MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Section 1. Chemical product and company identification
Product Name: Super D Dry Powder Extinguishant
Synonym: Class D Powder
Manufacturer: AMEREX CORPORATION
Internet Address: www.amerex-fire.com
Address: 7595 Gadsden Highway
P.O. Box 81
Trussville, AL 35173-0081
Telephone: (205) 655-3271
Emergency Contacts: Chemtrec 1(800) 424-9300 or
(703) 527?887
Revised: September, 2008
Section 2. Hazard identification and emergency overview
Emergency overview: Off-white, fine solid powder, odorless.
Adverse health effects and symptoms: Moderate irritant to the respiratory system and
eyes; mild irritant to the skin. Symptoms may include stinging of eyes and abraded
skin, coughing, shortness of breath, and irritation of the lungs, eyes, and skin.
Exposure guidelines:
Ingredients OSHA PEL ACGIH TLV DFG MAK *
PNOC** PNOC PNOC
3 3 3
Sodium chloride Total dust, 15 mg/m Total dust, 10 mg/m Total dust, 4 mg/m
3 3
Respirable fraction, 5 mg/m Respirable fraction, 3 mg/m Respirable fraction,
3
1.5 mg/m
3
Mica 20 mppcf*** 3 mg/m respirable fraction -------
PNOC PNOC PNOC
3 3 3
Fullers Earth Total dust, 15 mg/m Total dust, 10 mg/m Total dust, 4 mg/m
3 3
Respirable fraction, 5 mg/m Respirable fraction, 3 mg/m Respirable fraction,
3
1.5 mg/m
3 3 3
Mineralite (Zeolite) 80 mg/m 10 mg/m 4 mg/m
% SiO2
PNOC PNOC PNOC
3 3 3
Magnesium stearate Total dust, 15 mg/m Total dust, 10 mg/m Total dust, 4 mg/m
3 3
Respirable fraction, 5 mg/m Respirable fraction, 3 mg/m Respirable fraction,
3
1.5 mg/m
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PNOC
3 3 3
Silica, amorphous (fumed) Total dust, 15 mg/m 2 mg/m 0.3 mg/m
3
Respirable fraction, 5 mg/m
*German regulatory limits **PNOC = Particulates not otherwise classified (ACGIH) also known as Particulates not
otherwise regulated (OSHA) *** mppcf = million particles per cubic foot. All values are 8 hour time weighted average
concentrations.
Hazard symbols: WHMIS (Canadian workplace hazardous materials identification
system)
D2B may irritate eyes, mucous membranes, or skin
Section 3. Composition/information on ingredients
Name/Compound Weight % CAS #
Sodium chloride 87 7647-14-5
evaporated flour grade
Fullers earth 4.2 8031-18-3
magnesium aluminum silicate-
Mica 4.2 12001-26-2
potassium aluminum silicate
Zeolite, synthetic 2.1 112926-00-8
amorphous precipitated silica
Silica, amorphous, fumed <2 69012-64-2
Magnesium stearate <1 557-04-0
octadecanoic acid, Mg salt
Section 4. First Aid Measures
Eye Exposure: Irrigate eyes with water and repeat until pain free. Seek medical
attention if irritation develops or if vision changes occur.
Skin Exposure: In case of contact, wash with plenty of soap and water. Seek medical
attention if irritation develops.
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Inhalation: If respiratory irritation or distress occurs remove victim to fresh air. Seek
medical attention if irritation develops or persists.
Ingestion: Not known to present an ingestion hazard.
Medical conditions possibly aggravated by exposure: Inhalation of product may
aggravate existing chronic respiratory problems such as asthma, emphysema, or
bronchitis. Skin contact may aggravate existing skin disease. Chronic overexposure
may cause pneumoconiosis ("dusty lung" disease).
Section 5. Fire fighting measures
Extinguishing media: non combustible and non flammable ?product is an
extinguishing agent
Unusual fire/explosion hazards: none known
Insensitive to mechanical impact or static discharge.
HMIS Hazard Ranking:
health = 1, flammability = 0, reactivity = 0, personal protective equipment: use N-95
dust mask (see Section 8)
Section 6. Accidental release measures
Clean up released material using vacuum or wet sweep and shovel to minimize
generation of dust. Wear appropriate respiratory protection. Bag and drum for
disposal. If product is used and/or contaminated, use PPE and containment
appropriate to the nature of the mixture.
Section 7. Handling and storage
Avoid skin, eye, or respiratory exposure. Use appropriate PPE when handling or
maintaining equipment, and wash thoroughly after handling (see Section 8). Keep
product in original container or extinguisher. Contents may be under pressure ?br>
inspect for extinguisher rust periodically to insure container integrity. Do not mix with
other extinguishing agents.
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Section 8. Exposure controls/ personal protection
During the application of this product against fires, exhaust gases and the products of
incomplete combustion (PICs) are the principal respiratory hazards. In the
manufacture of extinguishers, automated systems and point source ventilation controls
sufficiently minimize respiratory exposure. Employers and employees must use their
collective judgment in determining occupational settings where the use of a dust mask
or air purifying respirator is prudent. The need for respiratory protection is not likely for
short-term use in well ventilated areas.
