MATERIALS SAFETY DATA SHEET

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

COMPLIES WITH USDL SAFETY AND HEALTH REGULATIONS (29 CFR 1910.1200)

SECTION 1: MANUFACTURER PRODUCT INDENTIFICATION:

Amerex Corporation Regular Dry Chemical

P.O. Box 81 Sodium Bicarbonate, SDC

Trussville, AL 35173-0081

EMERGENCY: Chemtrec: 1-800-424-9300

Amerex: 1-205-655-3271

SECTION 2: HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS

		%	*ACGIH mg/m3	*OSHA mg/m3				other
Chemical Name	CAS #	W/W	TLV	STEL	PEL	STEL	IDLH
Sodium Bicarbonate	144-55-8	93*	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE
Hydrated Alumina Silicate	1318-94-1	<3	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE
Attaclay	8031-18-3	<5	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE
Silicone Oil	63148-57-2	<1	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE

*ACGIH TLV for particulates not otherwise classified = 10; OSHA PEL for particulates not otherwise regulated; Total Dust = 15 Respirable Fraction 5.

*NE = None Established

SECTION 3: PHYSICAL DATA

BOILING POINT: Not Applicable

VAPOR PRESSURE: Not Applicable

VAPOR DENSITY: Not Applicable

SOLUBILITY IN WATER: Not Soluble. Water Repellent Coated.

SPECIFIC GRAVITY: Approximately 0.9

PERCENT VOLATILE BY VOLUME: Not Applicable

EVAPORATION RATE: Not Applicable

PH: (1% solution) approximately 8.3 - 9

APPEARANCE & COLOR: This material is a finely divided white powder.

SECTION 4: FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA

FLASH POINT: Not Applicable

FLAMMABLE LIMITS: Not Applicable

EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: None. Product is a fire-extinguishing agent.

SPECIAL FIREFIGHTING PROCEDURES: Incipient fire responders should wear protection. Structural fire fighters must wear self-contained Breathing Apparatus and full protecting equipment.

SECTION 5: HEALTH HAZARD DATA

THRESHOLD LIMIT VALUE: ACGIH-TLV for particulates, Not Otherwise Classified = 10;

OSHA PEL: For Particulates Not Otherwise Regulated, Total Dust = 15, Respirable Fraction = 5.

EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE: This product may cause mild skin irritation, moderate eye irritation and possible gastric distress. This product in not known to cause chronic illness.

EMERGENCY FIRST-AID PROCEDURES:

SKIN EXPOSURE: If spilled on skin, IMMEDIATELY begin contamination with running water. Remove exposed or contaminated clothing, taking care not to contaminate eyes. If reddening or irritations occurs, victim and rescuers must seek immediate medical attention.

EYE EXPOSURE: If chemical is splashed in eyes, open victim’s eyes while under gentle running water. Use sufficient force to open eyelids. Have victim “roll” eyes. MINIMUM flushing is for 15 minutes.

INHALATION: If chemical is inhaled, remove victim to fresh air. If necessary, use artificial respiration to support vital functions.

SECTION 6: REACTIVITY DATA

STABILITY DATE: Stable

INCOMPATABLITY: Strong acids.

HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Carbon Monoxide and Carbon Dioxide.

HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Will not occur.

SECTION 7: SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES

SMALL SPILLS: Sweep or vacuum. Place in a double plastic bag & seal.

LARGE SPILLS: If it is determined that exposure guidelines for nuisance particulates – 10mg/m3 (total particulates) or 5mg/m3 (Respirable particulates) is exceeded use Level C: triple gloves, chemically resistant suite and boots, hard hat, and air purifying respirator with HEPA filter. Sweep or vacuum.

FOLLOW STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS FOR DISPOSAL OF LARGE NON-RECLAIMABLE SPILLS.

SECTION 8: SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION

RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: Not expected to be needed. Maintain airborne contaminant concentrations below guidelines for nuisance particulates (see section 5).

VENTILATION: Use with adequate ventilation. Use fan or vent to outside.

PROTECTIVE GLOVES: Wear rubber gloves for routine industrial use.

EYE PROTECTION: Safety glasses.

OTHER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: None except for large spills (see section 7).

HMIS: 1-0-0 NFPA: 1-0-0

SECTION 9: SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS:

PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN HANDLING AND STORAGE: Follow reasonable and safe practices. Avoid getting chemicals ON YOUR or IN YOU.

OTHER PRECAUTIONS: None