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GLORIA RC 50

1 Chemical product and company information
Trade Name: GLORIA RC 50
Product Application: Fire extinguishing agent
Supplier: RÜHL FEUERLÖSCHMITTEL GMBH
Hugenottenstr. 105
D-61381 Friedrichsdorf
Information (during business hours): +49 6172 733-277 Dr. Reitz
2 Composition and ingredient information
Chemical characterisation: Aqueous Fire extinguishing agent based on potassium salts.
Dangerous components: None.
3 Hazard identification
Due to the high concentration of salt temporary eye irritation may occur.
4 First aid measures
After skin contact: Wash off with plenty of water. Remove contaminated clothing.
After eye contact: Rinse out with plenty of water with the eye help wide open.
After ingestion: Make victim drink pleny of water, summon doctor.
5 Fire fighting measures
Suitable extinguishing media: In adaptation to materials stored in the immediate neighbourhood.
Other information : Non combustible.
6 Accidental release measures
Person-related safety precautions: Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membrane.
Procedure for cleaning/collecting: Small quantities can be taken up by an absorbing agent. Larger quantities shall be pumped off and be disposed according to existing law.
7 Handling and storage
Handling: Keep containers closed.
8 Exposure controls and personal protection
General protective and hygienic measures : Keep away from foodstuffs and beverages.
Personal protective equipment:  
Breathing equipment: Not required upon appropriate use.
Protection of hands: If required use gloves.
Eye protection: Goggles recommended.
9 Physical and chemical properties
Form: Liquid
Colour: Clear
pH at 20°C: 8 - 9
Density at 20°C Approx. 1.28 g/ml at 20°C
10 Stability and reactivity
Thermal decomposition / conditions to avoid: No decomposition upon appropriate use.
Hazardous decomposition products: None known.
11 Toxicological properties
Acute toxicity, oral (Rat): LD50 > 2000 mg/kg
Skin contact : Irritates skin and mucous membrane
Eye contact: Irritant
12 Ecological information
No ecological problems are to be expected when the product is handled and used with due care and attention.
13 Disposal considerations
Product: There are no harmonised regulations on the disposal in the member states of the EU. Please contact the competent body (authority or waste disposal company) where you will obtain information on disposal.
Packaging: Recommendations: Evacuate completely before delivering to a recycling company.
14 Transport Information
Not subject to transport regulations.
15 Regulatory information
Labelling: According to EC Directives
Water pollution class (Germany):

1 slightly polluting substance.

16 Other information
The data above is based on our current knowledge.
However, they shall not constitute a guarentee for any specific product properties.
Existing laws regulations have to be observed by the consignee in his own responsibility.
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