MSDS

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
7.1. Handling
Care should be taken in handling all chemical substances and preparations.
See incompatibility information in Heading 10.
7.2. Storage
NO special conditions are needed for safe storage.
See incompatibility information in Heading 10.
Store in original container. Keep tightly closed until used.
There is minimal danger to the environment from a storage release.
7.3. Specific use
The intended or recommended use of this preparation is as a FIRE EXTINGUISHING AGENT.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
8.1. Exposure limit values
Nuisance dust limit: OSHA TWA: 15 mg/m
3
.
ACGIH TLV-TWA: 10 mg/m
3
.
8.2. Exposure controls
8.2.1. Occupational exposure controls
8.2.1.1. Respiratory protection
Dust mask where dustiness is prevalent, or TLV is exceeded. Use mechanical filter respirator if exposure is
prolonged. Mechanical ventilation is preferred.
8.2.1.2. Hand protection
None normally needed. Use impervious gloves if irritation occurs.
8.2.1.3. Eye protection
Chemical goggles recommended as mechanical barrier for prolonged exposure.
8.2.1.4. Skin protection
No special equipment is needed.
8.2.2. Environmental exposure controls
No special controls are needed.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
9.1. General information
Appearance: Blue powder.
Odor: None.
9.2. Important health, safety, and environmental information
pH: 8.6 (at 20 °C) (1% wt/wt dissolved in water).
Boiling point/boiling range: Not applicable.
Flash point: None.
Flammability (solid/gas): Not flammable.
Explosive properties: Not explosive.
Oxidizing properties: Not an oxidizer.
Vapor Pressure: Not applicable.
Relative Density: Not applicable.
Solubility:
– Water solubility: Completely soluble.
Sodium Bicarbonate: 96 g/L (at 20 °C).
– Fat solubility: Not soluble.
Partition coefficient, n-octanol/water: Not applicable.
Viscosity: Not applicable.
Vapor density (Air = 1): Not applicable.
Evaporation rate: Not applicable.
9.3. Other information
Auto-ignition temperature: Does not ignite.
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