SDS

SAFETY DATA SHEET
Regular Dry Chemical
(Fire Extinguishing Agent - Pressurized
and Non-pressurized)
Revision Date: February 10, 2017 Page 8 of 10
11.
TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Aspiration Hazard
Not an aspiration hazard.
12.
ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxicity
Sodium Bicarbonate:
LC50 Lepomis macrochirus 7100 mg/l 96h
EC50 Daphnia magna 4100 mg/l 48h
Mobility in soil
Nitrogen occurs naturally in the atmosphere
Persistence/Degradability
Nitrogen occurs naturally in the atmosphere.
Bioaccumulative Potential
Nitrogen occurs naturally in the atmosphere.
Other adverse effects
No relevant studies identified.
13.
DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Disposal Methods
Dispose of container in accordance with all applicable local and national regulations. Do not cut, puncture
or weld on or near to the container. If spilled, nitrogen will vaporize to the atmosphere.
14.
TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Safety Data Sheet information is intended to address a specific material and not various forms or states of
containment.
Special Precautions for Shipping:
Individuals must be certified as Hazardous Material Shipper for all transportation modes.
Pressurized Fire Extinguishers are considered a hazardous material by the US Department of
Transportation and Transport Canada.
DOT CFR 172.101 Data
Fire extinguishers, 2.2, UN1044
UN Proper Shipping Name
Fire extinguishers
UN Class
(2.2)
UN Number
UN1044
UN Packaging Group
Not applicable
Classification for AIR
Transportation (IATA)
Consult current IATA Regulations prior to shipping by air.
Classification for Water
Transport IMDG
Consult current IMDG Regulations prior to shipping by water.