MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
ABC Fire Extinguisher
Issue Date: 04-13-2011
1. Product and Company Identification
Material name ABC Fire Extinguisher
Version # 02
Revision date 04-13-2011
CAS # Mixture
Product use Fire Extinguisher
Manufacturer / Importer /
Supplier
Name Tyco Fire Protection Products
Address One Stanton Street
Marinette, WI 54143-2542
Phone 715-735-7411
Internet http://www.ansul.com
Emergency Phone Number CHEMTREC 800-424-9300 or 703-527-3887
2. Hazards Identification
Emergency overview WARNING
Irritating to eyes and skin.
OSHA regulatory status This product is considered hazardous under 29 CFR 1910.1200 (Hazard Communication).
Potential health effects
Routes of exposure Eye contact. Skin contact. Inhalation. Ingestion.
Eyes Avoid contact with eyes. Contact with eyes may cause irritation.
Skin Avoid contact with the skin. May cause skin irritation.
Inhalation Inhalation of dusts may cause respiratory irritation.
Ingestion Not a likely route of entry.
Target organs Eyes. Respiratory system. Skin.
Signs and symptoms Irritation of eyes and mucous membranes.
3. Composition / Information on Ingredients
Hazardous components CAS # Percent
CALCIUM CARBONATE 471-34-1 1 - 2.5
Non-hazardous components CAS # Percent
Ammonium Sulfate 7783-20-2 10 - 20
Ammonium Phosphate 7722-76-1 60 - 80
Other components below reportable levels 2.5 - 10
4. First Aid Measures
First aid procedures
Eye contact Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Remove contact lenses, if
present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Get medical attention if irritation persists after washing.
Skin contact Wash off with warm water and soap. Get medical attention if irritation develops and persists.
Inhalation Move to fresh air. Get medical attention, if needed.
Ingestion Rinse mouth. Do not induce vomiting without advice from poison control center. If vomiting
occurs, keep head low so that stomach content doesn't get into the lungs.
Notes to physician Symptoms may be delayed.
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General advice If you feel unwell, seek medical advice (show the label where possible). Ensure that medical
personnel are aware of the material(s) involved, and take precautions to protect themselves.
Show this safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance.
5. Fire Fighting Measures
Flammable properties No unusual fire or explosion hazards noted.
Extinguishing media
Suitable extinguishing This product is not flammable. Use extinguishing agent suitable for type of surrounding fire.
media
Protection of firefighters
Specific hazards arising None known.
from the chemical
Hazardous combustion Carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide.
products
6. Accidental Release Measures
Personal precautions Local authorities should be advised if significant spillages cannot be contained. Avoid inhalation of
dust from the spilled material. Wear a dust mask if dust is generated above exposure limits.
Environmental precautions Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so. Do not contaminate water.
Methods for containment If sweeping of a contaminated area is necessary use a dust suppressant agent which does not
react with the product. Prevent entry into waterways, sewer, basements or confined areas.
Methods for cleaning up Should not be released into the environment. Sweep up or vacuum up spillage and collect in
suitable container for disposal. Collect dust using a vacuum cleaner equipped with HEPA filter.
Avoid dust formation. Following product recovery, flush area with water.
Other information Clean up in accordance with all applicable regulations.
7. Handling and Storage
Handling Keep formation of airborne dusts to a minimum. Do not breathe dust. Avoid contact with eyes. Do
not use in areas without adequate ventilation. Wear personal protective equipment. Wash
thoroughly after handling.
Storage Keep container tightly closed. Guard against dust accumulation of this material. Use care in
handling/storage.
8. Exposure Controls / Personal Protection
Occupational exposure limits
U.S. - OSHA
Components Type Value Form
CALCIUM CARBONATE (471-34-1) PEL 5.0000 mg/m3 Respirable fraction.
15.0000 mg/m3 Total dust.
TWA 5.0000 mg/m3 Respirable fraction.
15.0000 mg/m3 Total dust.
Engineering controls Ensure adequate ventilation, especially in confined areas.
Personal protective equipment
Eye / face protection Do not get in eyes. Chemical goggles are recommended.
Skin protection No special protective equipment required.
Respiratory protection When workers are facing concentrations above the exposure limit they must use appropriate
certified respirators.
General hygiene Do not get in eyes.
considerations
9. Physical & Chemical Properties
Appearance
Form Powder.
Color Yellow.
Odor Odorless.
Physical state Solid.
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pH Not available.
Melting point Not available.
Freezing point Not available.
Boiling point Not available.
Flash point Not available.
Evaporation rate Not available.
Flammability limits in air, upper, Not available.
% by volume
Flammability limits in air, lower, Not available.
% by volume
Vapor pressure Not available.
Vapor density Not available.
Specific gravity Not available.
Relative density Not available.
Solubility (water) Not available.
Partition coefficient Not available
(n-octanol/water)
Auto-ignition temperature Not available.
Decomposition temperature Not available.
VOC Not available.
