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Thomas Glover COSHH Regulations - Fire Extinguishers

Product Safety Data Sheet Ref: HS 8
Croda Kerr’s Monnex Powder  

 

IDENTIFICATION OF SUBSTANCE/COMPANY/UNDERTAKING
Product name: Croda Kerr's Monnex Powder
Application: Fire extinguishing agent
Company: Thomas Glover & Company
Address: Parkfield House Manchester Old Road Middleton Manchester M24 4DY
Tel: 0161 654 2222

 

2. Composition / data on Components
Ingredients CAS Number EINECS Number
Potassium Allophonate 26479-35-6           247-728-7
Potassium Bircarbonate 298-14-6               206-059-0

 

3. Hazards Identification
No known acute health effects.

 

4. First Aid Measures
General information No special measures required
After inhalation Move to fresh air
After skin contact Wash off with plenty of water
After eye contact Irrigate with water for at least 10 minutes holding eyelids apart.
After swallowing Rinse mouth with water and give plenty of water to drink. If other symptoms persist seek medical advice and treat symptomatically.

 

5. Fire Fighting Measures
No special measures required, as this product is a fire extinguishing medium.

 

6. Accident Release Measures
Clear up spillage and transfer to a container for recovery or disposal.  Vacuum cleaning is recommended to minimise dust formation.

 

7. Handling and Storage
Information for safe handling: When handling this product use suitable containment methods to avoid generation of dust and local exhaust ventilation to limit personal exposure.
Storage Information Keep cool and dry in the absence of vibration.  Maintain good housekeeping practice.

 

8. Exposure Controls and Personal Protection
United Kingdom OES 10mg/m3  total dust:  5mg/m3  respirable dust
8 hour time weighted averages. (Ref: EH40/96)

 

9. Physical and Chemical Properties
Appearance Fine, off-white powder
Smell Slightly Ammonical
Change in condition Value/Range Unit Method
Self-inflammability Non-flammable
Density Settled apparent density 950 - 1100 kg/m3;
Solubility in / Miscibility with in water Soluble in water but silicon additive delays dissolution
PH-value 8-9 of 10% solution in water

 

10. Stability and Reactivity
Reacts with alkalis to liberate ammonia. If powder becomes damp or hard it is not suitable for fire fighting purposes.

 

11. Toxicological Information
Acute toxicity Oral, rat, LD50       
On the skin Mild Irritant
On the eye Dust may cause discomfort or irritation
Inhalation Long term inhalation of dust may impair lung function

 

12. Ecological Information
General notes Because product is soluble in water it could lower the pH if washed into watercourses.  In the event of large spillage, advise appropriate authority.  Note:  ammonium salts and phosphates act as plant nutrients.

 

13. Disposal consideration
Dispose of surplus product or contaminated packaging according to local and national legislation.  Do not dispose with alkalis.

 

14. Transport Information
Not classified as hazardous for transport.

 

15. Regulatory Information
Not classified under Chemicals (Hazard Information and Packaging for Supply) Regulations 1994 as hazardous. Refer to Health and Safety at Work Act and the Control of Substances Hazardous to Work Regulations.  This material safety data does not constitute the user’s own assessment of workplace risk as required by the above regulations.  The Manual Handling   Operations Regulations may be applicable to certain pack sizes of this product.

 

16. Other Information
The information in this safety data sheet is based on the present state of knowledge and current national legislation. It provides guidance on safety health and environment aspects of the product and should not be      construed as any guarantee of performance. The product should not be used for purposes other than fire-fighting without first referring to the supplier.  The user is responsible for ensuring that requirements of relevant legislation are complied with. Further information may be obtained from the following Health and Safety Executive publication:

EH40      Occupational Exposure Limits (updated annually)
EH44      Dust: General principles of protection
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