MATERIALS SAFETY DATA SHEET

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

COMPLIES WITH USDL SAFETY AND HEALTH REGULATIONS (29 CFR 1910.200)

SECTION 1: MANUFACTURER PRODUCT INDENT.

Amerex Corporation Super D Dry Powder

P.O. Box 81 Class D Powder

Trussville, AL 35173-0081

EMERGENCY: 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
Magnesium Alum. Silicate	1337-76-4	NE	10 mg/m3	NE	15mg/m3	NE	NE	NE
Muscovite Mica	12001-26-2	NE	20mppcf*	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE
Silica	7631-86-9	NE	10 mg/m3	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE
*million particles per cubic foot
Sodium Chloride	7647-14-5
Magnesium Sterate	557-04-0

*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: 1413 ° C

VAPOR PRESSURE: Not Applicable

VAPOR DENSITY: Not Applicable

SOLUBILITY IN WATER: Slight

SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 2.1

PERCENT VOLATILE BY VOLUME: Not Applicable

EVAPORATION RATE: Not Applicable

PH: 7.0

APPEARANCE & COLOR: White crystalline powder. No characteristic odor.

SECTION 4: FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA

FLASH POINT: Not Applicable

FLAMMABLE LIMITS: Not Applicable

AUTO IGITION TEMPERARTURE: Not Applicable

EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: This material is an extinguishing agent for Class D fires

SPECIAL FIREFIGHTING PROCEDURES: None

UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS: None

SECTION 5: PHYSICAL HAZARDS

STABILITY: Stable

INCOMPATABILITY (materials to avoid): Bromine Trifuloride, Lithium

HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: When heated to decomposition it emits toxic fumes of CI2 and Na2O.

HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Will not occur.

CONDITIONS TO AVOID: None Known

SECTION 6: HEALTH EFFECTS AND FIRST AID

EFFECTS OF ACUTE OVEREXPOSURE FOR PRODUCT:

EYES: Slight irritant

SKIN: Slight irritant

BREATHING: Slightly irritating to nose, sneezing

SWALLOWING: Ingestion of large amounts may cause stomach irritation, nausea, and vomiting.

EMERGENCY FIRST-AID PROCEDURES:

IF IN EYES: Flush with water for 15 minutes. If irritation persists, seek medical attention

IF ON SKIN: Wash with soap and water. If irritation persists, seek medical attention

IF BREATHED: Remove victim to fresh air. Make victim blow his nose to remove dust. Seek medical

Attention if discomfort continues.

IF SWALLOWED: Drink large amounts of water and induce vomiting. Seek medical attention.

PRIMARY ROUTES OF ENTRY: eyes, skin, contact, breathing, swallowing.

MEDICAL CONDITIONS GENERALLY AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE: None known

PRODUCTS LISTED AS CARCINOGEN OR POTENTIAL CARCINOGEN:

National Toxicology Program: No

IARC Monographs: No

OSHA: No

SECTION 7: CONTROL MEASURES AND PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: Dust respirator required when TLV is exceeded. Nuisance dust (total) 15mg/m3. Dust respirator recommended whenever airborne dust is present.

VENTILATION GENERAL AREA: Recommended

LOCAL EXHAUST: Recommended

SKIN PROTECTION: Protective Gloves

EYE PROTECTION: Safety Glasses

OTHER PROTECTIVE CLOTHING OR EQUIPMENT: If irritation occurs, long sleeves and impervious gloves should be worn.

WORK HYGIENE PRACTICES: Use good personal hygiene and good housekeeping practices.

SECTION 8: SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS AND SPILL/LEAK PROCEDURES:

PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN INHANDLING AND STORAGE: Store in closed, moisture free containers in a cool, dry location. Avoid unnecessary dustiness.

OTHER PRECAUTIONS: Do not cross contaminate with other extinguisher agents.

STEPS TO BE TAKEN IN CASE PRODUCT IS RELEASED OR SPILLED: Contains and sweep up. Dispose of in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations.

HMIS RATINGS: HMIS HAZARD INDEX:

Health: 1 Minimal: 0

Flammability 0 Slight: 1

Reactivity 0 Moderate 2

Serious 3

Severe 4