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Fire Hazard:
Not considered flammable but may burn at high temperatures.
Explosion Hazard:
Product is not explosive.
Hazardous Combustion
Products:
May include and are not limited to: Hydrogen chloride. Chlorine. Oxides of sodium.
Protective equipment for
firefighters
Firefighters should wear full protective clothing including self-contained breathing
apparatus.
Section 6: Accidental Release Measures
Personal Precautions
Avoid breathing (dust). Avoid all contact with skin, eyes, or clothing.
Protective Equipment:
Use appropriate personal protection equipment (PPE).
Environmental Precautions
Prevent entry to sewers and public waters. Avoid release to the environment.
Methods for Cleaning Up
Clear up spills immediately and dispose of waste safely. Recover the product by
vacuuming, shoveling or sweeping.
Section 7: Handling And Storage
Handling
Use good industrial hygiene practices in handling this material. Avoid breathing dusts. Avoid
contact with eyes. Avoid contact with water and moisture. Keep away from strong acids.
Storage
Keep out of reach of children. Store in original tightly closed container. Store away from
incompatible materials, i.e, strong oxidizing agents (see Section 10). Keep containers tightly closed
in a cool, well-ventilated place.
Section 8: Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
Control Parameters
No Occupational Exposure Limits (OELs) have been established for this product or its
chemical components.
Appropriate Engineering
Controls
Ventilation should be sufficient to effectively remove and prevent buildup of any dusts
or fumes that may be generated during handling or thermal processing.
Personal Protective Equipment
Hand Protection:
If there is constant skin contact, rubber gloves are recommended.
Eye Protection:
Safety glasses if eye contact is possible
Skin and Body Protection:
Wear suitable protective clothing.
Respiratory Protection:
No personal respiratory protective equipment normally required. Use NIOSH-approved
air-purifying or supplied-air respirator where airborne concentrations are expected to
exceed exposure limits.
Section 9: Physical And Chemical Properties
Appearance/ Physical State
White Granules. Odorless.
Vapour Pressure (mm Hg at 20°C)
2.4
Vapour Density (Air = 1.0)
Not available
Bulk Density
Not available
Solubility in Water
36G/100g H2O @ 20°C
Specific Gravity (gm/cc, Water = 1.0)
Approx. 2.17
% Volatile by Volume
Non-volatile
Boiling Point
2669 °F (1465 °C) (760 mmHg)
Melting Point
1473.8 °F (801 °C)
Coefficient of Water/Oil Distribution
Not available
pH
6-8 (1% solution @ 20°C)