: 22 Harmful if swallowed.36/37/38 Irritating to eyes, respiratory system,
and skin.S Phrases: 26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and
seek medical advice.36 Wear suitable protective clothing.Limit Values for Exposure:
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 (Domestic Substances List): All components are included in the DSL or are exempt from listing.
Environmental restrictions: None are known.
Restrictions on Marketing and Use: None are known.
Refer to any other national measures that may be relevant.
16. OTHER INFORMATION
Format is from directive 2001/58/EC.EINECS data is from http://exb.jrc.it/existing-chemicals/Data used to compile the
data sheet is from PYRO-CHEM Material Safety Data Sheet, 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. PYRO-CHEM SHALL NOT BE HELD LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGE
RESULTING FROM HANDLING OR FROM CONTACT WITH THE ABOVE PRODUCT.
N/A = Not Applicable NDA = No Data Available
(WHMIS) CANADIAN WORKPLACE HAZARDOUS MATERIAL
IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM RATINGS:
This product is rated D2B Harmful if swallowed. Irritating to eyes and skin.
A Fire Extinguisher charged with Air is rated A Compressed Gas.
(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