10. Chemical Stability & Reactivity Information
Chemical stability Material is stable under normal conditions.
Incompatible materials Strong acids.
Hazardous decomposition Carbon oxides.
products
11. Toxicological Information
Toxicological information The toxicity of this product has not been tested.
Toxicological data
Components Test Results
CALCIUM CARBONATE (471-34-1) Acute Oral LD50 Rat: 6450 mg/kg
Local effects Components of the product may be absorbed into the body through the skin. Contact may irritate
or burn eyes.
Chronic effects Hazardous by OSHA criteria. Prolonged inhalation may be harmful.
Carcinogenicity This product is not considered to be a carcinogen by IARC, ACGIH, NTP, or OSHA.
12. Ecological Information
Ecotoxicological data
Components Test Results
CALCIUM CARBONATE (471-34-1) LC50 Western mosquitofish (Gambusia affinis): > 56000 mg/l
96.00 Hours
Ammonium Sulfate (7783-20-2) EC50 Water flea (Ceriodaphnia dubia): 52 - 67 mg/l 48.00
hours
LC50 Pink salmon (Oncorhynchus gorbuscha): 0.068 mg/l
96.00 hours
Ecotoxicity This material is not expected to be harmful to aquatic life.
Environmental effects An environmental hazard cannot be excluded in the event of unprofessional handling or disposal.
Persistence and degradability Not available.
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13. Disposal Considerations
Disposal instructions This product, in its present state, when discarded or disposed of, is not a hazardous waste
according to Federal regulations (40 CFR 261.4 (b)(4)). Under RCRA, it is the responsibility of
the user of the product to determine, at the time of disposal, whether the product meets RCRA
criteria for hazardous waste. Dispose of waste material according to Local, State, Federal, and
Provincial Environmental Regulations.
Waste from residues / unused Dispose of in accordance with local regulations.
products
14. Transport Information
DOT
Basic shipping requirements:
UN number UN1044
Proper shipping name Fire extinguishers
Hazard class 2.2
Additional information:
Special provisions 18, 110
Packaging exceptions 309
Packaging non bulk 309
Packaging bulk None
ERG number 126
DOT
15. Regulatory Information
US federal regulations This product is a "Hazardous Chemical" as defined by the OSHA Hazard Communication
Standard, 29 CFR 1910.1200.
All components are on the U.S. EPA TSCA Inventory List.
CERCLA/SARA Hazardous Substances - Not applicable.
US EPCRA (SARA Title III) Section 313 - Toxic Chemical: De minimis concentration
Ammonium Phosphate (CAS 7722-76-1) 1.0 %
Ammonium Sulfate (CAS 7783-20-2) 1.0 %
US EPCRA (SARA Title III) Section 313 - Toxic Chemical: Listed substance
Ammonium Phosphate (CAS 7722-76-1) Listed.
Ammonium Sulfate (CAS 7783-20-2) Listed.
CERCLA (Superfund) reportable quantity
None
Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 (SARA)
Hazard categories Acute Health - Yes
Chronic Health - Yes
Fire Hazard - No
Pressure Hazard - Yes
Reactivity Hazard - No
Section 302 extremely No
hazardous substance
Section 311 hazardous No
chemical
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Inventory status
Country(s) or region Inventory name On inventory (yes/no)*
Australia Australian Inventory of Chemical Substances (AICS) Yes
Canada Domestic Substances List (DSL) Yes
Canada Non-Domestic Substances List (NDSL) No
China Inventory of Existing Chemical Substances in China (IECSC) Yes
Europe European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Yes
Substances (EINECS)
Europe European List of Notified Chemical Substances (ELINCS) No
Japan Inventory of Existing and New Chemical Substances (ENCS) No
Korea Existing Chemicals List (ECL) Yes
New Zealand New Zealand Inventory Yes
Philippines Philippine Inventory of Chemicals and Chemical Substances Yes
(PICCS)
United States & Puerto Rico Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Inventory Yes
*A "Yes" indicates that all components of this product comply with the inventory requirements administered by the governing country(s)
State regulations This product does not contain a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth
defects or other reproductive harm.
US - Pennsylvania RTK - Hazardous Substances: Listed substance
Ammonium Sulfate (CAS 7783-20-2) Listed.
CALCIUM CARBONATE (CAS 471-34-1) Listed.
16. Other Information
Further information HMIS® is a registered trade and service mark of the NPCA.
HMIS® ratings Health: 1*
Flammability: 0
Physical hazard: 0
NFPA ratings Health: 1
Flammability: 0
Instability: 0
Disclaimer The information provided in this Safety Data Sheet is correct to the best of our knowledge,
information and belief at the date of its publication. The information given is designed only as a
guidance for safe handling, use, processing, storage, transportation, disposal and release and is
not to be considered a warranty or quality specification. The information relates only to the
specific material designated and may not be valid for such material used in combination with any
other materials or in any process, unless specified in the text.
Issue date 04-13-2011
Material name: ABC Fire Extinguisher MSDS US
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