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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
IDENTITY- ABC DRY CHEMICAL
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SECTION I. Chemical Product and Company Identification
Product Name: ABC Dry Chemical Fire Extinguishant
Synonym: Multi-purpose Dry Chemical
Manufacturer: Buckeye Fire Equipment Company
110 Kings Road
Kings Mountain, NC 28086
Telephone: 704.739.7415
Emergency: CHEMTREC 1.800.424.9300
Revision Date: 07/12/04
SECTION II. Hazard Identification and Emergency Overview
Emergency Overview: Product is a light yellow, fine solid powder that is odorless.
Adverse Health Effects and Symptoms: Product is a moderate irritant to the respiratory system and eyes; a
mild irritant to the skin. Symptoms may include shortness of breath, coughing, and irritation to the eyes,
lungs, and skin. Ingestion may cause gastric irritation, nausea, and diarrhea.
Exposure Guidelines:
OSHA PEL ACGIH TLV
Monoamonium phosphate Particulates Not Otherwise Classified
Total Dust- 15 mg/m³
Respirable Fraction- 5 mg/m³
Particulates Not Otherwise Classified
Total Dust- 10 mg/m³
Respirable Fraction- 3 mg/m³
Barium sulfate
Mica
Silica
Stanous ocetate
Particulates Not Otherwise Classified
Total Dust- 15 mg/m³
Respirable Fraction- 5 mg/m³
6 mg/m³
6 mg/m³
.1 mg/m³
Particulates Not Otherwise Classified
Total Dust- 10 mg/m³
Respirable Fraction- 3 mg/m³
3 mg/m³
10 mg/m³
.1 mg/m³
Silicone Not Regulated Not Regulated
Pigment Not Regulated Not Regulated
Hazard Symbols:
HMIS RATINGS:
Health 1
Flammability 0
Reactivity 0
Personal Protective Equipment: use N-95 dust mask (See Section 8)
WHMIS (Canadian Workplace Hazardous Materials Identification)
D2B- May irritate eyes, mucous membranes, and/or skin
SECTION III. Composition/Information on Ingredients
Weight %* CAS #
Monoammonium phosphate
Barium Sulfate
Mica
Silica
Stanous ocetate
Silicone
Pigment
85
10
< 3
< 2
< .3
< .1
< .1
7722-76-1
7727-43-7
12001-26-2
7631-86-9
301-10-0
63148-57-2
6358-31-2
* % is rounded to the nearest appropriate number. Values are not to be considered product specifications