| 1 Chemical product and company information | |
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| Trade Name: | Gloria – Glutex ABC Dry powder |
| Product Application: | Fire extinguishing agent |
| Supplier: | Gloria plc., 1 Marchants Way, Sheddingdean Industrial Estate, Burgess Hill, West Sussex RH15 8QY |
| Tel: | +44 (0)1444 2477990 |
| 2 Composition and ingredient information | ||||
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| Chemical Composition: | A mixture of Monoammoniumphosphate and Ammoniumsulphate with Mineral additives. | |||
| Dangerous Ingredients: | In accordance with German regulations, no dangerous ingredients are contained. | |||
| 3 Hazard identification | |
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| With long term and continuos contact over time there is the possibility that the skin may dry out a little. |
| 4 First aid measures | |
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| Eye Contact: | Thoroughly wash out the eyes with water. Consult a doctor immediately. |
| 5 Fire fighting measures | |
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| The product is a fire fighting medium and is not flammable. Check suitability of dry chemical to the surroundings. |
| 6 Accidental release measures | |
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| Personal precautions: | Wash out thoroughly from the eyes and keep away from damaged skin. |
| Cleaning up procedure: | Small amounts can be cleaned up with a hoover. Larger amounts can be collected and re-used. |
| 7 Handling and storage | |
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| Storing & Handling: | Store the product in original containers in a dry place. |
| 8 Exposure controls and personal protection | |
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| Engineering Control Measures: | Use only in well ventilated areas |
| Personal Protective Equipment - Other Handling: | Avoid prolonged, extensive or repeated inhalation or contact to eyes and skin |
| Hand protection: | Wear impervious gloves of an approved type (e.g. neoprene) |
| Eye protection : | Wear safety goggles of an approved type (e.g. BS 2092) |
| 9 Physical and chemical properties | |
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| Appearance: | Solid, dust form |
| Odour: | None |
| pH at 10°C: | 4 to 4.5 |
| Density / Specific Gravity: | 1.9 g/ml |
| Solubility: | Missible with water in all proportions |
| Flammability: | Non-flammable |
| Melting point | 200 - 250 °C |
| 10 Stability and reactivity | |
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| Avoid: | Any contact with strong Alkaline. Do NOT mix ABC powder. |
| 11 Toxicological properties | |
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| Monoammoniumphosphate: | Poison Class IV (0.5 to 5g/Kg) |
| Ammoniumsulphate: | Poison Class IV (0.5 to 5g/Kg) |
| 12 Ecological information | |
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| Water danger category : | WGK 1 . |
| 13 Disposal considerations | |
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| Product: | Unused ABC fire extinguishing powder should be properly disposed of by an approved utility. |
| Packaging: | Recommend the packaging be completely emptied and disposed of to a recycling or other waste disposal. |
| 14 Transport Information | |
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| The product is NOT classified as dangerous goods for transport. |
| 15 Regulatory information | |
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| EC Directives: | The product is not classified as dangerous under EC Directives and is not restricted by transport regulations. |
| National Directives: | Water Danger Category WGK1 (Germany) |
| 16 Other information | |
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The product is to be used for fire fighting and is not sold for any other application. For training and other learning activities we would ask to avoid as much as possible of too much powder into the environment. |
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The information contained in these data sheets is based upon the current state of knowledge and experience and should be used in accordance with the safety information described above.
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The data given does not guarantee the properties of the product. |
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If the product has been purchased and supplied to a third party, then it is your duty to make them aware of the information duly contained in these data sheets. |
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