WALTER KIDDE PROTABLE EQUIPMENT CO -- BC FIRE EXTINGUISHER  -- 4210-00N078333
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:BC FIRE EXTINGUISHER
MSDS Date:09/28/1995
FSC:4210
NIIN:00N078333
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:WALTER KIDDE PROTABLE EQUIPMENT CO
Address:1394 SOUTH THIRD ST
City:MEBANE
State:NC
ZIP:29302
Country:US
Info Phone Num:919-563-5911
Emergency Phone Num:800-424-9400 (CHEMTREC)
Preparer's Name:M D BROWN
CAGE:JO498
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:KIDDE WALTER PORTABLE EQUIPMENT INC
Address:1394 S 3RD ST
Box:City:MEBANE
State:NC
ZIP:29302
Country:US
Phone:919-563-5911EXT221
CAGE:0J0S5
Company Name:WALTER KIDDE PROTABLE EQUIPMENT CO
Address:1394 SOUTH THIRD ST
Box:City:MEBANE
State:NC
ZIP:29302
Country:US
Phone:919-563-5911
CAGE:JO498

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

Ingred Name:SODIUM BICARBONATE
CAS:144-55-8
RTECS #:VZ0950000
Fraction by Wt: >90%
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:15 MG/M3 (MFR)

Ingred Name:SILICATE, MICA; (MICA)
CAS:12001-26-2
RTECS #:VV8760000
Fraction by Wt: 1-3.1%
OSHA PEL:20 MPPCF; Z-3
ACGIH TLV:3 MG/M3 RDUST

Ingred Name:MAGNESIUM ALUMINUM SILICATE; (ATTAPULGUS CLAY)
CAS:8031-18-3
Fraction by Wt: 1-3%
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:N/K 

Ingred Name:STEARIC ACID, CALCIUM SALT; (CALCIUM STEARATE). MFR CAS
    NO:68424-16-8
CAS:1592-23-0
RTECS #:WI3000000
Fraction by Wt: 0.5-2.0%
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:N/K 

Ingred Name:SUPDAT:FOR SM SPILLS, SWEEP-UP & DISPOSE OF IN DOT-APPRVD
    WASTE CNTNR. FOR LG SPILLS, SHOVEL INTO DOT-APPRVD (ING 6)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:ING 5:CNTNRS. KEEP OUT OF SEWERS, STORM DRAINS, SURF
    WATERS, & SOIL. COMPLY W/APPLIC GOVT REGS ON SPILL RPTG, (ING 7)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:ING 6:HANDLING AND DISPOSAL OF WASTE.
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:WASTE DISP METH:SUBJECT TO PROPER WASTE DISPOSAL, AS ABOVE.
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:OTHER PREC:SPILLS THAT COULD REACH WATERWAYS INCL
    INTERMITTENT DRY CREEKS. RPT SPILLS TO COAST GUARD TELEPHONE (ING
    10)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:ING 9:NUMBER (800) 424-8802. IN CASE OF ACCIDENT/ROAD SPILL
    NOTIFY CHEMTREC TELEPHONE NO:(800) 424-9300.
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE:BREATHING DUST MAY IRRITATE THE
    NOSE AND THROAT AND CAUSE COUGHING AND CHEST DISCOMFORT. DUST MAY
    IRRITATE THE EYES. PROLONGED CONTACT CAN PRODUCE SLIGHT TO SEVERE
    SKIN IRRITATION.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT.
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:RESPIRATORY DISEASE INCLUDING
    ASTHMA AND EMPHYSEMA.

