AMEREX CORP -- ABC DRY CHEMICAL  -- 4210-01-092-1889
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:ABC DRY CHEMICAL
MSDS Date:05/24/1995
FSC:4210
NIIN:01-092-1889
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:AMEREX CORP
Address:7595 GADSDEN HWY E
Box:81
City:TRUSSVILLE
State:AL
ZIP:35173-0081
Country:US
Info Phone Num:205-655-3271/800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
Emergency Phone Num:205-655-3271
CAGE:DO025
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:AMEREX CORP
Box:81
City:TRUSSVILLE
Phone:205-655-3271/800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
CAGE:DO025
Company Name:AMEREX CORPORATION
Address:7595 GADSDEN HWY E
Box:81
City:TRUSSVILLE
State:AL
ZIP:35173-0081
Country:US
Phone:205-655-3271
CAGE:54905

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:AMMONIUM PHOSPHATE MONOBASIC & AMMONIUM SULFATE
CAS:7722-76-1
Fraction by Wt: 95%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED

Ingred Name:MICA
CAS:12003-38-2
Fraction by Wt: <3%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED

Ingred Name:MAGNESIUM ALUMINUM SILICATE
CAS:8031-18-3
Fraction by Wt: <3%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED

Ingred Name:METHYL HYDROGEN POLYSILOXANE
CAS:63148-57-2
Fraction by Wt: <1%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED

Ingred Name:AMORPHOUS SILICA GEL
CAS:112926-00-8
Fraction by Wt: <1%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED

Ingred Name:CALCIUM CARBONATE
CAS:471-34-1
RTECS #:FF9335000
Fraction by Wt: <1%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED

Ingred Name:C.I. PIGMENT YELLOW 4  (C.I.21095)
CAS:5468-75-7
RTECS #:EJ3512500
Fraction by Wt: <1%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: THIS EXTINGUISHING MATERIAL
    PRESENTS ONLY A SLIGHT RISK OF CAUSING ACUTE HEALTH EFFECTS. IF
    SUCH EFFECTS OCCUR, THEY WILL BE IN THE FORM OF MILD IRRITATION OF
    THE SKIN. NOSE OR THROAT & MODERAT E IRRITATION OF THE EYES. IF
    INGESTED, PRODUCT MAY CAUSE STOMACH UPSET. CHRONIC: NOT KNOWN TO
    CAUSE CHRONIC ILLNESS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:PRODUCT CONTAINS NO INGREDIENTS
    CURRENTLY CLASSIFIED AS CARCINOGENIC BY NTP, IARC OR OSHA.
Effects of Overexposure:OVEREXPOSURE TO THIS PRODUCT MAY CAUSE MILD
    SKIN IRRITATION, MODERATE EYE IRRITATION & POSSIBLY GASTRIC
    DISTRESS. THE PRODUCT IS NOT KNOWN TO CAUSE CHRONIC ILLNESS. SKIN
    OR EYE-REDDENING & DISCOMFORT.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PROLONGED CONTACT WITH THIS PRODUCT
    MAY CAUSE PRE-EXISTING DERMATITIS BECOME AGGRAVATED. PERSONS
    SENSITIVE TO PULMONARY IRRITATION UPON EXPOSURE TO HIGH CONCENTR.
    OF DUST USE RESPIRATORY PROTECTION.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:SKIN-IMMEDIATELY BEGIN DECONTAMINATION WITH RUNNING WATER.
    REMOVE EXPOSED/SOILED CLOTHS. IF IRRITATION OCCURS, SEEK MEDICAL
    ATTENTION. EYE-OPEN VOICTIMS EYE WHILE UNDER RUNNING WATER. ROLL
    EYES. INHAL ATION-REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF NEEDED, USE ARTIFICIAL
    RESPIRATION. INGESTION-CALL PHYSICIAN OR POISON CONTROL CENTER FOR
    MOST CURRENT INFORMATION. DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING, DRINK MILK, EGG
    WHITE OR WATER

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Flash Point:NONFLAMMABLE
Extinguishing Media:NONE. THIS PRODUCT IS A FIRE EXTINGUISHING AGENT.
Fire Fighting Procedures:INCIPIENT FIRE RESPONDERS SHOULD WEAR EYE
    PROTECTION. STRUCTURE FIRE FIGHTERS MUST WEAR SELF-CONTAINED
    BREATHING APPARATUS AND FULL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:WHEN INVOLVED IN A FIRE, THIS MATERIAL
    MAY DECOMPOSE & PRODUCE IRRITATING FUMES & TOXIC GASES INCLUDING
    SULFUR DIOXIDE, CARBON DIOXIDE & CARBON MONOXIDE.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:PROPER ROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT SHOULD BE USED. IN
    CASE OF SPILL, CLEAR THE AREA, PROTECT PEOPLE & RESPOND WITH
    TRAINED PERSONNEL. SWEEP UP THE SPILLED SOLID & PLACE ALL SPILL
    RESIDUE IN DOUBLE PLASTIC BAG  & SEAL.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Other Precautions:RECOMMENDATIONS TO PHYSICIAN: TREAT PATIENT
    SYMPTOMATICALLY. THIS PRODUCT SHOULD NOT CAUSE ANY NOTABLE CLINICAL
    SYMPTOMS.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:RESPIRATORY PROTECTION IS NOT EXPECTED TO BE
    NEEDED. IF RESPIRATORY PROTECTION IS NEEDED, USE ONLY PROTECTION
    AUTHORIZED IN 29 CFR 1910.134 OR APPLICABLE STATE REGULATIONS. USE
    SUPPLIED AIR RESPIRATOR Y PROTECTION IF OXYGEN LEVELS ARE <19.5%
Ventilation:USE WITH ADEQUATE VENTILATION. USE A MECHANICAL FAN OR VENT
    AREA TO OUTSIDE.
Protective Gloves:WEAR RUBBER GLOVES, TRIPLE GLOVES.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES.
Other Protective Equipment:USE BODY PROTECTION APPROPIATE FOR TASK.
Work Hygienic Practices:USE GOOD PERSONAL HYGIENE AND GOOD HOUSEKEEPING
    PRACTICES.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE.

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:G3
Spec Gravity:0.85
pH:4.4
Solubility in Water:WATER REPELLANT COAT
Appearance and Odor:THIS MATERIAL IS A FINELY DIVIDED, YELLOW POWDER.

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG ALKALIS, MG, SODIUM NITRITE, SWIMMING POOL SANITIZERS (INORGANIC
    PERCHLORATES, CALCIUM HYPOCHLORITE, ETC)
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:SULFUR OXIDES, CARBON MONOXIDE AND
    CARBON DIOXIDE.

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:WASTE DISPOSAL MUST BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH
    APPROPIATE FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS. THIS CHEMICAL, IF
    UNALTERED, MAY BE DISPOSED OF BY TREATMENT AT A PERMITTED FACILITY
    OR AS ADVISED BY YOUR LO CAL HAZARSOUS WASTE REGULATORY AUTHORITY.

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