MATERIAL DATA SAFETY SHEET

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

SECTION 1:         MANUFACTURER                                                              PRODUCT IDENTITY

                               

                                Chemguard, INC.                                                                PK

                                204 S. 6th Ave.                                                                      Standard Dry Chemical

                                Mansfield, Texas 76063

 

                                Telephone #          817-473-9964

                                Emergency #        817-473-9964

 

SECTION 2:         HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS:

 

Chemical Name

CAS #

OSHA PEL

ACGIH TLV

Other limits Recommended

% Optional

Potassium Bicarbonate

298-14-8

None

None

None

None

 

SECTION 3:         PHYSICAL DATA

 

BOILING POINT:                                                                               Not Applicable

VAPOR PRESSURE:                                                                         Not Applicable

VAPOR DENSITY:                                                                             Not Applicable

SOLUBILITY IN WATER:                                                                Limited

SPECIFIC GRAVITY:                                                                        Not Applicable (H2O = 1)

MELTING POINT                                                                               Not Applicable

EVAPORATION RATE:                                                    Not Applicable

APPEARANCE AND ODOR:                                                           Fine Light Violet Powder, Odorless

 

SECTION 4:         FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA

 

FLASH POINT:                                                                                   Not Applicable

FLAMMABLE LIMITS:                                                     Not Applicable

EXTINGUISHING MEDIA:                                                                Not Applicable

SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES:                 Not Applicable

UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS:                         Not Applicable

 

SECTION 5:         REACTIVITY DATA

 

STABILITY:                                                                                         Stable

INCOMPATABILITY:                                                                       Ammonium Compounds,

Acidic Compounds

HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSTION OR BY-PRODUCTS:           Ammonia Generation with Ammonium Compounds

 

HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION:                                              Will not occur

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SECTION 6:         HEALTH HAZARD DATA

 

ROUTS OF ENTRY:

Inhalation?                           Yes

Skin?                                     Yes

Ingestion:                              No

 

HEALTH HAZARDS (Acute and Chronic)

If inhaled may cause irritation to respiratory tract:  Contact with eyes and skin may cause irritation.

CARCINOGENICITY:

NTP?                                     No

IARC Monographs?            No

OSHA Regulated:               No

 

SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE:

Eyes and skin may become red and irritated depending on the length of exposure.

MEDICAL CONDITIONS GENERALLY AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE:

Respiratory disorders or sensitive skin.

EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURES:

Flush eyes with eye wash or water.  Wash skin with mild soap and water.  Remove from exposure area and seek medical care for respiratory discomfort.     

 

SECTION 7:         PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING AND USE

STEPS TO BE TAKEN IN CASE MATERIAL IS RELEASED OR SPILLED:

Vacuum up contaminated material and dispose of

WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD:

Consult with Federal, State and Local Agencies for non-hazardous waste area.

PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN HANDLING AND STORING:

Keep in dry area with containers closed.

OTHER PRECAUTIONS:

Avoid contamination with Ammonium Compounds or Acidic Materials.

 

SECTION 8:         CONTROL MEASURES

 

RESPIRATORY PROTECTION:                                                     3M Partical Mask

 

LOCAL EXHAUST:                                                                                            if needed for dust control

 

EYE PROTECTION:                                                                                           Safety Goggles

 

WORK/HYGIENIC PRACTICES:                                                   Usual Hygienic Care