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

First Aid:EYE CONT:FLUSH THOROUGHLY W/WATER FOR @ LST 15 MINS. GET MED
    ASSISTANCE. SKIN CONT:WASH AREA W/SOAP & WATER. INHAL:REMOVE FROM
    FURTHER EXPOS. IF UNCON OCCURS, SEEK IMMED MED ASSISTANCE & CALL
    PHYS. IF  BRTHG HAS STOPPED, USE MOUTH TO MOUTH RESUSCITATION.
    INGEST:IF GREATER THAN HALF LITER (1 PINT) INGESTED, IMMED GIVE 1-2
    GLASSES OF WATER & CALL PHYS, HOSPITAL EMER ROOM/POIS CTL CTR FOR
    (SUPDAT)

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

Extinguishing Media:NOT APPLICABLE. MEDIA SUITABLE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE
    .
Fire Fighting Procedures:NIOSH APPRVD SCBA & FULL PROT EQUIP . MATL IS
    NOT COMBUST & WILL NOT BURN. HOWEVER, USE STD CHEM FIRE FIGHT PROC
    & TREAT PROD AS NONFLAMM (SUPDAT)
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:PRESSURIZED NONFLAMMABLE COMPRESSED GAS
    CYLINDER.

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

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR PROT EQUIP INCLUDING RUBB BOOTS, RUBB
    GLOVES, RUBB APRON, & FULL FACE PIECE/HALF MASK NIOSH APPRVD
    AIR-PURIFYING CARTRIDGE RESP W/PARTICULATE FILTERS. WEAR CHEM GOGGS
    IF HALF MASK IS WORN. CAUTIO N:WHEN HNDLG FIRE EXTINGUISHER WHICH
    HAS (SUPDAT)
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL, DRY, WELL-VENTILATED
    PLACE AWAY FROM ACIDIC & AMMONIUM CMPDS. DO NOT GET IN EYES, ON
    SKIN/ON CLTHG. RPT SPILLS AS REQD TO APPROP AUTH.
Other Precautions:DO NOT CUT, GRIND, WELD/DRILL ON/NEAR PROD CNTNRS.
    CNTNRS, EVEN THOSE THAT HAVE BEEN EMPTIED, WILL RETAIN RESIDUE &
    VAPS. ALWAYS OBEY HAZ WARNINGS & HNDL EMPTY CNTNRS AS IF THEY WERE
    FULL. U.S. COAST  GUARD REGS REQ IMMED REPORTING OF(ING 9)

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

Respiratory Protection:USE DUST RESP APPRVD BY NIOSH SCHEDULE TC-21C
    FOR DUSTY CNDTNS/IF DUST LEVELS EXCEED ESTABLISHED STDS. NO SPEC
    REQUIREMENTS UNDER ORDINARY CNDTNS OF USE & W/ADEQ VENTILATION.
Ventilation:USE IN A WELL VENTILATED AREA.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES .
Eye Protection:ANSI APPRVD CHEM WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:ANSI APPRVD EYE WASH & DELUGE SHOWER .
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING. GOOD PERSONAL
    HYGIENE PRACTICES SHOULD ALWAYS BE FOLLOWED.
Supplemental Safety and Health
FIRE FIGHT PROC:COMPRESSED GAS CYL W/HAZS OF OTHER INVOLVED MATLS.
    FIRST AID PROC:ASSISTANCE. DO NOT INDUCE VOMIT/GIVE ANYTHING BY
    MOUTH TO UNCON PERSON. NOTES TO PHYS:SYMPTOMATIC TREATMENT ONLY.
    SPIL L PROC:ACCIDENTALLY DISCHARGED SHOW CARE WHEN HNDLG & POINT
    EXTINGUISHER DISCHARGE NOZZ AWAY FROM FACE AREA. (ING 5)

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

Solubility in Water:LIMITED
Appearance and Odor:ODORLESS FINE WHITE POWDER.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ACIDIC AND AMMONIUM COMPOUNDS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:EXTREME HEAT.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:REACTION WITH ACIDS RELEASES CARBON
    DIOXIDE GAS AND WITH AMMONIUM COMPOUNDS RELEASES AMMONIA GAS.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF CONTAMD PROD & MATLS USED IN CLEAN-UP
    OF SPILLS/LEAKS IN MANNER APPRVD FOR MATL. CONSULT APPROP FED,
    STATE, & LOCAL REGULATORY AGENCIES TO ASCERTAIN PROPER DISP
    PROCEDURES. NOTE:EMPTY CNTNR S CAN HAVE RESIDUES, GASES, & MIST &
    ARE (ING 8)

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