AMEREX CORP -- A500T,ABC DRY CHEMICAL FIRE EXTINGUISHER  -- 4210-01-284-4941
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:A500T,ABC DRY CHEMICAL FIRE EXTINGUISHER
MSDS Date:08/01/1991
FSC:4210
NIIN:01-284-4941
=== 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
Emergency Phone Num:205-655-3271,800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
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:MICA - SILICATES (< 1% CRYSTALLINE SILICA)
CAS:12001-26-2
RTECS #:VV8760000
Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED
OSHA PEL:20 MPPCF
ACGIH TLV:3 MG/M3 RDUST; 9293

Ingred Name:KAOLIN
CAS:1332-58-7
RTECS #:GF1670500
Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED
OSHA PEL:15 MG/M3 TDUST
ACGIH TLV:2 MG/M3 TDUST; 9293

Ingred Name:MONOAMMONIUM PHOSPHATE
CAS:7722-76-1
Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED

Ingred Name:AMMONIUM SULFATE  (SARA III)
CAS:7783-20-2
RTECS #:BS4500000
Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50 (ORAL RAT) IS UNKNOWN.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EYES: SLIGHT IRRITANT. SKIN: SLIGHT
    IRRITANT. INHALATION: IRRITANT TO RESPIATORY TRACT. TREAT AS A
    MINERAL DUST. INGESTION: HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED. MAY CAUSE SORE
    THROAT, ABDOMINAL PAIN, NAUSEA, VOMITIN G.
Effects of Overexposure:EYES: IRRITATION. SKIN: IRRITATION. INHALATION:
    RESPIRATORY TRACT IRRITATION. INGESTION: SORE THROAT, ABDOMINAL
    PAIN, NAUSEA, VOMITING.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PRE-EXISTING RESPIRATORY DISEASE.

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

First Aid:EYES: FLUSH WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER. IF IRRITATION
    PERSISTS, GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. SKIN: WASH AREA WITH SOAP AND
    WATER. IF IRRITATION PERSISTS, GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. INHALATION:
    MOVE TO FRESH AI R. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IF DISCOMFORT CONTINUES.
    INGESTION: RINSE MOUTH AND DRINK LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER. DO NOT
    INDUCE VOMITING. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION.

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

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:THIS MATERIAL IS AN EXTINGUISHING AGENT.
Fire Fighting Procedures:NONE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE.

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

Spill Release Procedures:CONTAIN, SWEEP UP, AND DEPOSIT IN CONTAINER
    FOR DISPOSAL.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN CLOSED, MOISTURE-FREE
    CONTAINERS IN A COOL, DRY LOCATION. PROTECT CONTAINERS FROM
    PHYSICAL DAMAGE. AVOID UNNECESSARY DUSTINESS.
Other Precautions:DO NOT CROSS CONTAMINATE WITH OTHER EXTINGUISHER
    AGENTS.

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

Respiratory Protection:DUST RESPIRATORY REQUIRED WHEN TLV IS EXCEEDED.
    DUST RESPIRATOR RECOMMENDED WHENEVER AIRBORNE DUST IS PRESENT.
Ventilation:MECHANICAL (GENERAL) VENTILATION AND LOCAL EXHAUST IS
    RECOMMENDED.
Protective Gloves:PROTECTIVE GLOVES.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES.
Other Protective Equipment:NONE REQUIRED.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH AFTER HANDLING AND BEFORE EATING,
    DRINKING, OR SMOKING. LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

HCC:G3
Spec Gravity:0.85
pH:4.4
Solubility in Water:WATER REPELLANT COAT
Appearance and Odor:5 LB HAND HELD FIRE EXTINGUISHER. YELLOW POWDER. NO
    CHARACTERISTIC ODOR.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG ALKALIS, MAGNESIUM, SODIUM NITRITE, SWIMMING POOL SANITIZERS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NOT APPLICABLE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:AMMONIA, CARBON MONOXIDE, AND OXIDES
    OF NITROGEN.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:WILL NOT OCCUR.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF WASTE IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE
    AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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