Data Sheet

SAFETY DATA SHEET
Wet Chemical Dry Charge
(Fire Extinguishing Agent)
Revision Date: April 10, 2015 Page 3 of 7
5.
FIRE - FIGHTING MEASURES
Specific hazards arising from the chemical
None known
Special Protective Actions for Fire-Fighters
Wear full protective clothing and self-contained breathing apparatus as appropriate for specific fire
conditions.
6.
ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Wear appropriate protective clothing. Prevent skin and eye contact.
Environmental Precautions
Prevent large quantities of the material from entering drains or watercourses.
Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up
Sweep up or vacuum and transfer into suitable containers for recovery or disposal.
7.
HANDLING AND STORAGE
Precautions for safe handling
Wear appropriate protective clothing. Prevent skin and eye contact.
Conditions for safe storage
Store containers away from high heat sources. Storage area should be: - cool - dry - well ventilated -
under cover - out of direct sunlight
8.
EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Control parameters
Exposure limits are listed below, if they exist.
Potassium Acetate
None
Nuisance Dust Limit
OSHA PEL: 50 mppcf or 15 mg/m
3
TWA, total dust
15 mppcf or 5 mg/m
3
TWA, respirable fraction
Appropriate engineering controls
Use with adequate ventilation. There should be local procedures for the selection, training, inspection and
maintenance of this equipment. When used in large volumes, use local exhaust ventilation.
Individual protection measures
Respiratory Protection
Not normally required. Use dust mask where dustiness is prevalent, or TLV is exceeded. In oxygen
deficient atmospheres, use a self contained breathing apparatus, as an air purifying respirator will not
provide protection.