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ABC Dry Chemical Fire Extinguishant

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01

Identification

Product identifiers, regulatory numbers, and supplier information

Product Information

Product Name
ABC Dry Chemical Fire Extinguishant

Regulatory Identifiers

CAS Number
N/A

Manufacturers & Suppliers

Buckeye Fire Equipment Company logo

Buckeye Fire Equipment Company

manufacturer

110 Kings Road Kings Mountain, NC 28086

704-739-7415

www.buckeyefire.com

Emergency Contacts

CHEMTREC

1-800-424-9300

24 hours

CHEMTREC

+1-703-527-3887

24 hours

02

Hazard Identification

GHS classification, signal word, pictograms, and hazard statements

Classified warning

Hazard Classifications

Gases under pressure - Compressed gas H280
Eye Irrit. Cat. 2B H320

GHS Pictograms

GHS04 - Compressed gas

GHS04

Hazard Statements

H280 Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated.
H320 Causes eye irritation.

Precautionary Statements

P264 Wash thoroughly after handling.
P305 + P351 + P338 If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
P337 + P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.
P410 + P403 Protect from sunlight. Store in a well-ventilated place.

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03

Composition / Information on Ingredients

Chemical components, concentration ranges, and hazardous substance identification

Type mixture

Mixture of substances listed with non-hazardous additions and/or components that are less than listing threshold. All non-hazardous, components listed under threshold, and listed component total 100%.

Chemical Name CAS Number Concentration Hazardous
Ammonium phosphate monobasic 7722-76-1 85% Yes
barium sulphate, natural 7727-43-7 8% No
Mica 12001-26-2 3% No
Precipitated silica gel (Silica-Amorphous) 112926-00-8 3% No
stannous caprylate 301-10-0 0.3% No
Poly(methylhydrosiloxane) 63148-57-2 0.1% No
Luna Yellow 6358-31-2 0.1% Yes

The exact percentages of the ingredients of this mixture are considered to be proprietary and are withheld in accordance with the provisions of paragraph (i) of §1910.1200 of 29 CFR 1910.1200 Trade Secrets.

04

First Aid Measures

Emergency procedures for chemical exposure incidents

Inhalation

Move victim to fresh air. If irritation develops or persists, seek medical attention.

Skin contact

Wash with plenty of soap and water. If irritation develops or persists, seek medical attention.

Eye contact

Flush eyes with water until pain-free. If irritation develops or persists, seek medical attention.

Ingestion

If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-3 glasses of water to drink. Do not induce vomiting. If vomiting occurs and the victim is conscious, give additional water to further dilute the chemical. Prevent aspiration of swallowed product by laying victim on side with head lower than their waist. Seek medical attention. Do not leave victim unattended.

Immediate Medical Attention

Treat symptomatically.

Medical Treatment

Treat symptomatically.

05

Firefighting Measures

Extinguishing media, specific hazards, and firefighter protection

Suitable media

This product is an extinguishing agent. It is nonflammable and noncombustible.

Unsuitable media

No further relevant information.

Specific hazards

This product may decompose in fire and release oxides of carbon, potassium, and nitrogen (Refer to Section X).

Firefighter Protection

As in any fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus pressure-demand (NIOSH approved or equivalent) and full protective gear to prevent contact with skin and eyes.

06

Accidental Release Measures

Spill cleanup procedures, containment, and environmental protection

Emergency procedures

In case of accidental release, use the appropriate respiratory protection. Clean up the product using a vacuum or wet sweep and shovel to minimize the generation of dust. Bag or drum the product for disposal. If the product is used and/or contaminated, use personal protective equipment and containment means that are appropriate for the composition of the mixture.

Environmental

No special measures required.

Cleanup methods

Clean up the product using a vacuum or wet sweep and shovel.

Materials: vacuum or wet sweep and shovel

Related Products

Similar products with comparable safety profiles

07

Handling and Storage

Safe handling precautions, storage conditions, and workplace requirements

Handling

Ensure good ventilation/exhaustion at the workplace.

