MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
IDENTITY- PURPLE K DRY CHEMICAL
SECTION I
MANUFACTURE'S NAME
BUCKEYE FIRE EQUIPMENT COMPANY
110 KING'S 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: POTASSIUM BICARBONATE-CAS. NO 298-14-6.)
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: 0.88
VAPOR PRESSURE: N/A
MELTING POINT: DECOMPOSES
VAPOR DENSITY: N/A
EVAPORATION RATE: N/A
Solubility in Water: Material is coated with water repellent.
Appearance and Odor: Purple 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: D
SECTION VI - HEALTH HAZARD DATA
ROUTES OF ENTRY:
INHALATION-YES
SKIN-YES
INGESTION-NOT LIKELY
HEALTH HAZARDS (Acute and Chronic):
Direct contact with liquid or solid will cause burns, frostbite, or blindness.
Asphyxiate (displaces oxygen)
CARCINOGENITY:
NTP - NO
[ARC Monographs - NO
OSHA Regulated - NO
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE:
AAAA Exposure to high concentrations can paralyze the respiratory center. Increased inhalation will cause increased breathing rate. Unconsciousness and death may result.
MEDICAL CONDITIONS AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE: NONE KNOWN
EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURES:
Treat area exposed to solid or liquid as frostbite. Consult a physician. Move to an area with fresh air and oxygen.
SECTION VII - PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING AND USE Steps to be taken in case material is released or spilled:
Released gas will dissipate rapidly and harmlessly to atmosphere, in open areas. For confined areas, move all personnel and ventilate area. Vent to atmosphere in open area.
Waste disposal method:
Precautions to be taken in handling and storing:
Store away from direct heat or flame.
Other precautions:
NONE
SECTION VIII - CONTROL MEASURES RESPIRATORY PROTECTION:
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION:
Use self-contained breathing apparatus or airline respirators when C02 has been released and has diminished the oxygen content below 19%
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.
