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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

IDENTITY- WET CHEMICAL CHARGE PDF

BUCKEYE FIRE EQUIPMENT COMPANY

KING'S MOUNTAIN, NC 28086

TELEPHONE: (704)739-7415

EMERGENCY TEL: 800-424-9300

RESPONSIBLE PARTY: MSDS COORDINATOR

SECTION 11 - HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS/IDENTITY INFORMATION

Product Name: WET CHEMICAL CHARGE - POTASSIUM ACETATE AND POTASSIUM CITRATE

HAZARDOUS INGREDIENT:

% *ACGIH *OSHA OTHER

CAS# W/W TLV STEL PEL STEL IDLH

Acetate 127-98-2 >90 NE NE NE NE NE

Potassium Citrate 866-81-2 <10 NE NE NE NE NE

FLAMMABILITY 0 SLIGHT 1

REACTIVITY 0 MODERATE 2

SECTION III - PHYSICAL/CHEMICALS DATA

BOILING POINT: N/A SPECIFIC GRAVITY: Approx. 1.3 (as mixed)

VAPOR PRESSURE: N/A % VOLATILE BY VOLUME: N/A

VAPOR DENSITY: N/A EVAPORATION RATE: N/A

Solubility in Water: Soluble - 72.5% @ 20 degrees C.

pH: Approx. 10 - 11 Dry (8.5 - 9.0 as mixed)

Appearance & Color: This material is white crystalline solid.As mixed. clear liquid.

SECTION IV - FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA

FLAMMABILITY LIMITS (LEL,UEL): N/A

EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: None. This material is an extinguishing agent

SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES: Incipient fire responders should wear eye protectors. Structural fire fighters must wear Self-contained Breathing Apparatus and full protective equipment.

UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS: None

SECTION V - REACTIVITY DATA

CONDITIONS TO AVOID: N/A

INCOMPATIBILITY (MATERIALS TO AVOID:Strong acids, strong oxidizers and strong caustics.

HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: ( ) will occur (X) will not occur

CONDITIONS TO AVOID: N/A

HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION OR BYPRODUCT:

SECTION VI - HEALTH HAZARD DATA

THRESHOLD LIMIT VALVE Not Established

OSHA PEL: Not established

EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE: This product may cause mild skin irritation, moderate eye irritation and possible gastric distress. This product is not known to cause chronic illness.

EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURES:

SKIN EXPOSURE: If spilled on skin IMMEDIATELY begin decontamination with running water. remove exposed or contaminated clothing, taking care not to contaminate eyes. If reddening or irritation occurs, victims and rescuers must seek immediate medical attention.

EYE EXPOSURE:If chemical is splashed in eyes, open victim's eyes while under gently running water. Use sufficient force to open eyelids. Have victim "roll" eyes. MINIMUM flushing is for 15 minutes.

INHALATION: If spray or mist is inhaled, remove victim to fresh air. If necessary, use artificial respiration to support vital functions. If irritation of the nose and throat occurs, the victim and the rescuers must seek immediate medical attention.

SECTION VII - SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES

SMALL SPILLS: Sweep or vacuum. Place in double plastic bags and seal.

LARGE SPILLS: Use Level C Triple Gloves, chemically resistant suit and boots, hard hat. and air purifying respirator with HEPA filter.

FOLLOW STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS FOR DISPOSAL OF LARGE NON-RECLAIMABLE SPILLS.

SECTION VIII - SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION:

RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: Not expected to be needed. maintain oxygen levels of a minimum of 19.5%. If below 19.5% oxygen, use supplied air respiratory protection.

VENTILATION: Use with adequate ventilation. Use fan or vent to outside.

PROTECTIVE GLOVES: Wear rubber gloves for routine industrial use.

EYE PROTECTION: Safety glasses.

OTHER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: None except for large spills. (See Section VII)

SECTION IX - SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS:

PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN HANDLING AND STORAGE: Follow reasonable and safe precautions.

Avoid getting chemical ON YOU or IN YOU.

