ABC Dry Powder
Health and Safety Information Product Safety Data Sheet Ref : HZ / 201/ 951. Idendtification of Substance / Company / Undertaking
Product name : B.C.Dry Powder
Application : Fire Extinguishing agent
2. Composition Information on Ingrediants
Chemical composition : A mixture of sodium bi-carbonate treated with flow moisture repellant additives.
Dangerous ingredients : In accordance with current regulations no dangerous ingredients are contained.
3. Possible Danger
With long term and continuous contact over time there is the possibility that the skin may dry our a little.
4. First Aid Measures
Contact with eyes : Thoroughly wash out the eyes with water. Consult a doctor immediately.
5. Fire Fighting Measures
The product is a fire fighting medium and is non flammable. Check suitability of dry chemical to the surroundings.
6. Accidental Release Measures
Personal precautions : Wash out thoroughly from the eyes and keep away from damaged skin.
Cleaning up procedure : Small amounts can be removed with a vacuum cleaner
7. Handling and Storage
Storage : Store the product in original containers in a dry store.
8. Exposure Controls / Personal Protection
General : no part of the product exceeds work place or other known limits.
Hygiene / General: Keep away from consumption of food and drink and avoid contact with eyes or damaged skin.
9. Physical and Chemical Protection
State: Solid, dust form
Colour: Blue
Smell: None
Melting Point: 200-250 Deg.C.
Density: 1.9 g/ml
pH Value (10%): 4 - 4.5
10. Stability and Reactivity
Avoid : Any contact with strong Alkaline.
DO NOT mix with ABC powder types.
11. Toxicological Information
Monoammoniumphosphate Poison Class IV (0.5 to 5g/kg )
Ammoniumsulphate Poison Class IV (0.5 to 5g/kg )
12. Ecological Information
Water danger category: WGK 1
13. Disposal Considerations
Product: Unused product should be properly disposed of by an approved utility.
Packaging: Should be completely emptied and disposed of to a recycling or approved utility.
14. Transport Information
General: the product is not classified as dangerous goods for transport.
15. Regulations
E.C.directives: the product is not classified as dangerous under E.C.directives and is not restricted by transport regulations.
16. Other Information
The product is manufactured to be used in fire fighting extinguishers and is not sold for any other application . If used in training , care should be taken to avoid excessive discharge into the environment. The information provide is based on current knowledge and experience and should be used in accordance with the safety information described above.If the product is supplied to a third party, it is your duty to make them aware of the information contained in these data sheets.