Storage

Keep receptacle tightly sealed.

Fire prevention

No special measures required.

08

Exposure Controls / PPE

Occupational exposure limits, engineering controls, and protective equipment

Engineering

No further data; see section 7.

Hands

Protective gloves Material of gloves: Not applicable. Penetration time of glove material: Not applicable.

Eyes

Safety glasses

Respiratory

Use an N-95 dust mask for limited exposures and use air-purifying respirators with high efficiency particulate air filters (HEPA filters) for prolonged exposures.

09

Physical and Chemical Properties

Appearance, physical state, melting point, boiling point, and material characteristics

Physical State
Gaseous
Physical State Data
gas
State Under Standard Conditions
---
Appearance
Gaseous
Colour
Yellow
Colour Intensity
---
Form
Gaseous
Odor
Odorless
Odor Threshold
Not determined.
Ph
4-5
Melting Point
Not determined.
Boiling Point
Not determined.
Flash Point
---
Freezing Point
---
Softening Point
---
Solidification Point
---
Cloud Point
---
Crystallisation Point
---
Relative Evaporation Rate
---
Evaporation Rate
Not applicable.
Vapor Pressure
Not determined.
Vapor Density
Not determined.
Relative Density
Not determined.
Bulk Density
---
Density
0.82 g/cm³ (6.8429 lbs/gal)
Flammability
Not determined.
Upper Explosive Limit
Not determined.
Lower Explosive Limit
Not determined.
Explosive Limits
---
Auto Ignition Temperature
Not applicable
Decomposition Temperature
Not determined.
Solubility
Fully miscible.
Partition Coefficient
Not determined.
Solubility In Water
Fully miscible.
Solubility In Fat
---
Molecular Weight
---
Voc Content
0.00 %
Metal Corrosion
---
Dynamic Viscosity
Not determined.
Kinematic Viscosity
Not determined.
Properties Status
---
10

Stability and Reactivity

Chemical stability, hazardous reactions, and incompatible materials

Stability

Product is stable under normal conditions.

Reactivity

Pressurized containers may rupture or explode if exposed to high heat

Hazardous reactions

No dangerous reactions known.

Avoid

No further relevant information available.

Incompatible

Magnesium, strong oxidizers such as calcium hypochlorite (pool chlorine), strong alkalis, and isocyanic acids.

Decomposition

This product may decompose in fire and release carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, and sulfur dioxide. Oxides of phosphorous and ammonia have been reported.

12

Ecological Information

Environmental toxicity, biodegradation, and bioaccumulation data

The data for this section has not been processed yet.

13

Disposal Considerations

Waste treatment methods, disposal recommendations, and waste codes

Treatment

Observe all federal, state and local environmental regulations when disposing of this material.

Disposal

Observe all federal, state and local environmental regulations when disposing of this material.

14

Transport Information

UN numbers, shipping names, transport classes, and regulatory requirements

UN Number
UN1044
Shipping Name
FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
Transport Class
2 Gases
Packing Group
Not applicable.
IMDG

Warning: Gases

15

Regulatory Information

Chemical regulations, safety assessments, and compliance status

The product is not subject to be labelled according with the prevailing version of the regulations on hazardous substances.

Chemical Safety Assessment Not performed
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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about safety, handling, and properties

What is the hazard signal word for ABC Dry Chemical Fire Extinguishant?

The signal word is warning.

What is the physical form of ABC Dry Chemical Fire Extinguishant?

ABC Dry Chemical Fire Extinguishant is a gaseous appearing as gaseous with yellow color. It has odorless odor.

What is the solubility of ABC Dry Chemical Fire Extinguishant?

Fully miscible.

What are the hazard statements for ABC Dry Chemical Fire Extinguishant?

This substance has 2 hazard statements:

  • H280: Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated.
  • H320: Causes eye irritation.

What is the melting point of ABC Dry Chemical Fire Extinguishant?

The melting point is Not determined. and the boiling point is Not determined..