OTHER PRECAUTIONS: None

ANSIZ-100 1-1993 FORMAT MSDS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST



	MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET IDENTITY- WET CHEMICAL CHARGE PDF SECTION I MANUFACTURER'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: WET CHEMICAL CHARGE - POTASSIUM ACETATE AND POTASSIUM CITRATE HAZARDOUS INGREDIENT: % ACGIH OSHA OTHER ms/ml ms/ml l CAS# W/W TLV STEL PEL STEL IDLH Potassium Acetate 127-98-2 >90 NE NE NE NE NE Potassium Citrate 866-81-2 <10 NE NE NE NE NE CHEMICAL NAME HMIS RATINGS: HMIS HAZARD INDEX: HEALTH 0 MINIMAL 0 FLAMMABILITY 0 SLIGHT 1 REACTIVITY 0 MODERATE 2 SERIOUS 3 SEVERE 4 SECTION III - PHYSICAL/CHEMICALS DATA BOILING POINT: N/A SPECIFIC GRAVITY: Approx. 1.3 (as mixed) VAPOR PRESSURE: N/A % VOLATILE BY VOLUME: N/A VAPOR DENSITY: N/A EVAPORATION RATE: N/A Solubility in Water: Soluble - 72.5% @ 20 degrees C. pH: Approx. 10 - 11 Dry (8.5 - 9.0 as mixed) Appearance & Color: This material is white crystalline solid.As mixed. clear liquid. 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: Incipient fire responders should wear eye protectors. Structural fire fighters must wear Self-contained Breathing Apparatus and full protective equipment. UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS: None SECTION V - REACTIVITY DATA UNSTABLE ( ) STABLE (x) CONDITIONS TO AVOID: N/A INCOMPATIBILITY (MATERIALS TO AVOID:Strong acids, strong oxidizers and strong caustics. HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: ( ) will occur (X) will not occur CONDITIONS TO AVOID: N/A HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION OR BYPRODUCT: SECTION VI - HEALTH HAZARD DATA THRESHOLD LIMIT VALVE Not Established OSHA PEL: Not established EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE: This product may cause mild skin irritation, moderate eye irritation and possible gastric distress. This product is not known to cause chronic illness. EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURES: SKIN EXPOSURE: If spilled on skin IMMEDIATELY begin decontamination with running water. remove exposed or contaminated clothing, taking care not to contaminate eyes. If reddening or irritation occurs, victims and rescuers must seek immediate medical attention. EYE EXPOSURE:If chemical is splashed in eyes, open victim's eyes while under gently running water. Use sufficient force to open eyelids. Have victim "roll" eyes. MINIMUM flushing is for 15 minutes. INHALATION: If spray or mist is inhaled, remove victim to fresh air. If necessary, use artificial respiration to support vital functions. If irritation of the nose and throat occurs, the victim and the rescuers must seek immediate medical attention. SECTION VII - SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES SMALL SPILLS: Sweep or vacuum. Place in double plastic bags and seal. LARGE SPILLS: Use Level C Triple Gloves, chemically resistant suit and boots, hard hat. and air purifying respirator with HEPA filter. FOLLOW STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS FOR DISPOSAL OF LARGE NON-RECLAIMABLE SPILLS. SECTION VIII - SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION: RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: Not expected to be needed. maintain oxygen levels of a minimum of 19.5%. If below 19.5% oxygen, use supplied air respiratory protection. VENTILATION: Use with adequate ventilation. Use fan or vent to outside. PROTECTIVE GLOVES: Wear rubber gloves for routine industrial use. EYE PROTECTION: Safety glasses. OTHER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: None except for large spills. (See Section VII) HMIS: 1-0-0 NFPA: 1-0-0 SECTION IX - SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS: PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN HANDLING AND STORAGE: Follow reasonable and safe precautions. Avoid getting chemical ON YOU or IN YOU. OTHER PRECAUTIONS: None ANSIZ-100 1-1993 FORMAT MSDS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST