MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
IDENTITY - ABC DRY CHEMICAL
SECTION I
MANUFACTURE'S NAME
BUCKEYE FIRE EQUIPMENT COMPANY
110 KINGS ROAD
KING'S MOUNTAIN, NC 28086
TELEPHONE: (704)739-7415
EMERGENCY TEL: 800-424-9300
ISSUED: 1-1-98
RESPONSIBLE PARTY: MSDS COORDINATOR
SECTION 11 - HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS/IDENTITY INFORMATION
Product Name: Muscovite Mica - CAS. No. 12001-26-2
OSHA PEL: N/A
ACGIH TLV: 20MPPCF*
(NON-HAZARDOUS INGREDIENT: MONOAMONIUM PHOSPHATE - CAS. NO. 7722-76-1)
HMIS RATINGS:
HMIS HAZARD INDEX:
HEALTH 1 MINIMAL 0
FLAMMABILITY 0 SLIGHT 1
REACTIVITY 0 MODERATE 2
SERIOUS 3
SEVERE 4
*Million Particles per Cubic Foot
SECTION III - PHYSICAL/CHEMICALS DATA
BOILING POINT:N/A
SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 0.82
VAPOR PRESSURE: N/A
MELTING POINT: N/A
VAPOR DENSITY: N/A
EVAPORATION RATE: N/A
Solubility in Water: Material is water repellent coated.
Appearance and Odor: Yellow Powder with no characteristic odor.
SECTION IV - FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA
FLASH POINT: None
FLAMMABILITY LIMITS (LEL,UEL): N/A
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: None. This material is an extinguishing agent
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES:None
UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS: None
SECTION V - REACTIVITY DATA
UNSTABLE( )
STABLE (x)
CONDITIONS TO AVOID: N/A
INCOMPATIBILITY (MATERIALS TO AVOID):
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: ( ) will occur (X) will not occur
CONDITIONS TO AVOID: N/A
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION OR BYPRODUCT:
SECTION VI - HEALTH HAZARD DATA
ROUTES OF ENTRY:
INHALATION-YES
SKIN-YES
INGESTION-YES
HEALTH HAZARDS (Acute and Chronic):
yes and skin - irritates slightly if inhaled, irritates respiratory passages. Treat mineral dust. If ingested, can cause sore throat, abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting. Harmful if swallowed.
CARCINOGENITY:
NTP - NO
IARC Monographs - NO
OSHA Regulated - NO
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE:
MEDICAL CONDITIONS AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE: NONE KNOWN
EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURES:
Flush eyes with water for 15 minutes. Wash skin with soap and water. If inhaled, transport to fresh air. If ingested, rinse mouth and drink water. Consult a physician.
SECTION VII - PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING AND USE
Steps to be taken in case material is released or spilled:
Contain spills and sweep up.
Waste disposal method:
Dispose of in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations.
Precautions to be taken in handling and storing:
Store in closed moisture -free containers in a cool, dry location. A void unnecessary dust.
Other precautions:
Do not mix this product with other extinguishing agents.
SECTION VIII - CONTROL MEASURES RESPIRATORY PROTECTION:
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION:
Dust respirator required when TLV is exceeded. Nuisance dust (total) 15 mg/m3.
Dust respirator recommended whenever airborne dust is present.
VENTILATION:
Local Exhaust: Recommended
Mechanical: Recommended
Special:
Other:
SECTION IX - CONTROL MEASURES
PROTECTIVE GLOVES: Yes
EYE PROTECTION: Yes
OTHER PROTECTIVE CLOTHING OR EQUIPMENT: None Required
WORK/HYGIENE PRACTICES: Use good hygiene and good housekeeping practices.