Respiratory protection: use N95 dust mask for limited exposure, use air-purifying
respirator (APR) with high efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filters for prolonged
exposure.
Eye protection: wear chemical goggles
Skin protection: use nitrile, latex, or similar gloves and coveralls. Good personal
hygiene practices essential, such as avoiding food, tobacco products, or other hand-to-
mouth contact when handling. Wash thoroughly after handling.
Section 9. Physical and chemical properties
Appearance: off-white powder, finely divided odorless solid.
Specific gravity: ~ 1.0
Solubility: product is not coated, soluble in water
Non 璮lammable
Flash point: none
Vapor pressure: < 1 mm Hg
pH: approximately 7 for a 10% solution
Boiling point: not applicable
No explosive or oxidizing properties
Section 10. Stability and reactivity
Stability: stable
Incompatibles: strong acids and strong oxidizers like bleach.
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Decomposition products: heat of fire may release chlorine compounds and oxides of
sodium.
Possibility of hazardous reactions: none
Section 11. Toxicological information
Acute toxicity: Sodium chloride LD50 (rat): oral, 3000 mg/kg body weight,
LD50 (mouse): oral, 4000 mg/kg body weight, LDLo (lowest lethal
dose) (rat): subcutaneous, 3500 mg/kg body weight, LDLo (dog):
intraperitoneal, 364 mg/kg body weight.
Target organs in man: None. While an essential nutrient, sodium
chloride is a mild irritant to epithelial tissue, (eyes, mucous
membranes, skin) and may aggravate dermatitis. No information was
found indicating the product causes sensitization.
Chronic toxicity: This product's ingredients are not considered as "probable" or
"suspected" carcinogens by OSHA, IARC, or ACGIH.
Pneumoconiosis, or "dusty lung" disease, may result from chronic
exposure to any dust.
Reproductive
This product's ingredients are not known to have reproductive or
toxicity:
teratogenic effects.
Section 12. Ecological information
Ecotoxicity: negative effects unknown.
Persistence/
Degradability: degrades slowly in humid/wet environment
Bioaccummulation: extent unknown
Mobility in soil: insoluble coating, poor mobility
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Section 13. Disposal considerations
This product is not a RCRA characteristically hazardous or listed hazardous waste.
Dispose of according to state or local laws, which may be more restrictive than federal
laws or regulations. Used product may be altered or contaminated, creating different
disposal considerations.
Section 14. Transportation information
This product is not defined as a hazardous material under U.S. Department of
Transportation (DOT) 49 CFR 172, or by Transport Canada "Transportation of
Dangerous Goods" regulations.
Section 15. Regulatory information
International Inventory Status:
All ingredients are on the following inventories
Country(ies) Agency Status
United States of America TSCA Yes
Canada DSL Yes
Europe EINECS/ELINCS Yes
Australia AICS Yes
Japan MITI Yes
South Korea KECL Yes
European Risk and Safety phrases:
EU Classification: Irritant
R Phrases: 20 Harmful by inhalation.
36/37 Irritating to eyes, respiratory system.
S Phrases: 22 Do not breathe dust.
24/25 Avoid contact with skin and eyes
26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with
plenty of water and seek medical advice.
U.S. federal regulatory information:
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None of the chemicals in this product are under SARA reporting requirements or have
SARA threshold planning quantities (TPQs) or CERCLA reportable quantities (RQs), or
are regulated under TSCA 8(d).
State regulatory information:
Chemicals in this product are covered under specific State regulations, as denoted
below:
Alaska - Designated Toxic and Hazardous Substances: None
California ?Permissible Exposure Limits for Chemical Contaminants: None
Florida ?Substance List: Mica Dust
Illinois ?Toxic Substance List: None
Kansas ?Section 302/303 List: None
Massachusetts ?Substance List: Mica Dust
Minnesota ?List of Hazardous Substances: None
Missouri ?Employer Information/Toxic Substance List: None
New Jersey ?Right to Know Hazardous Substance List: None
North Dakota ?List of Hazardous Chemicals, Reportable Quantities: None
Pennsylvania ?Hazardous Substance List: None
Rhode Island ?Hazardous Substance List: Mica Dust
Texas ?Hazardous Substance List: No
West Virginia ?Hazardous Substance List: None
Wisconsin ?Toxic and Hazardous Substances: None
California Proposition 65: No component is listed on the California Proposition 65 list.
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Section 16. Shipping information
When shipped in a stored pressure type fire extinguisher, and pressurized with a
non-flammable, non-toxic inert expellant gas, the fire extinguisher is considered a
hazardous material by the US Department of Transportation and Transport
Canada. The proper shipping name shall be FIRE EXTINGUISHER and the UN
designation is UN 1044. The DOT hazard class/division is 2.2 Non-Flammable
Gas. Packing Group ?N/A
Section 17. Other information
This MSDS conforms to requirements under U.S., U.K., Canadian, Australian, and EU
regulations or standards, and conforms to the proposed 2003 ANSI Z400.1 format.
The information herein is given in good faith but no warranty, expressed or implied, is
made. Updated by Lindsay R. Hill, CIH
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