Emirates Fire Fighting Equipment Factory (FIREX)

MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEETS (MSDS)

For Dry Powder Extinguisher (Portable & Trolley)

1 . PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
Product Name Fire Extinguisher ABC Multi-Purpose Dry Chemical
Fire Extinguisher Powder ABC Multi-Purpose
Chemical Name ABC Dry Chemical (Mono-Ammonium Phosphate)
Chemical Family Mixture
Formula (NH4) H2P04
2. MANUFACTURER'S DETAILS

Manufacturer/Supplier Emirates Fire Fighting Equipment Factory LLC (FIREX)

Address P.O. Box 22436
Industrial Area 13, Sharjah - U.A.E.
Phone Number 00971 6 5340300
Fax Number 00971 6 5340090

3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

EU Main Hazards
Non Hazardous Powder
Routes of Entry
- Eye contact - Inhalation - Skin contact
Carcinogenic Status
See section 11 - Toxicity
Target Organs
- Respiratory System - Skin - Eye
Health Effects - Eyes
Contact for short periods of time may cause irritation
Health Effects - Skin
Contact may cause mild irritation
Health Effects - Ingestion
Ingestion is not an expected route of exposure
Health Effects - Inhalation
May irritate the respiratory tract. May cause transient cough and shortness of breath.

4. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Component Name Cas #

Mono Ammonium Phosphate 7722-76-3
Tricalcium Phosphate 12167-74-7
Methyl Hydrogen Polysiloxane 63148-57-2
Silica Gel 112926-008

5. FIRST AID MEASURES

Inhalation: If breathing difficulty occurs because of dust inhalation, remove to fresh air
Ingestion: If person is conscious, give large amount of waer
Eye Contact: If eye irritation occurs, flush with copious amount of water.
Get medical attention if irritation persists.
Skin Contact: Wash with mild soap and water.

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 Emirates Fire Fighting Equipment Factory (FIREX)
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEETS (MSDS)
For Dry Powder Extinguisher (Portable & Trolley)

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES (Leak & Spill Procedure)

Ensure clean-up is performed by trained personnel only. Shovel or sweep up dry materials for
recycling or disposal. Flush residue with water.

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

Pressurized extinguishers should be properly stored and secured to prevent falling or being
knocked over. Do not drag, slide or roll extinguishers. Do not drop extinguishers or permit them
to strike against each other. Never apply flame or localized heat directly to any part of the
extinguishers or plastic container. Store pressurized extinguishers and plastic containers away
from high heat sources. Storage are should be: -cool - dry - well ventilated - under cover - out of
direct sunlight.

8. EFFECTS OF EXPOSURE

At high dust concentration, irritation of eyes, skin and mucus membrane by chemical or
mechanical action may occur.

Exposure Limits Not Available

Irritancy of Product Not Available
Sensitization to Product Not Available
Carcinogenicity None
Product considered a nuisance dust. Silica Gel is a synthetic Amorphous Silica which is
considered a nuisance dust and no medical conditions are abnormally aggravated by this
product.
Teratogenicity None
Reproductive Toxity None
Mutagenicity None
Synergistic Products Not Available

9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Physical State Powder

Color White/Yellow Crystal and
Odor Odorless
Specific Gravity Not Applicable
Boiling Range/Point (°C/F) Not Applicable
Flash Point (PMCC) (°C/F) Not Flammable
Vapor Pressure (mm HG) Not Applicable
Evaporation Rate None

10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Stability Stable under normal conditions

Incompatibility with other Substances
Conditions to Avoid
Materials to Avoid
Hazardous Polymerization
Hazardous Decomposition Products
Yes
-Heat - High Temperatures - Exposure to direct sunlight
-Strong oxidizing agents - strong acids - sodium hypochlorite
Will not occur
-oxides of carbon-ammonia-oxides of phosphorus-nitrogen oxides

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 Emirates Fire Fighting Equipment Factory (FIREX)
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEETS (MSDS)
For Dry Powder Extinguisher (Portable & Trolley)

11. FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA

Flashpoint( °C) and Method Non-Flammable

Means of Extinction Non-Required
Upper Flammable Point Not Applicable
Lower Flammable Point Not Applicable
Auto Ignition Temperature (°C) Not Applicable
Hazardous Combustion Products None Known
EXPLOSION DATA
Sensitivity to impact Not Applicable
Sensitivity to static discharge Not Applicable

12. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Acute Toxicity
Low order of acute toxicity
Chronic Toxicity/Cardinogenicity
This product is not expected to cause long term adverse health effects.
Genotoxicity
This product is not expected to cause any mutagenic effects.
Reproductive/Developmental Toxicity
This product is not expected to cause adverse reproductive effects.

13. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Mobility
No relevant studies identified.
Persistence/Degradibility
No relevant studies identified.
Bio-Accumulation
No relevant studies identified.
Ecotoxicity
No relevant studies identified.

14. TRANSPORTATION CONSIDERATIONS AND WASTE DISPOSAL

Review federal, provincial/state and local government requirements prior to disposal. Disposal by
secure landfill may be acceptable.

Handling Procedures Avoid container damage

Storage Requirements Cool Dry Areas
DOT CFR 172.101 Data Not Regulated
UN Proper Shipping Name Not Regulated
Special Shipping Information Fire Extinguisher class 2.2 IMO UN # 1044

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